The governor of Biliran () is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Biliran. The governor holds office at the Biliran Provincial Capitol located at Brgy. Calumpang, Naval, Biliran. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the governor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term (although the former governor may return to office after an interval of one term). In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice governor becomes the governor.
The current governor is Rogelio J. Espina who was elected during the last May 13, 2019 local elections. He previously served as governor for 3 consecutive terms from 2001 to 2010.
History On April 15, 1959, President Carlos P. Garcia appointed Caibiran Mayor Uldarico R. Reyes as its first lieutenant governor of Biliran which was made as a sub-province of Leyte after the enactment of Republic Act No. 2141. Reyes assumed the position on October 25, 1959. Thereafter, the position was generally elected.
Subsequently, the title of lieutenant governor was changed into a governor on June 21, 1969 pursuant to Republic Act No. 5977 thereby giving the office holder the executive powers of a provincial governor.
List of governors This is the list of governors who served the province of Biliran since becoming a sub-province of Leyte to the present day:
Sub-province of Leyte overall Lieutenant Governor Start of term End of term Special Board Member Biliran Sub-Province of Leyte (1959-1992) 1 1 Uldarico R. Reyes 1959 1963 Carlota Limpiado 2 2 Jorge A. Zamora 1963 1967 Jesus Maderazo (1) (1) Uldarico R. Reyes 1967 1971 Leoncio Limpiado 3 3 Teofilo D. Sabonsolin 1971 1980 Hospicio Tiu 1980 1986 4 4 Jose C. Gonzales 1986 1986 Arturo A. Velasquez — — Lolita S. Velasquez 1986 1987 Dalmacio Colasito, Jr. — — Jacinto Barbanida 1987 1987 (4) (4) Jose C. Gonzales 1987 1992 5 5 Wayne M. Jaro 1992 1992
Notes The title of lieutenant governor was changed into a governor on June 21, 1969 pursuant to Republic Act No. 5977. Term extended without election. Office-in-charge. Governor-appointee.
Province overall Image Governor Start of term End of term Vice Governor Province of Biliran (1992–present) (5) 1 Wayne M. Jaro 1992 1995 Danilo M. Parilla 1995 1998 6 2 Danilo M. Parilla 1998 2001 Carlos L. Chan 7 3 Rogelio J. Espina 2001 2004 2004 2007 2007 2010 Lucila C. Curso 8 4 Gerardo J. Espina, Jr. 2010 2013 Manuel Montejo 2013 2016 Eriberto D. Tubis, Jr. 2016 2019 (7) (3) Rogelio J. Espina 2019 2022 Brigido C. Caneja III95Gerard Roger Espina2022present
Notes Appointed.
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