2025 Abra congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Abra is one of the six provinces of the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines. The others are Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province.

Eustaquio “Takit” Purugganan Bersamin was born in Bangued, Abra to Dr. Luis F. Bersamin Sr. and Rosario Purruganan. Takit served as the governor of the province from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2016.

On March 13, 2025, Takit turned 78. On June 30, 2025, he will assume office again as the governor of Abra.

2025 Abra election results

On May 12, 2025, Abra elected its new congressman, governor, vice governor and provincial board members. The province has two provincial districts.

CONGRESSMAN

1. Joseph Sto. Niño “JB” Blando Bernos = 139,872
2. Mila Valera = 23,186
3. Deydey Ifurung = 1,278

GOVERNOR

1. Eustaquio “Takit” P. Bersamin = 132,742
2. Kiko Bernos = 34,473

VICE GOVERNOR

1. Anne Bersamin = 129,709
2. Joy Bernos = 35,646

PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBERS

1st district

1. Jane Cecilia = 47,217
2. Rudy de la Paz = 32,051
3. Ruy Bernardez = 29,954
4. Glannie Domingo = 28,803
5. Julius Balao-as = 23,462
6. Antonio Dayag = 12,324
7. Quintin Beroña = 9,183
8. Romeo Advincula = 7,465
9. Noli Alzate = 6,658
10. Elmer Bides = 6,356
11. Gilman Barcarse = 6,274
12. Jen Luna = 4,401
13. Jessie Dioayan = 3,390
14. Timpoyog Segundo = 1,371

2nd district

1. Pat Abaya = 66,131
2. Byrone Alzate = 64,488
3. Mark Froilan Seares = 63,573
4. Luis Jorobotsiv Bersamin = 60,407
5. Sir Panchet Bringas = 29,189
6. Ivan Benwaren = 18,054
7. Dannah Rose Gonzales = 15,300
8. Cynlai Osorio = 14,213

Bangued is the capital of Abra and one of the 27 municipalities of the province. The municipalities collectively have 303 barangays.

On June 5, 2011, Leslie Ching represented Abra at Miss Philippines Earth 2011 and competed against 47 other candidates at the Puerto Princesa Coliseum in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. She was unplaced.

On July 7, 2024, Myrna Toribio Esguerra represented Abra at Binibining Pilipinas 2024 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She ranked first and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas International 2024.