Jericho Petilla
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Loreto and the surname or paternal family name is Petilla.
Carlos Jericho "Icot" Loreto Petilla (born April 29, 1963) is a Filipino politician. He ran as a senator under the Liberal Party during the 2016 Philippine general election. A former Secretary of Energy during the administration of Benigno Aquino III, he is currently serving as Governor of Leyte since 2022 and previously from 2004 to 2012.
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Jericho Petilla | |
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Governor of Leyte | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Leopoldo Petilla |
In office June 30, 2004 – November 4, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Remedios Petilla |
Succeeded by | Maria Mimietta Bagulaya |
12th Secretary of Energy | |
In office November 5, 2012 – April 30, 2015 | |
President | Benigno Aquino III |
Preceded by | Jose Rene Almendras |
Succeeded by | Zenaida Monsada |
Personal details | |
Born | Carlos Jericho Loreto Petilla (1963-04-29) April 29, 1963 (age 61) Leyte, Philippines |
Political party | PDP–Laban (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (2012–2021) Lakas–CMD (2007–2012) NPC (2004–2007) |
Spouse | Frances Ann Regis Basilio |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (BS) |
Website | Official website |
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