The governor of Quirino is the local chief executive and head of the Provincial Government of Quirino in the Philippines. Along with the governors of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, the province's chief executive is a member of the Regional Development Council of the Cagayan Valley Region.

Governor of Quirino
Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Quirino
since June 30, 2019
StyleThe Honorable
SeatQuirino Provincial Capitol, Cabarroguis
Term length3 years, renewable
maximum not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderJose B. Aquino (de facto, as Lt. Governor of Quirino)
Dionisio A. Sarandi (de jure, first elected Provincial Governor)
FormationFebruary 10, 1972
DeputyVice Governor

History

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On June 18, 1966, through Republic Act No. 4734, the subprovince of Quirino was created from Nueva Vizcaya.[1] Subsequently, On November 14, 1967, Jose B. Aquino was elected first Lieutenant governor of subprovince reporting under the civil governor of Nueva Vizcaya.[2] He officially started his office on January 1, 1968.

On September 17, 1971, Quirino became an independent province through Republic Act No. 6394.[3] Subsequently, the first provincial election was held on November 8, 1971.


List of governors of Quirino

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Governors of Quirino

References

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  1. ^ "AN ACT CREATING THE SUBPROVINCE OF QUIRINO IN THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA". Supreme Court E-Library. June 18, 1966. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Republic of the Philippines, Report of the Commission on Elections, on the manner of the Elections were held on November 14, 1967. COMELEC. 1969. p. 249. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "AN ACT TO SEPARATE THE SUBPROVINCE OF QUIRINO FROM THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA AND CONSTITUTE IT INTO A REGULAR PROVINCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE PROVINCE OF QUIRINO". Senate of the Philippines. September 17, 1971. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "Quirino Province, Philippines Genealogy". familysearch.org. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Mark Fineman (May 3, 1987). "Accused of Murder, Kidnaping, Torture : Philippine 'Warlord' Favored in Voting". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  6. ^ Catalina C. Naui and Jane B. Ibasco (October 13, 2015). "THE SCHOOLS DIVISION OF QUIRINO - History". Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  7. ^ Yasmin Arquiza (February 1, 1989). "Marcos Supporter Acquitted In 1987 Takeover Attempt". apnews.com. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  8. ^ "Municipality of Diffun Tourism". Municipality of Diffun. December 23, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  9. ^ "SB-17-CRM-0741 People vs Bacani" (PDF). Sandiganbayan. June 30, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  10. ^ "G.R. No. 129952 - JOSIE CASTILLO-CO vs. ROBERT BARBERS, ET AL". ChanRobles.com. June 16, 1998. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  11. ^ "Junie Cua Biography". PeoPlaid. November 8, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  12. ^ "Profile of GOV. DAKILA CARLO E. CUA, Quirino". June 30, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2023.