Patrick Azanza
Patrick Alain Tejero Azanza 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.