Eleandro Jesus Madrona

Eleandro Jesus Madrona
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives from Romblon's at-large district
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byEmmanuel Madrona
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byEduardo Firmalo
Succeeded byEmmanuel Madrona
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Preceded byNatalio Beltran Jr.
Succeeded byPerpetuo Ylagan
Governor of Romblon
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004
Preceded byPerpetuo Ylagan
Succeeded byPerpetuo Ylagan
Personal details
BornEleandro Jesus Fabic Madrona
(1949-12-16) December 16, 1949[1]
Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines
PartyNacionalista (2007–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (2001–2007)
Lakas (1992–2001)
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas (BA)
University of the Philippines (LLB)
OccupationLawyer, politician

Eleandro Jesus "Budoy" Fabic Madrona (born December 16, 1949)[1] is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He is currently serving as representative of Romblon's at-large in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2019,[2][3] a position he previously held from 2007 to 2016 and from 1992 to 2001. He previously served as Governor of Romblon from 2001 to 2004.[4][5][6]

Early life and education

Madrona was born on December 16, 1949, in Odiongan, to Esteban Madrona, a former governor and representative from Romblon and Evangelina Fabic. He studied University of Santo Tomas with the degree of Philosophy. He took up law at the University of the Philippines.[7] In 1979, Madrona passed the bar examination.

Political career

In 1992, Madrona became a representative for lone district of Romblon for three consecutive terms.

In 2001, Madrona was elected as governor of Romblon until 2004.

In 2007, Madrona returned as representative of Romblon for three consecutive terms.

In 2019, Madrona returned again as representative of Romblon after he succeeded his brother.[8]

Personal life

His brother, Emmanuel Madrona, is also a representative from Romblon from 2016 to 2019.

References

  1. ^ a b "Eleandro Jesus Madrona". Rappler.com. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  2. ^ "Discaya links lawmakers, DPWH execs to kickbacks". Philippine Star. September 9, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  3. ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (September 8, 2025). "Solons deny involvement with Discayas, accusations". Inquirer.net. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  4. ^ Marcelo, Elizabeth (August 5, 2017). "Ex-Romblon governor charged over fertilizer scam". Philstar Global. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  5. ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (August 13, 2019). "Sandiganbayan suspends Romblon solon over graft case". Inquirer.net. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  6. ^ Ong Ki, Czarina Nicole (March 1, 2024). "Sandigan acquits ex-Romblon governor, 3 others of graft in P4.8M fertilizer purchase in 2004". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  7. ^ "Eleandro Jesus "Budoy" Madrona". Serbisyo.ph.
  8. ^ "Madrona beats Romblon gov for Congress seat". Inquirer.net. May 15, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2026.