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

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
Residence(s)San Fernando, La Union
EducationEnderun Colleges
OccupationPolitician

Career

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

She was married to Kevin David on January 17, 2023.[5]

References

  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.