Gerardo J. Espina, Junior, also known as Gerry Espina, is a Filipino politician.
Background
Gerardo Jimenez Espina, Junior., nicknamed Gerry, was born on August 7, 1970 in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of the former Congressman and Mayor Gerardo Sabinay Espina Senior He finished both his elementary and secondary education at the San Beda College, in 1984 and 1988 respectively.
Education
He finished Bachelor in Marketing at the Philippine School of Business Administration in, Quezon City in 1992.
Career
He is currently the Governor of the Province of Biliran, having been elected in the 2010 elections. Political career
He started his political career as a municipal mayor of the municipality of Naval, Biliran in 1998 and served until 2004. In the May 10, 2010 elections, he became a Governor of the Province of Biliran, Philippines.
He uncle to singer entertainer Gretchen Espina.
Committee Membership
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.
Membership
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 2004-2007. From 2004 up to 2007, he was a member of the House of Representatives as representative of the lone district of Biliran. He is also a member of one of the longest serving Political Dynasties in Biliran dating back in the 70"son
His father was a delegate of the 1972 Constitutional Convention, three term member of the House of Representatives and Mayor of Naval, Biliran.
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.