| Jose R. Riano | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Governor of Romblon | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Armando Gutierrez (2022–present) |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Firmalo |
| Vice Governor of Romblon | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Governor | Eduardo Firmalo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Ruado Riano (1967-07-28) July 28, 1967 (age 57) Romblon, Romblon, Philippines |
| Political party | PFP (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2024) Liberal (2012–2018) |
| Spouse | Annabelle C. Riano |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Philippine College of Criminology |
| Occupation | Businessman, Politician |
| Nickname | Otik |
Jose Ruado Riano (born July 28, 1967) is a Filipino politician from the Province of Romblon in the Philippines. He has served as the Governor of Romblon since 2019. He previously served as the province's vice governor from 2013 to 2019.
Political career
Jose Riano served as Vice Governor of Romblon for two terms from 2013 until 2019, under Governor Eduardo Firmalo. He is the only unopposed Vice Governor in the 2016 election and the first Vice Governor to be elected as Governor. He was also appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the chairman of Regional Development Council-MIMAROPA in October 2019. Riano was re-elected in the 2022 and won over his rival, former Governor Eduardo Firmalo.
References
- "Duterte appoints Governor Riano as new MIMAROPA RDC chair". Romblon News Network. October 29, 2019.
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