Dulce Ann Hofer
Dulce Ann Hofer | |
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.jpg) Hofer in 2023. | |
| 4th Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor |
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| Preceded by | Wilter Palma Sr. |
| Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee | |
| In office July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Maria Rachel Arenas |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Romeo Jalosjos Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Antonieta Eudela |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Romeo Jalosjos Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer June 3, 1967 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Political party | PFP (since 2023) |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Spouse | Roderick R. Santos[1][2] |
| Relations | Marly Hofer-Hasim (cousin) |
| Parents |
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| Residence | Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay[2] |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Educator and Politician |
| Profession | Businessperson |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Air Force |
| Years of service | 2020-Present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel (reserve) |
Dulce Ann Hofer-Santos (born Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer, June 3, 1967) is a Filipina educator and politician from the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. She is currently the Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay since 2022.
Personal life
Hofer was born on June 3, 1967 in Cebu City. She is the daughter of the founding father and 1st Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay, George Hofer and Doc. Dulce Kintanar.[3] She is married to Roderick R. Santos,[2] her cousin is incumbent representative, Doc. Marly Hofer–Hasim of Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd congressional district and her nephew is incumbent Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Pava Hofer,[4] both were elected in 2025.[5]
Education
Hofer has a number of higher education diplomas, including:
- Bachelor of Business Administration from Ateneo de Manila University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the Philippines Cebu
- Doctor of Public Administration from the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.
She has had further executive education at the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the Asian Institute of Management.
Political career
House of Representatives (2007 - 2010)
Hofer ran and won as representative of the then-newly created 2nd legislative district of Zamboanga Sibugay in the 2007 local elections.
2010 Gubernational run
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.
House of Representatives (2013 - 2022)
2013, 2016, and 2019 elections
She ran for congresswoman in 2013 against incumbent congressman Romeo Jalosjos Jr., and was successful.[6] She would proceed to win in the 2016 and 2019 local elections.[7][8] In the 17th Congress, Hofer served as the Chairperson of the Philippine House Committee on Higher and Technical Education.
18th Congress
In the 18th Congress, she was the Chairperson of the Philippine House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and was as member of the House Committee on Appropriations. On July 10, 2020, Hofer is among the 70 representatives who voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.[9]
Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2022 - present)
2022 elections
In the 2022 local elections, she was term limited, opted to run again for governor of Zamboanga Sibugay, and defeated the incumbent 1st District of Zamboanga Sibugay Wilter "Sharky" Palma II.[10]
2025 elections
In the 2025 local elections, she again ran for re-election for Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay and defeated Incumbent 1st District Board Member, Yvonne Palma. [11]
Military career
In 2020, alongside Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado, Hofer was appointed lieutenant colonel in the Philippine Air Force reserve by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.[12]
Electoral history
2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Dulce Ann Hofer (Incumbent) | PFP | 211,433 | 61.96 | |
| Yvonne Palma | Lakas-CMD | 129,783 | 38.04 | |
| Total | 341,216 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 428,422 | – | ||
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold | ||||
| Source: [13] | ||||
2022
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Dulce Ann Hofer | PDP-Laban | 168,373 | 53.80 | |
| Wilter "Sharky" Palma II | Lakas-CMD | 143,539 | 45.86 | |
| Jose Policarpio Jr. | Independent | 763 | 0.24 | |
| Peping Tu | Independent | 309 | 0.10 | |
| Total | 312,984 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 339,351 | – | ||
| PDP-Laban gain from Lakas-CMD | ||||
| Source: [14] | ||||
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Dulce Ann Hofer (incumbent) | PDP-Laban | 96,788 | 62.30 | |
| Antonieta “Ate Tata” Eudela | PMP | 58,572 | 37.70 | |
| Total | 155,360 | 100.00 | ||
| PDP-Laban hold | ||||
| Source: [15] | ||||
2016
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Dulce Ann Hofer (incumbent) | Liberal | 119,115 | 94.42 | |
| Edgar Alegre | PDP-Laban | 7,043 | 5.58 | |
| Total | 126,158 | 100.00 | ||
| Liberal hold | ||||
| Source: [16] | ||||
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Rommel Jalosjos | Nacionalista | 121,441 | 52.92 | |
| Dulce Ann Hofer | Lakas-Kampi | 107,276 | 46.75 | |
| Lodrito Sabaiton | Independent | 763 | 0.33 | |
| Total | 229,480 | 100.00 | ||
| Nacionalista gain from Lakas-Kampi | ||||
References
- ^ "A HOFER IS BACK IN THE CAPITOL!". Governor Ann K. Hofer Facebook Page. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c "2025 NLE COC of Hofer, Dulce Ann K. for Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Governor" (PDF). comelec.gov.ph. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Hofer, Governor Ann K. (July 17, 2025). "𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗞. 𝗛𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘆!".
- ^ Hofer, Governor Ann K. (December 8, 2020). "Dr. Ann and nephew Pava Hofer inspected the Underground Tipan Cave together with DENR ARD Oporto and PENRO Zamboanga Sibugay personnel in 2019".
- ^ G, Herbie (2025-05-14). "Reelected Governor Ann Hofer's group dominates Zamboanga Sibugay polls". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Mindanawon women in power: from 11.5% to 28.8% in 25 years". MindaNews. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Baguio, Dennis (17 May 2019). "Mid-term poll winners in Zambo Sibugay proclaimed". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Garcia, Bong (17 May 2019). "Sibugay guv re-elected into 3rd term of office". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ Manantay, Antonio (10 May 2022). "Hofer sees big win in race for Zamboanga Sibugay's top post". Rappler. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Tolosa, James (2025-05-15). "Ann Hofer Re-elected Zamboanga Sibugay Governor in Landslide". mindanao.politiko.com.ph. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Legaspi, John (15 September 2020). "AKO-OFW's Celerino Umandap appointed major in Philippine Air Force reserve". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "COMELEC".
- ^ "Certified List of Candidates (Provincial) | Region XI - Zamboanga Sibugay" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "GMA-News".
- ^ "ABS-CBN".
Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Zamboanga Sibugay | ||
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