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Luis Raymund Villafuerte
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Villafuerte official portrait during the 19th Congress
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Dato Arroyo |
| Deputy Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives |
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| In office July 22, 2019 – October 14, 2020 |
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| House Speaker | Alan Peter Cayetano |
| Succeeded by | Mikee Romero |
| 32nd Governor of Camarines Sur | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 |
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| Vice Governor | Salvio Fortuno (2004–2010) Fortunato Peña (2010–2013) |
| Preceded by | Luis Villafuerte Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Luis Villafuerte |
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Luis Raymund Favis Villafuerte Jr.
June 3, 1968 Ermita, Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Nacionalista (2009–2021) Lakas–CMD (2003–2009) |
| Spouse | Lara Reyes Villafuerte |
| Children | 4 (inc. Miguel Luis and Vincenzo Renato Luigi) |
| Residences | Quezon City, Libmanan, Camarines Sur |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BA) Stanford University |
| Occupation | Public servant |
| Profession | Businessman |
Luis Raymund "L-Ray" Favis Villafuerte Jr. (born June 3, 1968) is a Filipino politician. He is currently a Representative for the 2nd district of Camarines Sur. He has held this position since 2016.
Before becoming a Representative, he was a Deputy Speaker in the Philippine House of Representatives from 2019 to 2020. He also served as the governor of Camarines Sur for nine years, from 2004 to 2013.
Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. comes from a family involved in politics. His father, Luis Villafuerte Sr., was also a former governor. His sons, Miguel Luis Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte, have also served as governors of Camarines Sur.
Business Ventures
Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. has been involved in several businesses. He and his wife, Lara, own an export company called Lara's Gift and Décor, Inc. This company sells products to customers in different countries. They were even the only Philippine business that sold directly to Target stores in the United States.
He served as the President of Lara's Gift and Décor, Inc. from 1990 to 2004. He also led the U.S. branch of the company. Besides this, he was the President of other companies, including Bicol Broadcasting Systems, Inc. and Digitext Asia Corporation.
Today, he is the CEO of Republic Wakeparks Inc. He is also the President of Blank Boardsports Supply Company Inc. and the Philippine Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation, Inc. He also helps lead the Asian Wakeboarding Association.
Political Career
Serving in the House of Representatives
Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. has been a Member of the Philippine House of Representatives since 2016. He represents the 2nd district of Camarines Sur.
In 2019, he became a Deputy Speaker. This is an important leadership role in the House of Representatives. He held this position until October 2020. During his time as Deputy Speaker, he supported the legislative plans of President Rodrigo Duterte.
