Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who is the 34th and incumbent Governor of Bulacan.[1][2][3][4]
Daniel Fernando | |
|---|---|
 Fernando in 2022 | |
| 34th Governor of Bulacan | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado (2019-2022) Alex Castro (since 2022) |
| Preceded by | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado |
| Vice Governor of Bulacan | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Governor | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado |
| Preceded by | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado |
| Succeeded by | Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado |
| Member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from the 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cesar Fernando Ramirez May 12, 1962 Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP (2012–2015; 2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2015-2018) Lakas–CMD (before 2012) |
| Parent(s) | Pablo G. Ramirez (father) Luningning F. Ramirez (mother) |
| Residence(s) | Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan |
| Alma mater | University of the East (BS) |
| Occupation | Actor, politician |
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
edit2019 gubernatorial bid
editFernando announced he would run for governor under NUP, following after Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, the incumbent governor, who is term-limited and became his running mate. On May 13, 2019, Fernando was elected governor, defeating the Malolos mayor Christian "Agila" Natividad and former councilor Teddy "Aguila" Natividad.
2022 gubernatorial re-election
editFernando successfully ran for re-election to a second term under National Unity Party (NUP) in 2022, including his running mate for vice governor is provincial board Alex Castro. He defeated former ally and vice-governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado in the general election on May 9, 2022, in a big landslide of the vote.
Legal issue
editOn May 6, 2024, whistleblower "Francisco Balagtas" filed with the Ombudsman a 3-page complaint dated May 1, 2024 against Fernando, Alex Castro, other local officials, including TCSC Corporation's owners-officers Dionisio Toreja, President, Engr. Bernie Pacheco, Vice President for Mining and others. The corruption case stemmed from the alleged anomalous P500 million Bulacan Flood Control and River Restoration Project, including TCSC's Bulacan dredging projects.[5][6]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Scorpio Nights | Danny | Regal Films |
| Turuang Apoy | Brown Fox Organization | ||
| 1986 | Takaw Tukso | Ultravision films | |
| Tukso sa Mundo | Fantasy Films International | ||
| 1987 | Laruang Putik | Vision Entertainment | |
| When Good Girls Go Wrong | LCS Productions, JRS Productions | ||
| 1988 | Macho Dancer | Noel | Viva Films |
| Hamunin ang Bukas... | |||
| 1989 | Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo! | Belle Star Films | |
| 1990 | Bad Boy | Jinggoy | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (The Buena Vista Story) | Goldi Pictures | |
| 1992 | Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo | First Films | |
| Grease Gun Gang | Pandong Eta | Viva Films | |
| Dillinger ng Dose Pares | Allan | ||
| 1993 | Gaano Kita Kamahal | Gadong | Stellar Films |
| Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Abad | Regal Films | |
| 1994 | Mistah | Daniel Aquino | Viva Films |
| Bratpack (Mga Pambayad Atraso) | Terrorist | ||
| Gen. Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang Lupa | Hassan | Sunlight Films | |
| Markadong Hudas | Col. Manolo Nantes | Viva Films | |
| Col. Billy Bibit, RAM | Capt. Lapeña | ||
| 1995 | P're Hanggang sa Huli | Waldo | |
| Dodong Scarface | Seiko Films | ||
| The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Boy del Pan | Viva Films | |
| Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) | Tequila | Viva Films | |
| 1996 | Sobra-Sobra, Labis-Labis | Falcon Films | |
| Kristo | Simon the Zealot | Cine Suerte Productions | |
| Bilang Na ang Araw Mo | Andy | Neo Films | |
| To Saudi with Love | Abel | Premiere Entertainment Productions | |
| Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Mulong | Viva Films | |
| Isa Lang ang Dapat Mahalin | Rafael | CVH Productions | |
| Sgt. Pantaleon | Miguel | Holiday Films | |
| Mga Nagbabagang Labi | Seiko Films | ||
| 1997 | Tawagin Mo Na ang Lahat ng Santo | Nardo | Mega Films MC Arce Productions |
| Mariano Mison... NBI | Sarge | Star Cinema | |
| Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin | Corpuz | Viva Films Neo Films | |
| Winasak Na pangarap | Romy | Golden Tower Films | |
| Kaliwat Kanan, Sakit ng Katawan | Gani | Scorpio Films | |
| 1998 | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | Ayangwa | FPJ Productions |
| Miss, Gabi Na | Taurus Films | ||
| Ama Namin | Ka Benjie | Cine Suerte Productions | |
| Init ng Dugo | GMA Films Leo Films | ||
| 1999 | Sa Iyo ang Sarap, Akin ang Hirap | Leo Films | |
| Suspek | Marko | Star Cinema | |
| Ratratan | Silverline Productions | ||
| Bitay! Lethal Injection | NGP Films Rich Land Productions | ||
| 2001 | Hostage | Star Cinema | |
| Mananabas | Col. Rolando Garcia | Viva Films Maverick Films | |
| Hiyas... Sa Paraiso ng Kasalanan | Leo Films | ||
| Tatarin | Dodong | Viva Films | |
| 2002 | Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw | Sunlight Films | |
| Biyahera | Lucas | Metro Films | |
| 2003 | Bangkero | ||
| Woman of Breakwater | Tatay | Entertainment Warehouse | |
| Biktima: Campus Coed | Bee-Gees Film | ||
| Filipinas | Dindo | Viva Films | |
| 2010 | Dagim | Elias | Creative Partners Post Manila |
| 2011 | Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings | Suarez | Origin8Media Ariztical Entertainment |
| 2013 | Barber's Tales (Mga Kuwentong Barbero) | Jose | APT Entertainment Octobertrain films |
| TBA | Malvar: Tuloy ang Laban | Emilio Jacinto | JMV Film Productions |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Elias | ABC-5 |
| 1995 | Bayani | Panday Pira | ABS-CBN |
| 1998 | Datu Ali | ||
| 1999 | Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | Ka Puroy | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Magpakailanman: The Bert "Tawa" Marcelo Story | Andoy | |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Bartimus | |
| Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Cilatus | ||
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | ||
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Teong | |
| Sine Novela: My Only Love | Luisito | ||
| Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Isaac | ||
| 2008 | E.S.P. | ||
| 2009 | Totoy Bato | Leon Hernandez | |
| Obra | Mayor | ||
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Red Capulong | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Noah | Arturo "Toro" Mamaril | |
| 2011 | Sisid | Hamil Cordelia | GMA Network |
| Amaya | Maguinto | ||
| 2013 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Ignacio Andrada | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Yagit | Carlos Madrigal | GMA Network |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jack Chan | ABS-CBN |
| Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Rigor Villoria |
References
edit- ^ "Governor Daniel R. Fernando". Bulacan, Philippines. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ "Bulacan vice governor Daniel Fernando opposes 'persona non grata' call vs Aiko Melendez | the Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011.
- ^ "Bulacan Vice-Governor Daniel Fernando opposes call to declare Aiko Melendez 'persona non grata'". Pinoy Parazzi. 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Kandidatura nina Lucy Torres-Gomez, Daniel Fernando inaprubahan". GMA News Online (in Filipino). May 8, 2010.
- ^ Dumlao, Artemio (May 8, 2024). "P500-M scandal rocks Bulacan river dredging project". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Villamente, Jing (May 7, 2024). "Graft raps filed vs. Bulacan governor, et al". Daily Tribune (Philippines). Retrieved May 9, 2024.
