Ferdie Estrella

Ferdinand "Ferdie" Viceo Estrella (born September 5, 1979) is a Filipino politician who is currently serving as mayor of Baliwag, in office since 2016.

Estrella graduated in 2003 from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) with a degree in Entrepreneurial Management.

During his tenure, he has focused on improving local infrastructure, promoting economic development, and enhancing public services.

[3][4] On July 14, 2017, the Ombudsman of the Philippines filed criminal cases before the Sandiganbayan against Estrella's father, former Mayor Romeo M. Estrella, for violations of Section 3 (e) of Republic Act 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), Section 59 Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987, and Article 171 (4) of the Revised Penal Code.

The charges specified that the former mayor allegedly appointed his niece, Julieta Estrella-Laguna, as the municipal government's labor general foreman in violation of the Civil Service rules against nepotism.