Mitos Magsaysay

Basic Profile:

• Full Name: Maria Milagros Esperanza Habana Magsaysay
• Nickname: Mitos
• Birthdate: 1964-Jan-4
• Profession: congresswoman
• Place of Birth: City of Manila
• Place of Voter Registration: New Cabalan, Olongapo City, Zambales
• Current Residence: New Cabalan, Olongapo City, Zambales
• Marital Status: Married to Jesus Vicente E. Magsaysay
• Nationality: Filipino
• Political Party: United Nationalist Alliance

Current Position in Government: Representative, 1st district of Zambales

Positions previously held in Government:

Representative, 1st district of Zambales
Most Outstanding Congresswoman for six years

Relatives in Government or Politics: None currently in office

Her sons Jobo and Vic-Vic are running for representative and vice mayor, respectively. Her husband, Jesus Vicente Magsaysay, is former Zambales governor, as well as his father-in-law Vicente.

Her uncle-in-law Jun Magsaysay, son of former President Ramon Magsaysay Sr., is also running for senator under LP.

Education:

• St. Bridget School- Elementary (1976)
• St. Bridget School- Highschool(1980)
• University of the Philippines,Diliman- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1985)

Affiliations:

• Lakas CMD(2004 – 2012), Party member
• United Nationalist Alliance(2012 – 2013)

Platforms and Advocacies:

Mitos Magsaysay’s advocacies and platforms include health, taxation, transportation, housing, education, livelihood, and oil deregulation.

Stand on Issues:

• Reproductive Health Law: FOR
• Sin Tax Law: FOR
• Cyber Crime Law: FOR
• Freedom of Information Law: FOR
• Anti-Political Dynasty Law: NO STAND
• Divorce: AGAINST
• Death Penalty: AGAINST
• Same-sex Marriage: AGAINST
• Total Gun Ban: AGAINST
• Pork Barrel System: FOR