Nereus Acosta

Neric Acosta
Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection
In office
August 24, 2011 – June 30, 2016
PresidentBenigno S. Aquino III
General Manager, Laguna Lake Development Authority
In office
September 2011 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byRodrigo Cabrera
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bukidnon's 1st congressional district
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007
Preceded bySoccoro Acosta
Succeeded byCandido Pancrudo Jr.
Member of the Provincial Board of Bukidnon
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998
Personal details
Born (1966-05-14) May 14, 1966
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Philippines
PartyIndependent (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (until 2024)
SpouseCarina Chotirawe
RelationsMaria Lourdes Acosta-Alba (sister)
ParentSocorro Acosta (mother)
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (B.A.)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (M.A.)
University of Hawaii at Manoa (PhD)
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Juan Romeo Nereus Olaivar Acosta (born May 14, 1966), popularly known as Neric Acosta, is a Filipino politician, academician, and political scientist in the Philippines. He is a former member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representing the first district of the province of Bukidnon from 1998 to 2007. He was the Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection and General Manager of the Laguna Lake Development Authority during the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.