David M. Valderrama
AKA David Mercado Valderrama
- 1st Filipino-American to win as representative to the Maryland Legislature (1990)
- 1st Filipino-American elected to a state legislature on the mainland United States serving Prince George's County in Maryland (1990)
"I resent the idea that I am not qualified to do the job that I was contracted for."
DATE OF BIRTH
February 1, 1933
BIRTHPLACE
Manila, Philippines
WIFE: Nelia
David and Nelia have two children (Kris is the eldest daughter).
USEFUL LINKS
A Valderrama Family Tradition
APIA Political Firsts
Valderrama defends $106,000 contract
Bills Sponsored By Valderrama
Where Everyone Gets to Tagalog
The Filipino Americans: Yesterday and Today