Bel Zamora
Bel Zamora | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| 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 |
| Party | Lakas (2024–present) |
Other party | PDP (2021–2024) |
| Spouse | Ryan Rene Jornada |
| Relations | Francis Zamora (half-brother) Amparo Zamora (sister) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
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| University of the Philippines Diliman | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Ysabel Maria "Bel" Jorge Zamora-Jornada (born June 8, 1983) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who has served as the representative of the Lone District of the City San Juan since 2022, as a member of Lakas–CMD.
The daughter of Ronaldo Zamora, she studied Political Science and graduated as Cum Laude at the University of the Philippines Diliman Before being elected to Congress, she worked at the Zamora and Poblador Law Offices and held senior roles at the district office of her father during his congressional tenure.
Early life and career
[edit]Zamora was born on June 8, 1983, in Santa Mesa, Manila.[1][2] She is the daughter of politician Ronaldo Zamora, who was 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 to serve as the representative of Taguig's second district from 2022 to 2025.
She studied political science at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she obtained an undergraduate degree in 2003.[4] She pursued a Juris Doctor in the same institution and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2009.[2] After graduating, Zamora worked as a partner at Zamora and Poblador Law Offices. 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.[2]
House of Representatives
[edit]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 Councilor Jana Ejercito[2] Atty. Bel was sworn in as a representative on June 30, 2022.
In September 2024, she joined Lakas–CMD ahead of her 2025 reelection bid.[6] She was re-elected in 2025.
Personal life
[edit]Zamora is married to fellow lawyer Ryan Rene Jornada, with whom she has a son.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "ZAMORA, YSABEL MARIA JORGE" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "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.
- ^ "UP alumni winners in the 2025 Midterm Elections". UP Alumni Website. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ "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.
- 21st-century Filipino politicians
- 21st-century Filipino lawyers
- 1983 births
- Living people
- University of the Philippines Diliman alumni
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from San Juan, Metro Manila
- People from San Juan, Metro Manila
- Lakas–CMD politicians
- Partido Demokratiko Pilipino politicians
- Filipino women lawyers
- Women members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines