Governor of Camarines Norte

Local chief executive
Governor of Camarines Norte
Gobernador ng Lalawigan
ng Camarines Norte
Incumbent
Ricarte R. Padilla
since June 30, 2022
StyleThe Honorable
SeatCamarines Norte Provincial Capitol, Daet
Term length3 years, renewable
maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderMiguel Martinez Lukban[1]
FormationMarch 3, 1919
DeputyVice Governor

The governor of Camarines Norte is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Bicol Region.

List of governors of Camarines Norte

Governors of Camarines Norte
1. PHILIPPINE LEGISLATURE (1919-1937)
No. Name Term Origin Note(s)
1 Miguel Martinez Lukban March 3, 1919 - June 6, 1922 Daet appointed governor when Ambos Camarines split into Norte and Sur.[2]
2 Gabriel T. Hernandez June 6, 1922 -June 30, 1925 Daet On his first term.[3]
(1) Miguel Martinez Lukban June 30, 1925- June 30, 1928 Daet On his second term.[3]
3 Carlos Balce June 30, 1925- June 30, 1931 Indan (Vinzons)
(2) Gabriel T. Hernandez June 30, 1931- June 30, 1934 Daet On his second term[4]
(1) Miguel Martinez Lukban June 30, 1934 - December 30, 1937 Daet On his third term.[3]
2. COMMONWEALTH PERIOD (1937-1946)
No. Name Term Origin Note(s)
(1) Miguel Martinez Lukban December 30, 1937 - December 30, 1940 Daet On his fourth term.[5]
4 Wenceslao Quinito
Vinzons Sr. 		December 30, 1940 - December 30, 1941 Indan (Vinzons) Elected assemblyman in 1941. Father of Student Activism in the Philippines. Filipino Patriot, executed by Japanese invaders on July 15, 1942.[6][7]
5 Basilio Borja Bautista y Villegas December 30, 1941 - May 4, 1942 Labo Former senior board member, succeeded Vinzons when the latter elected as assemblyman.
6 Carlos Ascutia May 5, 1942 - May 28, 1946 Indan (Vinzons) Appointed by Japanese puppet government.[8][9]
3. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1946-1978)
No. Name Term Origin Note(s)
7 Fernando Argente Suzara May 28, 1946 - December 30, 1947 Daet [3]
8 Regino Z. Guinto December 30, 1947 - 1948 Vinzons Elected for second term.
9 Wilfredo Pabico Panotes 1948 – December 30, 1955 Daet
10 Esmeraldo Tagala Eco December 30, 1955 - 1958 Paracale
11 Cayetano Quinito Vinzons 1958 - December 30, 1959 Vinzons Acting governor
12 Dominador Asis December 30, 1959 - December 30, 1963 Vinzons
13 Wenceslao Gonzales Vinzons Jr. December 30, 1963 - December 30, 1967 Vinzons
14 Nicolas Pardo December 30, 1967 - December 30, 1971 Labo
15 Marcial R. Pimentel December 30, 1971 - June 12, 1978 Vinzons Later elected representative at Interim Batasang Pambansa.
4. FOURTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1978-1986)
No. Name Term Origin Note(s)
16 Fernando Vinzons Pajarillo June 12, 1978 - March 15, 1986 Vinzons
5. FIFTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1986–present)
No. Name Term Origin Note(s)
17 Casimero Roy Bustamante Padilla Sr. March 16, 1986 - January 17, 1988 Jose Panganiban Appointed by Pres. Corazon C. Aquino. Died in office.[10]
18 Casimero Roy Aquino Padilla Jr. January 17, 1988 - January 31, 1988 Jose Panganiban Succeeded his father.
February 1, 1988 - June 30, 1998 Elected in 3 consecutive terms
19 Emmanuel B. Pimentel June 30, 1998 - June 30, 2001 Vinzons
20 Jesus O. Typoco Jr. June 30, 2001 - June 30, 2007 Vinzons Elected twice
June 30, 2007 - February 24, 2010 Elected on his third consecutive term but later found out loss during the May 2007 elections after recount.[11]
21 Edgardo Angeles Tallado February 25, 2010 - June 30, 2010 Labo Proclaimed governor after vote recount[11]
June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2013 Elected
June 30, 2013 - October 1, 2015 Reelected but later suspended by the Ombudsman.[12]
22 Jonah Pedro G. Pimentel October 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 Vinzons Incumbent vice-governor. Acting governor in lieu of Tallado.
(21) Edgardo Angeles Tallado June 30, 2016 - November 8, 2016 Labo Elected but suspended for the second time.[12]
(22) Jonah Pedro G. Pimentel November 8, 2016 - December 12, 2016 Vinzons
(21) Edgardo Angeles Tallado December 12, 2016 - March 15, 2018 Labo Elected but suspended for the third time.[12]
(22) Jonah Pedro G. Pimentel March 15, 2018 - October 29, 2018 Vinzons
(21) Edgardo Angeles Tallado October 30, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Labo Returned after completion of suspension.
June 30, 2019 - June 30, 2022 Reelected.
23 Ricarte Robledo Padilla June 30, 2022 – present Jose Panganiban Incumbent.[13]
Dominador S. Asis grave

References

  1. ^ "Miguel M. Lukban". Lukban.org. December 30, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Act No. 2809, March 03, 1919". Supreme Court E-Library. March 3, 1919. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "Camarines Norte Past Governors". Provincial Government of Camarines Norte. June 30, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "December 1933 - Philippine Supreme Court Decisions/Resolutions". ChanRobles.com. December 22, 1933. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "Executive Order No. 133, s. 1937, CONFIRMING THE ELECTION OF PROVINCIAL AND CITY OFFICERS ELECTED ON DECEMBER 14, 1937". Official Gazette (Philippines). December 29, 1937. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Filipinos in History Vol. II. Manila, Philippines: National Historical Institute. 1990. p. 268.
  7. ^ "Executive Order No. 315, s. 1940, CONFIRMING THE ELECTIONS OF PROVINCIAL AND CITY OFFICERS ELECTED ON DECEMBER 10, 1940". December 28, 1940. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  8. ^ Philippines (May 5, 1942). Philippines Official Gazette, Volume 1. p. 308. Retrieved March 4, 2023. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  9. ^ Civil Affairs Handbook: Japan. July 31, 1944. Retrieved March 4, 2023. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  10. ^ Robert H. Reid (January 18, 1988). "Gubernatorial Candidate Slain As Voting Begins". AP News. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Supreme Court affirms ouster ruling vs Camarines Norte governor". The Philippine STAR. March 25, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  12. ^ a b c "September 2019 - Philippine Supreme Court Decisions/Resolutions". Philippine Supreme Court Jurisprudence. September 10, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  13. ^ Rosalita Manlangit (July 12, 2022). "Camarines Norte's newly elect guv cites policies and programs". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
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