13 Facts About Danny Philip

Danny Philip was born on 5 August 1953 and is a politician and diplomat from the Solomon Islands.

Danny Philip was the prime minister of Solomon Islands from 2010 to 2011.

Danny Philip was the leader of the People's Progressive Party from 1997 to 2000, then founded the Reform Democratic Party, of which he was the leader when elected Prime Minister.

Danny Philip is from the town of Lokuru, which is located on Rendova Island, Western Province.

Danny Philip previously served four terms in the National Parliament of Solomon Islands between 1984 and 2001.

Danny Philip represented the Vona Vona-Rendova-Tetepare constituency from 1984 until 1993.

Danny Philip was then elected as the MP from the South New Georgia-Rendova-Tetepare constituency from 1994 until 2001.

Danny Philip served as the Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister for two tenures, from 1995 to 1996 and again from July 2000 to June 2001.

Danny Philip is currently the Member of Parliament representing South New Georgia-Rendova-Tetepare as of 2019.

Danny Philip was narrowly elected the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands on 24 August 2010, following the 2010 general election.

Danny Philip said his government would actively support the country's Constitutional Reform process.

On 11 November 2011, after the defection of five ministers and seven backbenchers to the Opposition, Danny Philip resigned rather than face a motion of no confidence.

Danny Philip elected to remain in parliament as a backbencher after leaving the Prime Minister's office.