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 partyNacionalista (2007–2015; 2018–present)
Other political
affiliations
Hugpong ng Pagbabago (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.