Nelson Dayanghirang Sr.
Filipino politician (born 1966)
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Nelson "Boy" Lechoncito Dayanghirang Sr. (born January 24, 1966) is a Filipino politician who served as the representative of Davao Oriental's 1st district from 2022 to 2025 and previously from 2007 to 2016.[2][3][4] and serving as the governor of Davao Oriental since 2025 and previously from 2016 to 2022.[5]
Vice GovernorGlenda Rabat-Gayta
Preceded byNiño Sotero L. Uy Jr.
Vice GovernorNiño Sotero L. Uy Jr.
Preceded byCorazon Malanyaon
Nelson Dayanghirang Sr. | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| 10th Governor of Davao Oriental | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Vice Governor | Glenda Rabat-Gayta |
| Preceded by | Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr. |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr. |
| Preceded by | Corazon Malanyaon |
| Succeeded by | Corazon Malanyaon |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao Oriental's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Corazon Malanyaon |
| Succeeded by | Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Corazon Malanyaon |
| Succeeded by | Corazon Malanyaon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1966 |
| Party | Nacionalista (2007–2015; 2018–present) |
Other political affiliations | HNP (2018–2022) Liberal (2015–2018) KAMPI (2007–2008) |
| Spouse | Nanette Restor-Dayanghirang |
| Children | Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. Jossone Michael Dayanghirang Therese Nicole Dayanghirang Camille Joyce Dayanghirang- Chiu Tiffany Ann Dayanghirang- Cabañog |