Rodolfo Fariñas
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Rodolfo "Rudy" Castro Fariñas, Sr. (born September 5, 1951) is a Filipino politician and the former Majority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines and represents the 1st District of Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. Fariñas was the last person to serve as governor of Ilocos Norte who was not related to the Marcos family.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Castro and the surname or paternal family name is Fariñas.
Quick Facts The Honorable, House Majority Leader ...
Rodolfo C. Fariñas | |
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House Majority Leader | |
In office July 25, 2016 – July 23, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Neptali Gonzales II |
Succeeded by | Fredenil Castro |
Member of the House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's 1st district | |
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Roque Ablan Jr. |
Succeeded by | Ria Christina Fariñas |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Roque Ablan Jr. |
Succeeded by | Roque Ablan Jr. |
Governor of Ilocos Norte | |
In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Vicente Rubio Campos |
Succeeded by | Bongbong Marcos |
Mayor of Laoag | |
In office May 3, 1980 – March 25, 1986 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Rodolfo Castro Fariñas (1951-09-05) September 5, 1951 (age 72) Manila, Philippines |
Political party | Partido Reporma (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2017–2021) Liberal (2015–2017) Nacionalista (2009–2015) LAMMP (1998–2001) Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (1980–1998) |
Spouse | |
Children | 8, including Ria Christina |
Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (AB, LL.B) |
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