Governor of Zamboanga del Norte

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Governor of Zamboanga del Norte
Gobernador sa Probinsya sa Zamboanga del Norte (in Cebuano)
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Incumbent
Roberto Y. Uy
since June 30, 2013
StyleMr. Governor, Honorable Governor
ResidenceZamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Term length3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderFelipe B. Azcuna
Formation1952
WebsiteProvince of Zamboanga del Norte Official Website
The governor of Zamboanga del Norte holds office at the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol.

The governor of Zamboanga del Norte is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Zamboanga del Norte. The governor holds office at the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the governor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term (although the former governor may return to office after an interval of one term). In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice governor becomes the governor.

History[]

Main articles: Moro Province § Governors, and Zamboanga (province) § Governors

Prior to 1952, the whole of Zamboanga was governed by appointed governors under the historical Moro Province (1903-1914) and Province of Zamboanga (1914-1952).

List[]

№ Governor Portrait Term Notes Place of Origin Ref.
1 Felipe B. Azcuna 1952–1955 Azcuna was governor of Zamboanga (1940–1941; 1948–December 30, 1949) before becoming the first Governor of Zamboanga del Norte. Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte [1]
2 Guadalupe "Guading" C. Adaza
(Guadalupe Carreon Adaza)		 1955 Adaza previously served as board member until she was appointed by President Ramon Magsaysay to replace suspended Governor Felipe Azcuna. Dapitan [1]
3 Romulo G. Garrovillo
(Romulo Garganera Garrovillo)		 1955–1959 Garrovillo served as member of the Provincial Board before becoming governor. San Carlos, Negros Occidental [1]
(2) Guadalupe "Guading" C. Adaza
(Guadalupe Carreon Adaza)		 1959–1963 Adaza was elected vice-governor but was promoted to governor when Governor-elect Alberto Ubay chose to continue his service in the Philippine House of Representatives Dapitan City [1]
(1) Felipe B. Azcuna 1963–1967 Re-elected governor in 1963. Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte [1]
4 Virginio B. Lacaya
(Virginio Barbaso Lacaya)		 1967–1980 Lacaya was a former Mayor of then Municipality of Dipolog before becoming governor. He retired from politics in 1980. Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte [1]
5 Alberto Q. Ubay 1980–1986 Ubay previously served in the Philippine House of Representatives before elected governor. Merida, Leyte [1]
6 Isagani "Gani" S. Amatong
(Isagani Sybico Amatong)		 Isagani Amatong - 18th Congress.jpg 1986–1995 Amatong was serving as City Councilor of Dipolog since 1984 before being appointed Officer-In-Charge Governor of Zamboanga del Norte after the 1986 People Power Revolution. Dipolog [2][1]
7 Roldan "Brogs" B. Dalman
(Roldan Bilog Dalman)		 1995–1998 Dalman was a bar topnotcher and served as vice-governor before being elected governor. [1]
(6) Isagani "Gani" S. Amatong
(Isagani Sybico Amatong)		 Isagani Amatong - 18th Congress.jpg 1998–2004 Amatong was re-elected in 1998. Dipolog [2][1]
8 Rolando "Lando" E. Yebes
(Rolando Enriquez Yebes)		 2004–2013 Yebes was a former Bureau of Customs District Collector before entering politics in 2004. [3][1]
9 Roberto "Berto" Y. Uy
(Roberto Yu Uy)		 Roberto Uy on Galing Pook (cropped).jpg 2013–2022 Uy served as Dipolog City Mayor (1998–2007) before being elected Provincial Governor. Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte [4][5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Distinguished Governors of the Province". Old website of the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte (ZaNorte). Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2007-04-21.
  2. ^ a b "Personal Profile of Gov. Isagani Sybico Amatong". oocities.org. Archived from the original on 14 March 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  3. ^ "ZaNorte Officials - Executive Department". Old website of the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte (ZaNorte). Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  4. ^ Laput, Gualberto (May 15, 2013). "Zamboanga del Norte replaces a dynasty with another dynasty". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  5. ^ "Uy retains governorship of Zamboanga del Norte". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-08-08.

See also[]

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