Mannix Dalipe
{{Short description|Filipino politician}}
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{{Philippine name|Mendoza|Dalipe}}
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{{Infobox politician
| name = Mannix Dalipe
| image = Rep. Manuel Jose Dalipe (18th Congress).jpg
| imagesize = 230px
| caption = Dalipe's, 19th Congress portrait
| office = House Majority Floor Leader
| term_start = July 25, 2022
| term_end =
| 1blankname = {{nowrap|House Speaker}}
| 1namedata = Martin Romualdez
| predecessor = Martin Romualdez
| office1 = Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Zamboanga City's 2nd district
| term_start1 = June 30, 2016
| term_end1 =
| predecessor1 = Lilia Macrohon-Nuño
| office2 = Vice Mayor of Zamboanga City
| 1blankname2 = {{nowrap|Mayor}}
| 1namedata2 = Celso Lobregat
| predecessor2 = Beng Climaco
| successor2 = Cesar Itturalde
| term_start2 = June 30, 2007
| term_end2 = June 30, 2010
| office3 = Member of the Zamboanga City Council
| term_start3 = June 30, 1998
| term_end3 = June 30, 2007
| birth_name=Manuel Jose Mendoza Dalipe
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|01|27}}
| birth_place = Zamboanga City, Philippines
| nationality = Filipino
| party = Lakas–CMD (2022–present)
| otherparty = NPC (2009–2012; 2013–2022)
UNA (2012–2013)
Independent (2007–2009)
LDP (until 2007)
| spouse = Keenah V. Dalipe
| children = 2
| parents = Manuel Dalipe (father)
Ma. Rosario Mendoza (mother)
| alma_mater = De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (BS)
Ateneo de Zamboanga University (MBA)
| education =
| profession = Politician, Businessman
| website =
}}
Manuel Jose "Mannix" Mendoza Dalipe (born January 27, 1973) is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Representative for the 2nd Legislative District of Zamboanga City and as the Majority Floor Leader in the House of Representatives since 2022. A member of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), Dalipe has been a congressman since 2016 and is serving his third and final term.
Majority Floor Leader
On July 25, 2022, Dalipe was appointed as the Majority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives, succeeding Martin Romualdez. In this role, he has been instrumental in advancing legislative priorities and maintaining cohesion among House members. Dalipe has been a vocal advocate for constitutional reform, particularly the revision of the 1987 Constitution, and has called for an end to investigations into alleged paid signature campaigns for charter change.{{cite web |title=Who is new House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe? |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/things-to-know-mannix-dalipe/ |website=RAPPLER |access-date=6 February 2025 |date=25 July 2022}}
Key legislative initiatives
Dalipe has been involved in several high-profile legislative issues. He has been a strong advocate for charter change, pushing for amendments to the 1987 Constitution to address economic and political reforms. In September 2024, Dalipe joined other lawmakers in issuing a graft warning to Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing accountability in government spending.{{cite web |last1=de Leon |first1=Dwight |title=House majority issues graft warning in most scathing attack yet on Sara Duterte |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-majority-issues-graft-warning-sara-duterte-september-2024/ |website=RAPPLER |access-date=6 February 2025 |date=10 September 2024}} Additionally, he addressed the controversy surrounding the P612.5 million confidential funds, accusing Vice President Duterte of diverting attention from the issue.{{cite news |last1=Ombay |first1=Giselle |title=Solons: VP Sara's latest remarks aimed at diverting attention from P612.5M confi funds |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/928027/solons-vp-sara-s-latest-remarks-aimed-at-diverting-attention-from-p612-5m-confi-funds/story/ |access-date=6 February 2025 |work=GMA News Online |date=24 November 2024 |language=en}}
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Category:Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Zamboanga City
Category:Nationalist People's Coalition politicians
Category:People from Zamboanga City
Category:De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde alumni