Alexander Pimentel

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ty and the surname or paternal family name is Pimentel.

Alexander "Ayec" Pimentel is a Filipino politician from the province of Surigao del Sur in the Philippines.^[2] He served as Governor of Surigao del Sur from 2019 to 2025. He was also the Mayor of Tandag of the same province from 2004 to 2013 and from 2016 to 2019.^[3][4][5]

The Honorable Alexander T. Pimentel
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Surigao del Sur's 2nd District
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Johnny Pimentel
Governor of Surigao del Sur
In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Manuel Alameda
Mayor of Tandag
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
Preceded by	Roxanne C. Pimentel
Succeeded by	Roxanne C. Pimentel
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Preceded by	Mary Elizabeth Delgado
Succeeded by	Roxanne C. Pimentel
Personal details
Born	Alexander Ty Pimentel (1953-07-09) July 9, 1953 (age 72) Davao City, Davao, Philippines[1]
Political party	PFP (2024-present)
Other political affiliations	PDP (2018-2024) Liberal (2012-2018) Lakas-CMD (until 2012)
Relations	Vicente Pimentel Jr. (brother)

He is the brother of politicians Vicente Pimentel Jr. and Johnny Pimentel.

On September 23, 2020, it was announced that Pimentel tested positive for COVID-19.^[6] He was hospitalized on September 28 and was exhibiting mild symptoms.^[7]

In 2025, Pimentel was elected to the House of Representatives representing Surigao del Sur's 2nd district.^[8]