Governor of Oriental Mindoro
The governor of Oriental Mindoro is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Romblon, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Mimaropa Region.
| Governor of Oriental Mindoro | |
|---|---|
| Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Silangang Mindoro | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Seat | Oriental Mindoro Provincial Capitol, Calapan |
| Term length | 3 years, renewable maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms |
| Inaugural holder | Conrado M. Morente (de facto, Governor of Mindoro from 1947-1951) Francisco S. Infantado (de jure, first elected Provincial Governor) |
| Formation | December 30, 1951 |
| Deputy | Vice Governor |
History
On November 15, 1950, through Republic Act No. 505 signed by President Elpidio Quirino and as stated on his Proclamation No. 186, s. 1950, Mindoro was divided into two separate provinces of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.[1] Subsequently, the first provincial election was held on November 13, 1951.
List of governors of Oriental Mindoro
| Governors of Oriental Mindoro |
|---|
| 1. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1947–1980) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Image | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| 1 | .svg.png.webp) |
Conrado M. Morente | December 30, 1947 - December 30, 1951 | Pinamalayan | Elected Governor of undivided Mindoro in 1947. |
| 2 | |
Francisco S. Infantado | December 30, 1951 - December 30, 1959 | Calapan | first elected governor. Elected twice. |
| 3 | |
Luciano A. Joson y Yason | December 30, 1959 - December 30, 1961 | Socorro | Elected |
| 4 | |
Rodolfo Arce Ignacio | December 30, 1961 - December 30, 1963 | Calapan | Succeeded Joson, who elected assemblyman. |
| December 30, 1963 - December 30, 1967 | Elected | ||||
| 5 | |
Alfonso L. Umali Sr. | December 30, 1967 - June 30, 1980 | Bongabong | Elected twice.[2] |
| 2. FOURTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1980–1986) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Image | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| 6 | |
Hicoblino M. Catly | June 30, 1980 - March 15, 1986 | Calapan | Elected. |
| 3. FIFTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1986–present) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Image | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| 7 | |
Benjamin Ignacio Espiritu | March 16, 1986 - June 30, 1988 | Calapan | Appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino.[3] |
| June 30, 1988 - June 30, 1992 | Elected | ||||
| 8 | |
Rodolfo Garong Valencia | June 30, 1992 - June 30, 2001 | Naujan | Elected in 3 consecutive terms.[4] |
| 9 | |
Bartolome Laya Marasigan | June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 | Calapan | Elected.[5] |
| June 30, 2004 – December 1, 2004 | Elected. Died while in office.[6] | ||||
| 10 | .jpg.webp) |
Arnan Capulong Panaligan | December 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007 | Calapan | Former vice-governor, succeeded Marasigan. |
| June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2010 | Elected. | ||||
| 11 |  |
Alfonso Villar Umali Jr. | June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2019 | Bongabong | Elected in 3 consecutive terms. |
| 12 |  |
Humerlito Atienza Dolor | June 30, 2019 – present | Naujan | Elected twice.[7] |
References
- "FIXING THE DATE OF EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 505 ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROVINCES OF ORIENTAL MINDORO AND OCCIDENTAL MINDORO". Official Gazette (Philippines). June 13, 1950. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- "Official Week in Review: March 10 – March 16, 1972". Official Gazette (Philippines). March 20, 1972. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- "BGen Benjamin I Espiritu PN(M) (Res) PhD MNSA". ndcpalumni.com. December 30, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- "Rodolfo Valencia saved Mindoro". RGV Group.com. January 14, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- Joe Leuterio (May 23, 2004). "Mindoro Or winners proclaimed". PhilStar.com. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- "Mayor Panaligan posts throwback pic of his oath taking as Oriental Mindoro Governor". bicol.politics.com.ph. December 2, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- Jojo C. Magsombol (June 28, 2022). "Gov. Dolor takes oath for 2nd term". Journal News.com.ph. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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