# George T. Hofer

_Filipino physician and politician (1938-2019)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> George Tocao Hofer Sr. was a Filipino politician and physician who founded the province of Zamboanga Sibugay in 2001 and served as its 1st Governor from 2001 to 2010.

## Quick facts

- **Died:** 6 January 2019 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124445442#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Philippines ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124445442#P27))
- **Occupation:** physician; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124445442#P106))
- **Positions held:** Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (30 June 2007 – 30 June 2010); Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (30 June 2004 – 30 June 2007); Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (30 June 2001 – 30 June 2004); member of the House of Representatives (30 June 1998 – 22 February 2001); mayor (1995–1998); mayor (1992–1995) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124445442#P39))

## Questions

**What positions has George T. Hofer held?**  
Positions held by George T. Hofer include: Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2007–2010); Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2004–2007); Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2001–2004); member of the House of Representatives (1998–2001); mayor (1995–1998).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): George T. Hofer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_T._Hofer) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q124445442](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124445442) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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