Governor of Batanes

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The governor of Batanes is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Batanes in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Cagayan Valley Region.

Governor of Batanes
Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Batanes
Governor Cayco LPP Official Portrait.jpg
Incumbent
Marilou Horlina Cayco
since June 30, 2016
Style The Honorable
Seat Batanes Provincial Capitol, Basco
Term length 3 years, renewable
maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderJosé Huelva y Melgarejo [1]
FormationJune 26, 1783
DeputyVice Governor

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