Iloilo Provincial Board

Last updated
Iloilo Provincial Board

Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Iloilo
15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Type
Type
Term limits
3 consecutive terms (9 years)
Leadership
Presiding Officer
Nathalie Ann F. Debuque, PFP
since June 30, 2025
Floor Leader
Rolex T. Suplico, Uswag
since July 8, 2025
Structure
Seats13 board members
1 ex officio presiding officer
15th Iloilo Provincial Board Composition.png
Political groups
  PFP (4)
  Lakas (4)
  Nacionalista (2)
  Liberal (1)
  Uswag (1)
  Nonpartisan (2)
Committees29 standing committees
Length of term
3 years, renewable twice
Authority Local Government Code of the Philippines
Elections
Last election
May 12, 2025
Next election
May 15, 2028
Meeting place
Iloilo Provincial Capitol
Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City

The Iloilo Provincial Board is the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial legislature) of the Philippine province of Iloilo.

Contents

The members are elected via plurality-at-large voting: the province is divided into five districts, each having two seats. A voter votes up to two names, with the top two candidates per district being elected. The vice governor is the ex officio presiding officer, and only votes to break ties. The vice governor is elected via the plurality voting system province-wide.

The districts used in appropriation of members are coextensive with the legislative districts of Iloilo.

Aside from the regular members, the board also includes the provincial federation presidents of the Liga ng mga Barangay (ABC, from its old name "Association of Barangay Captains"), the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK, youth councils) and the Philippine Councilors League (PCL).

Apportionment

Since 1992, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members have been elected from districts to ensure geographical representation, and the size of the province's Sanggunian was dependent on its income classification rather than population. [1]

ElectionsSeats per districtEx officio seatsTotal seats
1st2nd3rd4th5th
1992 - Present22222313

Current members

These are the members after the 2025 local elections [2] and 2023 Philippine barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

Leadership

Members

SeatBoard memberPartyTerm numberStart of termEnd of termRegistered in
1st districtRica Jane L. Garin Lakas 1June 30, 2025June 30, 2028 Miagao
Jo Ann B. Germinanda Lakas 1February 7, 2023June 30, 2028 Guimbal
2nd districtJune S. Mondejar PFP 3June 30, 2019June 30, 2028 New Lucena
Rolito C. Cajilig PFP 3June 30, 2019June 30, 2028 Leon
3rd districtMark P. Palabrica PFP 1June 30, 2025June 30, 2028 Bingawan
Jason R. Gonzales Liberal 3June 30, 2019June 30, 2028 Lambunao
4th districtRolando B. Distura Nacionalista 3June 30, 2019June 30, 2028 Dumangas
Dominic Paul C. Oso Nacionalista 1June 30, 2025June 30, 2028 Barotac Nuevo
5th districtNielito C. Tupas Lakas 1June 30, 2025June 30, 2028 Barotac Viejo
Rolex T. Suplico Uswag 1June 30, 2025June 30, 2028 Estancia
LNB Amalia Victoria F. Debuque [3] Nonpartisan-January 13, 2024October 31, 2025 Anilao
PCL Christy Love C. Margarico Lakas -June 30, 2025August 2025 Guimbal
SK Esara Andica A. Javier [3] Nonpartisan-November 25, 2023October 31, 2025 Sara

15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan Standing Committees

The Standing Committee of the 15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan was finalized under Vice Governor Nathalie Ann Debuque during the second regular session on July 8, 2025. A total of 29 committees were assigned through a collaborative process, with each chaired by a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. The table below lists the standing committees and their respective chairs and vice chairs. [4]

