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Legislative District Of Biliran
The legislative districts of Biliran are the representations of the province of Biliran in the Congress of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress through its lone congressional district. It was represented as part of the third district of Leyte in 1995. Lone District *Population (2020): 179,312 See also *Legislative districts of Leyte References {{Philippine legislative districts Biliran Biliran, officially the Province of Biliran ( Waray-Waray: ''Probinsya han Biliran''; ceb, Lalawigan sa Biliran; tl, Lalawigan ng Biliran), is an island province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII). Biliran is ... Politics of Biliran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of The Philippines
In the Philippines, provinces ( fil, lalawigan) are one of its primary political and administrative divisions. There are 82 provinces at present, which are further subdivided into component cities and municipalities. The local government units in the National Capital Region, as well as independent cities, are independent of any provincial government. Each province is governed by an elected legislature called the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and an elected governor. The provinces are grouped into seventeen regions based on geographical, cultural, and ethnological characteristics. Thirteen of these regions are numerically designated from north to south, while the National Capital Region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Southwestern Tagalog Region, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are only designated by acronyms. Each province is a member of the League of Provinces of the Philippines, an organization which aims to address issues affecting provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerardo Espina Jr
Gerardo may refer to: People Given name Gerardo is the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of the male given name Gerard. * Gerardo Amarilla (born 1969), Uruguayan politician * Gerardo Bonilla (born 1975), Puerto Rican-born professional race car driver * Gerardo Carrera Piñera (born 1987), Spanish professional footballer, usually simply Gerardo * Gerardo Diego (1896–1987), Spanish poet * Gerardo García León (born 1974), Spanish footballer * Gerardo Greco (born 1966), Italian journalist * Gerardo Herrero (born 1953), Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer * Gerardo de León (1913–1981), Filipino actor and film director * Gerardo Machado (1871–1939), President of Cuba * Gerardo Martino (born 1962), retired Argentine footballer and current manager * Gerardo Matos Rodríguez (1897–1948), Uruguayan musician, composer and journalist * Gerardo Mejía (born 1965), Ecuadorian-born musician, known as Gerardo * Gerardo Miranda (born 1956), retired Spanish footballer, usu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Congress Of The Philippines
The 19th Congress of the Philippines ( fil, Ikalabinsiyam na Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, convened on July 25, 2022. The 19th Congress is meeting during the first three years of Bongbong Marcos's presidency, and will end on June 4, 2025. The convening of the 19th Congress followed the 2022 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives continues to meet in the Batasang Pambansa Complex. The Senate currently meets in the GSIS Building, with a scheduled move in 2024 to its new building in Navy Village, Taguig. The 19th Congress is also the first since the 10th Congress that no senator is from the Liberal Party. Leadership Senate *Senate President: **Juan Miguel Zubiri (Independent), July 25, 2022 – present * Senate President ''pro tempore'': **Loren Legarda ( NPC), July 25, 2022 – present * Majority Floo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
18th Congress Of The Philippines
The 18th Congress of the Philippines ( fil, Ikalabingwalong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives, met from July 22, 2019, until June 1, 2022, during the last three years of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency. The convening of the 18th Congress of the Philippines, Congress followed the 2019 Philippine general election, 2019 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leadership Senate *President of the Senate of the Philippines, Senate President: **Tito Sotto (Nationalist People's Coalition, NPC), July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022 *President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines, Senate President ''pro tempore'': **Ralph Recto (Nacionalista Party, Nacionalista), July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022 *Majority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines, Majority Floor Leader: **Juan Miguel Zubiri (Independent po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
17th Congress Of The Philippines
The 17th Congress of the Philippines ( fil, Ikalabimpitong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 25, 2016, until June 4, 2019, during the first three years of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency. The convening of the 17th Congress followed the 2016 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leadership Senate * Senate President: ** Koko Pimentel (PDP–Laban), July 25, 2016 – May 21, 2018 ** Tito Sotto ( NPC), May 21, 2018 – June 4, 2019 * Senate President ''pro tempore'': ** Franklin Drilon (Liberal), July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017 ** Ralph Recto ( Nacionalista), February 27, 2017 – June 4, 2019 * Majority Floor Leader: ** Tito Sotto ( NPC), July 25, 2016 – May 21, 2018 ** Juan Miguel Zubiri (Independent), May 21, 2018 – June 4, 2019 * Minority Floor Leader: ** Ralph Recto (Liberal), July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017 ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16th Congress Of The Philippines
