Deogracias Victor "DV" Barbers Savellano (born 25 November 1959) is a Filipino politician currently serving as one of the Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Nacionalista Party, he has also been the Member of the House of Representatives for Ilocos Sur 1st district since 2016.
Deogracias Victor B. Savellano | |
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Assumed office 13 August 2019 | |
House Speaker | Alan Peter Cayetano Lord Allan Velasco |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Sur's 1st district | |
Assumed office 30 June 2016 | |
Preceded by | Ronald Singson |
Governor of Ilocos Sur | |
In office 30 June 2001 – 30 June 2010 | |
Preceded by | Luis Singson |
Succeeded by | Luis Singson |
In office 23 March 1992 – 30 June 1992 | |
Preceded by | Mariano Tajon |
Succeeded by | Luis Singson |
Vice Governor of Ilocos Sur | |
In office 30 June 2010 – 30 June 2016 | |
Preceded by | Jeremias Singson |
Succeeded by | Jeremias Singson |
In office 1988 – 23 March 1992 | |
Vice Mayor of Cabugao | |
In office 1981–1987 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Deogracias Victor Barbers Savellano 25 November 1959 Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
Citizenship | Filipino |
Political party | Nacionalista |
Spouse(s) | |
Parents | Victorino Savellano Virginia Barbers |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
Occupation | Politician |
Education and personal life
Savellano was born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur in 1959.[1] He is the son of Virginia Barbers, and the former Mayor of Cabugao[2] and former Chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Victorino Savellano.[1] His sister, Reina, operates Victorino's Restaurant in Quezon City, along with Heny Sison.[1]
He earned a bachelor's degree in economics at University of the Philippines.[1][3] He also studied at California, United States, where he obtained his master's degree.[1][3]
He married actress Dina Bonnevie in 2012.[4] Both of them met each other in a film Hanggang Saan, Hanggang Kailan in 1991.[1]
Political career
Savellano entered to politics as the Vice Mayor of Cabugao from 1981 to 1987.[1] He was also the 2-term Governor of Ilocos Sur in 1992, as well as from 2001 to 2010.[1][3] He also served as the Vice Governor of the same state from 1988 to 1992, and again from 2010 to 2016.[1][3]
He was first elected a member of the House of Representatives for Ilocos Sur's 1st congressional district in the 2016 election. He was re-elected in 2019.
On 13 August 2019, Savellano was appointed one of the Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives.[5]
Controversy
In October 2013, Savellano was charged for corruption allegations, along with Luis Singson, who also served as the Governor of Ilocos Sur.[6] Both of them were harshly criticised for reallocation of the usage of public funds for undefined projects, which is the breach of Republic Act No. 3019.[6]
On July 10, 2020, Savellano is one of the 70 representatives who voted to "yes" to deny the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Deogracias Victor Savellano Biography". 2 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "G. R. No. 151783 - July 8, 2003". 8 July 2003. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Personal Profile of GOV. DEOGRACIAS VICTOR B. SAVELLANO". October 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Dina not just 'another politician's wife'". 10 June 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Vilma Santos among 22 deputy speakers". 15 August 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ a b "2 Ilocos Sur ex-governors face graft charges in Sandiganbayan". 7 October 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
External links
- Deogracias Victor Savellano on Facebook