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Gerardo J. Espina Jr.
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Official portrait, 2019
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Biliran's at-large district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rogelio J. Espina |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Gerardo S. Espina Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Glenn A. Chong |
| Governor of Biliran | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rogelio J. Espina |
| Succeeded by | Rogelio J. Espina |
| Mayor of Naval, Biliran | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Simeon C. Pitao |
| Succeeded by | Gerardo S. Espina, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1970-08-07) August 7, 1970 (age 53) Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2021) Liberal (2012–2018) Nacionalista (2009–2012) KAMPI (2004–2009) |
| Alma mater | Philippine School of Business Administration (BSBA) |
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Gerardo Jimenez Espina Jr. (born August 7, 1970), also known as Gerry Espina, is a Filipino politician. He is currently the Representative of the lone District of Biliran, having been elected in the 2010 elections. Prior to this, he was a member of the 13th Congress of the Philippines as representative of the lone legislative district of Biliran which he served for one term from 2004 to 2007.[1]
Gerardo Jimenez Espina Jr. was born on August 7, 1970, in Manila, the son of a former congressman and mayor, Gerardo Sabinay Espina Sr. He finished both his elementary and secondary education at the San Beda College. He finished Bachelor in Marketing at the Philippine School of Business Administration in, Quezon City in 1992.[2]
He started his political career as a municipal mayor of the municipality of Naval, Biliran in 1998 and served until 2004. From 2004 up to 2007, he was a member of the House of Representatives as representative of the lone district of Biliran. In the May 10, 2010, elections, he became a Governor of the Province of Biliran, Philippines.[citation needed]
He is also a member of one of the longest serving Political Dynasties in Biliran dating back in the 70's. His father was a delegate of the 1972 Constitutional Convention, three term member of the House of Representatives and Mayor of Naval, Biliran. His brothers Rogelio, former governor, now congressman of the same district and Rodolfo, Mayor of Kawayan, Biliran, and sister Roselyn, one-time councilor of Naval.[3] He is uncle to singer entertainer Gretchen Espina.
As a member of House of Representatives, Espina was the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Food and Fisheries and of the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development. Congressman Espina also had memberships in the following house committees: Accounts; Basic Education and Culture; Energy; Foreign Affairs; Games and Amusement; Higher and Technical Education; Legislative Franchises; Local Government; National Defense and Security; Natural Resources; People's Participation; Public Order and Security; Tourism; and Ways and Means.[2]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Simeon C. Pitao |
Mayor of Naval, Biliran 1998–2004 |
Succeeded by Gerardo S. Espina, Sr. |
| Preceded by | Governor of Biliran 2010–2019 |
Succeeded by |
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
| Preceded by Gerardo S. Espina, Sr. |
Representative, Lone District of Biliran 2004–2007 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Representative, Lone District of Biliran 2019–present |
Succeeded by TBD |
