The governor of Zamboanga Sibugay is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Zamboanga Sibugay. The governor holds office at the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Capitol. 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.
History
Prior to the creation of this office, Zamboanga Sibugay used to be the 3rd Legislative District of Zamboanga del Sur. On February 22, 2001, a plebiscite was held for the said area, and a new province was created. George Hofer, the author of Republic Act No. 8973 and Zamboanga del Sur's 3rd District Representative at the time, served as the province's first governor.
List of governors # Image Governor Term of office Party Electoral history Vice Governor Vice Governor's party EraStartEnd Province created February 22, 2001. 1 George T. Hofer February 22, 2001 June 30, 2010 KAMPI Elected in 2001. Eugenio Famor LAMMPFifth Republic LDP Re-elected in 2004. Eric Cabarios Lakas-CMD Re-elected in 2007. Rey Olegario Lakas-CMD 2 Rommel Jalosjos June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 Nacionalista Elected in 2010. Nacionalista 3 Wilter Palma June 30, 2013 June 30, 2022 Liberal Elected in 2013. Re-elected in 2016. Eldwin Alibutdan Liberal PDP-Laban Re-elected in 2019. Rey Andre Olegario Nacionalista 4 Dulce Ann Hofer June 30, 2022 Incumbent PDP-Laban Elected in 2022. PFP Re-elected in 2025. Ric-Ric Olegario Nacionalista
Elections
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2019
2016
2013
2010
2007
2004
2001
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