Ronnel Rivera

Ronnel "Nel" Rivera (born September 1, 1971) is a Filipino politician, entrepreneur, businessman, and former city councilor (2010–2013) and mayor of General Santos (2013–2022).^[1] In the 2022 elections, he ran for the position as the first-ever lone representative of General Santos, but lost to his vice mayor Loreto Acharon. He is the son of Rodrigo E. Rivera Sr. the owner of RD Pawnshop Inc., one of the largest pawnshop companies in the Philippines.

Ronnel Rivera
11th Mayor of General Santos
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
Vice Mayor	Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles (2013–2019) Loreto Acharon (2019–2022)
Preceded by	Darlene Antonino-Custodio
Succeeded by	Lorelie G. Pacquiao
Member of the General Santos City Council
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Personal details
Born	Ronnel Chua Rivera (1971-09-01) September 1, 1971 (age 53) General Santos, South Cotabato
Political party	Nacionalista (2021–present) Regional Communities Reforms Initiatives (2022–present)
Other political affiliations	Independent (2010-2012) PCM (2012–2021) UNA (2012–2018) PDP–Laban (2016–2021)
Spouse	Jane G. Rivera
Relations	Rodrigo E. Rivera, Sr. (father) Dolores Chua-Rivera (mother)
Alma mater	University of San Carlos University of the Philippines Diliman
Profession	Businessman