Steve Chiongbian Solon has been the governor of Saranggani, Philippines since June 30, 2013. He served as the vice governor of the province from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2013.

After graduating from Volley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States with an associate’s degree, Solon entered Fordham University in New York City, New York, USA where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He earned his master’s degree in business administration from the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines and his master’s degree in international development policy from the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy in Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Born in Makati, Metro Manila, Solon turned 48 on March 3, 2019. His grandparents James Chiongbian and Priscilla Chiongbian served as the first congressman and first governor of Sarangani, respectively.

Saranggani has seven municipalities namely Alabel, Glan, Kiamba, Maasim, Maitum, Malapatan and Malungon. Alabel is the capital of the province.

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2019 Sarangani election results

Saranggani became a province on March 16, 1992. It was originally from of South Cotabato, Philippines.

On May 13, 2019, voters in Sarangani elected their new congressman, governor, vice governor and board members as part of the 2019 Philippine national general election. Here are the official results from the Commission on Election (COMELEC):

Congressman

  • Ruel Pacquiao: 182,491
  • Jacob Arroyo: 9,729

Governor

  • Steve Solon: 175,010
  • Bong Aquia: 27,742

Vice Governor

  • Elmer de Peralta: 146,750
  • Willie Dangane: 26,825

1st Provincial District Board Member 

  1. Russell Jamora: 38,977
  2. George Falgui: 37,648
  3. Jess Bascuna: 28,188
  4. Rosemarie Sayo: 27,805
  5. Jeanne Ablog: 25,454
  6. Rizalina Zamorro-Lucero: 15,820
  7. Kubli Kusin: 14,658

2nd Provincial District Board Member 

  1. Ephraim Galzote: 76,394
  2. Irish Arnado: 76,302
  3. Joseph Calanao: 68,483
  4. Corazon Grafilo: 62,409
  5. Arman Guili: 60,878
  6. Jose Tranquilino Ruiz: 55,644
  7. Roy Yap: 25,894
  8. Jorge Liansing Jr: 23,963
  9. Toto Beldad: 19,174
  10. Menandro Dambong: 18,320
  11. Ferdinand Belimac: 15,346
  12. Elson Formoso: 13,709
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