JC Rahman Nava explained

JC Rahman Nava
Office:Governor of Guimaras
Term Start:June 30, 2022
Predecessor:Samuel Gumarin
Term Start2:June 30, 1998
Term End2:June 30, 2007
Predecessor2:Emily Lopez
Successor2:Felipe Nava
Office3:Member of the House of Representatives from Guimaras's Lone District
Term Start3:June 30, 2007
Term End3:June 30, 2016
Predecessor3:Edgar Espinosa
Successor3:Ma. Lucille Nava
Birth Name:Joaquin Carlos Rahman Araño Nava
Birth Date:19 November 1962
Nationality:Filipino
Party:NUP
Otherparty:Lakas–CMD
Liberal
Residence:Jordan, Guimaras
Alma Mater:West Visayas State University (MD)
Profession:Physician
Occupation:Politician
Spouse:Ma. Lucille Nava

Joaquin Carlos "JC" Rahman Araño Nava (born November 19, 1962) is a Filipino politician and physician who serves as governor of Guimaras.[1]

Education

Nava completed his elementary education at Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and his secondary education at University of San Agustin. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree at West Visayas State University.

Career

Nava entered government when he served as a legislative staff officer of the Guimaras Lone District, which was then represented by Edgar Espinosa during the 10th Congress of the Philippines.[2]

Nava was governor of the province of Guimaras from 1998 to 2007.[3] He later served as representative of Guimaras from 2007 to 2016. He returned as Guimaras governor after winning in the 2022 election.[4]

Personal life

Nava is part of a political family. He is married to Maria Lucille Nava who serves as Guimaras' representative in the House of Representatives since 2016, while his brother Felipe "Nene" Nava is a provincial board member of the same province.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Governor. Province of Guimaras. April 20, 2024.
  2. Web site: Personal Profile of GOV. JOAQUIN CARLOS RAHMAN NAVA. April 20, 2024. OoCities.org.
  3. News: Yap . Tar . Sweeter the second time around: Nava back as Guimaras governor after 15 years . 5 March 2023 . Manila Bulletin . 1 July 2022.
  4. News: Sornito . Ime . Rahman Nava returns as Guimaras governor . 5 March 2023 . Panay News . Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava is returning as Guimaras governor. He defeated rival Jose Ramon Cacho on May 9.... ....Nava is taking over from Gov. Samuel Gumarin who ran for mayor of Buenavista town.