Ben Evardone

Ben Pagaran Evardone (born September 30, 1963) was the governor of Eastern Samar, Philippines and was the Congressman of Eastern Samar; he was born in Sulat, Eastern Samar (then part of undivided Samar), on September 30, 1963.

Early life Ben Pagaran Evardone was born on September 30, 1963. Evardone was a former journalist who covered the final years of the Marcos dictatorship. He was also the student council president for the University of the East in 1983.

Political career

First installation as Governor of Eastern Samar (2004-2010) Evardone served as the governor of Eastern Samar from 2004 to 2010 through two terms: from 2004 to 2007 and from 2007 to 2010. In 2024, Evardone withdrew his candidacy for reelection in the 2025 Philippine general election and was replaced by his son, RV Evardone, who won the election.

Personal life Evardone is married to Grace Maniago.

Electoral history