The governor of Southern Leyte is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, and Samar, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Eastern Visayas Region.
Local chief executive| Governor of Southern Leyte | |
|---|---|
| Gobernador sa Habagatang Leyte Gobernador han Salatan nga Leyte | |
 IncumbentDamian Gaviola Mercado since June 30, 2016 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Seat | Southern Leyte Provincial Capitol, Maasin |
| Term length | 3 years, renewable maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms |
| Inaugural holder | Alfredo Kangleon Bantug Sr. |
| Formation | June 1, 1960 |
| Deputy | Vice Governor |
| Website | https://southernleyte.gov.ph/ |
List of governors of Southern Leyte
| Governors of Southern Leyte |
|---|
| 1. THIRD PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1960–1981) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Image | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| 1 | Alfredo Kangleon Bantug Sr. | July 1, 1960 - December 31, 1963 | Maasin | Former mayor of Maasin. Appointed governor by President Carlos P. Garcia. | |
| January 1, 1964 - December 31, 1967 | Elected. | ||||
| 2 | Salvacion Oppus Yñiguez | January 1, 1968 - June 30, 1981 | Maasin | Elected twice. | |
| 2. FOURTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1981–1986) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Image | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| — | Salvacion Oppus Yñiguez | June 30, 1981 - March 15, 1986 | Maasin | Elected. | |
| 3. FIFTH PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (1986–present) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Image | Name | Term | Origin | Note(s) |
| 3 | Oscar Tan | March 16, 1986 - June 30, 1987 | Sogod | Appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino. | |
| June 30, 1987 - June 30, 1998 | Elected in 3 consecutive terms | ||||
| 4 | Rosette Yñiguez Lerias | June 30, 1998 - June 30, 2007 | Maasin | Elected in 3 consecutive terms | |
| 5 |
|
Damian Gaviola Mercado | June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2013 | Maasin | Elected twice. |
| 6 | Roger Gaviola Mercado | June 30, 2013 - June 30, 2016 | Maasin | Elected. | |
| — |
|
Damian Gaviola Mercado | June 30, 2016 - present | Maasin | Elected in 3 consecutive terms. |
References
- R. Cabodbod (June 25, 2022). "Southern Leyte Hopeful at 62". Souther Leyte Times. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- Steven Erlanger, Special To the New York Times (January 3, 1991). "SOGOD JOURNAL; Aquino's Successor? For Now, 'Just Call Me Mr.'". New York Times. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Governor: A Self-Made Man". Province of Southern Leyte. June 30, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.