Apayao, a province in the Philippines, consists of seven municipalities with Kabugao as its capital. The Bulut family has held key political positions, with Elias “Butzy” Bulut Jr. and Eleonor “Leah” Bulut Begtang serving as governor and congresswoman, respectively. The 2025 elections saw them maintain their roles. Apayao also participated in Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
2022 Apayao congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Apayao, a province in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines, consists of seven municipalities. Eleonor "Leah" Bulut Begtang, who served as mayor and congresswoman, became governor in 2019. Her brother, Elias "Butzy" Bulut Jr., was governor prior and will assume the role again in 2022 after winning the election.
2019 Apayao congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Apayao is a province in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines, formed from the division of Kalinga-Apayao in 1995. In the 2019 elections, Elias Bulut Jr. was elected congressman, and Eleanor Bulut-Begtang became governor. The province consists of seven municipalities and 133 barangays, with Kabugao as the capital.
