Dulce Ann Hofer Santos (born Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer, June 3, 1967) is a Filipina educator and politician from the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. She is currently the Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay since 2022.
Dulce Ann Hofer | |
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 Hofer's official portrait during the 18th Congress. | |
| 4th Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Rey Andre Olegario |
| Preceded by | Wilter Palma Sr. |
| Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee | |
| In office July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Maria Rachel Arenas |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Romeo Jalosjos Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Antonieta Ramiso–Eudela |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Romeo Jalosjos Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer June 3, 1967 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Political party | PFP (since 2023) |
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| Spouse | Rod Santos[1] |
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| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Educator and Politician |
| Profession | Businessperson |
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Education
editHofar has a number of higher education diplomas, including:
- Bachelor of Business Administration from Ateneo de Manila University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the Philippines Cebu
- Doctor of Public Administration from the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.
She has had further executive education at the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the Asian Institute of Management.
Political career
editHofer ran and won as representative of the then-newly created 2nd legislative district of Zamboanga Sibugay in the 2007 local elections. She ran for governor of Zamboanga Sibugay in 2010 to replace her father, incumbent (at the time) governor George Hofer, but was defeated by Rommel Jalosjos. She ran for congresswoman in 2013 against incumbent congressman Romeo Jalosjos Jr., and was successful.[2] She would proceed to win in the 2016 and 2019 local elections.[3][4]
In the 2022 local elections, she was term limited, opted to run again for governor of Zamboanga Sibugay, and successfully defeated the incumbent 1st District of Zamboanga Sibugay Wilter "Sharky" Palma II.[5]
House of Representatives
editIn the 17th Congress, Hofer served as the Chairperson of the Philippine House Committee on Higher and Technical Education.
In the 18th Congress, she is the Chairperson of the Philippine House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and sits in as member of the House Committee on Appropriations. On July 10, 2020, Hofer is among the 70 representatives who voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.[6]
Military career
editIn 2020, alongside Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado, Hofer was appointed lieutenant colonel in the Philippine Air Force reserve by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.[7]
Electoral history
edit2022
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
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| PDP–Laban | Dulce Ann Hofer | 168,373 | 53.79 | |||
| Lakas | Wilter "Sharky" Palma II | 143,539 | 45.86 | |||
| Independent | Jose Policarpio Jr. | 763 | 0.24 | |||
| Independent | Peping Tu | 309 | 0.09 | |||
| Total votes | 312,984 | 100 | ||||
| PDP–Laban gain from Lakas | ||||||
2019
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| PDP–Laban | Dulce Ann Hofer | 96,788 | 62.3 | |
| PMP | Antonio Eudela | 58,572 | 37.7 | |
| Total votes | 155,360 | 100.00 | ||
References
edit- ^ "A HOFER IS BACK IN THE CAPITOL!". Governor Ann K. Hofer Facebook Page. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Mindanawon women in power: from 11.5% to 28.8% in 25 years". MindaNews. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Baguio, Dennis (17 May 2019). "Mid-term poll winners in Zambo Sibugay proclaimed". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Garcia, Bong (17 May 2019). "Sibugay guv re-elected into 3rd term of office". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Manantay, Antonio (10 May 2022). "Hofer sees big win in race for Zamboanga Sibugay's top post". Rappler. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ Legaspi, John (15 September 2020). "AKO-OFW's Celerino Umandap appointed major in Philippine Air Force reserve". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Certified List of Candidates (Provincial) | Region XI - Zamboanga Sibugay" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "Election Results (Zamboanga Sibugay)". GMANetwork.com.
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