The governor of Siquijor is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Siquijor in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Central Visayas Region.
History From 1901 - 1971, the chief executive of the Siquijor subprovince was the Lieutenant governor reporting under the civil governor of Negros Oriental.
On July 18, 1966, although Siquijor was still a subprovince, Lt. Governor designation was changed to Governor through Republic Act No. 4851.
On September 17, 1971, Siquijor became an independent province through Republic Act No. 6398. Subsequently, the first provincial election was held on November 8, 1971.
List of governors of Siquijor Governors of Siquijor 1. LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS (1901 – 1966) Image Name Term Origin Note(s)1James R. Fugate1901 – 1913Californiafirst Lieutenant-Governor of sub-province assigned by Governor-General William Howard Taft. Former scout sergeant of California Volunteers of U.S. Infantry.2Pablo Bueno1914 – 1916 Dumaguetefirst elected Filipino Lieutenant-Governor.3Tomas Padayhag1916 – 1924 Larena(Canaon)first elected native Lieutenant-Governor.4Vicente Villanueva1924 – 1928 Enrique Villanueva(Talingting) Elected.5Marcial Pal-ing1928 – 1932Enrique Villanueva Elected.6Sergio Jumawan1932 – 1938Siquijor Elected.7Nicolas R. Parami1938 – 1942Lazi Elected.8Sebastian Monera 1943 – 1944San Juan appointed by Japanese Imperial Forces and later executed by presumed guerilla9Iluminado Jumawan1944 – Siquijor Appointed by USAFFE. Died in a vehicular accident.10Baldomero Samson1944 – 1946 MariaAppointed by USAFFE.— Marcial Pal-ing 1946–1951 Enrique Villanueva Elected for second term.11 Eulogio M. Omictin Jr. 1951–1966 Larena Elected
2. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1966 - 1978) Image Name Term Origin Note(s)1 Eulogio M. Omictin Jr. July 18, 1966–September 17, 1971 Larena Designation was changed from Lt. Governor to Governor of subprovince.September 17, 1971 - December 31, 1971Siquijor became an independent province. First official Governor of the province.January 1, 1972 - June 12, 1978First elected Governor.
3. FOURTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1978-1986) Image Name Term Origin Note(s) 2 Manolito D. AsokJune 12, 1978 – June 30, 1980 Maria Elected. June 30, 1980 – June 30, 1984 Reelected. Later elected first assemblyman of Siquijor for Regular Batasang Pambansa 3 Lucito Balanay June 30, 1984 - March 15, 1986 Siquijor Former vice-governor and succeeded governor Asok when the latter was elected assemblyman
4. FIFTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1986–present) Image Name Term Origin Note(s)4 Orlando Bongcawel Fua Sr. March 16, 1986 - June 30, 1987 Lazi Appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino. Later became the first elected congressman of lone district of the province.5 Benjamin P. Aquino June 30, 1987 - June 30, 1995 Enrique Villanueva Elected twice.— Lucito Balanay June 30, 1995 - June 30, 1998 Siquijor Elected for his second term.— Orlando Bongcawel Fua Sr. June 30, 1998 - June 30, 2007 Lazi Elected for 3 consecutive terms.6 Orlando Anoos Fua Jr. June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2013 Lazi Elected for 2 consecutive terms.7 Zaldy Samson Villa June 30, 2013 - June 30, 2022 Larena Elected for 3 consecutive terms.8 Jake VincentSarmiento Villa June 30, 2022 – present Larena Incumbent
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