Grace Padaca
Grace Padaca | |
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| Governor of Isabela | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Vice Governor | Ramon Reyes |
| Preceded by | Faustino Dy Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Faustino G. Dy III |
| Commissioner of the Commission on Elections | |
| In office October 8, 2012 – June 30, 2014 | |
| Appointed by | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Augusto Lagman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Gracia Cielo Magno Padaca October 25, 1963 Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines |
| Political party | Aksyon (2004–2007; 2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2014–2018) Liberal (2007–2014) |
| Alma mater | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
Maria Gracia Cielo "Grace" Magno Padaca (born October 25, 1963) is a Filipino politician and former journalist who served as governor of Isabela from 2004 until 2010. She is also a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service in 2008.
During her childhood, she survived polio; she has walked with crutches for most of her life.