Governor of Northern Samar
Local chief executive
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The governor of Northern Samar is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Northern Samar, Philippines.
Term length3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms
Inaugural holderIrene Balite
| Governor of Northern Samar | |
|---|---|
| Gobernador ng Hilagang Samar (Filipino) | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Seat | Northern Samar Provincial Capitol, Catarman |
| Term length | 3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms |
| Inaugural holder | Irene Balite |
| Formation | November 14, 1967[1] |
List
| No. | Image | Governor | Term start | Term end | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irene Balite | December 30, 1967 | December 30, 1971 | First female governor | |
| 2 | Edilberto del Valle | December 30, 1971 | March 2, 1980 | ||
| 3 | Reynaldo del Valle | March 3, 1980 | March 23, 1986 | ||
| – | Justiniano Singzon | March 25, 1986 | February 1, 1988 | Officer in Charge | |
| 4 |  |
Harlin Abayon | February 2, 1988 | June 30, 1998 | First governor elected under the 1987 Constitution |
| 5 | Madeleine Ong | June 30, 1998 | June 30, 2001 | Second female governor[2] | |
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Raul Daza[3] | June 30, 2001 | June 30, 2010 | |
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Paul Daza[4] | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2013 | Son of Raul Daza |
| 8 | Jose Ong Jr.[2] | June 30, 2013 | June 30, 2019 | Brother-in-law of Madeleine Ong | |
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Edwin Ongchuan | June 30, 2019 | June 30, 2025 | Son of former Congressman Emil Ong[2] |
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Harris Ongchuan | June 30, 2025 | present | Cousin of former Governor Edwin Ongchuan |
