Patrick Azanza

Patrick Alain Tejero Azanza (born December 18, 1968) is a Filipino educator and politician who is currently serving as the 13th Governor of Catanduanes since June 30, 2025. He previously served as President of Catanduanes State University until his automatic resignation.

Early life and education Patrick Azanza hailed from Virac, Catanduanes. He finished his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1990 at University of the Philippines Los Baños. In 1995, he finished his Master of Arts in Sociology at University of the Philippines Diliman then in 2003, he finished his Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration in the same university. He also finished his Juris Doctor Degree at University of the Philippines College of Law in 2008.

In 2003, he finished his Post-Doctoral Leadership Program in Education at Harvard University.

Political career In October 8, 2024, Azanza filed his Certificate of Candidacy to challenge Vice Gov. Peter C. Cua, brother of then incumbent Gov. Joseph Cua who was term limited. He defeated his rival by a margin of 362 votes and assumed the governor post on June 30, 2025.