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Raphaelle Ortega-David

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Raphaelle Ortega-David
26th Governor of La Union
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Vice GovernorMario Ortega
Preceded byFrancisco Ortega III
Personal details
Born
Raphaelle Veronica Alviar Ortega

(1997-03-14) March 14, 1997 (age 27)
San Fernando, La Union
Political partyNPC (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDDS (2021–2024)
Spouse
Kevin David
(m. 2021)
Parents
OccupationPolitician

Raphaelle "Rafy" Veronica Alviar Ortega-David[1] (born March 14, 1997)[2] is a Filipina politician who serves as governor of La Union.

Career

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Ortega-David became the first female governor of La Union when she won the 2022 gubernatorial election. She succeeded her father Francisco Ortega III for the position.[3] Her father was supposed to launch a reelection bid but withdrew his candidacy. Ortega-David substituted her father's candidacy.[4]

Personal life

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She is married to Kevin David.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Hernane, Helen (2022). "Rising to the Challenge". League. 6 (1). Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Gov Ortega proud to see daughter Rafy become 'strong, responsible' woman". Politko. March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "1st lady guv of La Union vows to empower women". Philippine News Agency. June 17, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  4. ^ Mugas, John Michael (November 11, 2021). "Ortega withdraws bid for reelection as La Union gov". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Gov Ortega on husband: 'Nahanap dito sa LU ang true love!'". Politko (in English and Filipino). August 27, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.