Nelson Dayanghirang

Filipino politician

The Honorable Nelson Dayanghirang


Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao Oriental's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
Succeeded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
10th Governor of Davao Oriental
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Vice Governor	Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr.
Preceded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
Succeeded by	Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon

Personal details
Born	Barangay Zaragosa, Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Political party	Nacionalista (2007–2015; 2018–present)
Other political affiliations	Hugpong ng Pagbabago (2018-2022)
Spouse	Nanette Dayanghirang
Children	Nelson 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]

References

^ 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.
^ "Gov Nelson Dayanghirang leads program for former rebels". Politiko Mindanao. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
^ "Davao Oriental governor lauds police for arresting his son in drug-bust ops". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
^ Perez, Ace June Rell S. (2019-07-15). "Stronger at 52: Gains and plans for a progressive Davao Oriental". Sunstar. Retrieved 2019-08-13.