Dominic Valera | |
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26th Governor of Abra | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 [a] | |
Preceded by | Joy Bernos |
Succeeded by | Russell Bragas [b] |
Mayor of Bangued,Abra | |
In office June 30,2013 –June 30,2022 | |
Succeeded by | Mila Valera |
Personal details | |
Born | Dominic Bosuego Valera July 18,1948 Bangued,Abra,Philippines [1] |
Political party | NUP (2015–present) Asenso (2010–present) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (2012–2015) Lakas–CMD (2008–2012) KAMPI (2007–2008) |
Occupation | Politician |
Dominic "Nic" Bosuego Valera (born July 18,1948) is a Filipino politician,he is currently the Governor of Abra. [2]
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]
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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