Antonieta Eudela
Antonieta Eudela | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dulce Ann Hofer |
| Succeeded by | Marly Hofer-Hasim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6, 1969 Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (from 2021) |
| Other political affiliations | PMP (2018–2021) |
| Occupation | Politician, Businesswoman |
| Nickname | Ate Tata |
Antonieta "Ate Tata" Ramiso Eudela[1] (born July 6, 1969) is a Filipina politician and businesswoman from the province of Zamboanga Sibugay in the Philippines. She recently served as the Representative for Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd congressional district from 2022 to 2025.
Eudela was one of the members of the House of Representatives during the 19th Congress who signed in favor of the impeachment [2]complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte in 2024.
In September 2025, Eudela was among the members of the House named by construction contractors Pacifico and Sarah Discaya in a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on alleged kickbacks from government flood-control projects. [3]
The Discayas alleged that Eudela and her husband, Tungawan Mayor Lito Aninon, received as much as 25% in commissions from contracts coursed through their district. As of the latest reports, Eudela has not issued an official statement regarding these allegations.[4]
Personal life
Eudela was born on July 6, 1969 in Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte.[1] She is the mother of Incumbent Zamboanga Sibugay 2nd District Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, Nath Anthony "Nat-Nat" Eudela.
Political career
Electoral history
Eudela unsuccessfully ran for the House of Representatives during the 2019 Elections representing Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd congressional district under Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, she lost to then Governor and Incumbent Representative during that time, Dulce Ann Hofer of PDP-Laban.[5] She ran again for the same post during the 2022 Elections under Lakas–CMD and successfully defeated George "Jet" Hofer II of Nacionalista.[6] She ran for reelection during the 2025 Elections, but was defeated by Doc Marly Hofer-Hasim of PFP, while her son, "Nat-Nat" Eudela won as Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member.[7][8]
Impeachment of VP Sara
Eudela was one of the 215 representatives who signed for the Impeachment complaint of Sara Duterte on February 5, 2025 and one of the 41 representatives from Mindanao who signed for the impeachment. [9][10]
Electoral Performance
2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marly Hofer-Hasim | PFP | 92,835 | 48.95 | |
| Antonieta “Ate Tata” Eudela (incumbent) | Lakas-CMD | 71,823 | 37.87 | |
| Jarjar Acosta | PDP-Laban | 22,108 | 11.66 | |
| Rino Delos Reyes | Independent | 2,607 | 1.37 | |
| Jose Gerosa | Independent | 167 | 0.09 | |
| Al-Sharief Muloc | Independent | 122 | 0.06 | |
| Total | 189,662 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 249,063 | – | ||
| Source: [11] | ||||
2022
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonieta “Ate Tata” Eudela | Lakas-CMD | 79,703 | 46.29 | |
| George “Jet” Hofer II | Nacionalista | 78,297 | 45.48 | |
| Eldwin Alibutdan | PPP | 13,182 | 7.66 | |
| Ramboy Bael | Independent | 992 | 0.58 | |
| Total | 172,174 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 195,256 | – | ||
| Source: [12] | ||||
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulce Ann Hofer (incumbent) | PDP-Laban | 96,788 | 62.30 | |
| Antonieta “Ate Tata” Eudela | PMP | 58,572 | 37.70 | |
| Total | 155,360 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: [13] | ||||
References
- ^ a b "2025 NLE COC of Eudela, Ate Tata for House Representative Of the 2nd Distrct of Zamboanga Sibugay" (PDF).
- ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (5 February 2025). "Rep. Marcos, key solons among VP Sara Duterte impeachment signatories". Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Ombay, Giselle (2025-09-08). "Discaya couple names gov't execs allegedly linked to flood control projects". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Gomez, Jim (2025-09-08). "Explosive testimony identifies legislators, officials in Philippine flood-control corruption inquiry". AP News. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "2019 Election Results for Zamboanga Sibugay". GMA News.
- ^ "2022 Election Results". COMELEC.
- ^ "2025 Election Results". COMELEC.
- ^ G, Herbie (2025-05-14). "Reelected Governor Ann Hofer's group dominates Zamboanga Sibugay polls". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "LIST: The House members who voted to impeach VP Sara Duterte | ABS-CBN News". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "41 of 60 representatives from Mindanao signed impeachment complaint vs VP Sara". 2025-02-06. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "COMELEC".
- ^ "COMELEC".
- ^ "GMA-News".