Paul Daza is a Filipino politician. He is the current congressman of the first legislative district of Northern Samar Province. Running under the Liberal Party (LP) in the May 13, 2019 election, he defeated former congressman Harlin Abayon of the Nacionalista Party (NP).
On December 29, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte accused Congressman Daza of corruption although the former added that there is no evidence yet. Congressman Daza vehemently denied the accusation.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Paul Ruiz Daza
Birthday –> November 16
Hometown –> Northern Samar, Philippines
Family
Father –> Former Congressman and Governor Raul A. Daza
Mother –> Teresita Ruiz
Brother –> John R. Daza
Sister(s) –> Gina Daza Sadhwani, Joan Apple Daza Dwyer
Spouse –> Gigi Daza
Political Career / Work Experiences
2019-Present, Vice Chairperson, House Committee on Appropriations
2007-2010, 2019-Present – Congressman
2010-2013 – Governor
Bills / Laws / Resolutions
House Bill 76 – AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE RULES AND POLICIES ON THE DOMESTIC ADMINISTRATIVE ADOPTION OF FILIPINOS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
House Bill 2540 – AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING MALASAKIT CENTERS TO COMPLEMENT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11223 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT” BY REQUIRING PHILHEALTH TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN MALASAKIT CENTERS IN ALL DOH, LGU, SUC AND DND HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTRY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
House Bill 2541 – AN ACT REDEFINING THE TERM “INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZEN” UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010, INCREASING THEIR MONTHLY PENSION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
House Bill 2542 – AN ACT MANDATING THE INTEGRATION OF THE BALICUATRO COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TRADES (BCAT) WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES (UEP) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill 5536 – AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIFTY (50)-BED SATELLITE HOSPITAL OF THE EASTERN VISAYAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR, TO BE KNOWN AS THE EASTERN VISAYAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CATARMAN SATELLITE HOSPITAL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill 5625 – AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAG-ABACA, MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN, PROVINCE OF NORTHERN SAMAR TO BE KNOWN AS CAG-ABACA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill 5673 – AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) TO SET AND APPROVE THE BED CAPACITY AND SERVICE CAPABILITY OF ALL DOH-RETAINED HOSPITALS
Projects / Advocacy Programs
* Financial Assistance to Board Exam Reviewees
* Internet Connection
* Establishment of Call Centers
* Scholarship Program for one member of every family
* Investment through Public-Private Partnership
RELATED: List of Current Congressmen and CongressWomen of the Philippines 2019 – 2022
See also: Famous People from Northern Samar
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