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List of Batangas Governors

Order Name Place of Origin Year in Office Notes Achievement
1 Felix Maria Roxas Manila 1901–1902 A Military appointee. He became Judge of the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeals. He wrote Spanish newspaper El Debate between 1926–1936. Pacification campaign. Also brought about good Filipino – American relations.
2 Simeon M. Luz Lipa 1903–1904 First elected Governor. Known for his friendship with the Americans. Very popular and influential. Further improved Filipino – American relation through better education.
3 Gregorio Aguilera Solis Lipa 1905–1907 Second elected Governor. Known as first in his province during his time for literary works. Was a poet in the Spanish language. A sugar planter of some magnitude, was rich and philanthropic. Promoted agriculture and education Secretary
4 José Lozada Lipa (though he was born in Singalong, Manila) 1907–1908 A Medical practitioner. the reduction of Cedulla Tax from P1.00 to P0.20.
5 Galicano Apacible Balayan 1908–1910 A contemporary of Rizal and the first governor elected by the town people. Was a propagandist against the Spanish misrule, medical practitioner, prominent and rich. Checked banditry and promoted education and agriculture.
6 Pablo Borbon Batangas City 1910–1916 He became Congressman for Batangas and later court of First Instance, Judge of Tayabas (now Quezon) province. He died in full harness in the session hall. During his leadership, he maintained an almost complete peace in enhancing education which led to the naming of the local trade school in his honor.
7 Nicolás Gonzales Tanauan 1916–1919 General of the revolution who stood in ground at Monte Gonzales Tagaytay Ridge, against the Spaniards. A marker in his honor was unveiled at Monte Gonzales, October 18, 1958. Encouraged agriculture, enhanced education and with decisive disposition, checked banditry and cattle rustling.
8 Braulio de Villa San Juan 1919–1922 Colonel of the Philippine revolution who ably commanded his “Banahaw Battalion” at Mt. Banahaw. With stern disposition but helpful and popular even in Tayabas (Quezon) province. Encouraged agriculture and fairly contributed to the enhancement of education.
9 Modesto Castillo Tanauan 1922–1930 (first election); Became again governor of Batangas, June 1946 to December 31, 1947 when appointed by President Roxas. Suffered defeat in his initial attempt against de Villa, only to become the first governor of Batangas to attain a record of 9 straight years as elected provincial executive. Encouraged agriculture, started construction of Batangas – Lobo road, constructed Bauan- Mabini road, the Nasugbu – Tagaytay and other roads, and built the Batangas Provincial Hospital.
10 Vicente Noble Taal 1930–1937 (elected); 1930 Very prominent and influential leader. Constructed the Lemery – Calaca diversion and other Batangas western towns. Led Batangas thru the 1933 economic crisis and even saved P68,000 at the end of the period.
11 Vicente J. Caedo Batangas City 1938–1940 He was the youngest governor – elect in his time. Constructed Quezon Memorial Stadium (destroyed during the war) and wings of the Provincial Hospital, and also the Batangas Boulevard (destroyed by flood).
12 Máximo M. Malvar Santo Tomas 1941–1945 (elected) except for the last carry – over two years Known for his discipline in the government service. Waded his provincemates with wisdom and courage thru the war, especially against the cruelty of the enemy.
13 Col. Fortunato Borbon Batangas City February 1945 – November 19, 1945 (appointed military governor) Was also credited as the first civil governor of Batangas on the restoration of the Philippine Commonwealth. Helped reorganized the local government and constructed the Borbon Boulevard (Sta. Calra – Sta. Rita Danglayan).
14 Vicente del Rosario Lipa December 1945 – May 25, 1946 Appointed by President Osmeña. Experienced administrator having been former chief of the Executive Bureau. Ran the government in the most economical way.
15 Feliciano P. Leviste Malvar January 1, 1948 to December 1, 1971 He is a friend of the downtrodden, the nemesis of the wicked, an indulgent and loving husband. He is the boss of his home. He is very human and loves to crack jokes. Father of Community Development.
16 Antonio Carpio January 1, 1972 to February 17, 1972.
17 José Antonio C. Leviste Malvar February 18, 1972 to March 2, 1980 Assumed his post as Governor after the death of Governor Antonio Carpio. Beautification of the Laurel Park, started different projects such as: waterworks project, Barangayan, Tree Planting, launched two unique projects: Mobile Library and Mobile Hospital, construction of roads and bridges.
18 José C. Laurel V Tanauan March 3, 1980 to February 1, 1988 Chosen as one of only two Filipino nominees to the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World awards presented at the 39th JCI World Congress in Montreal, for 1983 in the field pf public administration. Constructed the Provincial Dormitory and Multi-Purpose Building, constructed and rehabilitated roads and bridges and implemented the water saturation projects.
19 Vicente A. Mayo February 2, 1988 to June 30, 1995 During his leadership he honestly implemented the Local Government Code, actively participated in the implementation and sharing of the benefits in the Calabarzon, develop cooperatives and programs for agriculture and fishery and developed massive manpower and youth program. He also top the participation of private sectors as partners in development. Development and conversion of Batangas Port into an International Container Port.
20 Hermilando I. Mandanas Batangas City June 30, 1995 to June 30, 2004 The first bachelor governor of the province He was a professor at the De La Salle University and business executive before actively involved in the Southern Tagalog Regional Council of the Philippine and is chairman of STRDC which is composed of 11 provinces. He is also Vice President of the Governor’s League (Luzon) and has honorary chairmanships of the Batangas chapters of Boy Scouts of the and United Way Philippines, Inc.
21 Armando C. Sanchez† Santo Tomas June 30, 2004 to June 30, 2007.
22 Vilma Santos - Recto Lipa (though she was born in Manila) June 30, 2007 to present first female Governor of the Province

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