Daniel Fernando
Daniel Ramirez Fernando is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019.
Early life and education
Fernando was born on May 12 1962 in Guiguinto to Pablo Gonzales Ramirez and Luningning Gonzalvo Fernando. He studied Tabang Elementary School and Bulacan College of Arts and Trade for his primary and high school education. He also studied University of the East with the degree of Business Administration Major in Management.Entertainment career
Fernando formerly worked as an actor in film and television. Fernando is critically acclaimed for his performance in the 1985 controversial erotic thriller film Scorpio Nights, directed by Peque Gallaga and produced by Lily Monteverde of Regal Films.Political career
Fernando served as the Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, from 1980 to 1984.Board Member (2001–2007)
Fernando served as a member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from 2001 to 2007.Vice governor of Bulacan (2010–2019)
Fernando served as vice governor from 2010 to 2019 under Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado.Governor of Bulacan (since 2019)
Elections
Fernando announced that he would run for governor under the National [Unity Party (Philippines)|National Unity Party], to succeed Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, the incumbent governor, who is term-limited and ran as his running mate. On May 13, 2019, Fernando was elected governor, defeating Malolos mayor Christian Natividad and former councilor Teddy Natividad.Fernando successfully ran for re-election to a second term under the National Unity Party in 2022, with provincial board member Alex Castro as his running mate. He defeated former ally and vice-governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado in the general election in a landslide.