Grace Padaca
Ma. Gracia Cielo "Grace" Magno Padaca (born October 25, 1963) has been the governor of the northern province of Isabela, Philippines since 2004. Among Filipino politicians, she belongs to the minority not from politically connected families. Her success has largely been attributed to her support from the Catholic Church and her fame as a radio commentator on radio station Bombo Radyo in Cauayan.
During her childhood, she survived polio; she has walked with crutches for most of her life.
Read more about Grace Padaca: 2001 Congressional Elections, 2004 Gubernatorial Elections, 2010 Gubernatorial Election, International Women of Courage Award
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“Just as the creative artist is not allowed to choose, neither is he permitted to turn his back on anything: a single refusal, and he is cast out of the state of grace and becomes sinful all the way through.”
—Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926)