Abeng Remulla

Francisco Gabriel "Abeng" Diaz Remulla (born May 25, 1993) is a Filipino politician who has served as the 34th governor of Cavite since 2025. A member of the National Unity Party, he has served as a member of the Cavite Provincial Board for the seventh district since 2023.

Born to a political family based in Cavite, Remulla studied public administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman. After graduating, he held senior roles in the offices of his father, Jesus Crispin, before succeeding his brother, Crispin Diego, in the provincial board. Following the appointment of his uncle Jonvic to the cabinet of Bongbong Marcos, he ran for governor of Cavite in the 2025 election and won, facing only minimal opposition.

Early life and career

Francisco Gabriel "Abeng" Diaz Remulla was born on May 25, 1993, in Ermita, Manila. He is one of the five children of longtime politician Jesus Crispin Remulla, who was serving as a member of the Cavite Provincial Board at the time of his birth. A member of a political dynasty based in Cavite, Abeng is related to various politicians holding local and national positions, including his brother Crispin Diego, who has served as the representative for Cavite's seventh district since 2023.

Remulla studied public administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman. After obtaining his degree, he worked as the executive assistant to his father when he served as governor from 2016 to 2019. After his father was elected to the House of Representatives in 2019, he became his chief of staff, serving until he left office in June 2022 to serve as secretary of justice.

After Crispin Diego resigned as a board member after being elected in the 2023 special election to succeed their father in the lower house, the National Unity Party appointed Remulla to serve out his term. He was sworn in as a board member for the seventh district on March 16, 2023.

Governor of Cavite (since 2025)

Election

Remulla's uncle, Jonvic, who had served as governor since 2019, originally planned to run for reelection for a third term but withdrew his candidacy after President Bongbong Marcos appointed him as the secretary of the interior and local government. His successor, Athena Tolentino, chose not to seek a full term as governor and instead retired. Following their withdrawals, Remulla declared his bid for the province's governorship and filed his candidacy on October 8. Fellow Board Member Ram Revilla, not to be confused with the actor of the same name, ran as his running mate and was unopposed in the vice gubernatorial election.

During the campaign, Remulla sought to distinguish himself from his relatives by pursuing a leadership style distinct from past governors from his family. He defended his family's dynastic presence in provincial politics, stating that their constituents are happy with the projects that they have implemented while in power. Addressing the issue of crime, Remulla pledged to develop a centralized 911 mobile app to streamline emergency response. For the Senate election, he endorsed the candidacy of former Senator Francis Pangilinan, which publications deemed was key to a cross-regional coalition that contributed to Pangilinan's eventual victory.

With dynastic ties and facing only token opposition, media outlets regarded Remulla as the favorite to win the gubernatorial election. He was handily elected in the May 12 election, receiving 73.56% of the vote. His victory was proclaimed the following day, and he promptly became governor-elect.

Tenure

Remulla was sworn in as the 34th governor of Cavite on June 30, 2025.

Personal life

Remulla is a member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi. He is married to Francesca Angela Tueres.

Electoral history

References

External links

Official website

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Living people
1993 births
21st-century Filipino politicians
Governors of Cavite
University of the Philippines Diliman alumni