Raphaelle Ortega-David Explained

Raphaelle Ortega-David
Birth Name:	Raphaelle Veronica Alviar Ortega
Order:	26th
Office:	Governor of La Union
Vicegovernor:	Mario Ortega
Term Start:	June 30, 2022
Predecessor:	Francisco Ortega III
Birth Date:	14 March 1997
Birth Place:	San Fernando, La Union
Father:	Francisco Ortega III
Mother:	Vini Alviar
Party:	NPC (2024–present)
Otherparty:	PDDS (2021–2024)
Residence:	San Fernando, La Union
Occupation:	Politician

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

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]

Notes and References

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