Aklan is one of the five provinces of the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. The others are Antique, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo.
Founded on April 25, 1956, Aklan has 17 municipalities namely Altavas, Balete, Banga, Batan, Buruanga, Ibajay, Kalibo, Lezo, Libacao, Madalag, Makato, Malay, Malina,o Nabas, New Washington, Numancia and Tangalan. Collectively, these municipalities have 327 barangays.
Florencio “Joeben” Tumbocon Miraflores was born in Ibajay to Dr. Jose Conlu Miraflores and Eusebia Tumbocon. Joeben served as the mayor of Ibajay from June 30, 1988 to June 30, 1995, the governor of Aklan from June 30, 1995 to June 30, 2004 and the congressman of the province from June 30, 2004 to June 30, 2013.
2019 Aklan election results
On May 13, 2019, voters in Aklan elected their new congressman, governor, vice governor and board members as part of the 2019 Philippine national general election. Here are the partial and unofficial results from the Commission on Election (COMELEC):
1st Legislative District Congressman
- Carlito Marquez: 92,292
- Antonio Maming: 43,433
- Atty. Axel Gonzalez: 4,484
2nd Legislative District Congressman
- Teodorico “Nonong” Tumbocon Haresco Jr. : 92,292
- Vicky Ramos: 49,073
- Leovigildo Mationg: 978
- Johnny Tumbokon: 708
Governor
- Joeben Miraflores: 143,431
- William Lachica: 135,769
- Pablo Beltran Jr. : 2,415
- Felicisimo Tanumtanum Jr. : 642
Vice Governor
- Atty. Boy Quimpo: 126,964
- Jun Legaspi: 118,063
- Ray-Amador Torres: 5,450
1st Provincial District Board Member
- Ampod Neron: 66,897
- Juris Sucro: 65,019
- Soviet dela Cruz: 62,620
- Harry Sucgang: 52,700
- Immanuel Sodusta: 50,915
- Rodson Mayor: 48,897
- Lillian Tirol: 48,018
- Raymar Rebaldo: 40,345
- Ramy Panagsagan: 31,451
- Plaridel Morania: 28,953
- Melanio Rentillo: 22,961
- Freeman Legaspi: 7,346
- Blasito Carrilo: 3,915
- Allan Mabini: 3,393
- Gene Mabasa: 2,720
2nd Provincial District Board Member
- Miguel Miraflores: 64,587
- Jay Tejada: 63,741
- Esel Flores: 61,528
- Nelson Santamaria: 51,848
- Ramon Gelito: 48,246
- Jonathan Cabrera: 47,012
- Jupiter Aelred Gallenero: 37,679
- Jojo Cordova: 36,646
- Victor Manuel Garcia: 36,391
- Cel Fajardo: 25,168
- Lucita Necor: 24,701
- Jun Daguno Belinario: 9,855
- Wellie Parohinog: 5,307
- Ginoy Nestorio: 3,779
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