2025 Eastern Samar congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Borongan is the capital and the only component city of Eastern Samar, Philippines. The province has 22 municipalities namely Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Can-avid, Dolores, General MacArthur, Giporlos, Guiuan, Hernani, Jipapad, Lawaan, Llorente, Maslog, Maydolong, Mercedes, Oras, Quinapondan, Salcedo, San Julian, San Policarpo, Sulat and Taft.

Ralph Vincent “RV” Maniago Evardone was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines and raised in Sulat. Born in Sulat, his father Ben Pagaran Evardone was Eastern Samar’s governor from 2004 to 2010 and from 2019 to 2025 and congressman from 2010 to 2019.

Ben turned 61 on September 30, 2024. RV turned 25 on February 24, 2025 and will assume office as the governor of Eastern Samar on June 30, 2025.

2025 Eastern Samar election results

On May 12, 2025, Eastern Samar elected its new congressman, governor, vice governor and provincial board members. The province has 597 barangays.

CONGRESSMAN

1. Sheen Gonzales = 180,393
2. Maria Fe Abunda = 108,778
3. Arnold Azura = 5,481

GOVERNOR

1. Ralph Vincent “RV” Maniago Evardone = 204,165
2. Rafael “Raffy” Asebias = 77,178

VICE GOVERNOR

1. Maricar Sison = 166,136
2. Neil Camenforte = 83,697

PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBERS

1st district

1. Philip “PJ” Evardone Jr. = 119,585
2. Byron Suyot = 94,410
3. Gigi Zacate = 86,691
4. Jun Quelitano = 79,343
5. Timmy Campomanes = 73,943
6. Glenn Escoto = 50,234
7. Pascual Robin Jr. = 35,454
8. Dionesio Niñora = 4,554

2nd district

1. Pol Gonzales = 72,421
2. Christelle Yadao = 71,570
3. Evet Bandoy-Gaylon = 71,092
4. Pearl Evardone = 60,872
5. Nestonette Cablao = 52,657
6. Hayasin Go = 40,516
7. Jenny Baldono = 35,467
8. Betty Lopez-Reyes = 31,933
9. Jessie Guab = 5,740

On July 31, 2022, Gabrielle Basiano represented Eastern Samar at Binibining Pilipinas 2024 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. She ranked second and was crowned Miss Intercontinental Philippines 2022.

On May 13, 2023, Airissh Ramos represented Eastern Samar at Miss Universe Philippines 2023 and competed against 37 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 18.