Jocelyn Bernos is a Filipino politician. She is currently serving as governor of Abra Province in the Cordillera Region of northern Philippines. Running as a reelectionist under the National Unity Party in the May 13, 2019 election, she defeated Dolores Mayor Robert Victor Seares Jr. of the ruling PDP-Laban Party.

Personal Information
Complete Name –> Maria Jocelyn Valera Bernos
Nickname –> Joy
Hometown –> Bangued, Abra, Philippines
Family
Father –> Current Bangued Mayor Dominic Valera
Mother –> Current Bangued Vice Mayor Mila Valera
Spouse –> Former La Paz Mayor Ysrael Bernos who was assassinated in 2000
Son –> Joaquin Enrico “Kiko” V. Bernos, Councilor and acting mayor of Bangued
Daughter –> Mary Sandrine “Sandy” Valera Vernos
Brother –> Current Pidigan Mayor and Former Bangued Councilor Joseph Domino Valera
Brother-in-Law –> Current Congressman Joseph Bernos
Sister-in-law –> La Paz Mayor Menchie Bernos
Father-in-law –> Former Governor Andres Ma. Brillantes Bernos
Other Relatives –> Current Bangued Councilor Joaquin Enrico Bernos
Work Experiences
2019-Present – Chairperson, CAR Regional Development Council (RDC)
2016-Present – Governor
2010-2016 – Congresswoman
* Provincial Board member
Projects / Advocacy
* Purchase of vegetables from local farmers for distribution to families affected by quarantine
* Agri-tourism and innovation center that will demonstrate modern agricultural technologies in Gaddani, Tayum
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See also: Famous People from Abra Province
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