San Beda University –Manila (B.S. Commerce,Marketing Management)
Ateneo de Manila University –School of Government (M.A. in Public Management)
Philippine Christian University (Ph.D. in Development Administration)
Occupation
Politician
Known for
Member of the prominent Ortega political family of La Union
Francisco Paolo Padua Ortega V (born April 14,1984),also known as Paolo Ortega,is a Filipino politician serving as the incumbent representative of the first district of La Union since 2022. He was elected as one of the Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives on August 11,2025.[1]
Ortega earned his Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Marketing Management from San Beda University in Manila. He later pursued graduate studies at the Ateneo de Manila University School of Government,obtaining a Master of Arts in Public Management,and eventually a Doctor of Philosophy in Development Administration from the Philippine Christian University.[2]
Political career
Ortega first entered public service as a Barangay Kagawad of San Fernando,La Union from 2007 to 2010. He later served three consecutive terms as City Councilor from 2010 to 2019.[3] He also held positions as a member of the Board of Regents of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University –La Union and as an ex-officio board member of the Philippine Councilors League –La Union.[1]
In 2022,Ortega was elected as the Representative of La Union's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on June 30,2022. On August 11,2025,he was elected Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.[1]
Personal life
Ortega belongs to the political Ortega family of La Union. He is the son of Pablo C. Ortega.
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