Governor of Sorsogon
| Governor of Sorsogon | |
|---|---|
| Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Sorsogon | |
since June 30, 2022 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Term length | 3 years |
| Inaugural holder | Jose de la Guardia |
| Formation | 1894 |
The governor of Sorsogon is the local chief executive of the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. 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.
List of governors
| № | Name | Portrait | Term Began | Term Ended | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Dellosa | 1894 | 1895 | ||
| 2 | Guillermo Montes Salienda Salazar | 1895 | 1896 | ||
| 3 | Marquez de la Vastida | 1897 | 1898 | ||
| 4 | Leandro Villamil | 1898 | 1899 | ||
| 5 | Celestino Mercader | 1900 | 1901 | ||
| 6 | Dr. Bernardino Monreal M.D. | 1902 | 1908 | ||
| 7 | Mario Guariña | 1908 | 1912 | ||
| 8 | Victor Eco | 1913 | 1916 | ||
| 9 | Jose Zurbito (Jose Zurbito y Cervantes) |
1917 | 1919 | ||
| 10 | Jose Figueroa (Jose Figueroa y Tormo) |
1920 | 1922 | ||
| 11 | Bernabe F. Palma (Bernabe Flores Palma) |
1923 | 1925 | ||
| 12 | Pelagio Guamil | 1926 | 1928 | ||
| 13 | Juan S. Reyes | 1929 | 1931 | ||
| 14 | Silverio Garcia M.D. | 1931 | 1934 | ||
| 15 | Teodisio R. Diño | 1935 | 1941 | ||
| 16 | Teodoro de Vera | 1941 | 1942 | ||
| (14) | Silverio Garcia M.D. | 1942 | 1944 | ||
| 17 | Vicente L. Peralta | 1945 | 1945 | ||
| 18 | Salvador C. Escudero Sr. (Salvador Casals Escudero) |
1946 | 1955 | ||
| 19 | Juan G. Frivaldo (Juan Gallanosa Frivaldo) |
1955 | 1967 | ||
| 20 | Augusto Ortiz | 1967 | 1971 | [1] | |
| (19) | Juan G. Frivaldo (Juan Gallanosa Frivaldo) |
1971 | 1978 | ||
| 21 | Raul R. Lee (Raul Rodrigueza Lee) |
1978 | 1986 | ||
| – | Elizalde Diaz | 1986 | 1986 | [2] | |
| – | Bonifacio Gillego | 1986 | 1987 | [3] | |
| (21) | Raul R. Lee (Raul Rodrigueza Lee) |
1987 | 1987 | [3] | |
| – | Henry Fajardo | 1987 | 1988 | [3] | |
| (19) | Juan G. Frivaldo (Juan Gallanosa Frivaldo) |
1988 | 1989 | [4][5][6][7][8] | |
| – | Cleto Arnedo | 1989 | 1992 | [9][10] | |
| (19) | Juan G. Frivaldo (Juan Gallanosa Frivaldo) |
1992 | 1995 | [11] | |
| (21) | Raul R. Lee (Raul Rodrigueza Lee) |
1995 | 1996 | ||
| (19) | Juan G. Frivaldo (Juan Gallanosa Frivaldo) |
1996 | 1998 | [12] | |
| (21) | Raul R. Lee (Raul Rodrigueza Lee) |
1998 | 2007 | ||
| 22 | Sally Ante Lee (Sally Velasquez Ante-Lee) |
2007 | 2010 | ||
| (21) | Raul R. Lee (Raul Rodrigueza Lee) |
2010 | 2016 | ||
| 23 | Robert "Bobet" Lee Rodrigueza (Robert Ante Lee Rodrigueza) |
2016 | 2019 | ||
| 24 | Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Francis Joseph Guevarra Escudero) |
2019 | 2022 | [13] | |
| 25 | Jose Edwin Hamor (Jose Edwin Brondial Hamor) |
2022 | Incumbent Term expires 30 June 2028 |
[14] |
References
- ^ Destura, Jose D. (December 23, 1967). "Elected Officials Proclaimed". The Bicol Star. Sorsogon, Sorsogon. p. 5.
