Israel Virgines

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Dr. Israel N. Virgines
Born (1966-11-11) November 11, 1966 (age 55)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesPastor Israel; Pastor Virgines; Dr. Israel; Dr. Virgines and Sir Virgines
Height5' 7" (1.70 m)
Spouse(s)Marissa Jose Hizon-Virgines, DMD,MPH
ChildrenLeo Mark Israel Hizon Virgines (15)
John Mark Israel Hizon Virgines (10)

Dr. Israel N. Virgines (born November 11, 1966) is a licensed professional teacher and a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (ABHPR) and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).

Biography[]

His professional life is generally connected to teaching and administration. In addition, earning degrees in Master of Divinity (M.Div.), a Master in Business Administration (MBA), a Doctor of Divinity (DD), a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), he can be considered an expert in the field of education and religion. He is a management consultant and professor/lecturer at the Philippine Advent College.[1] He was also a professor at the Philippine National Police Academy[2] from June 2007 to March 2008. Furthermore, he became the Associate Vice President for Student Services at the Adventist University of the Philippines,[3] and Dean of Student Affairs at the Northern Luzon Adventist College.[4] Dr. Virgines was also the District Pastor of the Central Luzon Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church.[5]

Political career[]

Dr. Israel Virgines was a senatorial candidate in the Philippines' May 2010 elections.[6] He is running under the banner of Bangon Pilipinas[7] with its standard bearer, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, and vice presidential candidate Perfecto "Jun" Yasay. Every member of the senatorial slate identifies with different sectors in the Philippine society.

Eligibility[]

Dr. Israel Virgines passed the (LET) and .

Personal life[]

Dr. Virgines was born on November 11, 1966. Now, he is married to Marissa Jose Hizon-Virgines, DMD, MPH who is also an educator and the present Dean of the College of Dentistry of Adventist University of the Philippines. The couple has two children: Leo Mark Israel Hizon Virgines, 21, while their second child, John Mark Israel Hizon Virgines, is 16 years old.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.philippinecompanies.com/companyprofile/51307/philippine-advent-college
  2. ^ http://www.pnpa.edu.ph/
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-12-16. Retrieved 2009-12-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ http://www.nlac.edu.ph/
  5. ^ http://www.adventist.ph/
  6. ^ http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2009-12-01&sec=4&aid=108397
  7. ^ http://ph.politicalarena.com/presidential-elections/news/brother-eddie-files-coc-for-president-yasay-is-running-mate
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