Victorino Dennis Socrates
Victorino Dennis Socrates | |
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| 24th Governor of Palawan | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Vice Governor | Leoncio Ola |
| Preceded by | Jose Chaves Alvarez |
| Succeeded by | Amy Alvarez |
| Vice Governor of Palawan | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Governor | Jose Chaves Alvarez |
| Preceded by | Clara Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Leoncio Ola |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Palawan's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham Mitra |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Abueg |
| Mayor of Puerto Princesa | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – November 12, 2002 | |
| Vice Mayor | Fernando U. Batul |
| Preceded by | Edward Hagedorn |
| Succeeded by | Edward Hagedorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1961 |
| Party | Aksyon (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PPP (2015–2024) NUP (2012–2015) NPC (until 2012) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (LL.B) |
Victorino Dennis Macalinao Socrates (born September 21, 1961) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who was the governor of the province of Palawan from 2022 to 2025.[1][2] Prior to this, he served as vice governor of Palawan[3] from 2013 to 2022.[4]
Early life
Socrates is a lawyer by profession.[5] He is the son of Salvador Socrates,[6] a former governor of Palawan who died in a plane crash while in office in 2000.[7] His sister, Maria Nancy Socrates, is a vice mayor of Puerto Princesa.[8]
Political career
He was a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd district of Palawan from 2010 to 2013.[9] He also served as mayor of Puerto Princesa from 2001 to 2002, when he lost a recall election against former mayor Edward Hagedorn.[10]
Socrates lost reelection for governor in 2025 to Amy Alvarez.[11]
References
- ^ Miranda, Romar (11 May 2022). "In Palawan, ex-governor Reyes' comeback bid thwarted". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Ticke, Geraldford (16 January 2024). "Palawan gov pays 'symbolic' visit to Pag-asa Island". INQUIRER.net.
- ^ Magdayao, Aira Genesa (18 September 2021). "Bise Gobernador Socrates hinirang na bilang gubernatorial candidate ng lokal na partido sa May 2022". Palawan News.
- ^ Bueza, Michael (22 May 2019). "Top Palawan politicians capture key posts ahead of province's planned split". Rappler.
- ^ "The Palawan Gubernatorial Contest". Palawan News. 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Palawan Gov. Victorino Dennis Socrates vows to build on work done". Palawan News. June 30, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "FAST FACTS: Officials involved in crashes". Rappler. August 19, 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ Escote, Michael (22 September 2022). "VM Maria Nancy Socrates celebrates birthday with blood donation drive, jobs fair". Palawan News.
- ^ "ROSTER of Philippine Legislators (from 1907 to 2019)" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ Porcalla, Delon (13 November 2002). "Proclaim Hagedorn — Supreme Court". The Philippine Star.
- ^ Gerald Ticke (May 13, 2025). "Gov. Socrates accepts defeat, congratulates Governor-elect Amy Alvarez". Palawan News. Retrieved May 13, 2025.