Governor of Zamboanga del Norte explained

Post:Governor
Body:Zamboanga del Norte
Native Name:Gobernador sa Probinsya sa Zamboanga del Norte (in Cebuano)
Incumbent:Rosalina G. Jalosjos
Incumbentsince:June 30, 2022
Style:Madam Governor, Honorable Governor
Residence:Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol, Dipolog
Termlength:3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Formation:1952
Inaugural:Felipe B. Azcuna
Website:Province of Zamboanga del Norte Official Website

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.

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
2Guadalupe "Guading" C. 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
1955–1959Garrovillo served as member of the Provincial Board before becoming governor.San Carlos, Negros Occidental
Dipolog
(2)Guadalupe "Guading" C. 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 RepresentativesDapitan
(1)Felipe B. Azcuna1963–1967Re-elected governor for a non-consecutive mandate in 1963.Katipunan
4Virginio B. Lacaya
1967–1980Lacaya was a former Mayor of then Municipality of Dipolog before becoming governor. He retired from politics in 1980.Polanco
Dipolog
5Alberto Q. Ubay
1980–1986Ubay previously served in the Philippine House of Representatives before elected governor.Merida, Leyte
6Isagani "Gani" S. Amatong
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]
7Roldan "Brogs" B. Dalman
1995–1998Dalman was a bar topnotcher and served as vice-governor before being elected governor.Katipunan
(6)Isagani "Gani" S. Amatong
1998–2004Amatong was re-elected for a non-consecutive mandate in 1998.Dipolog
8Rolando "Lando" E. Yebes
2004–2013Yebes was a former Bureau of Customs District Collector before entering politics in 2004.Dipolog[3]
9Roberto "Berto" Y. Uy
2013–2022Uy served as Mayor of Dipolog (1998–2007) before being elected Provincial Governor.Rizal
Dipolog
[4] [5]
10Rosalina "Nene" G. Jalosjos
2022–Present
Jalosjos served as member of the Dapitan City Council (2010-2013), and as Dapitan city mayor (2013-2022) prior to the governorship.Dapitan[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Distinguished Governors of the Province . Old website of the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte (ZaNorte). 2007-04-21 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203032432/http://www.zanorte.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=28&limit=1&limitstart=5. 2013-12-03.
  2. Web site: Personal Profile of Gov. Isagani Sybico Amatong . oocities.org . 5 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20190314150819/http://www.oocities.org/lppsec/govs/amatong.html. 14 March 2019. live.
  3. Web site: ZaNorte Officials - Executive Department. Old website of the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte (ZaNorte). 5 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20071121091857/http://www.zanorte.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=27. 21 November 2007. dead.
  4. News: Zamboanga del Norte replaces a dynasty with another dynasty. May 15, 2013. Rappler. Laput. Gualberto. en . 2020-08-19.
  5. News: Uy retains governorship of Zamboanga del Norte . Rappler . en . 2019-08-08.
  6. Web site: Jalosjos’ sister snatches Zamboanga del Norte’s top seat from Uy family. Bert. Laput. 11 May 2022. Rappler. 2 June 2022.