Paul Ruiz Daza (born November 16, 1961)[1] is a Filipino politician who served as Governor of Northern Samar from 2010 to 2013 and member of Philippine House of Representatives for Northern Samar's 1st congressional district since 2019 and previously from 2007 to 2010. He originally ran under the Liberal Party in the 2019 elections, winning against the Nacionalista Party, after the win, the opposition Harlin Abayon filed an electoral protest against the win, which was unsuccessful.[2] On December 29, 2020, Former president Rodrigo Duterte accused Daza of corruption although without evidence. Daza rejected the allegations.[3] He is the son of former representative Raul Daza.[4]

Paul Daza
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the House of Representatives from Northern Samar's 1st district
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byRaul Daza
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byHarlin Abayon
Succeeded byRaul Daza
Governor of Northern Samar
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Preceded byRaul Daza
Succeeded byJose Ong Jr.
Personal details
Born
Paul Ruiz Daza

(1961-11-16) November 16, 1961 (age 63)
Political partyNational Unity (2021–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (until 2021)
OccupationPolitician

References

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  1. ^ "Paul Ruiz Daza". Geni.com. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Cepeda, Mara (2020-01-23). "HRET junks poll protest vs Northern Samar congressman Daza". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  3. ^ Lando, Roy (2019-11-28). "Paul Daza Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Congressman". PeoPlaid. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  4. ^ Master, Web (2019-05-20). "Paul Daza takes father's seat as congressman for N. Samar's first congressional district". Leyte Samar Daily News. Retrieved 2024-07-24.