Robert Lyndon Barbers
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Robert Lyndon Smith Barbers is a Filipino politician who is governor of Surigao del Norte.
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Robert Lyndon Barbers | |
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Barbers in 2023 | |
| Governor of Surigao del Norte | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Eddie Gokiangkee Jr. |
| Preceded by | Francisco Matugas |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Vice Governor | Rodolfo Navarro |
| Preceded by | Francisco Matugas |
| Succeeded by | Ace Barbers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Lyndon Smith Barbers July 15, 1968 |
| Party | Nacionalista (2012–present) |
Other political affiliations | Lakas (2001–2012) |
| Spouse | Mary Joyce C. Barbers |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
Robert Lyndon Smith Barbers was born on July 15, 1968.[1]
Career
Barbers was first elected as governor of Surigao del Norte in 2001.[2] His first year of governorship is maarked by an anti-illegal drugs campaign launching operations against drug syndicates in the province. He was the province executive until 2007.[3]
In the 2007 elections, he ran for the position of House of Representatives member for Surigao del Norte's 2nd district, a position held by his brother Ace Barbers but lost.[3]
In 2017, charges were filed against Barbers over his alleged links to the Fertilizer Fund scam in 2004. It was dismissed within the year, a decision affirmed in 2018.[4][5]
He was elected Surigao del Norte governor again in the 2022 elections.[6][7]
Personal life
Robert Lyndon Barbers is married to Mary Joyce C. Barbers.[1]