CommitteeCommittee ChairpersonCommittee Vice Chairperson
AccountsMark P. PalabricaJo Ann B. Germinanda
AgricultureRolito C. CajiligRolando B. Distura
AppropriationsDominic Paul C. OsoJune S. Mondejar
Rolito S. Cajilig
Aquatic ResourcesNielito C. TupasJo Ann B. Germinanda
Barangay AffairsAmalia Victoria F. DebuqueEsara Andica A. Javier
Cooperatives and Other Non-Governmental OrganizationsRolito C. CajiligNielito C. Tupas
Cultural Communities and UnderprivilegedEsara Andica A. JavierMark P. Palabrica
Culture, Arts, History and TourismNielito C. TupasNathalie Ann F. Debuque
Disaster Risk Reduction and ManagementRolando B. DisturaMark P. Palabrica
Economic Affairs and InvestmentJason R. GonzalesRica Jane L. Garin
Education and InformationJason R. GonzalesNathalie Ann F. Debuque
Environmental and Natural ResourcesAmalia Victoria F. DebuqueRolando B. Distura
Games and AmusementChristy Love C. MargaricoAmalia Victoria F. Debuque
General Services and Human ResourcesMark P. PalabricaDominic Paul C. Oso
Health and SanitationNathalie Ann F. DebuqueNielito C. Tupas
InfrastructureRolando B. DisturaRolito C. Cajilig
Justice, Good Government and Human RightsRica Jane L. GarinRolex T. Suplico
Labor and EmploymentJo Ann B. GerminandaRolando B. Distura
Ordinances, Legal Matters and Inter-governmental RelationsChristy Love C. MargaricoJune S. Mondejar
OversightDominic Paul C. OsoMark P. Palabrica
Public Order and SecurityJune S. MondejarRolando B. Distura
Rules, Privileges, Ethics and AccountabilityRolex T. SuplicoDominic Paul C. Oso
Science and TechnologyRica Jane L. GarinNathalie Ann F. Debuque
Social Welfare, Housing, Senior Citizen and Persons with DisabilityRolex T. SuplicoRica Jane L. Garin
Transportation, Communication and Public UtilitiesNathalie Ann F. DebuqueChristy Love C. Margarico
Ways and MeansJune S. MondejarJo Ann B. Germinanda
Women and Family AffairsNathalie Ann F. DebuqueJo Ann B. Germinanda
Youth Affairs and Sports DevelopmentEsara Andica A. JavierAmalia Victoria F. Debuque
Zoning and Land Use PlanningRolex T. SuplicoJo Ann B. Germinanda

List of members

This is a list of former and incumbent Vice Governors who have served as presiding officers of the Provincial Board, along with former and incumbent Board members.

Vice Governor

Election yearNamePartyOrigin
1959Guardalino Mosqueda
1963Conrado Norada Miagao
1967
Fortunato Padilla
1971Ramon Duremdes Dumangas
1980Ramon Duremdes
Carlos Lopez Jr.
Simplicio Griño Oton
Ramon Lopez Jr.
1988Ramon Duremdes Dumangas
Robert Maroma Cabatuan
Ramon Duremdes Dumangas
1992Robert Maroma Cabatuan
1995Demetrio Sonza Santa Barbara
1998
2001Roberto Armada Janiuay
2004
2007Rolex Suplico Estancia
2010 Richard Garin Lakas–Kampi Guimbal
2013Raul Tupas Liberal Barotac Viejo
2016Christine Garin NUP Guimbal
2019 Nacionalista
2022 Nacionalista
2025Nathalie Ann Debuque PFP Anilao

1st district

Election
year
Member
(Origin)
Member
(Origin)
Ref.
1992 Richard Garin
(Guimbal)
Rodolfo Legaspi
(Miagao)
1995Anita Silla
(Oton)
1998 Janette Garin
(Guimbal)
2001
2004Macario Napulan
(Miagao)
Bernardo Silla Jr.
(Oton)
2007 Richard Garin
(Guimbal)
2010Gerardo Flores
(Miagao)
[5]
2013Ninfa Garin
(San Joaquin)
Dennis Valencia
(Tigbauan)
2016Marcelo Valentine Serag
(San Joaquin)
Renee Valencia
(Tigbauan)
2019
2022Carmelo Nochete
(Miagao)
Jo Ann Germinanda
(Guimbal)
[6]
2025Rica Jane Garin
(Miagao)

2nd district

Election
year
Member
(Origin)
Member
(Origin)
Ref.
1992Demetrio Sonza
(Santa Barbara)
Ervin Gerochi
(Pavia)
1995Rodolfo Cabado
(Leon)
Adolfo Jaen
(Leganes)
1998Juanito Alipao
(Alimodian)
2001
2004Cecilia Capadosa
(Pavia)
Rodolfo Cabado
(Leon)
2007June Mondejar
(New Lucena)
2010Demetrio Sonza
(Santa Barbara)
[5]
2013
2016Liecel Seville
(New Lucena)
2019Rolito Cajilig
(Leon)
June Mondejar
(New Lucena)
2022
2025

