Daniel Fernando

Daniel Fernando
Fernando in 2022
34th Governor of Bulacan
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Vice Governor
Preceded byWilhelmino Sy-Alvarado
Vice Governor of Bulacan
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
GovernorWilhelmino Sy-Alvarado
Preceded byWilhelmino Sy-Alvarado
Succeeded byWilhelmino Sy-Alvarado
Member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from the 2nd district
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
Barangay offices
Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan
In office
1980–1984
Personal details
BornCesar Fernando Ramirez
(1962-05-12) May 12, 1962 (age 64)
Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines
PartyNUP (2012–2015; 2018–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (2015–2018)
Lakas (2001–2007; 2009–2012)
PMP (2007–2009)
Parent(s)Pablo Ramirez (father)
Luningning Fernando (mother)
EducationUniversity of the East (BS)
OccupationActor, politician

Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019.

Early life and education

Fernando was born on May 12, 1962, in Guiguinto to Pablo Gonzales Ramirez and Luningning Gonzalvo Fernando. He studied Tabang Elementary School and Bulacan College of Arts and Trade for his primary and high school education. He also studied University of the East with the degree of Business Administration Major in Management.

Entertainment career

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

Fernando entered politics in 1980, serving as the Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan, until 1984.

Board Member (2001–2007)

Fernando served as a member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from the 2nd district from 2001 to 2007, serving for two terms.

Vice governor of Bulacan (2010–2019)

Fernando served as vice governor from 2010 to 2019 under running mate Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, serving for three terms.

Governor of Bulacan (since 2019)

Fernando with the Bulacan University and Collegiate Athletic Association during an exhibition basketball game in Baliwag on April 15, 2024
Fernando (right) raising the hand of Vice President Leni Robredo (left) to endorse her 2022 presidential campaign

Fernando announced that he would run for governor under the National Unity Party, to succeed Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, the incumbent governor, who is term-limited and ran as his running mate. On May 13, 2019, Fernando was elected governor, defeating Malolos mayor Christian Natividad and former councilor Teddy Natividad.

Fernando successfully ran for re-election to a second term under the National Unity Party (NUP) in 2022, with provincial board member Alex Castro as his running mate. They were re-elected in 2025. He defeated former ally Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado in both instances.

Controversies

Flood control

On 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 ₱500 million Bulacan Flood Control and River Restoration Project, including TCSC's Bulacan dredging projects.

NLEX road rage incident

Fernando drew criticism following a road rage incident on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) involving his official convoy on February 21, 2026. Reports surfaced that the Fernando's multi-vehicle motorcade occupied four lanes of the expressway, obstructing traffic and allegedly harassing a motorist who attempted to overtake. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla cautioned Fernando against "acting like a king" on public roads. Following a formal investigation by the Land Transportation Office, Fernando denied the allegations of harassment, but surrendered firearms and vehicles involved to the Police Regional Office 3 for inspection.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1985Scorpio NightsDanny
Turuang Apoy
1986Takaw Tukso
Tukso sa Mundo
1987Laruang Putik
When Good Girls Go Wrong
1988Macho DancerNoel
Hamunin ang Bukas...
1989Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo!
1990Bad BoyJinggoy
1991Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (The Buena Vista Story)
1992Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo
Grease Gun GangPandong Eta
Dillinger ng Dose ParesAllan
1993Gaano Kita KamahalGadong
Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking TondoAbad
1994MistahDaniel Aquino
Bratpack (Mga Pambayad Atraso)Terrorist
Gen. Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang LupaHassan
Markadong HudasCol. Manolo Nantes
Col. Billy Bibit, RAMCapt. Lapeña
1995P're Hanggang sa HuliWaldo
Dodong Scarface
The Grepor Butch Belgica StoryBoy del Pan
Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos)Tequila
1996Sobra-Sobra, Labis-Labis
KristoSimon the Zealot
Bilang Na ang Araw MoAndy
To Saudi with LoveAbel
Bakit May Kahapon Pa?Mulong
Isa Lang ang Dapat MahalinRafael
Sgt. PantaleonMiguel
Mga Nagbabagang Labi
1997Tawagin Mo Na ang Lahat ng SantoNardo
Mariano Mison... NBISarge
Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko RinCorpuz
Winasak Na pangarapRomy
Kaliwat Kanan, Sakit ng KatawanGani
1998Pagbabalik ng ProbinsyanoAyangwa
Miss, Gabi Na
Ama NaminKa Benjie
Init ng Dugo
1999Sa Iyo ang Sarap, Akin ang Hirap
SuspekMarko
Ratratan
Bitay! Lethal Injection
2001Hostage
MananabasCol. Rolando Garcia
Hiyas... Sa Paraiso ng Kasalanan
TatarinDodong
2002Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw
BiyaheraLucas
2003Bangkero
Woman of BreakwaterTatay
Biktima: Campus Coed
FilipinasDindo
2010DagimElias
2011Remington and the Curse of the ZombadingsSuarez
2013Barber's Tales (Mga Kuwentong Barbero)Jose
TBAMalvar: Tuloy ang LabanEmilio Jacinto

Television

YearTitleRole
1993Noli Me TangereElias
1995BayaniPanday Pira
1998Datu Ali
1999Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?Ka Puroy
2003Magpakailanman: The Bert "Tawa" Marcelo StoryAndoy
2005 Encantadia Bartimus
Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Cilatus
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
2007Mga Kuwento ni Lola BasyangTeong
Sine Novela: My Only LoveLuisito
Mga Mata ni AnghelitaIsaac
2008E.S.P.
2009Totoy BatoLeon Hernandez
ObraMayor
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong AkyatRed Capulong
2010NoahArturo "Toro" Mamaril
2011SisidHamil Cordelia
AmayaMaguinto
2013Muling Buksan ang PusoIgnacio Andrada
2015YagitCarlos Madrigal
2017FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoJack Chan
Ikaw Lang ang IibiginRigor Villoria

References

  1. ↑ "Governor Daniel R. Fernando". Bulacan, Philippines. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Bulacan Vice-Governor Daniel Fernando opposes call to declare Aiko Melendez 'persona non grata'". Pinoy Parazzi. 4 October 2019. Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  4. ↑ "Kandidatura nina Lucy Torres-Gomez, Daniel Fernando inaprubahan". GMA News Online (in Filipino). May 8, 2010.
  5. ↑ Dumlao, Artemio (May 8, 2024). "P500-M scandal rocks Bulacan river dredging project". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ Villamente, Jing (May 7, 2024). "Graft raps filed vs. Bulacan governor, et al". Daily Tribune (Philippines). Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne (February 24, 2026). "DILG chief flags 'king-like' behavior of Bulacan guv on NLEX". SunStar. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  8. ↑ "LTO to investigate Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando's alleged NLEX abuses". GMA Integrated News. February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.