Ricarte Padilla is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as governor of Camarines Norte in Region 5, Philippines.

Running under Aksyon Demokratiko Party in the May 9, elections, he defeated incumbent Governor Edgardo Tallado and two other candidates.

Personal Information
Complete Name –> Ricarte R. Padilla
Nickname –> Dong
Birth Date –> June 1, 1965 (Age: )
Hometown –> Jose Panganiban, Catanduanes, Philippines

Family
Father –> Former Governor Roy B. Padilla Sr.
Brothers –> Senator Robin Padilla, Former Congressman and Governor Casimiro Roy A. Padilla, Jr., Actor Rommel Padilla, BB Gandanghari (born Rustom Padilla)

Education
College –> N/A

Political Career / Work Experiences
2022-Present – Governor
2019 – Ran for vice governor but lost to Jonah Pimentel
* Former Mayor, Jose Panganiban Municipality

RELATED: Top Elected Provincial Officials in Catanduanes

See also: Top Government Officials Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.