Nelson Dayanghirang

Nelson Dayanghirang
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Davao Oriental's 1st district
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byCorazon Nuñez Malanyaon
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byCorazon Nuñez Malanyaon
Succeeded byCorazon Nuñez Malanyaon
10th Governor of Davao Oriental
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Vice GovernorNiño Sotero L. Uy Jr.
Preceded byCorazon Nuñez Malanyaon
Succeeded byCorazon Nuñez Malanyaon
Personal details
BornBarangay Zaragosa, Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Political partyLakas–CMD (2023–present)
Other political
affiliations
Nacionalista (2007–2015; 2018–2023)
HNP (2018–2022)
SpouseNanette Dayanghirang
ChildrenNelson Dayanghirang Jr.
Jossone Michael Dayanghirang
Therese Nicole Dayanghirang
Camile Dayanghirang Chiu

Nelson "Boy" Lechoncito Dayanghirang is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of Davao Oriental's 1st district since June 30, 2022 and previously from 2007 to 2016.[1][2][3] He was the governor of Davao Oriental from 2016 to 2022.[4]

  1. ^ Mendoza, Iona Finlay C. (May 12, 2022). "Davao provinces elect new leaders". SunStar Davao. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Gov Nelson Dayanghirang leads program for former rebels". Politiko Mindanao. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  3. ^ "Davao Oriental governor lauds police for arresting his son in drug-bust ops". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  4. ^ Perez, Ace June Rell S. (2019-07-15). "Stronger at 52: Gains and plans for a progressive Davao Oriental". Sunstar. Retrieved 2019-08-13.