Raphaelle Ortega-David

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Alviar, the birth surname or paternal family name is Ortega, and the marital name is David.

Raphaelle "Rafy" Veronica Alviar Ortega-David^[1] (born March 14, 1997)^[2] is a Filipina politician who serves as governor of La Union.

Raphaelle Ortega-David
26th Governor of La Union
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Vice Governor	Mario Ortega
Preceded by	Francisco Ortega III
Personal details
Born	Raphaelle Veronica Alviar Ortega (1997-03-14) March 14, 1997 (age 27) San Fernando, La Union
Political party	NPC (2024–present)
Other political affiliations	PDDS (2021–2024)
Spouse	Kevin David ​ (m. 2021)​
Parents	Francisco Ortega III (father) Vini Alviar (mother)
Occupation	Politician

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]

Personal life

She is married to Kevin David.^[5]

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. "Gov Ortega on husband: 'Nahanap dito sa LU ang true love!'". Politko (in English and Filipino). August 27, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.