Tina Pancho
Augustina Dominique Cruz Pancho, also known as Tina Pancho or Ditse Tina, is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of Bulacan's 2nd District in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022. She succeeded her brother, Gavini "Apol" Pancho, in the position.
Background
Pancho is nicknamed "Ditse Tina," with "Ditse" meaning "second eldest sister" in Hokkien. She has described the moniker as not only a familial endearment but also a reflection of her approach to public service.Legislative Work
In the 19th [Congress of the Philippines], Pancho has been noted as a principal author of several bills. These include measures on:- granting incentives for businesses adopting rainwater harvesting technology,
- establishing "Public Schools of the Future in Technology,"
- strengthening the procedure for voter registration and enabling online registration systems.