Governor of Northern Samar

Governor of Northern Samar
Gobernador ng Hilagang Samar (Filipino)
since June 30, 2025
StyleThe Honourable
SeatNorthern Samar Provincial Capitol, Catarman
Term length3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderIrene Balite
FormationNovember 14, 1967[1]

The governor of Northern Samar is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Northern Samar, Philippines.

List

No. Image Governor Term start Term end Note
1 Irene Balite December 30, 1967 December 30, 1971 First female governor
2 Edilberto del Valle December 30, 1971 March 2, 1980
3 Reynaldo del Valle March 3, 1980 March 23, 1986
– Justiniano Singzon March 25, 1986 February 1, 1988 Officer in Charge
4 Harlin Abayon February 2, 1988 June 30, 1998 First governor elected under the 1987 Constitution
5 Madeleine Ong June 30, 1998 June 30, 2001 Second female governor[2]
6 Raul Daza[3] June 30, 2001 June 30, 2010
7 Paul Daza[4] June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 Son of Raul Daza
8 Jose Ong Jr.[2] June 30, 2013 June 30, 2019 Brother-in-law of Madeleine Ong
9 Edwin Ongchuan June 30, 2019 June 30, 2025 Son of former Congressman Emil Ong[2]
10 Harris Ongchuan June 30, 2025 present Cousin of former Governor Edwin Ongchuan

References

  1. ^ Report of the Commission on Elections to the President of the Philippines and the Congress on the Manner the Elections Were Held on November 9, 1965. Manila, Philippines: Bureau of Printing. 1967.
  2. ^ a b c Lim, Lance. "Former Northern Samar lawmaker Emil Ong dies". Rappler. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  3. ^ Farolan, Ramon. "Raul A. Daza, forever a Liberal". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  4. ^ Cepeda, Mara. "HRET junks poll protest vs Northern Samar congressman Daza". Rappler. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
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