Sun Shimura

In this Japanese name, the surname is 紫村 (Shimura).
In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Judal and the surname or paternal family name is Shimura.
Sun Judal Shimura
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines of the Cebu's 4th congressional district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Preceded byJanice Salimbangon
Mayor of Daanbantayan
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
Preceded byAugusto Corro
Succeeded byAtty. Gilbert Arrabis
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byMa. Luisa J. Loot
Succeeded byMa. Luisa J. Loot
Member of the Cebu Provincial Board from the 4th District
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Personal details
BornSun Judal Shimura
(1982-12-03) December 3, 1982 (age 43)
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
PartyNUP (2011–2024; 2026–present)
One Cebu (local party; 2025–present)
Other political
affiliations
PMP (2024–2026)
Lakas (2009–2011)
OccupationPolitician

Sun Judal Shimura (born December 3, 1982) is a Filipino politician currently serving as the representative of Cebu's 4th congressional district in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2025.[1]

Political career

He began his political career in 2007 at the age of 24, becoming one of the youngest mayors in Cebu. He later served as a member of the Cebu Provincial Board representing the province’s 4th District from 2010 to 2019. In 2019, Shimura was re-elected as mayor of Daanbantayan and held the position until 2025.[2]

In July 2022, he was unanimously elected as president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Cebu Chapter. In October 2024, Shimura filed his candidacy for the congressional seat of Cebu’s 4th District under the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino party.[3]

Congressman (2025-present)

In the 2025 elections, Shimura defeated incumbent Representative Janice Salimbangon with 149,336 votes against Salimbangon’s 132,290. He won in Bogo, Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Madridejos, and Tabuelan, while Salimbangon prevailed in Medellin, San Remigio, Santa Fe, and Tabogon.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Sun Judal Shimura — Rappler People Profile". Rappler. Rappler. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Jimenez, Josephus B. (June 6, 2025). "Cebu's new shining stars". The Freeman (Opinion). The Philippine STAR via The Freeman. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  3. ^ "Shimura runs for congressman; wife seeks reelection". SunStar Cebu. SunStar Publishing Inc. October 3, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2025.

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