[4] The town is named after the late Benito Soliven, Congressman of Ilocos Sur, during the Commonwealth government.Poverty incidence of Benito Soliven Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town.The municipality of Benito Soliven is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code.Benito Soliven, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Isabela, is currently represented by Ed Christopher S.[23] The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.