Rogelio Espina

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Jimenez and the surname or paternal family name is 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.^[1][2]

The Honorable Rogelio Espina
Governor of Biliran
In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Gerardo Espina Jr.
Succeeded by	Gerard Roger Espina
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded by	Danilo M. Parilla
Succeeded by	Gerardo Espina Jr.
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Biliran
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded by	Glenn Chong
Succeeded by	Gerardo 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 party	Nacionalista (2009-2012; 2016-present)
Other political affiliations	Liberal (2012-2016) Lakas-CMD (until 2009)
Spouse	Cecil M. Espina
Children	Gerry Victor Espina Gerard Roger Espina Gretchen Stephanie Espina
Parents	Gerardo S. Espina, Sr. (father) Asuncion S. Jimenez (mother)
Alma mater	Far Eastern University (BS, MD)
Occupation	Doctor

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 (Valenzuela District) from January 1, 1997 to April 1, 1998.^[3]