Governor of Biliran

Governor of Biliran
Incumbent
Gerard Roger Espina
since June 30, 2022
StyleHis Excellency, Honorable
SeatBiliran Provincial Capitol
Term length3 years, renewable for 3 consecutive terms
Inaugural holder
  • Uldarico R. Reyes (Sub-Province)
  • Wayne M. Jaro (Province)
FormationApril 8, 1959 (as Sub-Province of Leyte by virtue of Republic Act No. 2141)
May 11, 1992 (as Independent Province by virtue of Republic Act No. 7160)
DeputyVice Governor Brigido C. Caneja III
WebsiteOfficial website

The governor of Biliran (Filipino: Punong Lalawigan ng 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.[1]

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.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "Republic Act No. 7160". lawphil.net. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  2. ^ Marie Tonette Marticio (21 May 2019). "Espina clan still holds sway in Biliran". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  3. ^ Rodrigo S. Victoria (2 July 2019). "Biliran governor lays down plans in first day of office". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Biliran - Region VIII". lga.gov.ph. Retrieved 14 December 2019.