Francis Bichara
Al Francis C. Bichara (born September 17, 1952) is a Filipino politician and current provincial governor of Albay in Bicol Region of the Philippines. He assumed in office since June 2016.
Al Francis Bichara | |
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 Bichara in 2018 | |
| Governor of Albay | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Governor | Harold Imperial Edcel Lagman |
| Preceded by | Joey Salceda |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Danilo Azaña |
| Succeeded by | Fernando V. Gonzalez |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos R. Imperial |
| Succeeded by | Joey Salceda |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 3rd District | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Efren R. Sarte |
| Succeeded by | Romeo R. Salalima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1952 Albay, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nacionalista Party |
A civil engineer by profession, Bichara's political career began when he served as mayor of Ligao City from 1986 to 1992. In 1992, Bichara was elected to the House of Representatives, representing the 3rd District of Albay. After one term in the House, Bichara was elected governor of Albay in 1995. He was re-elected as governor in 1998 and 2001.
After the expiration of his third consecutive term as governor in 2004, Bichara was appointed Ambassador to Lebanon by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The 2006 Lebanon War broke out during his tenure as Ambassador, and he drew attention when he threatened to halt the evacuation of Filipinos in Lebanon due to the lack of funds.[1]
In 2007, Bichara returned to the House of Representatives, this time winning election as the Representative from the 2nd District of Albay. He is currently a member of the Nacionalista Party.
In 2016, he ran for governor under the Nacionalista Party and won.
See also
Notes
- Aubrey Makilan (August 2006). "Only 3,400 of OFWs in Lebanon Could Come Home". Bulalat. Archived from the original on 21 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
References
- "Member Information: Al Francis C. Bichara". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
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| Preceded by Efren R. Sarte |
Representative, 3rd District of Albay 1992–1995 |
Succeeded by Romeo R. Salalima |
| Preceded by Carlos R. Imperial |
Representative, 2nd District of Albay 2007–2016 |
Succeeded by Joey Salceda |