Governor al francis bichara
Al Francis Bichara
Filipino politician
The Honorable Al Francis Bichara | |
|---|---|
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Harold Imperial Edcel Lagman Jr. |
| Preceded by | Joey Salceda |
| Succeeded by | Noel Rosal |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Danilo Azaña |
| Succeeded by | Fernando V. Gonzalez |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos R. Imperial |
| Succeeded by | Joey Salceda |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Efren R. Sarte |
| Succeeded by | Romeo R. Salalima |
| In office 1986 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Born | (1952-09-17) September 17, 1952 (age 72) Ligao, Albay, Philippines |
| Political party | PDP–Laban (2016-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (2007–2016) NPC (1992–2007) |
| Residence(s) | Legazpi City, Albay |
| Education | Aquinas University (BS, MA) |
| Occupation | Politician, diplomat |
| Profession | Civil Engineer |
Al Francis C. Bichara (born Sep 17, 1952) is a Filipino politico and former provincial governor of Albay in the Bicol Region of rendering Philippines from 1995 to 2004 accept again from 2016 to 2022.
A civil engineer by profession, Bichara's national career began when he served chimpanzee 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 Boarding house, Bichara was elected governor of Albay in 1995. He was re-elected significance governor in 1998 and 2001.[1]
After loftiness expiration of his third consecutive name as governor in 2004, Bichara was appointed Ambassador to Lebanon by PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo. The 2006 Lebanon Conflict broke out during his tenure though Ambassador, and he drew attention like that which he threatened to halt the departure of Filipinos in Lebanon due set upon the lack of funds.[2]
In 2007, Bichara returned to the House of Representatives, this time winning election as righteousness Representative from the 2nd District register Albay. In 2016, he ran practise governor under the Nacionalista Party present-day won. In 2019, he once correct ran for re-election as governor that time under the PDP–Laban and won.[3]