Danny Domingo
Danny Domingo | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bulacan's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado |
| Member-elect of the Philippine House of Representatives from Malolos's at-large district | |
| Election nullified before taking office | |
| Mayor of Malolos | |
| In office July 1986 – March 1987 (as Officer in Charge) June 30, 1988 – March 27, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Purificacion Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Vicente Cruz |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Restituto Roque |
| Succeeded by | Christian Natividad |
| Vice Mayor of Malolos | |
| In office June 30, 1980 – June 30, 1986 | |
| Mayor | Purificacion Reyes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Danilo Albania Domingo December 24, 1951 |
| Political party | National Unity Party |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (c. 2010) |
| Spouse | Aurora Domingo |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines College of Law (LL.B.) |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Danilo Albania Domingo (born December 24, 1951), also known as Danny DAD, is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as the representative of Bulacan's 1st congressional district since 2022. He previously served multiple terms as mayor of Malolos.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Domingo was born on December 24, 1951 in Malolos, Bulacan to Fernando Domingo Sr., who worked for Meralco, and Placida Albania, a vendor at the Malolos Public Market.[2][3]
He pursued his elementary education at Barasoain Memorial Elementary School and secondary education at Marcelo H. Del Pilar High School. He obtained his law degree at the University of the Philippines College of Law and was admitted to the bar in 1976.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Domingo began his political career as vice mayor of Malolos, serving from 1980 to 1986. He was then appointed officer-in-charge (OIC) mayor in 1986, before being elected mayor for three consecutive terms from 1988 to 1998. After a brief hiatus, he returned to the post in 2001 and served for three more consecutive terms until 2010.[4]
Aside from his political career, Domingo worked as a legal consultant for the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office from 1998 to 2001 and as legal counsel for the Bulacan League of Municipalities 1995 from 1998 during his term as Malolos mayor.[4]
In May 2010, Domingo was elected representative for the newly created lone district of Malolos, but was nullified as the district's creation was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court due to the city's insufficient population. He then withdrew his congressional candidacy from the subsequent November 2010 special election for Bulacan's 1st congressional district.[5][6]
In 2022, Domingo was elected representative of Bulacan's 1st congressional district, unseating incumbent Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado. He was re-elected in 2025.[citation needed]
Issues and advocacies
[edit]In May 2025, Domingo supported calls to investigate the contractor of the Bustos Dam after one of its gates burst, raising concerns over the use of substandard. [7]
Controversy
[edit]Amidst the flood control projects scandal in 2025, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant engineer Brice Hernandez testified in a Senate inquiry that Domingo and fellow Bulacan representatives Tina Pancho and Ambrosio Cruz allegedly received 15% to 20% kickbacks from flood control projects funded between 2022 and 2025.[8] Bulacan's 1st district was allocated ₱9.49 billion during this period, and the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee subsequently flagged "ghost" or substandard projects in the district, notably in Calumpit and Hagonoy.[9] Domingo testified before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on December 3, 2025, upon his request, where he denied all allegations of receiving kickbacks.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Taculao-Deligero, Patricia (August 27, 2024). "Empowering communities: Rep. Danilo A. Domingo's vision for Bulacan's First District". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "HOR_D1_DOMINGO_DANILO_A" (PDF). Commission on Elections. 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Danny A. Domingo (October 20, 2021). "Kilalanin si DAD!". Facebook (in Filipino).
- ^ a b c "Danny Domingo". Rappler. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ Punay, Edu (March 10, 2010). "It's final: No Malolos district". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2010.
- ^ Balobo, Dino (November 15, 2010). "Alvarado defeats Pagdanganan in Bulacan special polls". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
- ^ Team Politiko (May 26, 2025). "Rep Domingo backs call to probe Bustos Dam contractor". Politiko Central Luzon. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "Tina Pancho, Danny Domingo, Ambrosio 'Boy' Cruz Jr. got 15–20% from Bulacan flood works – Brice Hernandez". Bilyonaryo News Channel. September 24, 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ Reyes, Jonas (August 21, 2025). "Bulacan's 1st District ₱9.5B flood control project under fire". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ Divina, Thea (December 3, 2025). "Bulacan Rep. Domingo denies kickback claims in flood control projects". DZRH. Retrieved December 3, 2025.