Governor of Biliran

Local chief executive

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|

* Uldarico R. Reyes (Sub-Province)
* Wayne M. Jaro (Province)

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 (Filipino: Punong Lalawigan ng Biliran) is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Biliran. The governor holds office at the Biliran Provincial Capitol located at Brgy. Calumpang, Naval, Biliran. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the governor is elected via 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

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On April 15, 1959, President Carlos P. Garcia appointed 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

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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

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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

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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

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1. ^ "Republic Act No. 7160". lawphil.net. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
2. ^ Marie Tonette Marticio (21 May 2019). "Espina clan still holds sway in Biliran". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
3. ^ Rodrigo S. Victoria (2 July 2019). "Biliran governor lays down plans in first day of office". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
4. ^ "Biliran - Region VIII". lga.gov.ph. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
5. ^ "Appointments and Designations: July 13, 1959". officialgazette.gov.ph. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
6. ^ 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.
7. ^ "Provincial Governors". biliran.gov.ph. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
8. ^ "Provincial Elective Officials". oocities.org. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
9. ^ "Same families to rule Leyte, Biliran provinces". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
10. ^ "Directory of Governors (2022-2025) | League of Provinces of the Philippines Online". Retrieved 2022-07-22.

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