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Rogelio Espina

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Rogelio Espina
Governor of Biliran
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byGerardo Espina Jr.
Succeeded byGerard Roger Espina
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byDanilo M. Parilla
Succeeded byGerardo Espina Jr.
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Biliran
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byGlenn Chong
Succeeded byGerardo Espina Jr.
Medical Specialist at
Department of Health Valenzuela District
In office
January 1, 1997 – April 1, 1998
Personal details
Born
Rogelio Jimenez Espina

(1960-06-30) June 30, 1960 (age 64)
Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Political partyNacionalista (2016-present)
Liberal (2010-2016)
SpouseCecil M. Espina
Children
  • Gerry Victor Espina
  • Gerard Roger Espina
  • Gretchen Stephanie Espina
Parents
  • Gerardo S. Espina, Sr. (father)
  • Asuncion S. Jimenez (mother)
Alma materFar Eastern University (BS, MD)
OccupationDoctor

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

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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

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  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.
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Political offices
Preceded by
Danilo M. Parilla
Governor of Biliran
2001–2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Governor of Biliran
2019–2022
Succeeded by
Gerard Roger Espina
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Representative, Lone District of Biliran
2010–2019
Succeeded by