Jose Edwin Hamor

Jose Edwin "Boboy" Bronidal Hamor (born September 11, 1959) is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Governor of Sorsogon.

Jose Edwin "Boboy" Hamor
Governor of Sorsogon
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
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 (1959-09-11) September 11, 1959 (age 65) Casiguran, Sorsogon, Philippines
Political 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]