Governor of Cebu
| Governor of Cebu | |
|---|---|
| Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Cebu | |
since June 30, 2019 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Seat | Cebu Provincial Capitol |
| Appointer | Elected via popular vote |
| Term length | 3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms |
| Inaugural holder | Miguel Lopez de Legazpi |
| Formation | August 6, 1569 |
The governor of Cebu (Filipino: Punong Lalawigan ng Cebu) is the chief executive of the provincial government of Cebu, Philippines. The first governor appointed by the Spanish Crown was Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, and during the American Era, Julio Llorente became governor on April 16, 1899, although Luis Flores and Arcadio Maxilom served in the same position in 1898 and 1899, respectively.
The incumbent governor is Gwendolyn Garcia, who has served since 2019 and previously served as governor from 2004 to 2013. She was defeated in the 2025 election and will be succeeded by Pam Baricuatro on June 30, 2025.