Former Bohol First District Representative Atty. Edgar Chatto has pivoted to promoting food security and agricultural education following the conclusion of his legislative term on June 30, 2025, documenting his new pursuits in a Facebook vlog posted Tuesday.
The 65-year-old lawyer and politician outlined his post-political priorities in the video, noting farm tourism and agricultural innovation as areas of focus after stepping down from a position he held from 2019 to 2025.
Chatto’s departure from Congress marks a temporary pause in a distinguished 43-year political career that began in 1980 when he served as president of the Kabataang Barangay.
He subsequently served as municipal mayor of Balilihan from 1988 to 1995, followed by stints as board member, vice governor, and three terms as provincial governor from 2010 to 2019.
His gubernatorial tenure was marked by calamities, including the devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Bohol in October 2013, followed just three weeks later by Super Typhoon Yolanda.
Under his leadership, the province implemented recovery programs and infrastructure projects, including the establishment of the TaRSIER 117 emergency response system, the new Capitol building, Cebu-Bohol Power Connection, and the Bohol Panglao International Airport.
In his latest vlog, Chatto noted about declining youth participation in agriculture and advocated for farm tourism as a potential solution.
During his gubernatorial tenure, he championed backyard agriculture programs designed to encourage Boholanos to cultivate their own food using innovative techniques.
The Chatto family maintains its political presence in Bohol through his wife, Pureza, who serves as a councilor in Balilihan, and their daughter Atty. Trisha, who holds the mayoral position in the same municipality.
Political observers note that while Chatto has transitioned to private life, he has not issued any definitive statement regarding permanent retirement from politics.
A Facebook group called “Kabataan for Chatto” recently posted a tribute acknowledging his years of public service.
The former congressman previously served six terms in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2010 before his gubernatorial tenure, establishing him as one of Bohol’s most productive and brilliant public servant.