Francisco Ortega III is a Filipino politician. He is the current governor of La Union Province in the Ilocos Region of the Philippines. He is a member of the powerful Ortega clan that has ruled the province since 1988.
In the May 13, 2019 election, Ortega III won overwhelmingly over his nearest opponent Fernando Dumpit, Jr. by a margin of more than 300,000 votes.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III
Nickname –> Pacoy
Birthday –> March 26
Family
Wife –> Vini Nola A. Ortega, Former Congresswoman of Abono Partylist
Daughter –> Governor Raphaela Veronica Ortega David
Brother –> Jeff Ortega, actor and entrepreneur
Political Career / Work Experiences
2016-Present – Governor
2013-2016 – Congressman as nominee of Abono Partylist
Achievement
* Ranked No. 3 in job approval rating among all governors according to RP- Mission and Development Foundation Inc.
RELATED: List of Governors of Philippine Provinces 2019 – 2022
See also: Famous People from La Union
See also: Profiles of Philippine Provinces and Tourist Spots