Rogelio Neil "Oneil" Pepito Roque[1] is a Filipino politician who is the governor of Bukidnon.
Rogelio Neil Roque | |
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| Governor of Bukidnon | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bukidnon's 4th District | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Laarni Lavin-Roque |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1969 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PFP (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PRP (2022–2023) Nacionalista (2013–2022) NPC (2010–2013) |
| Spouse | Laarni Lavin |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
editRoque hails from the city of Valencia, Bukidnon, serving as councilor from 2010 to 2013. In 2013, he was elected as representative of Bukidnon's fourth district in the House of Representatives. He would be reelected for two more consecutive terms in 2016 and 2019.[2]
He successfully ran for governor of Bukidnon for the 2022 election where the successor of outgoing governor Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. was to be determined. He ran under the Nacionalista Party. Roque's rival was governor Zubiri's son and third district representative Manuel Zubiri.[2][1]
As governor, Roque vetoed the passage of an indigenous people's code being proposed in the provincial board in August 2024, which led to criticism by the Provincial Tribal Council and threats by the leaders of Bukidnon's seven major tribes to have him declared persona non grata in their domains.[3]
Personal life
editRoque is married to Laarni Lavin who is also a politician.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "New governor vows new Bukidnon: 'Government money is people's money'". MindaNews. June 28, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c Mordeno, H. Marcos C. (October 8, 2021). "Rep. Roque dares Zubiri son in race for Bukidnon governor". MindaNews. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Rosete, Franck Dick (August 7, 2024). "Bukidnon governor faces backlash from province's 7 tribes after veto of IP code". Rappler. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
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