The 16th Congress of the Philippines ( fil, Ikalabing-anim na Kongreso ng Pilipinas) composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 22, 2013, until June 6, 2016, during the last three years of Benigno Aquino III's presidency. The convening of the 16th Congress followed the 2013 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leaders Senate * Senate President: ** Franklin Drilon ( Liberal), since July 22, 2013 * Senate President ''pro tempore'': ** Ralph Recto ( Liberal), since July 22, 2013 * Majority Floor Leader: ** Alan Peter Cayetano (Nacionalista), since July 22, 2013 * Minority Floor Leader: ** Juan Ponce Enrile ( UNA/ PMP), since July 22, 2013; on leave from July 28, 2014, to August 2015 due to hospital arrest ** Tito Sotto ( NPC/ UNA) from July 28, 2014, to August 2015, in an acting capacity House of Representatives * Speaker: ** Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. (Quezon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogelio Espina
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. 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 A health department or health ministry is a part of government which focuses on issues related to the general health of the citizenry. Subnational entities, such as states, counties and cities, often also operate a health department of their ow ... (Valenzuela District) from January 1, 1997 to April 1, 1998. References External links *Province of BiliranOfficial Website , - , - , - , - , - {{DEFAULT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th Congress Of The Philippines
The 15th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalabinlimang Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 26, 2010, until June 6, 2013, during the first three years of Benigno Aquino III's presidency. The convening of the 15th Congress followed the 2010 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leadership Senate * President of the Senate ::Juan Ponce Enrile ( PMP), ''elected July 26, 2010, resigned June 5, 2013'' ::Jinggoy Estrada ( PMP), ''assumed position June 5, 2013 as Acting President of the Senate'' * Senate President Pro-Tempore ::Jinggoy Estrada ( PMP), ''elected July 26, 2010'' * Majority Floor Leader ::Tito Sotto ( NPC), * Minority Floor Leader ::Alan Peter Cayetano ( Nacionalista), House of Representatives * Speaker of the House of Representatives ::Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. (Liberal, 4th District of Quezon City), ''elected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Chong
Glenn Ang Chong (born July 12, 1974) is a Filipino politician. He was elected as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Lone District of Biliran. He held the position for three years before he lost his re-election bid to Rogelio J. Espina, twin brother of Gerardo Espina Sr. Personal life Chong was born on July 12, 1974, in Naval, Biliran. He is a lawyer and certified public accountant by profession. He obtained his Doctor of Humanities ''(Honoris Causa)'' degree in University of San Carlos. Legal issues On March 15, 2024, Ace Barbers and Johnny Pimentel demanded that Chong should apologize to First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos over his “slap threat" during the Apollo Quiboloy prayer rally. In a disbarment complaint letter to Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Daniel Laogan said Chong’s remarks were “unethical” and violated A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC, the new "Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability." Politic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th Congress Of The Philippines
The 14th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalabing-apat na Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 23, 2007, until June 9, 2010, during the last three years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 14th Congress followed the 2007 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. It celebrated the centennial year of the Philippine legislature. Events Batasang Pambansa bombing On the evening of November 17, 2007, an explosion at the South Wing of the Batasang Pambansa Complex killed six people, including Rep. Wahab Akbar ( Lakas-CMD, Lone District Basilan). The other fatalities included an aide of Akbar, a driver of Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan, and three aides of Rep. Pryde Henry Teves ( Lakas-CMD, 3rd District Negros Oriental). Ten others were injured in the blast, including Reps. Ilagan and Teves. Arroyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th Congress Of The Philippines
The 13th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalabintatlong Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 26, 2004, until June 8, 2007, during the fourth, fifth, and sixth years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 13th Congress followed the 2004 national elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Events Charter Change President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in her several State of the Nation Addresses has repeatedly called on Congress to pave the way for the amending of the 1987 Constitution to provide for a unicameral–parliamentary–federal form of government. On December 8, 2006, the administration-dominated House of Representatives, bypassing the Senate, passed in haste '' House Resolution 1450'', which called on Congress to convene into a Constituent Assembly (ConAss) to propose amendments to the Constitution. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biliran
Biliran, officially the Province of Biliran ( Waray-Waray: ''Probinsya han Biliran''; ceb, Lalawigan sa Biliran; tl, Lalawigan ng Biliran), is an island province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII). Biliran is one of the country's smallest and newest provinces. Formerly a sub-province of Leyte, it became an independent province in 1992. Biliran lies less than a kilometer north of the island of Leyte. A bridge-causeway fixed link over Poro Island in the gateway town of Biliran connects the province to Leyte. Its capital is the municipality of Naval on the western coast of the island. History Etymology During the early Spanish era, what is now called Biliran was known as ''Isla de Panamao''. The present name, believed to be adopted sometime between the late 17th century and the early 18th century, was, according to many publications, derived from a native grass called ''borobiliran'' which once grew abundantly on the island's plains. A contend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
