Jose Edwin Hamor
Filipino businessman, politician, and current governor of Sorsogon (born 1959)
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Jose Edwin "Boboy" Brondial Hamor (born September 11, 1959) is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Governor of Sorsogon.
September 11, 1959
Jose Edwin "Boboy" Hamor | |
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| 24th Governor of Sorsogon | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Krunimar Antonio Escudero II |
| Preceded by | Francis Escudero |
| Mayor of Casiguran, Sorsogon | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Edwin Brondial Hamor September 11, 1959 Casiguran, Sorsogon, Philippines |
| Party | NPC (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (until 2007) |
| Spouse | Ester Hamor |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Early life
Hamor was born on September 11, 1959, on Casiguran, Sorsogon[1] to Jose Huen Hamor and Dolores Buenviaje Brondial, He was raised in a family of three children, He took part-time jobs to pay for his tuition, He has a degree in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Far Eastern University.[2]
Career
Hamor was the Chief executive officer of AREMAR Construction before being the Mayor of Casiguran from 1998 to 2007 and 2019 to 2022.[1][2] He ran for Governor of Sorsogon, under the party Nationalist People's Coalition, he won with 285,888 votes or 72.81 percent.[3] He is also the Chairman of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) of Bicol Region.[4]
Personal life
Hamor is married to Ester Hamor, the Mayor of Sorsogon City. He has three children with her.[2] He was also considered to be related to Benjamin Diokno, but he refused the claims.[5]