Governor of Catanduanes

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The governor of Catanduanes is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Catanduanes in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Masbate, and Sorsogon, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Bicol Region.

Governor of Catanduanes
Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Catanduanes
Portrait of Gov. Patrick Azanza.jpg
since June 30, 2025
Style The Honorable
Seat Catanduanes Provincial Capitol, Virac, Catanduanes
Term length 3 years, renewable
maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderFelipe Olesco Usero (de facto, as Lt. Governor of Catanduanes )
Remigio Socito (de jure, as appointed Governor of Province of Catanduanes)
FormationSeptember 26, 1945
DeputyVice Governor

List of governors of Catanduanes

Governors of Catanduanes
1. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1945–1981)
No.NameTermOriginNote(s)
1Remigio SocitoSeptember 26, 1945 - December 30, 1947 Virac Last Lieutenant governor of subprovince of Catanduanes under Albay. Appointed first governor. [1]
2Alfonso Vera UseroDecember 30, 1947 - December 30, 1951 Viga first elected governor. [1]
3Juan Molina AlbertoDecember 30, 1951 - December 30, 1959ViracElected twice. [2]
4Jorge Vera AlmojuelaDecember 30, 1959 - December 30, 1967 Pandan Elected twice
5Vicente Molina AlbertoDecember 30, 1967 - June 30, 1981ViracElected in 3 consecutive terms.
2. FOURTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1981–1986)
No.NameTermOriginNote(s)
(5)Vicente Molina AlbertoJune 30, 1981 - March 15, 1986ViracLongest serving governor. [2]
3. FIFTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1986–present)
No.ImageNameTermOriginNote(s)
6Leandro I. Verceles Sr.March 16, 1986 - January 31, 1988ViracFormer ambassador. Appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino. [1]
February 1, 1988 - June 30, 1992Elected
7Rosalie Alberto-EstacioJune 30, 1992 - June 30, 1995Virac [3]
8Severo C. AlcantaraJune 30, 1995 - June 30, 1998Virac
9Hector S. SanchezJune 30, 1998 - June 30, 2001Virac
10 Leandro Buenconsejo Verceles Jr. June 30, 2001 - June 30, 2007ViracElected twice.
11 Governor Joseph Cua - 2018 (cropped).jpg Joseph Chua Cua June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2013 San Andres Elected twice.
12Araceli B. WongJune 30, 2013 - June 30, 2016Pandan
(11) Governor Joseph Cua - 2018 (cropped).jpg Joseph Chua CuaJune 30, 2016 - June 30, 2025San AndresElected in 3 consecutive terms. [4]
13 Portrait of Gov. Patrick Azanza.jpg Patrick Alain T. Azanza June 30, 2025 -Virac

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Catanduanes - History". Provincial Government of Catanduanes. December 30, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. Mar Serrano (October 2, 2018). "Ex-Catanduanes governor Estacio passes away at 65". Philippine News Agency . Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. Rhaydz Barcia (May 14, 2022). "Political dynasties dominate Bicol's 2022 local polls". Rappler . Retrieved March 4, 2023.