Isabella, Philippines was founded on May 1, 1856. It was named after Isabella II, who was born María Isabel Luisa de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias in Madrid, Spain to King Ferdinand VII and Queen Maria Christina.
From September 29, 1833 to September 30, 1868, Isabella II was the queen regnant of Spain. She turned 73 on October 10, 1903 and died in Paris, France on April 9, 1904.
2025 Isabela election results
On May 12, 2025, Isabela elected its new congressmen, governor, vice governor and provincial board members. The province has three cities namely Cauayan, Ilagan and Santiago and 34 municipalities.
Cauayan and Ilagan, the capital of Isabela, are component cities. Santiago is an independent component city.
CONGRESSMEN
1st district
- Tonypet Albano = 171,775
2nd district
- Ed Christoper Go = 90,186
3rd district
- Ian Paul Dy = 118,038
4th district
- Joseph Tan = 112,993
- Gigi Aggabao = 39,908
- Jeany Coquilla = 1,043
5th district
- Mike Dy = 98,151
6th district
- Bojie Dy = 129,097
GOVERNOR
- Rodito Albano = 651,066
VICE GOVERNOR
- Kiko Dy = 565,785
BOARD MEMBERS
1st district
- Ejay Diaz = 135,602
- Emmanuel Joselito Anes = 91,829
- Celso Balayan = 14,986
2nd district
- Ed Christian S. Go = 84,755
- Julie Reyes = 42,682
3rd district
- Bentot Panganiban = 94,463
- Ramon RJ Reyes = 66,895
4th district
- Clifford Raspado = 42,286
- Abegail Sable = 39,682
5th district
- Totep Calderon = 85,635
- King Dy = 63,554
- Edward Isidro = 41,829
- BM Renen Paraguison = 14,716
6th district
- Arco Meris = 88,225
- Amador Gaffud Jr. = 80,507
On May 13, 2023, Kimberlyn Jane Acob represented Isabela at Miss Universe Philippines 2023 and competed against 37 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She finished in the Top 18.
On May 2, 2025, Jarina Kumari Sandhu represented Isabela at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the same venue. She finished in the Top 24.
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