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Jose Riano

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Jose R. Riano
Official portrait, 2022
Governor of Romblon
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Vice GovernorArmando Gutierrez (2022-present)
Preceded byEduardo Firmalo
Vice Governor of Romblon
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
GovernorEduardo Firmalo
Personal details
Born
Jose Ruado Riano

(1967-07-28) July 28, 1967 (age 57)
Romblon, Romblon, Philippines
Political partyPFP (2024-present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP–Laban (2018-2024)
Liberal (2012-2018)
SpouseAnnabelle C. Riano
ChildrenAaronn Joseph Riano
Aldren John Riano
Alvin Jude Riano
Alma materPhilippine College of Criminology
OccupationBusinessman, Politician
Nickname"Otik"

Jose Ruado Riano (born July 28, 1967) is a Filipino politician from the Province of Romblon in the Philippines. He has served as the Governor of Romblon since 2019. He previously served as the province's vice governor from 2013 to 2019.

Political career

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Jose Riano served as Vice Governor of Romblon for two terms from 2013 until 2019, under Governor Eduardo Firmalo. He is the only unopposed Vice Governor in the 2016 election and the 1st Vice Governor to be elected as Governor. He was also appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the chairman of Regional Development Council-MIMAROPA in October 2019. Riano was re-elected in the 2022 election and won over his rival, former Governor Eduardo Firmalo.

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