Cha Hernandez

Cha Hernandez is a Filipina politician currently serving as the Representative for the lone district of Calamba, a position she has held since 2022. Born in Calamba, Laguna, she began her political career as a city councilor, serving from 2016 to 2022. Her election to the House of Representatives marked a significant shift in local politics, ending the long-standing leadership of the Chipeco family in the city. In office, she has focused on healthcare and education, notably authoring legislation to establish the Calamba City General Hospital and seeking to expand local educational opportunities through the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.