Jericho Petilla
Jericho Petilla | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Leyte | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Leopoldo Petilla |
| In office June 30, 2004 – November 4, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Remedios Petilla |
| Succeeded by | Maria Mimietta Bagulaya |
| 12th Secretary of Energy | |
| In office November 5, 2012 – April 30, 2015 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Jose Rene Almendras |
| Succeeded by | Zenaida Monsada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlos Jericho Loreto Petilla April 29, 1963 Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (2004–2007; 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2021–2024) Liberal (2012–2021) Lakas–CMD (2007–2012) |
| Spouse | Frances Ann Regis Basilio |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (BS) |
| Website | Official website |
Carlos Jericho "Icot" Loreto Petilla (born April 29, 1963) is a Filipino politician. He ran as a senator under the Liberal Party during the 2016 Philippine general election. A former Secretary of Energy during the administration of Benigno Aquino III, he is currently serving as Governor of Leyte since 2022 and previously from 2004 to 2012.