Nelson Dayanghirang Jr.
Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao Oriental's 1st congressional district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Dayanghirang, Sr. |
| Vice Governor of Davao Oriental | |
| In office June 28, 2023 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Governor | Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr. |
| Preceded by | Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Glenda Rabat-Gayta |
| Member of the Davao Oriental Provincial Board from 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 28, 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 17, 1993 Davao City, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (2018–2024) HNP (2018–2022) |
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| Occupation | Politician |
Nelson Restor Dayanghirang Jr. (born June 17, 1993) is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of Davao Oriental's 1st congressional district since 2025.[1]
Early years
Dayanghirang Jr. was born on June 17, 1993, in Davao City, Philippines. He is the son of Governor Nelson Dayanghirang Sr. and Nanette Restor.[1]
Political career
Davao Oriental Provincial Board (2019–2023)
Dayanghirang Jr. entered politics as a member of the Davao Oriental Provincial Board from 2019 to 2023.
Vice Governor of Davao Oriental (2023–2025)
He later served as Vice Governor of Davao Oriental from 2023 until 2025.
House of Representatives (2025–present)
In 2025, he was elected as the representative of the 1st congressional district of Davao Oriental.[2]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2019 | Board Member (Davao Oriental–1st) | Nacionalista | 72,811 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2022 | 80,631 | 18.54% | 1st | N/a | Won | |||
| 2025 | Representative (Davao Oriental–1st) | Lakas | 89,269 | 61.70% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
References
- ^ a b "Nelson Restor Dayanghirang Jr". Rappler. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ "DAYANGHIRANG, NELSON "JR"". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved September 29, 2025.