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The HonourableMaria Valentina Galido Plaza | |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Agusan del Sur's 1st congressional district | |
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Alfelito Bascug |
Governor of Agusan del Sur | |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
Preceding | Adolph Edward G. Plaza |
Preceded by | Adolph Edward G. Plaza |
Personal details | |
Born | (1967-06-01) June 1, 1967 (age 57) Pasay |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | NUP (2011-present) |
Residence | Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur |
Education | University of the Philippines Los Baños (BS) |
Maria Valentina Galido Plaza is a Filipino politician who as served as governor and representative of the first district of the province of Agusan del Sur. She was the province's second female governor.
Early life and education
Plaza is the daughter of former governors Democrito Plaza and Valentina Plaza. She is also the sister of incumbent governor Adolph Edward "Eddiebong" Plaza and former congressman Rodolfo "Ompong" Plaza. She graduated from the University of the Philippines Los Baños with a degree in agricultural business.
Political career
Governor
Although a neophyte, in 2007, Plaza chose to run for governor of Agusan del Sur with the help of her brother Eddiebong Plaza. She won as the second female governor after her mother.
Congresswoman
In the 2010 elections, Plaza was elected as the first representative of the newly created 1st district of the province of Agusan del Sur.
References
- "Philippines Local Leaders". Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership.
- Gaitano, Jennifer P. (June 13, 2016). "Security in place for Naliyagan Festival, says Naliyagan Foundation prexy". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
External links
Categories:- 1967 births
- Living people
- Governors of Agusan del Sur
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Agusan del Sur
- Women members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
- Lakas–CMD politicians
- National Unity Party (Philippines) politicians
- University of the Philippines Los Baños alumni
- Women provincial governors of the Philippines