Rogelio Neil Roque
Rogelio Neil "Oneil" Pepito Roque[1] is a Filipino politician who is the governor of Bukidnon
Rogelio Neil Roque | |
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| Governor of Bukidnon | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bukidnon's 4th District | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Laarni Lavin-Roque |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PFP (2023-present) PRP (2022-2023) Nacionalista (2013-2022) NPC (2010-2013) |
| Spouse | Laarni Lavin |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
Roque hails from the city of Valencia, Bukidnon, serving as councilor from 2010 to 2013. In 2013, he was elected as representative of Bukidnon's fourth district in the House of Representatives. He would be reelected for two more consecutive terms in 2016 and 2019.[2]
He would run for governor of Bukidnon for the 2022 election where the successor of outgoing governor Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. was to be determined. He was running under the Nacionalista Party. Roque's rival was governor Zubiri's son and third district representative Manuel Zubiri.[2] Roque would win the election.[1]
Personal life
Roque is married to Laarni Lavin who is also a politician.[2]
References
- "New governor vows new Bukidnon: 'Government money is people's money'". MindaNews. June 28, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- Mordeno, H. Marcos C. (October 8, 2021). "Rep. Roque dares Zubiri son in race for Bukidnon governor". MindaNews. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
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