The governor of Eastern Samar is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Eastern Samar in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Biliran, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, and Southern Leyte, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Eastern Visayas Region.
| Governor of Eastern Samar | |
|---|---|
| Gobernador ng Silangang Samar | |
Incumbent Ben Pagaran Evardone since June 30, 2019 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Seat | Eastern Samar Provincial Capitol, Borongan City |
| Term length | 3 years, renewable maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms |
| Inaugural holder | Victor Amasa |
| Formation | June 1, 1968 |
| Deputy | Vice Governor |
List of governors of Eastern Samar
| Governors of Eastern Samar |
|---|
| 1. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1960–1980) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| 1 | Victor Amasa | January 1, 1968 - June 30, 1980 | Borongan | First elected governor. Elected twice. Former mayor of Borongan. [1] |
| 2. FOURTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1980–1986) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| 2 | Frederico Oraya Mengote | June 30, 1980 - March 15, 1986 | Oras | Elected twice. |
| 3. FIFTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1986–present) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| 3 | Lutgardo B. Barbo | March 16, 1986 - June 30, 1988 | Borongan | Appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino. [2] |
| June 30, 1988 - June 30, 1998 | Elected in 3 consecutive terms [3] | |||
| 4 | Ruperto A. Ambil Jr. | June 30, 1998 - June 30, 2001 | Borongan | Elected. |
| 5 | Clotilde Hilaria Japzon - Salazar | June 30, 2001- June 30, 2004 | Gen. MacArthur | First female elected governor. |
| 6 | Ben Pagaran Evardone | June 30, 2004 - June 30, 2010 | Sulat | Elected twice. [4] |
| 7 | Conrado B. Nicart Jr. | June 30, 2010 - August 24, 2017 | San Policarpo | Elected in 3 consecutive terms. Died while in office. |
| 8 | Marcelo Ferdinand A. Picardal | August 25, 2017 - April 16, 2019 | Borongan | Acting governor, in lieu of the incumbent, who took medical leave. [5] |
| April 17, 2019 - June 30, 2019 | Succeeded after the death of the incumbent. [6] | |||
| (6) | Ben Pagaran Evardone | June 30, 2019 - present | Sulat | Elected twice. Longest serving governor. [4] |
References
- ^ Alice E. Nicart (November 7, 2006). "Eastern Samar's 41st Foundation Day observed". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Lutgardo Barbo Biography". Peoplaid.com. October 5, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Lutgardo Barbo". GMA News. January 1, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Joey A. Gabrieta (May 12, 2022). "Evardone reelected as governor of Eastern Samar". Inquirer.net. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ Joey A. Gabieta (September 4, 2017). "Picardal now acting governor of Eastern Samar". Leyte-Samar Daily News. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ Ronald O. Reyes (April 22, 2019). "Eastern Samar Gov. Nicart dies due to a lingering illness". Leyte-Samar Daily News. Retrieved February 20, 2023.