Aurora E. Cerilles

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Cavan, the birth surname or paternal family name is Enerio, and the marital name is Cerilles.

Aurora Cerilles (born Aurora Cavan Enerio; September 17, 1949) is a Filipino politician. She was a former representative of the second (2nd) legislative district of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. She is the spouse of Antonio Cerilles, governor of Zamboanga del Sur from 2010 to 2019. She switched positions with her husband and ran for governor during the 2019 elections, but lost by almost 100,000 votes to former representative Victor Yu of PDP Laban.

The Honorable Aurora E. Cerilles
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Sur's 2nd District
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded by	Antonio Cerilles
Succeeded by	Leonardo L. Babasa, Jr.
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by	Antonio Cerilles
Succeeded by	Nenet S. San Juan
13th Governor of Zamboanga del Sur
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded by	Isidoro E. Real, Jr.
Succeeded by	Antonio Cerilles
First Lady of Zamboanga del Sur
In role June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Governor	Antonio Cerilles
Preceded by	Antonio Cerilles (as First Gentlemen)
Succeeded by	Divina Grace Yu
Personal details
Born	Aurora Cavan Enerio (1949-11-17) November 17, 1949 (age 75) Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines
Political party	Nacionalista (2021–present)
Other political affiliations	NPC (2012–2021) Lakas–CMD (2008–2012) KAMPI (until 2008)
Spouse	Antonio Cerilles
Children	Ace William Enerio Cerilles

Early life

She was born on September 17, 1949, to former representative Canuto M.S. Enerio and former vice governor Vicenta C. Enerio.

Education

She graduated from University of the East with a BS in business administration.^[1]

See also

• List of current Philippine provincial governors
• List of representatives elected in the 2010 Philippine House of Representatives election