Espina family of Biliran

Espina · documented public-office relationships

9 documented relatives · 7 currently in public office · 9 documented relationships · Province of Biliran

In Biliran the family currently holds office through Rogelio Espina (Biliran governor), Roselyn Espina-Paras (Biliran vice governor), Gerardo “Gerryboy” Espina Jr. (Biliran lone-district representative), Gretchen Espina (Naval mayor · Biliran), Rodolfo Espina Sr. (Kawayan mayor · Biliran), Jake Espina (Kawayan vice mayor · Biliran) and Anton Paras (Naval councilor · Biliran).

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Who they are

Rogelio Espina

Biliran governor

In office

Sources: DBM · Philippine Government Directory 2026

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Roselyn Espina-Paras

Biliran vice governor

In office

Sources: DBM · Philippine Government Directory 2026

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Gerardo “Gerryboy” Espina Jr.

Biliran lone-district representative

In office

Sources: PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships

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Gretchen Espina

Naval mayor · Biliran

In office

Sources: PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships

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Rodolfo Espina Sr.

Kawayan mayor · Biliran

In office

Sources: MARINA · July 2025 Kawayan mayor and vice mayor; Leyte Samar Daily News · Espina current family offices

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Jake Espina

Kawayan vice mayor · Biliran

In office

Sources: MARINA · July 2025 Kawayan mayor and vice mayor; Leyte Samar Daily News · Espina current family offices

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Anton Paras

Naval councilor · Biliran

In office

Sources: PSA · Governor Espina, Vice Governor Espina–Paras, and 2 SB Members; Rappler · Biliran province: Espina dynasty remains in power

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Gerard Roger Espina

Former Biliran governor

Not in office

Sources: PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships

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Gerardo Espina Sr.

Former Biliran representative (1995–2004); former Naval and Kawayan mayor · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Province of Biliran · The Congressman; Leyte Samar Daily Express / Biliran Blogs · Espina family expresses gratitude; House of Representatives · Statement on the demise of Gerardo Espina

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How they are related

• Rogelio Espina and Roselyn Espina-Paras — SiblingsBloodEvidence: PCIJ · Eastern Visayas family relationships
• Rogelio Espina and Gerardo “Gerryboy” Espina Jr. — BrothersBloodEvidence: PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships
• Rogelio Espina and Gretchen Espina — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships
• Rogelio Espina and Gerard Roger Espina — Father → sonBloodEvidence: PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships
• Rogelio Espina and Rodolfo Espina Sr. — Twin brothersBloodEvidence: Biliran government · Governor biography and twin brother
• Rodolfo Espina Sr. and Jake Espina — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Leyte Samar Daily News · Espina current family offices; MARINA · July 2025 Kawayan mayor and vice mayor
• Roselyn Espina-Paras and Anton Paras — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Biliran province: Espina dynasty remains in power
• Gerardo Espina Sr. and Rogelio Espina — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Province of Biliran · About the Governor; House of Representatives · Statement on the demise of Gerardo Espina
• Gerardo Espina Sr. and Gerardo “Gerryboy” Espina Jr. — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Province of Biliran · The Congressman

How this was researched

Documented Espina–Paras relationships include Naval councilor Anton Paras and the deceased former representative Gerardo Espina Sr. Further municipal and in-law connections remain under review. Biliran additions reviewed 14 September 2026.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

Sources

1. DBM · Philippine Government Directory 2026 · 2026 edition; LGU directory dated 30 September 2025; reviewed 13 September 2026
2. PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships · 16 May 2025
3. MARINA · July 2025 Kawayan mayor and vice mayor · July 2025
4. Leyte Samar Daily News · Espina current family offices · 5 February 2026
5. PSA · Governor Espina, Vice Governor Espina–Paras, and 2 SB Members · 29 August 2025; office observation 31 July 2025
6. Rappler · Biliran province: Espina dynasty remains in power · May 2025; indexed text reviewed 14 September 2026
7. Province of Biliran · The Congressman · Undated; reviewed 14 September 2026
8. Leyte Samar Daily Express / Biliran Blogs · Espina family expresses gratitude · 8 February 2013
9. House of Representatives · Statement on the demise of Gerardo Espina · 7 February 2013
10. PCIJ · Eastern Visayas family relationships · 14 May 2025; incorrect reelection/cousin claims excluded
11. Biliran government · Governor biography and twin brother · Reviewed 13 September 2026
12. Province of Biliran · About the Governor · Undated; reviewed 14 September 2026