Joaquin L. Ortega

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Lacsamana and the surname or paternal family name is Ortega.

Joaquin "Titing" Lacsamana Ortega Jr. (November 7, 1916 – September 20, 1996) was a Filipino politician.

Joaquin L. Ortega Jr.
Member of the House of Representatives from La Union's 1st district
In office December 30, 1969 – September 23, 1972
Preceded by	Magnolia Antonino
Succeeded by	Office abolished
Member of the Batasang Pambansa from Region I's at-large district
In office 1978–1984
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Office abolished
Member of the Batasang Pambansa from La Union
In office 1984–1986
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Office abolished
23rd Governor of La Union
In office 1988–1992
Vice Governor	Aida M. Aspiras
Preceded by	Robert V. Dulay
Succeeded by	Justo O. Orros Jr.
Personal details
Born	Joaquin Lacsamana Ortega Jr (1916-11-07)November 7, 1916 San Fernando, La Union, Philippine Islands
Died	September 20, 1996(1996-09-20) (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, US
Nationality	Filipino
Party	Nacionalista
Parent	Joaquin Ortega (father)
Occupation	Politician

Political career

Following the footstep of his father Joaquin Ortega, who was governor of La Union from 1901 to 1904. Joaquin "Titing" Ortega Jr.' attempted to run for an electoral position six times before getting voted as La Union 1st district representative in 1969.^[1] He had 3,000 more votes than his closest opponent Victor Ortega who was also his nephew.^[2]

In 1972 after the declaration of martial law by president Ferdinand Marcos, Ortega who is a Nacionalista member lost his position after the Congress was disbanded.^[3][4]

From 1978, Ortega returned to the legislature as a member representing La Union in the Interim Batasang Pambansa. The legislature became the Regular Batasang Pambansa in 1984 which was dissolved in the 1986 People Power Revolution which deposed Marcos.^[4]

In 1988, Ortega was elected as governor of La Union.^[1] He held the position until 1992.^[5]

Personal life

Titing Ortega was born to Joaquin Ortega and Francisca Lacsamana. He had 13 other siblings.^[6]