Daniel Fernando
Filipino actor and politician (born 1962)
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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.[1][2][3][4]
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- Alex Castro
(2022–present)
Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado
(2019–2022)
Daniel Fernando | |||||||||
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Fernando in 2022 | |||||||||
| 34th Governor of Bulacan | |||||||||
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |||||||||
| Vice Governor |
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| 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 | |||||||||
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| Born | Cesar Fernando Ramirez May 12, 1962 | ||||||||
| Party | NUP (2012–2015; 2018–present) | ||||||||
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2015-2018) Lakas (before 2012) | ||||||||
| Parent(s) | Pablo Ramirez (father) Luningning Fernando (mother) | ||||||||
| Alma mater | University of the East (BS) | ||||||||
| Occupation | Actor, politician | ||||||||
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)
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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.[5][6]
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.[7][8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1985 | Scorpio Nights | Danny |
| Turuang Apoy | ||
| 1986 | Takaw Tukso | |
| Tukso sa Mundo | ||
| 1987 | Laruang Putik | |
| When Good Girls Go Wrong | ||
| 1988 | Macho Dancer | Noel |
| Hamunin ang Bukas... | ||
| 1989 | Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo! | |
| 1990 | Bad Boy | Jinggoy |
| 1991 | Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (The Buena Vista Story) | |
| 1992 | Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo | |
| Grease Gun Gang | Pandong Eta | |
| Dillinger ng Dose Pares | Allan | |
| 1993 | Gaano Kita Kamahal | Gadong |
| Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Abad | |
| 1994 | Mistah | Daniel Aquino |
| Bratpack (Mga Pambayad Atraso) | Terrorist | |
| Gen. Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang Lupa | Hassan | |
| Markadong Hudas | Col. Manolo Nantes | |
| Col. Billy Bibit, RAM | Capt. Lapeña | |
| 1995 | P're Hanggang sa Huli | Waldo |
| Dodong Scarface | ||
| The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Boy del Pan | |
| Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) | Tequila | |
| 1996 | Sobra-Sobra, Labis-Labis | |
| Kristo | Simon the Zealot | |
| Bilang Na ang Araw Mo | Andy | |
| To Saudi with Love | Abel | |
| Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Mulong | |
| Isa Lang ang Dapat Mahalin | Rafael | |
| Sgt. Pantaleon | Miguel | |
| Mga Nagbabagang Labi | ||
| 1997 | Tawagin Mo Na ang Lahat ng Santo | Nardo |
| Mariano Mison... NBI | Sarge | |
| Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin | Corpuz | |
| Winasak Na pangarap | Romy | |
| Kaliwat Kanan, Sakit ng Katawan | Gani | |
| 1998 | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | Ayangwa |
| Miss, Gabi Na | ||
| Ama Namin | Ka Benjie | |
| Init ng Dugo | ||
| 1999 | Sa Iyo ang Sarap, Akin ang Hirap | |
| Suspek | Marko | |
| Ratratan | ||
| Bitay! Lethal Injection | ||
| 2001 | Hostage | |
| Mananabas | Col. Rolando Garcia | |
| Hiyas... Sa Paraiso ng Kasalanan | ||
| Tatarin | Dodong | |
| 2002 | Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw | |
| Biyahera | Lucas | |
| 2003 | Bangkero | |
| Woman of Breakwater | Tatay | |
| Biktima: Campus Coed | ||
| Filipinas | Dindo | |
| 2010 | Dagim | Elias |
| 2011 | Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings | Suarez |
| 2013 | Barber's Tales (Mga Kuwentong Barbero) | Jose |
| TBA | Malvar: Tuloy ang Laban | Emilio Jacinto |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Elias |
| 1995 | Bayani | Panday Pira |
| 1998 | Datu Ali | |
| 1999 | Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | Ka Puroy |
| 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 | |
| 2010 | Noah | Arturo "Toro" Mamaril |
| 2011 | Sisid | Hamil Cordelia |
| Amaya | Maguinto | |
| 2013 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Ignacio Andrada |
| 2015 | Yagit | Carlos Madrigal |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jack Chan |
| Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Rigor Villoria |
