Melvin Vargas Jr. is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as vice governor of Cagayan Province in Northern Luzon. Running under the banner of United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) Party in the May 13, 2019 election, he won over independent candidates Ignacio Taruc and Leonides Fausto of the Nacionalista Party.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Melvin Vargas Jr.
Nickname –> Boy
Birth Date –> June 11
Hometown –> Abulug, Cagayan Province, Philippines
Family
Relatives: Current congresswoman Sam Vargas Alfonso of the second district of Cagayan Province
Education
High School – Saint Paul University of the Philippines
College – De La Salle University
Political Career / Work Experiences
2016-Present – Vice Governor
2013 – Ran for vice governor but lost to Odi Fausto
RELATED: Biography of Manuel Mamba
See also: Famous People from Cagayan Province
See also: Profiles of Philippine Provinces and Tourist Spots