Basey, Samar, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Samar Philippines, within Region VIII – Eastern Visayas, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Basey, Samar, Philippines
Municipality Class: 1st Class
Area in Hectares: 49096.00
Population (2020 Census): 59,579
Population (2015 Census): 50,709
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 3.48%
Basey 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor:
Luz C. Ponferrada
Vice Mayor:
Junie E. Llamado
Councilors:
- Rolando P. Jabon
- Edgar C. Tan
- Melchor G. Jabon
- Ricardo E. Bago
- Nilo A. Sabido
- Jovie C. Cabueñas
- Alex L. Bagaforo
- Arvin R. Jabon
Basey, Samar, 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Luz Chu Ponferrada
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Honesto Macasaet Zeta
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Pericles Lagamit Cinco
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Catalino Saborin Jadoc
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Lilian Devaras Estorninos
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Marilyn Maranga Homeres
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Elnora Colminar Quebec
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Mansueto Macasaet Delovino
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Aludia Dela Cruz Duran
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Vicente Canonigo Labuac
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Perla Perpetua Gualdrapa Ponferrada
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Cities in the Province of Samar: Calbayog City | Catbalogan City (Capital)
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