Jose "Jing" Valeriano Gambito (born July 10, 1953) is a Filipino politician and the current governor of the province of Nueva Vizcaya. A member of the Lakas–CMD, he served as the vice governor twice from 2004 to 2013 and from 2022 to 2023.[1][2] On May 5, 2023, he was sworn in as the governor upon the death of Carlos M. Padilla.[3][4] He is running for governor in his own right in the 2025 Philippine general election.[5]
Jose V. Gambito | |
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22nd Governor of Nueva Vizcaya | |
Assumed office May 5, 2023 | |
Vice Governor | Eufemia Dacayo |
Preceded by | Carlos Padilla |
Vice Governor of Nueva Vizcaya | |
In office June 30, 2022 – May 5, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jose Tomas |
Succeeded by | Eufemia Dacayo |
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Luisa Cuaresma |
Succeeded by | Epifanio Lamberto Galima, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Jose Valeriano Gambito July 10, 1953 Solano, Nueva Vizcaya |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | PFP (2024–present) |
Other political affiliations | Lakas–CMD (until 2024) |
Occupation | Politician, attorney |
References
edit- ^ "Gov. Jose Gambito Strengthens Bonds with Nueva Vizcaya Police in Annual New Year's Tradition". 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Japan assists farmers in Nueva Vizcaya". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Visaya, Villamor Jr (2023-05-06). "Gambito takes oath as Nueva Vizcaya governor". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Hon. Jose V. Gambito assumes office as Governor of N. Vizcaya, issues first Executive Order - DILG Region 2 Official Website". region2.dilg.gov.ph. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "ITI NUEVA VIZCAYA: Kaudian a listaan dagiti agkandidato a nagipilan iti COC". Bannawag. October 8, 2024.