Rhodora Cadiao
Rhodora Cadiao | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Antique | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Exequiel Javier |
| Succeeded by | Paolo Everardo Javier |
| In office February 3, 2015 – March 28, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Exequiel Javier |
| Succeeded by | Exequiel Javier |
| Vice Governor of Antique | |
| In office March 28, 2016 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Edgar Denosta |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Denosta |
| In office June 30, 2013 – February 2, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Rosie Dimamay |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Denosta |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Roberto Operanio |
| Succeeded by | Rosie Dimamay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1955 Culasi, Antique, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Nickname | "Dodod" |
Rhodora Javier Cadiao is a Filipina politician. She was born to Josue Lacson Cadiao, a former Governor of Antique, and Lolita Solis Javier, a former Vice Governor. Her maternal grandmother Esperanza Solis-Javier (former mayor of Culasi, Antique) was the first ever female mayor in the province. She is currently the Governor of Antique province in the Western Visayas Region. As a reelectionist candidate in the May 13, 2019 election under the National Unity Party, she defeated former governor Exequiel Javier from the Liberal Party. She was re-elected for a third term in 2022.[1] In 2025, she ran for the House of Representatives representing Antique's lone district, but lost to the incumbent, Antonio Legarda Jr.[2]
References
- ^ "Incumbent Antique governor defeated after 3 decades in power". 12 May 2016.
- ^ "Paolo Javier stages political comeback, wins Antique gubernatorial race". Rappler. May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
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