Johnson Toribiong
Johnson Toribiong | |
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| President of Palau | |
| Assumed office 15 January 2009 | |
| Vice President | Kerai Mariur |
| Preceded by | Tommy Remengesau |
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| Born | 22 July 1946 Airai |
| Spouse | Valeria Toribiong |
Johnson Toribiong (born 22 July 1946 at Airai) is a Palauan attorney, politician and is the current President of Palau. Toribiong was elected in the 2008 Palauan presidential election held on November 4, 2008.[1]
Background and earlier career
Toribiong holds a Juris Doctor degree (1972) and a Master of Laws (1973) degree from the University of Washington School of Law.[2] [3]
He is a former ambassador of Palau to the Republic of China.
President of Palau
Toribiong was a candidate for President of Palau during the 2008 Palauan presidential election. [4] His running mate for Vice President was Kerai Mariur, a Delegate in the Palau National Congress.[4] Toribiong was opposed by Elias Camsek Chin, the outgoing Palauan Vice President.[4]
Toribiong led the early, unofficial vote tally with 1,629 votes to Chin's 1,499.[4] The lead ultimately held and Toribiong defeated Chin in the election.
Toribiong was sworn into office as President of Palau on January 15, 2009.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Miho, David (2008-11-07). "Johnson Toribiong Wins Palau Presidential Race". Pacific Magazine. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ "Alumni in the News". Retrieved 2008-11-07.
- ^ Miho, David (2008-11-07). "Toribiong Says Palau Must End Its Dependence On U.S. Aid". Pacific Magazine. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
- ^ a b c d Miho, David (2008-11-05). "Toribiong Has The Lead In Palau Presidential Vote". Pacific Magazine. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ "Secretary Salazar Meets with Palau President Toribiong March 12, 2009". United States Department of the Interior. 2009-03-12. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
External links
- Pacific Magazine: Johnson Toribiong Wins Palau Presidential Race
- Pacific Magazine: Palau Election Commission Releases Unofficial Results
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