Governor of Davao Oriental

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Governor of Davao Oriental
Gobernador ng Davao Oriental (Filipino)
Incumbent
Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr.
since June 28, 2023
Style Honorable
Term length Three years per term, can serve for up to three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderPonciano Bangoy
Formation1967

The governor of Davao Oriental is the executive head of the province of Davao Oriental. The inaugural holder of the post is Ponciano Bangoy. [1]

List

No.GovernorTermParty
1Ponciano BangoyJuly 1967 – December 1967
2Leopoldo Lopez1968 – 1971
3Teodoro Palma Gil1972 – 1978
4 Francisco Rabat 1978 – 1986
5Josefina S. SibalaApril 1987 – November 1987
Teodoro Palma Gil was Officer in Charge from November 1987 – January 1988
6Leopoldo N. LopezFebruary 1988 – August 1991
Josefina Sibala was acting governor from August 1991 – June 1992
7Rosalind Y. LopezJune 1992 – June 2001
8Maria Elena Palma GilJune 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
9 Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 Nacionalista
10 Nelson Dayanghirang June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 HNP
Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon June 30, 2022 – June 28, 2023 Nacionalista
11 Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr. June 28, 2023 – present Nacionalista

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References

  1. "Davao Oriental - History Background". National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office XI. Retrieved 1 November 2021.