Robert Raymond Estrella


Robert Raymund 'Eskimo' Masonsong Estrella is a politician and is currently the representative of Abono Partylist, a Filipino political party.

Career

He was elected as a representative of the Filipino political party Abono Partylist from 2010 to 2013, his brother later succeeded him.
He was elected again as a representative of Abono Partylist in the 2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections.
He joined committees, including:
  • Cooperatives Development – Vice Chairperson
  • Government Enterprises and Privatization – Vice Chairperson
  • Persons With Disabilities – Vice Chairperson
  • Agrarian Reform – Member for the Majority
  • Agriculture and Food – Member for the Majority
  • Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources – Member for the Majority
  • Banks and Financial Intermediaries – Member for the Majority
  • Energy – Member for the Majority
  • Food Security – Member for the Majority
  • Health – Member for the Majority
  • North Luzon Growth Quadrangle – Member for the Majority
  • Nuclear Energy – Member for the Majority
  • Transportation – Member for the Majority
Estrella was a main investigator in a case regarding an "improper" sale of 75,000 rice bags.

Bills

Estrella has principally authored 44 bills and co-authored 37 bills.

Pork barrel scam charges

In August 2015, the National Bureau of Investigation charged Estrella with graft for his alleged involvement in the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam.

Personal life

Robert's brother is Agrarian Reform Secretary and former congressman Conrado Estrella III.