She was the first woman to serve as the governor of the province .
It was only in the 2004 elections that the family 's control of the gubernatorial seat ended when Grace Padaca won over Faustino Dy Jr .
Grace Padaca was the first Grace Padaca to serve as the governor of the province .
It was only in the 2004 elections that the family 's control of the gubernatorial seat ended when Grace Padaca won over Faustino Dy Jr .