Nelson Dayanghirang

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Lechoncito and the surname or paternal family name is Dayanghirang.

Nelson "Boy" Lechoncito Dayanghirang is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of Davao Oriental's 1st district since June 30, 2022 and previously from 2007 to 2016.^[2][3][4] He was the governor of Davao Oriental from 2016 to 2022.^[5]

The Honorable Nelson Dayanghirang
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao Oriental's 1st district
In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
Succeeded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
10th Governor of Davao Oriental
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Vice Governor	Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr.
Preceded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
Succeeded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
Personal details
Born	(1966-01-24) January 24, 1966 (age 59) Manay, Davao, Philippines[1]
Political party	Nacionalista (2007–2015; 2018–present)
Other political affiliations	HNP (2018-2022) Liberal (2015-2018)
Spouse	Nanette Dayanghirang
Children	Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. Jossone Michael Dayanghirang Therese Nicole Dayanghirang Camille Joyce Dayanghirang- Chiu Tiffany Ann Dayanghirang- Cabañog