The Vice Governor of Nueva Vizcaya (Filipino: Pangalawang Punong Lalawigan ng Nueva Vizcaya) is the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the legislature of the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.[1]
| Vice Governor of Nueva Vizcaya | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Eufemia Dacayo since May 5, 2023 | |
| Seat | Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Capitol |
| Nominator | Political party |
| Term length | 3 years Up to three terms |
The current vice governor is Eufemia Dacayo, who acceded to the position from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan following the death of Governor Carlos Padilla and his replacement by Vice Governor Jose Gambito in 2023.
History
editThe passage of Republic Act No. 2264 (Local Autonomy Act) on June 19, 1959, created an elected vice-governorship. Nueva Vizcaya's first vice governor was Castillo Tidang Sr.[2]
List of Vice Governors of Nueva Vizcaya
edit| No. | Vice Governor[2] | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castillo Tidang Sr. | |
| 2 | Guillermo Aban | |
| 3 | Luis Bernabe | |
| 4 | Gloria Europa | |
| 5 | Ruth Padilla | 1986-1987 |
| 6 | Manuel Aquino | 1987-1988 |
| 7 | Alejandro Silapan | 1988- June 1992 |
| 8 | Rodolfo Agbayani | July–August 1992 |
| 9 | Rogelio Corpuz | August 1992 – 1995 |
| 10 | Natalia Dumlao | 1995-1998 |
| 11 | Luisa Lloren Cuaresma | 1998-2004 |
| 12 | Jose Gambito | 2004-2013 |
| 13 | Epifanio Lamberto D. Galima, Jr. | 2013-2019 |
| 14 | Jose "Tam-an" Tomas | 2019-2022 |
| (12) | Jose Gambito | 2022–2023 |
| 15 | Eufemia Dacayo | 2023-present |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Book I - Title Two - Chapter 3: Local Legislation". www.comelec.gov.ph. Commission on Election. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
- ^ a b "Historical Background". Retrieved 12 April 2023.