Joaquin Joaquino Ortega was a Filipino politician who was the first civil governor of the province of La Union. His tenure marked the centuries long presence of the Ortega political family in the affairs of the province.
Joaquin Ortega | |
|---|---|
| Governor of La Union | |
| In office August 15, 1901 – February 1904 | |
| Appointed by | Taft Commission (1901–1902) |
| Preceded by | Lucino Almeida |
| Succeeded by | Joaquin Luna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joaquin Ortega y Joaquino 1865 or 1866 |
| Died | May 31, 1943 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Partido Federal |
| Spouse | Francisca Lacsamana |
| Children | 14 (inc. Joaquin Jr.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
editThe Taft Commission of the United States-backed Insular Government of the Philippine Islands appointed Ortega as the first provincial civil governor of La Union on August 15, 1901.[1] He was affiliated with Partido Federal.[2] In the February 1902 local election, he became the first elected La Union governor. He served until February 1904.[1][3][4]
Death and legacy
editOrtega died on May 31, 1943. Many of his children and his descendants became politicians themselves.[1] The Ortega political family is often cited as a "dynasty" that endured for a century in La Union's politics. with relatives even contending for the same major position in elections.[2][5][6][7] It was in 1988, that Titing his son was elected as La Union governor.[4]
Personal life
editOrtega married Francisca Lacsamana of Bangar with whom he raised fourteen children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Gurtiza, Joy Ann. "PGLU Honors Legacy of Don Joaquin J. Ortega, Commemorates his 122nd Appointment as Province's First Civil Governor". Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Philippine politics: In the name of the family". ABS-CBN News. January 13, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Our Governors". Province of La Union Official Website. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Sotelo, Yolanda (May 1, 2013). "112-year political journey of the Ortegas of La Union". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Sotelo, Yolanda (August 26, 2015). "Cracks in La Union's Ortega clan show". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Go, Miriam Grace (December 11, 2024). "Who can dislodge political dynasties?". Rappler. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Legazpi, Amita (March 13, 2016). "Ortega kin claims La Union to back Ilocanos Binay, Bongbong". GMA News. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
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