Patrick Azanza | |
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| 13th Governor of Catanduanes | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Vice Governor | Robert A. Fernandez |
| Preceded by | Joseph Cua |
| President of Catanduanes State University | |
| In office June 24, 2021 – October 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Minerva I. Morales |
| Succeeded by | Roberto B. Barba Jr. (OIC) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patrick Alain T, Azanza December 18, 1968 Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines |
| Spouse | Jane Rose Azanza |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Los Baños University of the Philippines Diliman Harvard University |
| Occupation | Politician, educator |
Patrick Alain Tejero Azanza (born December 18, 1968) is a Filipino educator and politician who is currently serving as the 13th Governor of Catanduanes since June 30, 2025. He previously served as President of Catanduanes State University until his automatic resignation.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Patrick Azanza hailed from Virac, Catanduanes. He finished his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1990 at University of the Philippines Los Baños. In 1995, he finished his Master of Arts in Sociology at University of the Philippines Diliman then in 2003, he finished his Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration in the same university. He also finished his Juris Doctor Degree at University of the Philippines College of Law in 2008.[4]
In 2003, he finished his Post-Doctoral Leadership Program in Education at Harvard University.
Political career
[edit]In October 8, 2024, Azanza filed his Certificate of Candidacy to challenge Vice Gov. Peter C. Cua, brother of then incumbent Gov. Joseph Cua who was term limited. He defeated his rival by a margin of 362 votes and assumed to the governor post on June 30, 2025.[5][6][7][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "History – Catanduanes State University". Catanduanes State University. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Benavidez, Pauie (October 16, 2024). "CHED director is CatSU officer-in-charge, BOR starts search for new president soon". Catanduanes Tribune. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ "Patrick Azanza". Rappler. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ "CAPSULIZED C.V. of Dr. Patrick Alain Azanza" (PDF). University of the Philippines Los Baños. August 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Balonzo, Reinnard (May 22, 2025). "Neophyte shakes up Catanduanes politics amid familiar wins in Bicol". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Caronan, Rowena (May 16, 2025). "Guro, tinalo ang dinastiya sa gubernatorial race sa Catanduanes; dinastiya nananatili pa rin sa iba". ABS‑CBN News. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Jaucian, Michael B. (May 15, 2025). "Ex‑university president ends Cuas' reign in Catanduanes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Calipay, Connie (May 13, 2025). "New Catanduanes governor vows to open capitol to public". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Rotian, Eugene (July 2, 2025). "Dr. Patrick Azanza, pormal ng nagtukaw sa posisyon bilang Gobernador kan Provincia kan Catanduanes". Bombo Radyo Legazpi. Retrieved August 7, 2025.