Eastern Samar, part of the Eastern Visayas in the Philippines, became independent alongside Northern Samar on June 19, 1965. In the 2019 elections, key positions were filled, including congressmen and governors. The province's capital is Borongan, and it comprises 22 municipalities. Gabrielle Celada Basiano, a local, competed in Miss Earth Philippines 2018.
2019 Cagayan de Oro congressmen, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Cagayan de Oro was established as a town in 1871 and became a city in 1950, achieving highly urbanized status in 1983. In the 2019 elections, Oscar Moreno won the mayoral race, while Klarex Uy and Rufus Rodriguez secured congressional seats. Notably, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach won Miss Universe in 2015, representing the city.
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2019 Puerto Princesa mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Puerto Princesa, an independent city in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines, was founded in 1872 and became a city in 1970. In the 2019 elections, Lucilo Bayron was elected mayor, and Nancy Socrates vice mayor. The city has also seen representation in beauty pageants, with several candidates achieving notable placements.
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2019 Nueva Ecija congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Nueva Ecija, a province in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines, held elections on May 13, 2019, electing new officials, including congressmen, governors, and board members. Notable results include Oyie Umali as governor and Doc Anthony Umali as vice governor. The province features five component cities and 27 municipalities.
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2019 Mountain Province congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Mountain Province, part of the Cordillera Administrative Region in the Philippines, covers 2,157.38 square kilometers and consists of 10 municipalities, with Bontoc as the capital. Following the death of Governor Leonard Gabas Mayaen in 2016, Bonifacio Calde Lacwasan Jr. took office. The 2019 elections saw Lacwasan re-elected as governor.
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2019 Catanduanes congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Catanduanes, one of the six provinces in the Bicol region of the Philippines, was established on September 26, 1945. It comprises 11 municipalities and the capital, Virac. In the 2019 elections, Joseph Cua won the governorship, while Shirley Abundo became vice governor. Several beauty queens represented Catanduanes in national competitions.
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2019 Olongapo mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Olongapo, a highly urbanized city in the Philippines, was established in the 1960s after the U.S. surrendered its territory. It conducted local elections in 2019, resulting in significant mayoral and councilor appointments. Notable beauty pageant contestants, including Kim de Guzman, represented Olongapo in national competitions.
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2019 San Juan, Metro Manila congressman, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
San Juan, Metro Manila, comprises 21 barangays and features notable sites such as Club Filipino and the Filoil EcoOil Centre. Joseph Estrada, a prominent political figure, served various roles, including mayor and president. The 2019 elections saw significant victories for Francis Zamora as mayor and Ronny Zamora as congressman. Notable beauty queens also represented the city.
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2019 Lapu-Lapu congressman, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Opon, founded by Augustinian missionaries in 1730, became Lapu-Lapu City in 1961, named after the chieftain who defeated Magellan in 1521. Junard "Ahong" Chan, a former councilor, was elected mayor in 2019. The election also included new congressional and local government positions, showcasing active civic participation.
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2019 Iloilo City congressman, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Iloilo City, an independent city in the Philippines, was declared a highly urbanized city on December 22, 1979. It comprises seven districts with 180 barangays. In the 2019 elections, Jerry Treñas was elected mayor, while Jam Jam Baronda won the congressional seat. The city also participated in the Miss Earth Philippines 2018 pageant.
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