Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay

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.

Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay
Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Zamboanga Sibugay (in Tagalog)
Seal of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
Incumbent
Wilter Palma
since June 30, 2013
Style(Mr.) Governor, Honorable Governor
ResidenceZamboanga Sibugay Government Center, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
Term length3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderGeorge Hofer
Formation2001
SuccessionVice Governor then highest ranking elected Provincial Board Member
WebsiteOfficial Website of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay

History
Main article: 2001 Zamboanga Sibugay creation plebiscite

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[1] and Zamboanga del Sur's 3rd District Representative at the time, served as the province's first governor.[2]

List of Governors of Zamboanga Sibugay
#GovernorTook officeLeft officePartyVice-GovernorTermEra
1 George Hofer June 30, 2001 June 30, 2004 Eugenio Famor 1 Fifth Republic
June 30, 2004 June 30, 2007 LDP Eric Cabarios 2
June 30, 2007 June 30, 2010 KAMPI/LDP Rey Olegario 3
2 Rommel Jalosjos June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 Nacionalista 1
3 Wilter Palma June 30, 2013 June 30, 2016
Liberal 1
June 30, 2016 June 30, 2019
Eldwin Alibutdan 2
June 30, 2019 Incumbent
(Term expires on June 30, 2022)		 PDP–Laban Rey Andre Olegario 3

References
  1. "Republic Act No. 8973". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  2. Pareño, Roel (27 February 2001). "Zamboanga Sibugay is new province". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
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