3rd district

Election
year
Member
(Origin)
Member
(Origin)
Ref.
1992Juanito Acanto
(Janiuay)
Alberto Javellana
(Calinog)
1995
1998Bienvenido Margarico
(Janiuay)
Vicente Ramirez
(Lambunao)
2001
2004Emmanuel Gallar
(Cabatuan)
Ellery Gaje
(Badiangan)
2007 Arthur Defensor Jr.
(Mina)
Mariano Malones
(Maasin)
2010Licurgo Tirador
(Pototan)
Emmanuel Gallar
(Cabatuan)
[5]
2013
2016 Lorenz Defensor
(Mina)
2019Matt Palabrica
(Bingawan)
Jason Gonzales
(Lambunao)
2022
2025Mark Palabrica
(Bingawan)

4th district

Election
year
Member
(Origin)
Member
(Origin)
Ref.
1992Grace Fernandez
(San Enrique)
Pablito Araneta
(Barotac Nuevo)
1995
1998Domingo Oso Jr.
(Barotac Nuevo)
Romeo Palmares Sr.
(Passi City)
2001
2004
2007George Demaisip
(Barotac Nuevo)
Maria Shalene Palmares-Hidalgo
(Passi City)
2010Hernan Biron Jr.
(Barotac Nuevo)
[5]
2013Carmen Rita Monfort-Bautista
(Dumangas)
2016Domingo Oso Jr.
(Barotac Nuevo)
Bryant Paul Biron
(Barotac Nuevo)
2019Rolando Distura
(Dumangas)
2022
2025Dominic Paul Oso
(Barotac Nuevo)

5th district

Election
year
Member
(Origin)
Member
(Origin)
Ref.
1992Antonio Tedoco Jr.
(Sara)
Nerio Salcedo Jr.
(Sara)
1995Rolex Suplico
(Barotac Viejo)
1998Antonio Tedoco Jr.
(Sara)
Eric Barbosa Sr.
2001
2004 Niel Tupas Jr.
(Barotac Viejo)
2007Jesus Salcedo Jr.
(Sara)
Jett Rojas
(Ajuy)
2010Nielo Tupas
(Barotac Viejo)
[5]
2013Jesus Salcedo Jr.
(Sara)
2016Jeneda Salcedo
(Sara)
2019Nielito Tupas
(Barotac Viejo)
Carol-V Diaz
(Ajuy)
2022Binky April Tupas
(Barotac Viejo)
2025Nielito Tupas
(Barotac Viejo)
Rolex Suplico
(Estancia)

Provincial Liga ng mga Barangay President

Election
year
Member
(Origin)
Ref.
2004Angel Briones
2007Jeneda Salcedo
(Sara)
2010
2013
2016Pablito Gemarino
(Guimbal)
2018Dorothy Paez
(Dumangas)
2023Amalia Victoria Debuque
(Anilao)

Philippine Councilors League - Iloilo Chapter President

Election
year
Member
(Origin)
Ref.
2004Lilia Gonzales
2007Cecilia Colada
(Janiuay)
2010Suzette Alquisada
(Tigbauan)
2013Paulino Parian
(Janiuay)
2016Licurgo Tirador
(Pototan)
2019Ramon Sullano
(Santa Barbara)
2022
Christy Love Margarico
(Guimbal)

Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan President

Election
year
Member
(Origin)
Ref.
2004Jeneda Salcedo
(Sara)
2007Giuseppe Karl Gumban
(Dumangas)
2010Charmaine de Vicente
(San Enrique)
2018Ma. Angelica Bianca Requinto
(Estancia)
2023Esara Andica Javier
(Sara)

Iloilo At-Large (Defunct)

Includes Guimaras and Iloilo City

Election
year
MemberOriginRef.
1988Robert Maroma Cabatuan
Juanito Acanto Janiuay
Rudy Tupas Barotac Viejo
Demetrio Sonza Santa Barbara
Juan Garin Sr. Guimbal
Leo Agustin Lutero Janiuay
Vicente Molejona Miagao
Alberto Javellana Calinog
Perla Zulueta Iloilo City
Jose Cortes Jr. Zarraga
Melchor Bonilla Buenavista

References

  1. Local Government Code of 1991
  2. "LIST OF ELECTED PROVINCIAL CANDIDATES" (PDF). COMELEC.gov.ph.
  3. 1 2 "Legislative Offices". Province of Iloilo. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
  4. "Debuque pushes collaborative approach as Iloilo prov'l board finalizes committee chairmanships". Panay News. 2025-07-08. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "40 bets vie for various positions in Iloilo". The News Today Online. 2009-12-03. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  6. "Marcos appoints Germinanda as 1st district board member". Panay News. 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2025-07-12.