Rogelio Espina

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Jimenezand the surname or paternal family name is Espina.

• Gerry Victor Espina
• Gerard Roger Espina
• Gretchen Stephanie Espina

The Honorable Rogelio Espina
Governor of Biliran
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2025
Parents	Gerardo S. Espina, Sr. (father) Asuncion S. Jimenez (mother)
Alma mater	Far Eastern University (BS, MD)
Occupation	Doctor

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]}

Early life

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

1. "Espina clan still holds sway in Biliran". Manila Bulletin. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
2. "Rogelio Espina eyes P1B for Biliran's flood control projects". Visayas Politics. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
3. "About Governor Rogelio Espina". Biliran Island. Retrieved 2019-08-01.

External links

• Rogelio Espina on Facebook
• Province of Biliran Official Website

Political offices
Preceded by Danilo M. Parilla	Governor of Biliran 2001–2010 2019–2022 2025–present	Succeeded by Gerardo J. Espina Jr.
Preceded by Gerardo J. Espina Jr.		Succeeded by Gerard Roger Espina
Preceded by Gerard Roger Espina		Incumbent
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Glenn A. Chong	Member of the House of Representatives from Biliran's at-large district 2010–2019	Succeeded by Gerardo J. Espina Jr.