Joaquin Carlos "JC" Rahman Araño Nava was the congressman of Guimaras from 2007 to 2016 before becoming governor in 2022. He and his wife, Lucille, will serve as governor and congresswoman starting June 30, 2025, after winning recent elections. Guimaras comprises five municipalities and has a vibrant representation in beauty pageants.
2019 Guimaras congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Guimaras, a major mango-producing province in the Philippines, celebrates the month-long Manggahan Festival every May. Established as an independent province in 1992, it has seen various political leadership transitions. The 2019 elections resulted in Lucille Nava as congressman and Samuel Gumarin as governor. Guimaras comprises five municipalities with a total of 98 barangays.
