Governor of Kalinga

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Provincial Governor of Kalinga
Incumbent
James S. Edduba
since June 30, 2022
AppointerElected via popular vote
Term length 3 years
Inaugural holderLawrence Wacnang
Formation1995

The governor of Kalinga (Filipino : Punong Panlalawigan ng Kalinga) is the chief executive of the provincial government of Kalinga.

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Provincial Governors of Kalinga-Apayao (1966-1995)

GovernorTerm
1Ceferino B. Ramirez (First Governor of Kalinga-Apayao)1967
2Juan M. Duyan1968
3Amado B. Almazan1968-1971
4Rolando T. Puzon1972-1976
5Tanding D. Odiem1976-1978
(3)Amado B. Almazan1978-1986
6William F. Claver1986-1987
7Laurence B. Wacnang1987
8Basilio A. Wandag1987-1988
(7)Laurence B. Wacnang1988-1995

Provincial Governors of Kalinga (1995-present)

GovernorTerm
1Laurence B. Wacnang (First Governor of Kalinga)1995-1998
2Dominador T. Belac1998-2000
3Jocel C. Baac2000-2001
(2)Dominador T. Belac2001
4Macario A. Duguiang2001-2004
(2)Dominador T. Belac2004-2007
5Floydelia R. Diasen2007-2010
(3)Jocel C. Baac2010-2019
6 Ferdinand B. Tubban 2019-2022
7 James S. Edduba 2022-present [1]

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References

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