Hon. Pablo Campos Ortega Mayor, San Fernando La Union, Philippines A prolific career spanning to more than 28 years as an elected public official, City Mayor Pablo C. Ortega started his public service in 1982 as the elected Barangay Chairman of Barangay IV in the City of San Fernando. His tenure as Barangay Chairman is one for the books for being unopposed for three (3) consecutive terms serving for 10 years. From 1992 to 2001 and 2004 to 2007, he was elected as Municipal and City Councilor as No. 1 Councilor for two (2) consecutive terms. During the same period, he was elected as President of the Philippine Councilors’ League for both La Union Chapter and Region 1 Chapter (1995‐2001). Between the periods 1998‐2004, the City Mayor served as Provincial Board Member of the Province of La Union. As the elected City Mayor for 6 years and is now in his last 3 years, the City Mayor propelled the City of San Fernando to greater heights as evidenced by the numerous awards and recognition bestowed to the city government. Hon. Pablo C. Ortega holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce (Major in Management) from San Sebastian College in Manila. He is married to Ms. Mariquita P. Ortega and is blessed with two children, Ms. Lucia Esperanza P. Ortega‐Valero and Hon. Francisco Paolo P. Ortega V.