Zamboanga Sibugay is the 79th province of the Republic of the Philippines. This was created through Republic Act 8973 was signed into law by then President Joseph E. Estrada on November 7, 2000, and was later on ratified through a plebiscite on February 22, 2001.
Wherein the 3rd District Representative Dr. George T. Hofer, “The Founding Father” was appointed and later on elected as its first Governor in 2001.
Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer (born June 3, 1967) also known as Doktor Ann, Ann Hofer is a Filipina doctor, educator and politician from the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. She is the first Lady Governor in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
She holds a doctorate degree in Public Administration from the University of the Philippines – National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG). She also has a master’s degree in Business Management from the University of the Philippines - Cebu. In college, she took up Bachelor of Science in Business Management at the Ateneo de Manila University. She has had further executive education at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the University of Chicago Business School, and the Asian Institute of Management.
Hofer ran and won as representative of the then-newly created 2nd legislative district of Zamboanga Sibugay in the 2007 local elections. She ran for governor of Zamboanga Sibugay in 2010 to replace her father, incumbent (at the time) governor George Hofer, but was defeated by Rommel Jalosjos. She ran for congresswoman in 2013 against incumbent congressman Romeo Jalosjos Jr., and was successful. She would proceed to win in the 2016 and 2019 local elections.
In the 2022 local elections, she was term limited, opted to run again for governor of Zamboanga Sibugay, and successfully defeated the incumbent 1st District of Zamboanga Sibugay Wilter "Sharky" Palma II.
You can reach the Governor's office through the Provincial Capitol's main number or website. Many provinces also have dedicated social media pages for communication.
The official website of your province is the best place to find information on programs, projects, and services offered by the provincial government. You can also visit the Provincial Capitol or relevant department offices.
Job openings are typically posted on the provincial government's website or at the Human Resources Management Office. You can also inquire directly at the office.
Many provinces hold public consultations and hearings on important issues. You can also participate by attending Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Council) sessions or contacting your elected officials.
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