Potenciano Lesaca

Potenciano Lesaca was a Filipino politician and businessman who became the first civil governor of Zambales, a province of the Philippines in the Central Luzon region. He served from 1901–1903, and was the first governor of the American era. His brother, Juan Lesaca, was governor from 1910–1916.

Potenciano Lesaca
Member of the Philippine National Assembly from Zambales' Lone District
In office November 15, 1935 – 1938
Preceded by	Felipe Estrella
Succeeded by	Valentin Afable
Governor of Zambales
In office 1901–1903
Personal details
Born	Botolan, born 1871 ; died October 4, 1941 Parents: Luis Lesaca and Juana Garcia Wife: Irene Gonzales of Iba, Zambales Children: Eduardo, Potenciano Jr, Trinidad, Alicia, Luis, Cesar, Corazón, Estella, and Aida.

From 1935–1938, he represented Zambales at the 1st National Assembly of the Philippines. This meeting of the legislature of the Commonwealth of the Philippines passed a total of 415 laws.