Paul Daza

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ruiz and the surname or paternal family name is Daza.

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]

The Honorable Paul Daza
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the House of Representatives from Northern Samar's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2019
Preceded by	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.
Personal details
Born	Paul Ruiz Daza (1961-11-16) November 16, 1961 (age 63)
Political party	National Unity (2021–present)
Other political affiliations	Liberal (until 2021)
Occupation	Politician

References

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.