Nereus Acosta
Neric Acosta | |
|---|---|
| Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection | |
| In office August 24, 2011 – June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Benigno S. Aquino III |
| General Manager, Laguna Lake Development Authority | |
| In office September 2011 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Rodrigo Cabrera |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bukidnon's 1st congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Soccoro Acosta |
| Succeeded by | Candido Pancrudo Jr. |
| Member of the Provincial Board of Bukidnon | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1966 Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Philippines |
| Party | Independent (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (until 2024) |
| Spouse | Carina Chotirawe |
| Relations | Maria Lourdes Acosta-Alba (sister) |
| Parent | Socorro Acosta (mother) |
| Alma mater | University 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.