Daniel Fernando
Daniel Fernando | |
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Fernando in 2022 | |
| 34th Governor of Bulacan | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor |
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| Preceded by | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado |
| Vice Governor of Bulacan | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Governor | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado |
| Preceded by | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado |
| Succeeded by | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado |
| Member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from the 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cesar Fernando Ramirez May 12, 1962 Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP (2012–2015; 2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2015-2018) Lakas–CMD (before 2012) |
| Parent(s) | Pablo G. Ramirez (father) Luningning F. Ramirez (mother) |
| Residence(s) | Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan |
| Alma mater | University of the East (BS) |
| Occupation | Actor, politician |
Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
Fernando served as the Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, from 1980 to 1984.
Entertainment career
Fernando formerly worked as an actor in film and television. Fernando is critically acclaimed for his performance in the 1985 controversial erotic thriller film Scorpio Nights, directed by Peque Gallaga and produced by Lily Monteverde of Regal Films.
Local politics
Fernando served as a member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from 2001 to 2007.
Vice governor of Bulacan (2010–2019)
Fernando served as vice governor from 2010 to 2019 under Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado.
Governor of Bulacan (since 2019)
Elections
Fernando announced that he would run for governor under the National Unity Party, to succeed Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, the incumbent governor, who is term-limited and ran as his running mate. On May 13, 2019, Fernando was elected governor, defeating Malolos mayor Christian Natividad and former councilor Teddy Natividad.
Fernando successfully ran for re-election to a second term under the National Unity Party (NUP) in 2022, with provincial board member Alex Castro as his running mate. He defeated former ally and vice-governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado in the general election in a landslide.
Tenure
Legal issue
On May 6, 2024, whistleblower "Francisco Balagtas" filed with the Ombudsman a 3-page complaint dated May 1, 2024, against Fernando, Alex Castro, other local officials, including TCSC Corporation's owners-officers Dionisio Toreja, President, Engr. Bernie Pacheco, Vice President for Mining and others. The corruption case stemmed from the alleged anomalous P500 million Bulacan Flood Control and River Restoration Project, including TCSC's Bulacan dredging projects.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Scorpio Nights | Danny |
| Turuang Apoy | ||
| 1986 | Takaw Tukso | |
| Tukso sa Mundo | ||
| 1987 | Laruang Putik | |
| When Good Girls Go Wrong | ||
| 1988 | Macho Dancer | Noel |
| Hamunin ang Bukas... | ||
| 1989 | Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo! | |
| 1990 | Bad Boy | Jinggoy |
| 1991 | Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (The Buena Vista Story) | |
| 1992 | Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo | |
| Grease Gun Gang | Pandong Eta | |
| Dillinger ng Dose Pares | Allan | |
| 1993 | Gaano Kita Kamahal | Gadong |
| Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Abad | |
| 1994 | Mistah | Daniel Aquino |
| Bratpack (Mga Pambayad Atraso) | Terrorist | |
| Gen. Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang Lupa | Hassan | |
| Markadong Hudas | Col. Manolo Nantes | |
| Col. Billy Bibit, RAM | Capt. Lapeña | |
| 1995 | P're Hanggang sa Huli | Waldo |
| Dodong Scarface | ||
| The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Boy del Pan | |
| Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) | Tequila | |
| 1996 | Sobra-Sobra, Labis-Labis | |
| Kristo | Simon the Zealot | |
| Bilang Na ang Araw Mo | Andy | |
| To Saudi with Love | Abel | |
| Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Mulong | |
| Isa Lang ang Dapat Mahalin | Rafael | |
| Sgt. Pantaleon | Miguel | |
| Mga Nagbabagang Labi | ||
| 1997 | Tawagin Mo Na ang Lahat ng Santo | Nardo |
| Mariano Mison... NBI | Sarge | |
| Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin | Corpuz | |
| Winasak Na pangarap | Romy | |
| Kaliwat Kanan, Sakit ng Katawan | Gani | |
| 1998 | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | Ayangwa |
| Miss, Gabi Na | ||
| Ama Namin | Ka Benjie | |
| Init ng Dugo | ||
| 1999 | Sa Iyo ang Sarap, Akin ang Hirap | |
| Suspek | Marko | |
| Ratratan | ||
| Bitay! Lethal Injection | ||
| 2001 | Hostage | |
| Mananabas | Col. Rolando Garcia | |
| Hiyas... Sa Paraiso ng Kasalanan | ||
| Tatarin | Dodong | |
| 2002 | Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw | |
| Biyahera | Lucas | |
| 2003 | Bangkero | |
| Woman of Breakwater | Tatay | |
| Biktima: Campus Coed | ||
| Filipinas | Dindo | |
| 2010 | Dagim | Elias |
| 2011 | Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings | Suarez |
| 2013 | Barber's Tales (Mga Kuwentong Barbero) | Jose |
| TBA | Malvar: Tuloy ang Laban | Emilio Jacinto |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Elias |
| 1995 | Bayani | Panday Pira |
| 1998 | Datu Ali | |
| 1999 | Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | Ka Puroy |
| 2003 | Magpakailanman: The Bert "Tawa" Marcelo Story | Andoy |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Bartimus |
| Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Cilatus | |
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Teong |
| Sine Novela: My Only Love | Luisito | |
| Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Isaac | |
| 2008 | E.S.P. | |
| 2009 | Totoy Bato | Leon Hernandez |
| Obra | Mayor | |
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Red Capulong | |
| 2010 | Noah | Arturo "Toro" Mamaril |
| 2011 | Sisid | Hamil Cordelia |
| Amaya | Maguinto | |
| 2013 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Ignacio Andrada |
| 2015 | Yagit | Carlos Madrigal |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jack Chan |
| Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Rigor Villoria |
References
- ^ "Governor Daniel R. Fernando". Bulacan, Philippines. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ "Bulacan vice governor Daniel Fernando opposes 'persona non grata' call vs Aiko Melendez | the Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011.
- ^ "Bulacan Vice-Governor Daniel Fernando opposes call to declare Aiko Melendez 'persona non grata'". Pinoy Parazzi. 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Kandidatura nina Lucy Torres-Gomez, Daniel Fernando inaprubahan". GMA News Online (in Filipino). May 8, 2010.
- ^ Dumlao, Artemio (May 8, 2024). "P500-M scandal rocks Bulacan river dredging project". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Villamente, Jing (May 7, 2024). "Graft raps filed vs. Bulacan governor, et al". Daily Tribune (Philippines). Retrieved May 9, 2024.