Governor of Sorsogon

Governor of Sorsogon
Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Sorsogon
Incumbent
Jose Edwin B. Hamor
since June 30, 2022
StyleThe Honorable
Term length3 years
Inaugural holderJose de la Guardia
Formation1894

The governor of Sorsogon is the local chief executive of the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. 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.

List of governors

№ Name Portrait Term Began Term Ended Ref.
1 John Dellosa 1894 1895
2 Guillermo Montes Salienda Salazar 1895 1896
3 Marquez de la Vastida 1897 1898
4 Leandro Villamil 1898 1899
5 Celestino Mercader 1900 1901
6 Dr. Bernardino Monreal M.D. 1902 1908
7 Mario Guariña 1908 1912
8 Victor Eco 1913 1916
9 Jose Zurbito
(Jose Zurbito y Cervantes) 		1917 1919
10 Jose Figueroa
(Jose Figueroa y Tormo) 		1920 1922
11 Bernabe F. Palma
(Bernabe Flores Palma) 		1923 1925
12 Pelagio Guamil 1926 1928
13 Juan S. Reyes 1929 1931
14 Silverio Garcia M.D. 1931 1934
15 Teodisio R. Diño 1935 1941
16 Teodoro De Vera 1941 1942
(14) Silverio Garcia M.D. 1942 1944
17 Vicente L. Peralta 1945
18 Salvador C. Escudero Sr.
(Salvador Casals Escudero) 		1946 1955
19 Juan G. Frivaldo
(Juan Gallanosa Frivaldo) 		1956 1978
20 Raul R. Lee
(Raul Rodrigueza Lee) 		1978 1986
(19) Juan G. Frivaldo
(Juan Gallanosa Frivaldo) 		1986 1995
(20) Raul R. Lee
(Raul Rodrigueza Lee) 		1995 1996
(19) Juan G. Frivaldo
(Juan Gallanosa Frivaldo) 		1996 1998
(20) Raul R. Lee
(Raul Rodrigueza Lee) 		1998 2007
21 Sally Ante Lee
(Sally Velasquez Ante-Lee) 		2007 2010
(20) Raul R. Lee
(Raul Rodrigueza Lee) 		2010 2016
22 Robert "Bobet" Lee Rodrigueza
(Robert Ante Lee Rodrigueza) 		2016 2019
23 Francis "Chiz" Escudero
(Francis Joseph Guevarra Escudero) 		2019 2022 [1]
24 Edwin "Boboy" Hamor
(Jose Edwin Brondial Hamor) 		2022 Incumbent
Term expires 30 June 2025 		[2]

References

  1. ^ "Escudero wins as Sorsogon governor; Legarda as Antique congresswoman". Rappler. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  2. ^ Barcia, Rhaydz (14 May 2022). "Political dynasties dominate Bicol's 2022 local polls". Rappler. Retrieved 5 August 2022. In Sorsogon province, Casiguran town Mayor Boboy Hamor was elected governor while his wife Ester, was reelected mayor of Sorsogon City for the second term.


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