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Manuel Ortega
Posted by PinoyVote! in Governor on September 30, 2009

Achievement has been a hallmark of the life and professional career of Governor Manuel C. Ortega, who is on his first term as the local chief executive of La Union, after posting an overwhelming victory in the May 14, 2007 elections.
A “jack of all trades,” his vast experience and academic competencies make him a very effective leader. He was a consistent student leader during his college days in the University of Santo Tomas where he finished his Bachelor of Science in Commerce, majoring in Management and Business Administration. Governor Ortega also holds a Master’s degree in National Security Administration (MNSA) from the National Defense College of the Philippines. Unknown to many, he is also a bemedalled officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines where he holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Francisco Ortega
Francisco L. Ortega is a former Representative of the 1st District of La Union to the Legislative districts of la Union 10th Philippine Legislature (1934–1935), 3rd National Assembly (1941–1946), 3rd (1953–1957), 4th (1957–1961), and 5th Congress of the Philippines (1961–1965) , as well as, a former Councilor and Mayor of San Fernando City of the province of La Union, Philippines.
Belonging to the Ortega clan of La Union, Francisco has served the public for most of his life. His children also followed what he, his father, Joaquin and brother, Joaquin Jr., have started.



Rodolfo Fariñas