Raphaelle Ortega-David

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Kevin David
(m. 2021)
Raphaelle Ortega-David
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28th Governor of La Union
In office
June 30, 2022 June 30, 2025
Parents
Residence(s)San Fernando, La Union
Education Enderun Colleges
OccupationPolitician

Raphaelle "Rafy" Veronica Alviar Ortega-David [1] (born March 14, 1997) [2] is a Filipino politician who was Governor of the Province of La Union from 2022 to 2025.

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Career

Ortega-David became the first female governor of La Union when she won the 2022 gubernatorial election. She succeeded her father Francisco Ortega III for the position. [3] Her father was supposed to launch a reelection bid but withdrew his candidacy. Ortega-David substituted her father's candidacy. [4] She lost reelection in the 2025 gubernatorial election to her granduncle, Vice Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega. [5]

Personal life

She is married to Kevin David. [6]

References

  1. Hernane, Helen (2022). "Rising to the Challenge". League. 6 (1). Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. "Gov Ortega proud to see daughter Rafy become 'strong, responsible' woman". Politko. March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. "1st lady guv of La Union vows to empower women". Philippine News Agency. June 17, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  4. Mugas, John Michael (November 11, 2021). "Ortega withdraws bid for reelection as La Union gov". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  5. "Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union's gubernatorial, congressional races". Rappler. May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  6. "Gov Ortega on husband: 'Nahanap dito sa LU ang true love!'". Politko (in English and Filipino). August 27, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.