Governor of Biliran
Incumbent
Gerard Roger Espina
since June 30, 2022
StyleHis Excellency, Honorable
SeatBiliran Provincial Capitol
Term length3 years, renewable for 3 consecutive terms
Inaugural holder
  • Uldarico R. Reyes (Sub-Province)
  • Wayne M. Jaro (Province)
FormationApril 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)
DeputyVice Governor Brigido C. Caneja III
WebsiteOfficial 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

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

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

  1. ↑ "Republic Act No. 7160". lawphil.net. 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. 1 2 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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