Arnan Capulong Panaligan (born January 21, 1962) is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He has served as the representative for Oriental Mindoro's 1st congressional district since 2022 as part of the local Mindoro Bago Sarili party. He had previously served as the mayor of Calapan from 2013 to 2022, having previously been mayor from 1995 to 2004. He was also the Governor of Oriental Mindoro from 2004 to 2010.
Panaligan's political career began when he was elected Mayor of Calapan in 1995.[1][2]
Under his tenure, Calapan underwent major transformations. Panaligan oversaw various infrastructure enhancements, including the development of concrete roads and schools in rural areas.[1] He also issued health insurance programmes to low-income houses.[1] He also successfully attracted external investors to the city.[1]
In 2004, Panaligan ran for vice governor of Oriental Mindoro as the running mate of the then-incumbent governor Bartolome Marasigan.[1] The ticket would win the election, with Panaligan being sworn in on June 30, 2004.[1]
Following the death of Marasigan on December 1, 2004, Panaligan succeeded Marasigan as governor.[1] Panaligan would be re-elected in 2007 and would be ultimately be succeeded by Alfonso Umali Jr. in 2010.
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