Isidro Ungab

Isidro Tom Ungab (born May 8, 1961) is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of the Third District of Davao City in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.Template:R/ref He previously served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2020 to 2022 and again from 2022 to 2023.

Early life and education

Ungab was born on May 8, 1961, in Davao City, Philippines. He earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He also attended the Asian Institute of Management and the Development Academy of the Philippines, obtaining further training in management and public administration.

Political career

Ungab began his political career as a councilor in Davao City from 1995 to 2004. In 2007, he was elected as the representative of the Third District of Davao City, serving until 2016. After a brief hiatus, he returned to Congress in 2019. During his tenure, he chaired the powerful Committee on Appropriations and later served as Deputy Speaker.

In the 2019 Philippine general election, Ungab ran unopposed under the regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago, founded by then-Mayor Sara Duterte.

In 2024, he switched allegiance to Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod, the local party founded by former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Legal challenge to the 2025 budget

On February 2025, Ungab announced plans to challenge the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) before the Supreme Court. He raised concerns over how alleged blanks in the bicameral conference committee report were filled before finalizing the national budget law.

Personal life

Ungab is the brother of former congressman Alberto Ungab. Before entering politics, he worked as a bank manager, economic analyst, and account officer.