Joseph Cua
Joseph Chua Cua (born October 16, 1962) is a Filipino politician from the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. He currently serves as a Governor of Catanduanes. He was first elected as Governor of the province in 2007 and he was re-elected in the 2010, 2016, and 2019 elections.
The Honorable Joseph Cua | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Catanduanes | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Governor | Shirley Abundo |
| Preceded by | Araceli Wong |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Leandro Verceles Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Araceli Wong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1962 Calolbon, Catanduanes, Philippines |
| Nationality | Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (2021-present) |
| Other political affiliations | UNA (2016-2021) Liberal (2010-2016) Lakas-CMD (until 2010) |
In 2019, Cua was suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman for Luzon. This was due to his "abuse of authority" and "grave misconduct in public service" during his term as governor. This was further implemented by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). After the suspension, DILG Bicol director Anthony Nyuda directed Vice Governor Shirley Abundo to assume office as acting governor.
On April 30, 2020, he reassumes his post again as governor after his 365-day suspension period from May 1, 2019, until April 29, 2020. According to Nyuda, this was in accordance to article 13 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.