Leandro Verceles Jr.
Leandro Verceles Jr. | |
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Verceles certificate of candidacy photo in 2024 | |
| 10th Governor of Catanduanes | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Vice Governor | Cesar Sarmiento (2001–2004) Vincent Villaluna (2004–2007) |
| Preceded by | Hector S. Sanchez |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Cua |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Catanduanes' Lone District | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Moises M. Tapia |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Santiago |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leandro Buenconsejo Verceles Jr. January 11, 1957 |
| Citizenship | Philippines |
| Party | Independent (2007–2022, 2025–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas (1991–2007) PFP (2022–2025) |
| Spouse | Nathalie Lourdes Africa |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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Leandro "Jun" Buenconsejo Verceles Jr. (born January 11, 1957) is a former congressman and governor of Catanduanes from 1992 to 2001 and 2001 to 2007, respectively. He was also a candidate for Catanduanes's at-large congressional district in 2010, 2013, and 2016. He ran for a senatorial seat in the 2025 Philippine Senate election as an independent candidate, which he lost.