Governor of Davao del Norte

Provincial Governor of Davao del Norte
since June 30, 2019
(Suspended: April 8, 2024 – July 8, 2024)
AppointerElected via popular vote
Term length3 years, maximum of 3 consecutive terms with additional non-consecutive terms
Inaugural holderVerulo Boiser
Formation1967

The governor of Davao del Norte (Filipino: Punong Panlalawigan ng Davao del Norte), is the chief executive of the provincial government of Davao del Norte.

List of governors

No. Image Governor[1] Term
1 Verulo Boiser 1967–1977
2 Gregorio Dujali 1977–1986
3 Prospero Amatong 1986–1987
4 Romeo Jardenico 1987
5 Jesus Albacite 1987–1988
6 Cecilia de la Paz 1988
(3) Prospero Amatong 1988–1998
7 Aniceto Solis 1998
8 Rodolfo del Rosario 1998–2004
9 Gelacio Gementiza 2004–2007
(8) Rodolfo del Rosario 2007–2016
10 Antonio Rafael del Rosario 2016–2019
11 Edwin Jubahib[a] 2019–present
De Carlo Uy[a][b] April 11, 2024 – July 8, 2024

Notes

  1. ^ a b The national government imposed a 60-day preventive suspension dated April 8 on Jubahib due to strong evidence of "grave abuse of authority and oppression charges". Jubahib defied the order and has refused to vacate the provincial capitol.[2]
  2. ^ Uy as vice governor serves as an acting governor while Jubahib serves his 60-day preventive suspension effective April 11, 2024.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Brief History of the Province". Province of Davao del Norte. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  2. ^ Lim, Frinston (12 April 2024). "Davao del Norte gov vows to defy suspension". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  3. ^ Patumbon, Rojean Grace (11 April 2024). "Vice Gov. Uy to temporarily replace Jubahib as DavNor guv". SunStar. SunStar Publishing. Retrieved 13 April 2024.