Paul Daza
Filipino politician (born 1961)
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Paul Ruiz Daza (born November 16, 1961) 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 from 2019 to 2025 and previously from 2007 to 2010.
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Paul Daza | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Northern Samar's 1st congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Raul Daza |
| Succeeded by | Niko Raul Daza |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Harlin Abayon |
| Succeeded by | Raul Daza |
| Governor of Northern Samar | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Raul Daza |
| Succeeded by | Jose Ong Jr. |
| Senior House Deputy Minority Leader | |
| In office July 26, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Leader | Marcelino Libanan |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Erice |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Ruiz Daza November 16, 1961 |
| Party | NUP (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (2007–2021) |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles (BA in economics/business) (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
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.[1] On December 29, 2020, Former president Rodrigo Duterte accused Daza of corruption although without evidence. Daza rejected the allegations.[2]
