Victorino Dennis Socrates

Victorino Dennis Socrates
24th Governor of Palawan
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Vice Governor	Leoncio Ola
Preceded by	Jose Chaves Alvarez
Vice Governor of Palawan
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
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
Preceded by	Edward Hagedorn
Succeeded by	Edward Hagedorn
Personal details
Born	(1961-09-21) September 21, 1961 (age 63) Cuyo, Palawan, Philippines
Political party	Aksyon Demokratiko (2024-present)
Other political affiliations	PPP (2015-2024) NUP (2012-2015) NPC (until 2012)

Victorino Dennis Macalinao Socrates is a Filipino politician who is the governor of the province of Palawan since 2022.[1][2] Prior to this, he served as vice governor of Palawan[3] from 2013 to 2022.[4] He was a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines representing the 2nd district of Palawan from 2010 to 2013.[5] He also served as mayor of Puerto Princesa from 2001 to 2002, when he lost a recall election against former mayor Edward Hagedorn.[6]

Socrates is a lawyer by profession.[7] He is the son of Salvador Socrates,[8] a former governor of Palawan who died in a plane crash while in office in 2000.[9] His sister, Maria Nancy Socrates, is a vice mayor of Puerto Princesa.[10]

References

1. Miranda, Romar (11 May 2022). "In Palawan, ex-governor Reyes' comeback bid thwarted". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
2. Ticke, Geraldford (16 January 2024). "Palawan gov pays 'symbolic' visit to Pag-asa Island". INQUIRER.net.
3. Magdayao, Aira Genesa (18 September 2021). "Bise Gobernador Socrates hinirang na bilang gubernatorial candidate ng lokal na partido sa May 2022". Palawan News.
4. Bueza, Michael (22 May 2019). "Top Palawan politicians capture key posts ahead of province's planned split". Rappler.
5. "ROSTER of Philippine Legislators (from 1907 to 2019)" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
6. Porcalla, Delon (13 November 2002). "Proclaim Hagedorn — Supreme Court". The Philippine Star.
7. "The Palawan Gubernatorial Contest". Palawan News. 10 October 2021.
8. "Palawan Gov. Victorino Dennis Socrates vows to build on work done". Palawan News. June 30, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
9. "FAST FACTS: Officials involved in crashes". Rappler. August 19, 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
10. Escote, Michael (22 September 2022). "VM Maria Nancy Socrates celebrates birthday with blood donation drive, jobs fair". Palawan News.