Governor of Biliran
| Governor of Biliran | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Gerard Roger Espina since June 30, 2022 | |
| Style | His Excellency, Honorable |
| Seat | Biliran Provincial Capitol |
| Term length | 3 years, renewable for 3 consecutive terms |
| Inaugural holder |
|
| Formation | April 8, 1959 (as Sub-Province of Leyte by virtue of Republic Act No. 2141) May 11, 1992 (as Independent Province by virtue of Republic Act No. 7160) |
| Deputy | Vice Governor Brigido C. Caneja III |
| Website | Official website |
The governor of Biliran (
popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term (although the former governor may return to office after an interval of one term). In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice governor becomes the governor.[1]
The current governor is Rogelio J. Espina who was elected during the last May 13, 2019 local elections. He previously served as governor for 3 consecutive terms from 2001 to 2010.[2][3][4]
History
On April 15, 1959,
Caibiran Mayor Uldarico R. Reyes as its first lieutenant governor of Biliran which was made as a sub-province of Leyte after the enactment of Republic Act No. 2141.[5] Reyes assumed the position on October 25, 1959. Thereafter, the position was generally elected.[6]
Subsequently, the title of lieutenant governor was changed into a governor on June 21, 1969 pursuant to Republic Act No. 5977 thereby giving the office holder the executive powers of a provincial governor.[6]
List of governors
This is the list of governors who served the province of Biliran since becoming a sub-province of Leyte to the present day:[7][8]
Sub-province of Leyte
| No. overall |
No. in period |
Lieutenant Governor | Start of term | End of term | Special Board Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biliran Sub-Province of Leyte (1959-1992) | |||||
| 1 | 1 | Uldarico R. Reyes | 1959 | 1963 | Carlota Limpiado |
| 2 | 2 | Jorge A. Zamora | 1963 | 1967 | Jesus Maderazo |
| (1) | (1) | Uldarico R. Reyes | 1967 1 | 1971 | Leoncio Limpiado |
| 3 | 3 | Teofilo D. Sabonsolin | 1971 | 1980 | Hospicio Tiu |
| 1980 2 | 1986 | ||||
| 4 | 4 | Jose C. Gonzales 3 | 1986 | 1986 | Arturo A. Velasquez 3 |
| — | — | Lolita S. Velasquez 4 | 1986 | 1987 | Dalmacio Colasito, Jr. |
| — | — | Jacinto Barbanida 4 | 1987 | 1987 | |
| (4) | (4) | Jose C. Gonzales | 1987 | 1992 | |
| 5 | 5 | Wayne M. Jaro 4 | 1992 | 1992 | |
- Notes
- 1 The title of lieutenant governor was changed into a governor on June 21, 1969 pursuant to Republic Act No. 5977.
- 2 Term extended without election.
- 3 Office-in-charge.
- 4 Governor-appointee.
Province
| No. overall |
No. in period |
Governor | Start of term | End of term | Vice Governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Province of Biliran (1992–present) | |||||
| (5) | 1 | Wayne M. Jaro | 1992 1 | 1995 | Danilo M. Parilla |
| 1995 | 1998 | ||||
| 6 | 2 | Danilo M. Parilla | 1998 | 2001 | Carlos L. Chan |
| 7 | 3 | Rogelio J. Espina | 2001 | 2004 | |
| 2004 | 2007 | ||||
| 2007 | 2010 | Lucila C. Curso | |||
| 8 | 4 | Gerardo J. Espina, Jr. | 2010 | 2013 | Manuel Montejo |
| 2013 | 2016 | Eriberto D. Tubis, Jr. | |||
| 2016 | 2019 | ||||
| (7) | (3) | Rogelio J. Espina | 2019 | 2022 | Brigido C. Caneja III |
| 9 | 5 | Gerard Roger Espina[9][10] | 2022 | present | |
- Notes
- 1 Appointed.
References
- ^ "Republic Act No. 7160". lawphil.net. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ Marie Tonette Marticio (21 May 2019). "Espina clan still holds sway in Biliran". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ Rodrigo S. Victoria (2 July 2019). "Biliran governor lays down plans in first day of office". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ "Biliran - Region VIII". lga.gov.ph. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Appointments and Designations: July 13, 1959". officialgazette.gov.ph. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ a b Atty. Jose C. Gonzales. "A Position Paper on the Formal Recognition of Biliran as a Separate, Independent and Autonomous Regular Province". oocities.org. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ "Provincial Governors". biliran.gov.ph. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ "Provincial Elective Officials". oocities.org. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Same families to rule Leyte, Biliran provinces". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ "Directory of Governors (2022-2025) | League of Provinces of the Philippines Online". Retrieved 2022-07-22.