Augusto Ortiz and Absalon Golpeo were proclaimed governor and vice governorelect [sic], respectively of Sorsogon by Fiscal Abelardo Borce, chairman of the Provincial Board of Canvassers.
- ^ Japitana, Norma (May 21–28, 1986). "Filmmakers, Book Launchers, Simple Dressers & Others". National Midweek. Vol. 1, no. 24. p. 36.
Also very much involved in the launching of the [Mikhail] Gorbachev book was Governor Elizalde Diaz of Sorsogon who heads the Makati Trade Times Publications.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) - ^ a b c Carunungan, Celso Al. (May 1, 1987). "Victim of politicians". Manila Standard. Vol. 1, no. 80. Standard Publications Inc. p. 4. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ "End corruption in Sorsogon". Manila Standard. Vol. 1, no. 320. Standard Publications Inc. December 27, 1987. p. 2. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
For vice governor, Atty. Cleto Arnedo[....] [Juan G.] Frivaldo said he has a very simple campaign issue: halt corruption in Sorsogon.
- ^ "Frivaldo overwhelms Lee in Sorsogon". Manila Standard. Vol. 1, no. 345. Sorsogon: Standard Publications Inc. January 21, 1988. p. 2. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ "Frivaldo calls for Sorsogon auditing". Manila Standard. Vol. 1, no. 345. Standard Publications Inc. February 5, 1988. p. 6. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
Sorsogon governor-elect Juan G. Frivaldo yesterday appealed to the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants for a volunteer team[...]
- ^ Manila Standard Staff (June 20, 1990). "Still fighting". Manila Standard. Vol. IV, no. 128. Kagitingan Publications Inc. p. 8. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
The PDP-Laban has directed its national legal committee to work for reopening the citizenship case of Juan Frivaldo, who was ousted as governor of Sorsogon[...]
- ^ Jacinto, Gerry (June 2, 1989). "Frivaldo admits US citizenship". Manila Standard. Vol. III, no. 112. Kagitingan Publications Inc. p. 6. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
[Juan] Frivaldo, however, told the oversight sub-committee of the House justice committee that he renounced his U.S. citizenship when he took his oath as Chief Executive of his province.
- ^ "Ziga named executive vice-president of LP". Manila Standard. Vol. III, no. 197. Kagitingan Publications Inc. August 26, 1989. p. 23. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
Top LP officials were present, among them Sen. Orly Mercado, Sen. Ernie Maceda, [...] and Gov. Cleto Arnedo of Sorsogon[...]
- ^ Maragay, Fel V. (January 8, 1992). "Salonga: Green Card case won't prosper". Manila Standard. Vol. V, no. 329. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 3. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
Sorsogon Gov. Cleto Arnedo declared full support for the LP-PDP-Laban alliance and expressed optimism for a [Jovito] Salonga-[Aquilino] Pimentel victory.
- ^ "Frivaldo wins, complains". Manila Standard. Vol. VI, no. 113. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. June 4, 1992. p. 5. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
Juan G. Frivaldo, the 77-year-old ex-governor who pole vaulted to a record seventh term with a 60,000 vote lead over his closest opponent, urged Comelec to investigate[...]
- ^ Laborte, Annie Rose A. (August 2, 1996). "Frivaldo declared Sorsogon governor". Manila Standard. Vol. X, no. 171. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 5. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ "Escudero wins as Sorsogon governor; Legarda as Antique congresswoman". Rappler. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ Barcia, Rhaydz (14 May 2022). "Political dynasties dominate Bicol's 2022 local polls". Rappler. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
In Sorsogon province, Casiguran town Mayor Boboy Hamor was elected governor while his wife Ester, was reelected mayor of Sorsogon City for the second term.