2019 Biliran congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Biliran is one of the newest provinces in the Philippines. The province is home to the Bagongbong Falls, the Iyusan Rice Terraces, the Kasabangan Falls, the Recoletos Falls, the Tingkasan Bat Cave and the Ulan-ulan Falls.

From June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2010, Rogelio “Roger” Jimenez Espina served as the governor of Biliran. On June 30, 2010, he assumed office as the congressman of the province.

Espina’s daughter Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She won “Pinoy Idol”, which aired on GMA Network from April 5, 2008 to August 17, 2008.

On June 30, 2019, Roger will assume office again as the governor of Biliran. On the same day, he will turn 59.

2019 Biliran election results

On May 13, 2019, voters in Biliran elected their new congressman, governor, vice governor and board members as part of the 2019 Philippine national general elections. Here are the official results from the Commission on Election (COMELEC):

Congressman

• Gerryboy Espina: 46,772
• Mulong Bernardes: 38,833
• John Jaguros: 760

Governor

• Rogelio Espina: 55,836
• Edwin Masbang: 29,039
• Edgardo Ambe: 678

Vice Governor

• Kokoy Caneja: 36,152
• Archie Parilla: 23,889
• Lorenzo Reveldez Jr: 19,260
• Eden-Edsa Apolinar: 1,241

Biliran 1st Provincial District Board Member 

1. Miguel Casas Jr: 23,599
2. Boboy Kho: 22,517
3. Lando Ty: 17,974
4. Jerome Arcenal: 16,550
5. Dindin Morillo: 15,575
6. Dok Gabby Velasquez: 13,974
7. Timi Pastor: 7,008
8. Bobo Curso: 5,870
9. Pesyong Caparro: 4,503
10. Egay Calvez: 1,745

Biliran 2st Provincial District Board Member 

1. Charlie Chan: 19,717
2. Allan Paul Tubis: 19,330
3. Edgar Igano: 18,043
4. Gina Enage: 17,903
5. Ulysses Maderazo: 15,174
6. Edwin Pantas: 14,874
7. Berlina Garin: 9,671

On May 11, 1992, Biliran became a province. It used to be part of Leyte, Philippines.

Biliran has eight municipalities namely Almeria, Biliran, Cabucgayan, Caibiran, Culaba, Kawayan, Maripipi and Naval. Collectively, the eight municipalities have a total of 132 barangays, 26 of which are in Naval, the capital of the province.