Fredenil Castro

Fredenil H. Castro
24th Governor of Capiz
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Esteban Evan Contreras II
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives
In office October 2, 2020 – November 18, 2020 Serving with several others
House Speaker	Alan Peter Cayetano Lord Allan Velasco
Preceded by	Mikee Romero
Succeeded by	Rufus Rodriguez
In office July 25, 2016 – January 21, 2019 Serving with several others
House Speaker	Pantaleon Alvarez Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Sergio Apostol
House Majority Leader
In office January 21, 2019 – June 30, 2019
Preceded by	Rolando Andaya Jr.
Succeeded by	Martin Romualdez
In office July 23, 2018 – July 30, 2018
Preceded by	Rodolfo Fariñas
Succeeded by	Rolando Andaya Jr.
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Capiz's 2nd congressional district
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Jane T. Castro
Succeeded by	Jane T. Castro
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded by	Vicente J. Andaya, Jr.
Succeeded by	Jane T. Castro
Personal details
Born	Fredenil Hernaez Castro (1951-04-27) April 27, 1951 (age 73) Dumalag, Capiz, Philippines
Political party	Lakas–CMD (2007–2011, 2019–present) One Capiz (local party; 2024–present)
Other political affiliations	Liberal (2001–2007) NUP (2011–2019)
Spouse	Jane Tan
Residence(s)	Parañaque, Metro Manila
Alma mater	Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (BA) San Beda College (LL.B)
Profession	Lawyer, politician

Fredenil Hernaez Castro^[1] (born April 27, 1951), also known as Oto Castro, is a Filipino politician serving as the Governor of Capiz since 2022. He was the Representative of Capiz's 2nd district from 2001 to 2010 and from 2013 to 2022. He had served as a House Deputy Speaker and as the House Majority Leader.