Jericho Petilla | |
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Governor of Leyte | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Leopoldo Petilla |
In office June 30, 2004 – November 4, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Remedios Petilla |
Succeeded by | Maria Mimietta Bagulaya |
12th Secretary of Energy | |
In office November 5, 2012 – April 30, 2015 | |
President | Benigno Aquino III |
Preceded by | Jose Rene Almendras |
Succeeded by | Zenaida Monsada |
Personal details | |
Born | Carlos Jericho Loreto Petilla April 29, 1963 Leyte, Philippines |
Political party | PDP–Laban (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (2012–2021) Lakas–CMD (2007–2012) NPC (2004–2007) |
Spouse | Frances Ann Regis Basilio |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (BS) |
Website | Official website |
Carlos Jericho "Icot" Loreto Petilla (born April 29, 1963) is a Filipino politician. He ran as a senator under the Liberal Party during the 2016 Philippine general election. A former Secretary of Energy during the administration of Benigno Aquino III, he is currently serving as Governor of Leyte since 2022 and previously from 2004 to 2012.