Bel Zamora
Bel Zamora | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from San Juan's at-large district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ronaldo Zamora |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ysabel Maria Jorge Zamora June 8, 1983 Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (until 2024) |
| Spouse | Ryan Rene Jornada |
| Relations | Francis Zamora (half-brother) Amparo Zamora (sister) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
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| Residence | San Juan, Metro Manila |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Ysabel Maria "Bel" Jorge Zamora-Jornada (born June 8, 1983) is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative San Juan's at-large district since 2022, as a member of Lakas–CMD.
The daughter of Ronaldo Zamora, she studied political science at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Before being elected to Congress, she worked at the Zamora Poblador Law Office and held senior roles at the district office of her father during his congressional tenure.
Early life and career
Zamora was born on June 8, 1983, in Santa Mesa, Manila.[1][2] She is the daughter of politician Ronaldo Zamora, who served as a member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa at the time of her birth.[3] Her family is active in the local politics of San Juan. Her father went on to serve as a representative; her half-brother Francis was elected mayor in 2019; and her younger sister Pammy was elected as the representative of Taguig–Pateros's second district in 2022.
She studied political science at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she obtained an undergraduate degree. She pursued legal studies in the same institution and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2009.[4] After graduating, Zamora worked as a partner at Zamora Poblador Law Office. Her focus was civil and family law, corporate law, and criminal law. She also headed her father's district office during his tenure as a representative.[4]
House of Representatives
Elections
2022
Zamora ran for representative in San Juan's at-large district during the 2022 election. Running under the ruling PDP–Laban, she sought to succeed her father, who was term-limited and intended to retire from politics.[5] She was elected, defeating outgoing vice mayor Jana Ejercito[4]
2025
She switched parties in September 2024, joining Lakas–CMD ahead of her 2025 reelection bid.[6]
Tenure
Zamora was sworn in as a representative on June 30, 2022.
Personal life
Zamora is married to fellow lawyer Ryan Rene Jornada, with whom she has a son.[4]
References
- ^ "ZAMORA, YSABEL MARIA JORGE" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ "Ysabel Maria Zamora". Rappler. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ Taculao -Deligero, Patricia; Standard, Manila (13 August 2024). "Rep. Amparo Maria Zamora pushes the boundaries of public service". Manila Standard. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Ysabel Maria Zamora". Rappler. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "YSABEL ZAMORA". PDP Laban. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ Tolentino, Reina (27 August 2024). "Two more lawmakers join Lakas-CMD, boost majority in House". The Manila Times. Retrieved 5 February 2025.