Rogelio "Roger" Jimenez Espina (born June 30, 1960) is a Filipino politician from Biliran, Philippines. He was the governor of Biliran from 2019 to 2022, and previously from 2001 to 2010. He also served as representative for the lone district of Biliran from 2010 to 2019.[1][2]
Rogelio Espina | |
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| Governor of Biliran | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gerardo Espina Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gerard Roger Espina |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Danilo M. Parilla |
| Succeeded by | Gerardo Espina Jr. |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Biliran's Lone District | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Chong |
| Succeeded by | Gerardo Espina Jr. |
| Medical Specialist at Department of Health Valenzuela District | |
| In office January 1, 1997 – April 1, 1998 | |
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| Born | Rogelio Jimenez Espina June 30, 1960 Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2016-present) Liberal (2010-2016) |
| Spouse | Cecil M. Espina |
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| Alma mater | Far Eastern University (BS, MD) |
| Occupation | Doctor |
Early life edit
Espina was born in Manila, Philippines. From 1976 to 1980, he studied at the Far Eastern University with a bachelor's degree on zoology. From 1980 to 1984 at the same school, he studied a degree on Doctor of Medicine. He was a medical specialist in the Philippine Department of Health (Valenzuela District) from January 1, 1997 to April 1, 1998.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Espina clan still holds sway in Biliran". Manila Bulletin. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
- ^ "Rogelio Espina eyes P1B for Biliran's flood control projects". Visayas Politics. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
- ^ "About Governor Rogelio Espina". Biliran Island. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
External links edit
- Rogelio Espina on Facebook
- Province of Biliran Official Website