Daniel Fernando

Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019.

Early life and education Fernando was born on May 12, 1962, in Guiguinto to Pablo Gonzales Ramirez and Luningning Gonzalvo Fernando. He studied Tabang Elementary School and Bulacan College of Arts and Trade for his primary and high school education. He also studied University of the East with the degree of Business Administration Major in Management.

Entertainment career Fernando formerly worked as an actor in film and television. Fernando is critically acclaimed for his performance in the 1985 controversial erotic thriller film Scorpio Nights, directed by Peque Gallaga and produced by Lily Monteverde of Regal Films.

Political career

Fernando entered politics in 1980, serving as the Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan, until 1984.

Board Member (2001–2007) Fernando served as a member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from the 2nd district from 2001 to 2007, serving for two terms.

Vice governor of Bulacan (2010–2019) Fernando served as vice governor from 2010 to 2019 under running mate Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, serving for three terms.

Governor of Bulacan (since 2019)

with the Bulacan University and Collegiate Athletic Association during an exhibition basketball game in Baliwag on April 15, 2024

Fernando announced that he would run for governor under the National Unity Party, to succeed Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, the incumbent governor, who is term-limited and ran as his running mate. On May 13, 2019, Fernando was elected governor, defeating Malolos mayor Christian Natividad and former councilor Teddy Natividad.

Fernando successfully ran for re-election to a second term under the National Unity Party (NUP) in 2022, with provincial board member Alex Castro as his running mate. They were re-elected in 2025. He defeated former ally Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado in both instances.

Controversies

Flood control On May 6, 2024, whistleblower "Francisco Balagtas" filed with the Ombudsman a 3-page complaint dated May 1, 2024, against Fernando, Alex Castro, other local officials, including TCSC Corporation's owners-officers Dionisio Toreja, President, Engr. Bernie Pacheco, Vice President for Mining and others. The corruption case stemmed from the alleged anomalous Bulacan Flood Control and River Restoration Project, including TCSC's Bulacan dredging projects.

NLEX road rage incident Fernando drew criticism following a road rage incident on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) involving his official convoy on February 21, 2026. Reports surfaced that the Fernando's multi-vehicle motorcade occupied four lanes of the expressway, obstructing traffic and allegedly harassing a motorist who attempted to overtake. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla cautioned Fernando against "acting like a king" on public roads. Following a formal investigation by the Land Transportation Office, Fernando denied the allegations of harassment, but surrendered firearms and vehicles involved to the Police Regional Office 3 for inspection.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1985 Scorpio Nights Danny Turuang Apoy 1986 Takaw Tukso Tukso sa Mundo 1987 Laruang Putik When Good Girls Go Wrong 1988 Macho Dancer Noel Hamunin ang Bukas... 1989 Huminga Ka Na Hangga't Gusto Mo! 1990 Bad Boy Jinggoy 1991 Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (The Buena Vista Story) 1992 Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo Grease Gun Gang Pandong Eta Dillinger ng Dose Pares Allan 1993 Gaano Kita Kamahal Gadong Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo Abad 1994 Mistah Daniel Aquino Bratpack (Mga Pambayad Atraso) Terrorist Gen. Tapia: Sa Nagbabagang Lupa Hassan Markadong Hudas Col. Manolo Nantes Col. Billy Bibit, RAM Capt. Lapeña 1995 P're Hanggang sa Huli Waldo Dodong Scarface The Grepor Butch Belgica Story Boy del Pan Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) Tequila 1996 Sobra-Sobra, Labis-Labis Kristo Simon the Zealot Bilang Na ang Araw Mo Andy To Saudi with Love Abel Bakit May Kahapon Pa? Mulong Isa Lang ang Dapat Mahalin Rafael Sgt. Pantaleon Miguel Mga Nagbabagang Labi 1997 Tawagin Mo Na ang Lahat ng Santo Nardo Mariano Mison... NBI Sarge Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin Corpuz Winasak Na pangarap Romy Kaliwat Kanan, Sakit ng Katawan Gani 1998 Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano Ayangwa Miss, Gabi Na Ama Namin Ka Benjie Init ng Dugo 1999 Sa Iyo ang Sarap, Akin ang Hirap Suspek Marko Ratratan Bitay! Lethal Injection 2001 Hostage Mananabas Col. Rolando Garcia Hiyas... Sa Paraiso ng Kasalanan Tatarin Dodong 2002 Walang Iba Kundi Ikaw Biyahera Lucas 2003 Bangkero Woman of Breakwater Tatay Biktima: Campus Coed Filipinas Dindo 2010 Dagim Elias 2011 Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings Suarez 2013 Barber's Tales (Mga Kuwentong Barbero) Jose TBA Malvar: Tuloy ang Laban Emilio Jacinto

Television Year Title Role 1993 Noli Me Tangere Elias 1995 Bayani Panday Pira 1998 Datu Ali 1999 Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? Ka Puroy 2003 Magpakailanman: The Bert "Tawa" Marcelo Story Andoy 2005 Encantadia Bartimus Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Cilatus 2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Teong Sine Novela: My Only Love Luisito Mga Mata ni Anghelita Isaac 2008 E.S.P. 2009 Totoy Bato Leon Hernandez Obra Mayor Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Red Capulong 2010 Noah Arturo "Toro" Mamaril 2011 Sisid Hamil Cordelia Amaya Maguinto 2013 Muling Buksan ang Puso Ignacio Andrada 2015 Yagit Carlos Madrigal 2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jack Chan Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Rigor Villoria