Cris LaCara Aglugub (born December 25, 1942) is a former Canadian politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1999 to 2007.

Education

Aglugub was educated at Araneta University Foundation in the Philippines, and at Red River Community College in Manitoba. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture.

Early career

Before entering politics, he worked as a computer programmer and provided technical support to Manitoba Agriculture. He co-founded the Philippine Centre of Manitoba in 1984, and was instrumental in founding a community day care facility. Following the NDP's election victory (the Conservatives had formed government since 1988), he was named Legislative Assistant to the Minister of Labour and Immigration, and subsequently to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade. In 2003, he supported Bill Blaikie's bid to become leader of the federal New Democratic Party.

Aglugub was re-elected in the 2003 Manitoba general election, receiving about 68% of the vote in The Maples.

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