Janette Garin
Janette Loreto Garin (born Janette Petilla Loreto; December 11, 1972) is a Filipina physician and politician who, since 2019, has been serving as the Representative for Iloilo's 1st district, a position she previously served in from 2004 to 2013. She was the Secretary of Health from 2015 to 2016 in the administration of President Benigno Aquino III. She is also a former provincial board member of Leyte and Iloilo, respectively.
The Honorable Janette Garin | |
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Garin's official portrait during the 18th Congress | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Iloilo's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Garin |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Garin Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Richard Garin |
| 28th Secretary of Health | |
| In office February 17, 2015 – June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Enrique Ona |
| Succeeded by | Paulyn Ubial |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Janette Petilla Loreto December 11, 1972 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2001–2010, 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2010–2018) Nacionalista (2018–2021) NUP (2021–2024) |
| Spouse | Richard Garin |
| Education | Divine Word University of Tacloban (BS) St. Luke's College of Medicine Iloilo Doctors' College (MD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Physician |
As a congresswoman, she focused on various health issues such as curbing fraud in PhilHealth and amending the Physician's Act among others. She has also advocated for women's issues, including pushing for the passage of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012. She played an active role in the enactment of the Cheaper Medicines Law and the Magna Carta of Women.
Garin is one of the 70 representatives who voted to deny the ABS-CBN franchise on July 10, 2020.