Melchor Diclas

Melchor Daguines Diclas
20th Governor of Benguet
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Vice GovernorJohnny Waguis (2019–2022)
Ericson Felipe (2022–2025)
Marie Rose Fongwan-Kepes (since 2025)
Preceded byCrescencio Pacalso
Mayor of Buguias
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byFelicio Bayacsan
Succeeded byRuben Tinda-an
Vice Mayor of Buguias
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Personal details
Born (1973-03-18) March 18, 1973
PartyLakas-CMD (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP (2018–2024)
NUP (2012–2018)
Nacionalista (2009–2012)
Independent (2007–2009)
SpouseEver Kigangan Diclas
EducationSaint Louis University
OccupationMedical practitioner, general surgeon
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Melchor Daguines Diclas (born March 18, 1973) is a Filipino politician and physician who has been the governor of Benguet since 2019. A member of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino, Diclas previously served as vice mayor of Buguias from 2007 to 2010, and then as mayor from 2010 to 2016.