Florencio Vargas
Florencio Vargas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives from Cagayan's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – July 22, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Celia T. Taganas-Layus |
| Succeeded by | Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso |
| 30th Governor of Cagayan | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Rodolfo Aguinaldo |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Lara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1931 Cagayan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | July 22, 2010 (aged 78) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Leukemia |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD/Lakas–Kampi–CMD (2007–2010) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (until 2007) |
| Spouse | Iluminada P. Vargas |
| Children | 4, including Melvin and Baby Aline |
| Residence | Abulug, Cagayan |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessman |
Florencio L. Vargas (November 7, 1931 – July 22, 2010) was a Filipino politician. A member of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD party, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 2nd District of Cagayan. He first won election to Congress in 2004, and was re-elected in 2007 and 2010. He died on July 22, 2010, due to leukemia.[1]
Prior to his service in Congress, Vargas was elected governor of Cagayan from 1998 to 2001.
References
[edit]- ^ Rio Rose Ribaya (2010-07-23). "Cagayan Rep. Florencio Vargas, 78". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21.
External links
[edit]- "Member Information: Florencio L. Vargas". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
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