Valera was the mayor of Bangued from 2010 to 2013,he shot a supporter of his political rival,causing him to be arrested.[3] Valera was again the mayor of Bangued from 2019 to 2022,[4] under the party Asenso,winning with 21,425 votes.[5] After his term,he ran for governor[6][7][4] under the same party,winning with 74,288 votes.[8]
On December 9,2024,Valera was suspended by the Office of the President of the Philippines for two months on charges of abuse of power involving the selection of a replacement for a deceased municipal councilor of Bucay in 2023.[9]
Personal life
Dominic Valera is married to Bangued mayor Mila Valera. His daughter,Joy Bernos,is the Vice-Governor of Abra,[10] while his son Joseph Valera,is the mayor of Pidigan,Abra,and his grandson,Joaquin Bernos,is the vice mayor of Bangued.[citation needed]
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