Jose Riano

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ruado and the surname or paternal family name is Riano.

Jose Ruado Riano (born July 28, 1967) is a Filipino politician from the Province of Romblon in the Philippines. He has served as the Governor of Romblon from 2019 to 2025. He previously served as the province's vice governor from 2013 to 2019.

Jose R. Riano
Official portrait, 2022
Governor of Romblon
In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
Vice Governor	Armando Gutierrez (2022–2025)
Preceded by	Eduardo Firmalo
Succeeded by	Trina Firmalo-Fabic
Vice Governor of Romblon
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Governor	Eduardo Firmalo
Personal details
Born	Jose Ruado Riano (1967-07-28) July 28, 1967 (age 58) Romblon, Romblon, Philippines
Political party	PFP (2024–present)
Other political affiliations	PDP–Laban (2018–2024) Liberal (2012–2018)
Spouse	Annabelle C. Riano
Children	3
Alma mater	Philippine College of Criminology
Occupation	Businessman, Politician
Nickname	Otik

Political career

Jose Riano served as Vice Governor of Romblon for two terms from 2013 until 2019, under Governor Eduardo Firmalo. He is the only unopposed Vice Governor in the 2016 election and the first Vice Governor to be elected as Governor. He was also appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the chairman of Regional Development Council-MIMAROPA in October 2019.^[1] Riano was re-elected in the 2022 and won over his rival, former Governor Eduardo Firmalo.