Governor of Aklan

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Governor of Aklan
Gobernador ng Aklan (Filipino)
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Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores @ Distribution of Rice and Other Government Assistance in Kalibo, Aklan 10 06 2023 18-55.jpg
Incumbent
Jose Enrique "Joen" Miraflores
since June 30, 2022
Style The Honourable
Residence Aklan Provincial Capitol, Kalibo, Aklan
Term length 3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderJose Raz Meñez
Formation1956

The governor of Aklan is the local chief executive of the province of Aklan, Philippines.

Governors

Governor [1]
Took officeLeft officePartyLocal PartyRemarks
1 Jose Raz Meñez (Appointed) [2] 19561959Appointed by President Magsaysay [2]
2 Godofredo Ramos  [ bcl ]19601962
3 Virgilio Patricio 19621963
4 Jose Legaspi 19641971
5Roberto Garcia19721986
6Bonifacio Garcia19861987
7 Benhur Mobo (OIC)19871987
8 Augusto Legaspi (OIC)19871987
9 Jolie Pelayo 19871987
10 Emiliano Fernandez (OIC)19871988
11 Job Parohinog (OIC)January 6, 1988February 1, 1988
12 Corazon Legaspi-Cabagnot February 1, 1988June 30, 1995 Lakas
13 Florencio Miraflores June 30, 1995June 30, 2004 Liberal Tibyog Akean
14 Carlito Marquez June 30, 2004June 30, 2013 KAMPI Tibyog Akean
(13) Florencio Miraflores [3] June 30, 2013June 30, 2022 Liberal Tibyog Akean
15Jose Enrique Miraflores [4] June 30, 2022Incumbent Governor PDP-Laban

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References

Aklan provincial capitol building Capitol Building of Aklan Province.jpg
Aklan provincial capitol building
  1. 57th Aklan Anniversary (1956-2013) Souvenir Program by Aklan Provincial Tourism Office
  2. 1 2 "The Separation of Aklan from Capiz". Ibajay Homepage.
  3. http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=Elections/2013natloc/Results/prov2013 [ bare URL ]
  4. "Joen Miraflores to succeed father as Aklan governor". RAPPLER. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2022-07-13.