Victorino Dennis M. Socrates

Victorino Dennis Macalinao Socrates (born September 21, 1961) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who was the governor of the province of Palawan from 2022 to 2025. Prior to this, he served as vice governor of Palawan from 2013 to 2022.

Early life Socrates is a lawyer by profession. He is the son of Salvador Socrates, a former governor of Palawan who died in a plane crash while in office in 2000. His sister, Maria Nancy Socrates, is a vice mayor of Puerto Princesa.

Political career He was a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd district of Palawan from 2010 to 2013. He also served as mayor of Puerto Princesa from 2001 to 2002, when he lost a recall election against former mayor Edward Hagedorn.

Socrates lost reelection for governor in 2025 to Amy Alvarez.