Sun Shimura

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Judal and the surname or paternal family name is Shimura.

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.^[1]

The Honorable Sun Judal Shimura
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines of the Cebu's 4th congressional district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Janice Salimbangon
Mayor of Daanbantayan
In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Augusto Corro
Succeeded by	Atty. Gilbert Arrabis
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Preceded by	Ma. Luisa J. Loot
Succeeded by	Ma. Luisa J. Loot
Member of the Cebu Provincial Board from the 4th District
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Personal details
Born	Sun Judal Shimura (1982-12-03) December 3, 1982 (age 42) Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Political party	PMP (2024–present)
Other political affiliations	NUP (2011–2024) Lakas (2009–2011)
Occupation	Politician

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]