Governor of Zamboanga del Norte

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Governor of Zamboanga del Norte
Gobernador sa Probinsya sa Zamboanga del Norte (in Cebuano)
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Incumbent
Rosalina G. Jalosjos
since June 30, 2022
Style Madam Governor, Honorable Governor
Residence Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol, Dipolog
Term length 3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderFelipe B. Azcuna
Formation1952
Website Province of Zamboanga del Norte Official Website
The governor of Zamboanga del Norte holds office at the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol. Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol.jpg
The governor of Zamboanga del Norte holds office at the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol.

The governor of Zamboanga del Norte is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Zamboanga del Norte. The governor holds office at the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the governor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term (although the former governor may return to office after an interval of one term). In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice governor becomes the governor.

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History

Prior to 1952, present-day Zamboanga del Norte was governed by appointed or elected governors under the historical Moro Province (1903-1914) and Province of Zamboanga (1914-1952).

List

GovernorPortraitTermNotesPlace of OriginRef.
1Felipe B. Azcuna1952–1955Azcuna was governor of Zamboanga (1940–1941; 1948–December 30, 1949) before becoming the first Governor of Zamboanga del Norte. Katipunan [1]
2Guadalupe "Guading" C. Adaza
(Guadalupe Carreon Adaza)
1955Adaza previously served as board member until she was appointed by President Ramon Magsaysay to replace suspended Governor Felipe Azcuna. Dapitan [1]
3Romulo G. Garrovillo
(Romulo Garganera Garrovillo)
1955–1959Garrovillo served as member of the Provincial Board before becoming governor. San Carlos, Negros Occidental
Dipolog
[1]
(2)Guadalupe "Guading" C. Adaza
(Guadalupe Carreon Adaza)
1959–1963Adaza was elected vice-governor but was promoted to governor when Governor-elect Alberto Ubay chose to continue his service in the Philippine House of Representatives Dapitan [1]
(1)Felipe B. Azcuna1963–1967Re-elected governor for a non-consecutive mandate in 1963.Katipunan [1]
4Virginio B. Lacaya
(Virginio Barbaso Lacaya)
1967–1980Lacaya was a former Mayor of then Municipality of Dipolog before becoming governor. He retired from politics in 1980. Polanco
Dipolog
[1]
5Alberto Q. Ubay
(Alberto Quilantang Ubay)
Alberto Q. Ubay.jpg 1980–1986Ubay previously served in the Philippine House of Representatives before elected governor. Merida, Leyte [1]
6 Isagani "Gani" S. Amatong
(Isagani Sybico Amatong)
Isagani Amatong - 18th Congress.jpg 1986–1995Amatong was serving as City Councilor of Dipolog since 1984 before being appointed Officer-In-Charge Governor of Zamboanga del Norte after the 1986 People Power Revolution.Dipolog [2] [1]
7Roldan "Brogs" B. Dalman
(Roldan Bilog Dalman)
1995–1998Dalman was a bar topnotcher and served as vice-governor before being elected governor.Katipunan [1]
(6) Isagani "Gani" S. Amatong
(Isagani Sybico Amatong)
Isagani Amatong - 18th Congress.jpg 1998–2004Amatong was re-elected for a non-consecutive mandate in 1998.Dipolog [2] [1]
8Rolando "Lando" E. Yebes
(Rolando Enriquez Yebes)
2004–2013Yebes was a former Bureau of Customs District Collector before entering politics in 2004.Dipolog [3] [1]
9 Roberto "Berto" Y. Uy
(Roberto Yu Uy)
Roberto Uy on Galing Pook (cropped).jpg 2013–2022Uy served as Mayor of Dipolog (1998–2007) before being elected Provincial Governor. Rizal
Dipolog
[4] [5]
10 Rosalina "Nene" G. Jalosjos
(Rosalina Garcia Jalosjos)
Gov Nene Jalosjos bequeathal speech - cropped.jpg 2022–Present
Expires June 30, 2025
Jalosjos served as member of the Dapitan City Council (2010-2013), and as Dapitan city mayor (2013-2022) prior to the governorship.Dapitan [6]

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