Edwin Ongchuan is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as congressman of the second legislative district of Northern Samar Province in Eastern Visayas Region, Philippines.
He ran for governor unopposed in the May 13, 2019 election. In the May 9, 2022 elections, he ran for re-election under the National Unity Party (NUP) and defeated independent candidate Doc Dineros.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Edwin Marino Ongchuan
Birth Date –> March 3, 1968 (Age )
Hometown –> Laoang, Northern Samar, Philippines
Family
Father –> Former Congressman and National Food Authority Administrator Emil Ong
Uncle –> Congressman Jose Ong Jr.
Other Relatives
1. Hector Ong – Husband of Madeleine Mendoza-Ong, a former governor of Northern Samar
2. Harris Christopher Ongchuan – Son of Hector and Madeleine, former councilor and current mayor of Laoang Municipality
Work Experiences
2016-2019, 2025-2028 – Congressman
2019-2025 – Governor
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See also: Famous People from Northern Samar
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