27 Facts About Migz Zubiri

Migz Zubiri was the 24th Senate President of the Philippines from July 25,2022 to May 20,2024.

Migz Zubiri is currently on his third term in the Senate, first serving from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2016 to 2022.

Migz Zubiri previously served as the Senate Majority Leader from 2008 to 2010 and 2018 to 2022, and was the representative of Bukidnon's 3rd district from 1998 to 2007.

Migz Zubiri is the current chairman of the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation and the vice chairman of the Philippine Red Cross.

Migz Zubiri's resignation marked a first in Senate history, as other senators who left the Senate did so in order to take up another post in public office.

Juan Miguel Fernandez Migz Zubiri was born in Makati, Philippines to a Negrense father of Spanish Basque heritage, Jose Maria Rubin Migz Zubiri Jr.

Migz Zubiri speaks Cebuano, Tagalog, English, and his father's native Hiligaynon.

Migz Zubiri finished his elementary and high school education at the Colegio San Agustin-Makati.

Migz Zubiri graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from the University of the Philippines Los Banos.

Migz Zubiri earned a Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management degree from the University of the Philippines Open University.

Migz Zubiri is involved in Arnis as a former player and sports executive.

Migz Zubiri began training for Arnis, a martial art and the national sport of the Philippines, at the age of sixteen.

Migz Zubiri won the Arnis World Championship title in 1989, defeating Jeff Finder of the United States.

Migz Zubiri would be elected as the inaugural president and chairman of the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation.

Migz Zubiri was re-elected to the Philippine House of Representatives in the 2001 and 2004 elections.

Migz Zubiri narrowly defeated opposition candidate Koko Pimentel for the 12th and last slot in the Senate.

Migz Zubiri had a total of 11,001,730 votes against Pimentel's 10,983,358 votes.

The next day, July 14,2007, Migz Zubiri was duly proclaimed elected to the Philippine Senate.

Migz Zubiri denied any wrongdoing and stating that he was falsely accused of electoral fraud.

Migz Zubiri mentioned the negative impact of the accusations on his family and the start of a trial by publicity.

Migz Zubiri's resignation was lauded by Malacanang and various sectors, but was seen as a step that helped restore the Filipino's faith in national electoral protests.

In 2013, Migz Zubiri ran for the Senate under the opposition United Nationalist Alliance ticket but lost, placing 14th out of the 12 seats with 11,821,134 votes.

Migz Zubiri was adopted by various political parties who considered his popularity among voters of various age and social groups.

On July 25,2022, Migz Zubiri, being the only nominee for the post, was elected as Senate President.

On May 20,2024, Migz Zubiri resigned as Senate President and was abruptly succeeded by Senator Francis Escudero.

Migz Zubiri has been married to Audrey Tan since 2005 and they have three children.

Migz Zubiri is a reserve officer in the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the rank of lieutenant colonel since April 8,2024.