Governor of Southern Leyte

The governor of Southern Leyte is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, and Samar, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Eastern Visayas Region.

Local chief executive
Governor of Southern Leyte
Gobernador sa Habagatang Leyte
Gobernador han Salatan nga Leyte
Incumbent
Damian Gaviola Mercado
since June 30, 2016
StyleThe Honorable
SeatSouthern Leyte Provincial Capitol, Maasin City
Term length3 years, renewable
maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderAlfredo Kangleon Bantug Sr.
FormationJune 1, 1960
DeputyVice Governor
Websitehttps://southernleyte.gov.ph/

List of governors of Southern Leyte

Governors of Southern Leyte
1. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1960–1981)
No. Image Name Term Origin Note(s)
1 Alfredo Kangleon Bantug Sr. July 1, 1960 - December 31, 1963 Maasin Former mayor of Maasin. Appointed governor by President Carlos P. Garcia.[1]
January 1, 1964 - December 31, 1967 Elected.
2 Salvacion Oppus Yñiguez January 1, 1968 - June 30, 1981 Maasin Elected twice.
2. FOURTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1981–1986)
No. Image Name Term Origin Note(s)
— Salvacion Oppus Yñiguez June 30, 1981 - March 15, 1986 Maasin Elected.
3. FIFTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1986–present)
No. Image Name Term Origin Note(s)
3 Oscar Tan March 16, 1986 - June 30, 1987 Sogod Appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino.
June 30, 1987 - June 30, 1998 Elected in 3 consecutive terms[2]
4 Rosette Yñiguez Lerias June 30, 1998 - June 30, 2007 Maasin Elected in 3 consecutive terms
5 Damian Gaviola Mercado June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2013 Maasin Elected twice.[3]
6 Roger Gaviola Mercado June 30, 2013 - June 30, 2016 Maasin Elected.
— Damian Gaviola Mercado June 30, 2016 - present Maasin Elected in 3 consecutive terms.[3]

References

  1. ^ R. Cabodbod (June 25, 2022). "Southern Leyte Hopeful at 62". Souther Leyte Times. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Steven Erlanger, Special To the New York Times (January 3, 1991). "SOGOD JOURNAL; Aquino's Successor? For Now, 'Just Call Me Mr.'". New York Times. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Governor: A Self-Made Man". Province of Southern Leyte. June 30, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
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