Governor of Oriental Mindoro

Local chief executive
Governor of Oriental Mindoro
Gobernador ng Lalawigan
ng Silangang Mindoro
Incumbent
Humerlito Atienza Dolor
since June 30, 2019
StyleThe Honorable
SeatOriental Mindoro Provincial Capitol, Calapan
Term length3 years, renewable
maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderConrado M. Morente (de facto, Governor of Mindoro from 1947-1951)
Francisco S. Infantado (de jure, first elected Provincial Governor)
FormationDecember 30, 1951
DeputyVice Governor

The governor of Oriental Mindoro is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Romblon, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Mimaropa Region.

History

On November 15, 1950, through Republic Act No. 505 signed by President Elpidio Quirino and as stated on his Proclamation No. 186, s. 1950, Mindoro was divided into two separate provinces of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.[1] Subsequently, the first provincial election was held on November 13, 1951.

List of governors of Oriental Mindoro

Governors of Oriental Mindoro
1. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1947–1980)
No. Image Name Term Origin Note(s)
1 Conrado M. Morente December 30, 1947 - December 30, 1951 Pinamalayan Elected Governor of undivided Mindoro in 1947.
2 Francisco S. Infantado December 30, 1951 - December 30, 1959 Calapan first elected governor. Elected twice.
3 Luciano A. Joson y Yason December 30, 1959 - December 30, 1961 Socorro Elected
4 Rodolfo Arce Ignacio December 30, 1961 - December 30, 1963 Calapan Succeeded Joson, who elected assemblyman.
December 30, 1963 - December 30, 1967 Elected
5 Alfonso L. Umali Sr. December 30, 1967 - June 30, 1980 Bongabong Elected twice.[2]
2. FOURTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1980–1986)
No. Image Name Term Origin Note(s)
6 Hicoblino M. Catly June 30, 1980 - March 15, 1986 Calapan Elected.
3. FIFTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1986–present)
No. Image Name Term Origin Note(s)
7 Benjamin Ignacio Espiritu March 16, 1986 - June 30, 1988 Calapan Appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino.[3]
June 30, 1988 - June 30, 1992 Elected
8 Rodolfo Garong Valencia June 30, 1992 - June 30, 2001 Naujan Elected in 3 consecutive terms.[4]
9 Bartolome Laya Marasigan June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 Calapan Elected.[5]
June 30, 2004 – December 1, 2004 Elected. Died while in office.[6]
10 Arnan Capulong Panaligan December 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007 Calapan Former vice-governor, succeeded Marasigan.
June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2010 Elected.
11 Alfonso Villar Umali Jr. June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2019 Bongabong Elected in 3 consecutive terms.
12 Humerlito Atienza Dolor June 30, 2019 – present Naujan Elected twice.[7]

References

  1. ^ "FIXING THE DATE OF EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 505 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROVINCES OF ORIENTAL MINDORO AND OCCIDENTAL MINDORO". Official Gazette (Philippines). June 13, 1950. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Official Week in Review: March 10 – March 16, 1972". Official Gazette (Philippines). March 20, 1972. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "BGen Benjamin I Espiritu PN(M) (Res) PhD MNSA". ndcpalumni.com. December 30, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Rodolfo Valencia saved Mindoro". RGV Group.com. January 14, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  5. ^ Joe Leuterio (May 23, 2004). "Mindoro Or winners proclaimed". PhilStar.com. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "Mayor Panaligan posts throwback pic of his oath taking as Oriental Mindoro Governor". bicol.politics.com.ph. December 2, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  7. ^ Jojo C. Magsombol (June 28, 2022). "Gov. Dolor takes oath for 2nd term". Journal News.com.ph. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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