Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay

Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay
Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Zamboanga Sibugay (in Tagalog)
Gobernador sa Zamboanga Sibugay (in Cebuano)
since June 30, 2022
Style(Madam) Governor, Honorable Governor
ResidenceZamboanga Sibugay Government Center, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
Term length3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderGeorge Hofer
FormationFebruary 22, 2001
SuccessionVice Governor then highest ranking elected Provincial Board Member
WebsiteOfficial Website of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay

The governor of Zamboanga Sibugay is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Zamboanga Sibugay. The governor holds office at the Zamboanga Sibugay 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

Main article: 2001 Zamboanga Sibugay creation plebiscite

Prior to the creation of this office, Zamboanga Sibugay used to be the 3rd Legislative District of Zamboanga del Sur. On February 22, 2001, a plebiscite was held for the said area, and a new province was created. George Hofer, the author of Republic Act No. 8973[1] and Zamboanga del Sur's 3rd District Representative at the time, served as the province's first governor.[2]

List of governors

# Governor Term of office Party Electoral history Vice Governor Vice Governor's party Era
Start End
Province created February 22, 2001.
1 George Hofer
(1938–2019) 		February 22, 2001 June 30, 2010 Independent Elected in 2001. Eugenio Famor LAMMP Fifth Republic
LDP Re-elected in 2004. Eric Cabarios Lakas-CMD
Re-elected in 2007. Rey Olegario Lakas-CMD
2 Rommel Jalosjos
(born 1980) 		June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 Nacionalista Elected in 2010. Nacionalista
3 Wilter Palma
(born 1958) 		June 30, 2013 June 30, 2022 Liberal Elected in 2013.
Re-elected in 2016. Eldwin Alibutdan Liberal
PDP-Laban Re-elected in 2019. Rey Andre Olegario Nacionalista
4 Dulce Ann Hofer
(born 1967) 		June 30, 2022 Incumbent
Term expires June 30, 2025 		PDP-Laban Elected in 2022.

Elections

2022

Main article: 2022 Zamboanga Sibugay local elections
2022 Zamboanga Sibugay Gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
PDP–Laban Dulce Ann Hofer 168,373 53.79
Lakas Wilter "Sharky" Palma II 143,539 45.86
Independent Jose Policarpio Jr. 763 0.24
Independent Peping Tu 309 0.09
Total votes 312,984 100.00
PDP–Laban gain from Lakas

2019

2019 Zamboanga Sibugay Gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
PDP–Laban Wilter Palma 139,130 51.86
Independent George "Jet" Hofer II 127,226 47.42
Independent Matthew Alison Apostol 1,531 0.57
Independent Elvira Rempis 408 0.15
Total votes 268,295 100.00
PDP–Laban hold

2016

Zamboanga Sibugay gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Wilter Palma (incumbent) 138,751 58.73
Nacionalista Romeo Jalosjos, Jr. 95,099 40.25
Independent Joel Brito 906 0.38
Independent Gerryboy Benedicto 896 0.37
NUP Jaime Natividad 614 0.27
Total votes 236,266 100.00
Liberal hold

2013

Zamboanga Sibugay gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Wilter Palma 118,575 51.06
Nacionalista Rommel Jalosjos (incumbent) 113,616 48.94
Total votes 232,931 100.00
Liberal gain from Nacionalista

2010

Zamboanga Sibugay gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Nacionalista Rommel Jalosjos 121,441 52.92
Lakas–Kampi Dulce Ann Hofer 107,276 46.75
Independent Lodrito Sabaiton 763 0.33
Total votes 242,795 100.00
Nacionalista gain from Lakas–Kampi

References

  1. ^ "Republic Act No. 8973". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  2. ^ Pareño, Roel (27 February 2001). "Zamboanga Sibugay is new province". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 16 December 2019.