Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Aurora
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Preceded by
Juan Edgardo M. Angara
Succeeded by
Rommel Rico Angara
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded by
Benedicto G. Miran
Succeeded by
Juan Edgardo M. Angara
Governor of Aurora
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Preceded by
Ramoncita P. Ong
Succeeded by
Gerardo A. Noveras
Personal details
Born
Bellaflor Javier Angara
(1939-09-14) September 14, 1939 (age 84) San Juan, Rizal, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Political party
LDP
Spouse
Gregorio R. Castillo
Relations
Edgardo J. Angara (brother), Arturo "Arthur" J. Angara (brother), Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara (nephew) Rommel Rico T. Angara (nephew) Karen G. Angara-Ularan (niece)
Residence(s)
Baler, Aurora
Alma mater
University of the Philippines Diliman (BS, LL.B.)
Profession
Lawyer
Bellaflor Javier Angara-Castillo (born September 14, 1939), simply known as Bella Angara, is a former member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the lone district of Aurora.[1] She previously served three consecutive terms as governor of Aurora province from 2004 to 2013. She was the third female governor of Aurora province. Prior to being governor, she served three consecutive terms as representative of the lone district of Aurora from 1995 to 2004. She was the first and so far the only woman in the history of the Philippine Congress to become House majority floor leader.[2]
^Result of the May 13, 2013 Elections in the Province of Aurora Archived December 28, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
^Sons and Daughters: Municipality of Baler (Aurora)
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