Jose Antonio Carrion

Jose Antonio "Bong" Nieva Carrion (June 19, 1948 – March 27, 2017) was a Filipino politician, who was a governor of the province of Marinduque, in the Philippines. He was born in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, and his grandfather, Juan Morente Nieva, also served as the governor of Marinduque from 1907 to 1916. In 2011, Carrion was implicated in the assassination of broadcaster Gerry Ortega, although ultimately all charges against him were dismissed. He was married to Filipina singer and politician Imelda Papin.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Nieva and the surname or paternal family name is Carrion.
Jose Antonio Carrion
Governor of Marinduque
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Vice GovernorTomas Pizarro
Preceded byCarmencita Reyes
Succeeded byCarmencita Reyes
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998
Preceded byLuisito Reyes
Succeeded byCarmencita Reyes
Personal details
Born(1948-06-19)June 19, 1948
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
DiedMarch 27, 2017(2017-03-27) (aged 68)
Manila, Philippines
Political party
  • Nationalist People's Coalition (2012–2017)
  • Lakas-Kampi-CMD (2009–2012)
  • Independent (1995–1998, 2007–2009)
  • Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (1998–2007)
Spouse(s)Armi Carrion
Imelda Papin
OccupationPolitician
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