Rhodora Javier Cadiao is a Filipina politician. She was born to Josue Lacson Cadiao, a former Governor of Antique, and Lolita Solis Javier, a former Vice Governor. Her maternal grandmother Esperanza Solis-Javier (former mayor of Culasi, Antique) was the first ever female mayor in the province. She is currently the Governor of Antique province in the Western Visayas Region. As a re-election-seeking candidate in the May 13, 2019 election under the National Unity Party, she defeated former governor Exequiel Javier from the Liberal Party. She was re-elected for a third term in 2022.[1]

Rhodora Cadiao
Governor of Antique
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
Preceded byExequiel Javier
In office
February 3, 2015 – March 28, 2016
Preceded byExequiel Javier
Succeeded byExequiel Javier
Vice Governor of Antique
In office
March 28, 2016 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byEdgar Denosta
Succeeded byEdgar Denosta
In office
June 30, 2013 – February 2, 2015
Preceded byRosie Dimamay
Succeeded byEdgar Denosta
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byRoberto Operanio
Succeeded byRosie Dimamay
Personal details
Born (1955-02-02) February 2, 1955 (age 69)
Culasi, Antique, Philippines
Political partyNUP
OccupationPolitician
Nickname"Dodod"

References

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  1. ^ "Incumbent Antique governor defeated after 3 decades in power". 12 May 2016.
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Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Antique
2015–present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Rosie Dimamay
Vice Governor of Antique
2013–2015
Succeeded by
Edgar Denosta
Preceded by
Roberto Operanio
Vice Governor of Antique
2004–2010
Succeeded by
Rosie Dimamay