Bella Angara
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Bellaflor Javier Angara-Castillo (born September 14, 1939), simply known as Bella Angara, is a former member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the lone district of Aurora.[1] She previously served three consecutive terms as governor of Aurora province from 2004 to 2013. She was the third female governor of Aurora province. Prior to being governor, she served three consecutive terms as representative of the lone district of Aurora from 1995 to 2004. She was the first and so far the only woman in the history of the Philippine Congress to become House majority floor leader.[2]
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Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo | |
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House Majority Leader | |
In office November 13, 2000 – January 24, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Eduardo Gullas |
Succeeded by | Sergio Apostol |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the Lone District of Aurora | |
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Juan Edgardo M. Angara |
Succeeded by | Rommel Rico Angara |
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Benedicto G. Miran |
Succeeded by | Juan Edgardo M. Angara |
Governor of Aurora | |
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Ramoncita P. Ong |
Succeeded by | Gerardo A. Noveras |
Personal details | |
Born | Bellaflor Javier Angara (1939-09-14) September 14, 1939 (age 84) San Juan, Rizal, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
Political party | LDP |
Spouse | Gregorio R. Castillo |
Relations | Edgardo J. Angara (brother), Arturo "Arthur" J. Angara (brother), Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara (nephew) Rommel Rico T. Angara (nephew) Karen G. Angara-Ularan (niece) |
Residence(s) | Baler, Aurora |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BS, LL.B.) |
Profession | Lawyer |
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