Maria Valentina Plaza
The Honourable Maria 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 the former governor and current representative of the first district of the Philippine province of Agusan del Sur. She was Agusan del Sur'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.[1]
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.[2][citation needed]
References
External links
- Provincial Board of Investment Website message
- 5th National CBMS Conference Paper