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List of political families in the Philippines

This is a list of notable political families of the Philippines and their areas of influence. Names in bold indicate the individual was or is a President or Vice President of the Philippines. Names in italic indicate the individual has not held public office but represents an intervening connection between two or more officeholders from the same family.

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Abad family — Batanes • Jorge Abad – member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (1949–1957, 1961–1964, 1969–1972); secretary of public works, transportation and communications (1964–1965) • Aurora Barsana-Abad, wife of Jorge – member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (1965–1969); governor of Batanes (1986–1987) • Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr., son of Benjamin Sr. – mayor of Mandaluyong (1998–2004, 2007–2016); member of the House of Representatives for Mandaluyong (2004–2007); chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (2021–2022); secretary of the interior and local government (2022–2025) • Benjamin "Benjie" Abalos III, son Benjamin Jr. – member of the Mandaluyong city council (2022–present) • Jonathan Abalos, son of Benjamin Sr. – member of the Mandaluyong city council • Jonathan Clement "JC" Abalos II – Assistant Minority Leader of the House of Representatives for 4Ps Party-list (2022–present) • Arsenio Abalos, brother of Benjamin Sr. – barangay captain of Hagdang Bato Itaas, Mandaluyong; member of the Mandaluyong city council • Joseph Emilio Abaya, son of Plaridel – secretary of transportation and communications (2012–2016); member of the House of Representatives for Cavite (2004–2012) • J. Nereus Acosta, son of Socorro – member of the House of Representatives for Bukidnon (1998–2007); member of the Bukidnon Provincial Board (1995–1998); general manager of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (2011–2016); presidential adviser for environmental protection (2011–2016) • Delfinito C. Albano - mayor, Ilagan (2001–2006). Son of Delfin • Irvin M. Alcala: son of Proceso; representative, 2nd District (2010–2013) • Vicente J. Alcala: brother of Proceso; vice governor (2010–2013), congressman, 2nd District (2013–present) and provincial board member (2001–2010) • Felix Alfelor Jr.: son of Felix Sr.; representative, 4th District (2001–2010) • Thelma Z. Almario: niece of Manuel; mayor, Mati (1967–1977); representative, 2nd district, Davao Oriental (1987–1998); vice governor, Davao Oriental (2001–2004) • Aileen Condevillamar Almendras — Vice Governor of Davao del Sur (2016–2019); Candidate for Davao del Sur Vice Governor (2013; 2019) • Alvin Rey "Dongkoy" Condevillamar Almendras — Santa Cruz Municipal Councilor (2016–2019; 2022–2025); candidate for councilor of Santa Cruz (2010) • Cecilia Almendras de la Paz — Governor of Davao del Norte (1988) • Josefino "Pinong" Durano Almendras — Mayor of Danao City (1952); candidate for Cebu 2nd District Representative (1969) • Agnes Almendras Magpale ( 1942) — Acting Governor of Cebu (2012–2013), 16th Vice Governor of Cebu (2011–2019), Cebu 5th District Provincial Board Member (1992–2001, 2004–2011), and Vice Mayor of Danao ( 1971) • Miguel Antonio "Migs" Almendras Magpale ( 1978) — Cebu 5th District Provincial Board Member (2010–2019) and Danao City Councilor; candidate for mayor of Danao City (2025) • Jose Rene Dimataga Almendras ( 1960) — Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2016), 8th Cabinet Secretary (2012–2016), and 9th Secretary of Energy (2010–2012) • Jerome Almendras — Businessman • Jerard "Jed" Gaviola Almendras ( 1975) — Danao City Councilor (2013–2022; 2025–present); candidate for Cebu 5th District Provincial Board Member (2022) • Priscillano Durano Almendaras — 4th Vice Governor of Cebu (1963–1967) ; Other members • Alejandro King Almendras — Davao del Sur 1st District Provincial Board Member (2010–2013) • Wilhemina "Minaking" King Almendras — Candidate for Davao del Sur Representative (2016; 2022) Alonte family — Biñan • Bayani Arthur Alonte – mayor of Biñan (1987–1997) • Len Alonte – daughter of Bayani Arthur; councilor (1998–2004), vice mayor (2004–2007), mayor (2007–2016), representative (2016–2025) • Gel Alonte – son of Bayani Arthur; councilor (2013–2016), vice mayor (2016–2025), mayor (2025–present) Alonto family — Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte • Sultan Alauya Adiong Alonto, senator under the Philippine Commonwealth • Ahmad Domocao Alonto, governor, congressman (1953), senator 1958–1961 (son) • Princess Tarhata Alonto-Lucman, governor, Lanao del Sur 1970–1974, OIC 1987–1988 (daughter) • Mohammad Khalid "Mujam" Adiong: son of Mamintal Jr.; vice governor, Lanao del Sur (2019–present) • Datu Saudi Ampatuan - mayor of Datu Piang • Andal Ampatuan Jr. – mayor of Datu Unsay • Juan Edgardo Angara: son of Edgardo; congressman (2004–2013), senator in the 16th Congress (2013–present) • Joselito J. Angara: mayor of Baler • Rommel Rico Angara: son of Joselito; vice-governor (2013–2019), representative (2019-present) Antiporda family — Binangonan, Rizal • Clemente Antiporda – mayor (1908–1912) • Julio Antiporda – mayor (1928–1936) • Antonio Antiporda – councilor (1952–1956), vice mayor (1956–1963) • Gilderado Doblada Antiporda – councilor (2001–2010) • Jerome Ceñidoza Antiporda – councilor (2022–2025) • Coco Ceñidoza Antiporda – barangay kagawad from Pilapila (2023–2025), councilor (2025–present) Antonino family — Nueva Ecija, La Union and General Santos • Gaudencio Antonino – senator (1961–1967) • Magnolia Antonino – congresswoman of the First district of La Union (1965–1967), senator (1967–1972) • Darlene Antonino-Custodio – member of the House of Representatives from South Cotabato's First District (2001–2010), mayor of General Santos (2010–2013) • Rodolfo Antonino – member of the House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija's Fourth District (2004–2013) • Magnolia Antonino Nadres – member of the House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija's Fourth District (2013–2019) Antonio family — Cagayan • Alvaro Trinidad Antonio – governor (2007–2016), mayor of Alcala (2004–2007) • Cristina Antonio - mayor of Alcala Aquino family — Agusan del Norte • Jose C. Aquino Sr. – governor 1964–1966, congressman 1967–1969 • Jose "Joboy" Aquino II – representative (2007–2013), vice mayor of Butuan (2016–present) Aquino family — Sorsogon • Rafael C. Aquino Sr. – congressman 7th Congress (1969–1972) • Rodolfo N. Aquino – board member 1st District • Rebecca L. Aquino – board member 1st District Aquino family — Tarlac, Malabon, Makati and Navotas • Servillano Aquino: representative, Samar (Malolos Congress of 1898) • Benigno S. Aquino Sr., representative, 2nd district, Tarlac (1916–1928); senator (1934). Son of Servillano. • Agapito "Butz" Aquino, senator (1987–1998); representative, 2nd district, Makati (1998–2007). Son of Benigno Sr. • Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino Jr., senator (1968–1972). Son of Benigno Sr. • Precy De Guzman Arzobal - Vice Mayor Balayan Batangas 1995 - 2000, Municipal Councilor 2000- 2009 • Cristopher Edison Arzobal - SK Chairman, Liga ng Kabataan Leader - Province of Batangas, Office of the Mayor Secretary 20010 - 2013 Asistio family — Caloocan • Cornelio Roxas Cordero – mayor (1941–1944) • Macario Asistio, Sr – mayor (1952–1972) • Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr. – mayor (1980–1995) • Luis "Baby" Asistio – representative, 2nd District (1992–2001, 2004–2007) • Macario "Maca" Asistio III – councilor, 2nd District (2004–2013), vice mayor (2013–2022) • Aurora Asistio-Henson – representative, 1st District (1992–1997) • Onet Asistio-Henson – Punong Barangay (2007–2013), 1st District councilor (2013–present) • Alejandro Asistio Fider – mayor (1976–1978) • Delfin M. Asistio - councilor Mandaluyong City (? - ?) • Albert Asistio-Munoz – presidential advisor • Dean Asistio – councilor, 1st District (2013–2022), representative, 3rd District (2022–present) • Keanu Asistio – Barangay Councilor Brgy 175 (2018–present) • Art Asistio -Barangay Councilor Brgy 178 (2023–present) • Gut Cordero Asistio - Barangay Councilor Brgy 20 (2023–present) • Matthew Asistio - Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson Brgy 71 (2023–present) Atienza family — Manila • Hermenegildo Atienza – mayor (1944–1945) • Lito Atienza – Buhay Partylist representative (2013–2022), secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (2007–2009), mayor (1998–2007) and Mambabatas Pambansa (1984–1986); nephew of Herminigildo • Kim Atienza – councilor, 5th District (1995–2004) • Ali Atienza – councilor, 5th District • Chi Atienza – vice mayor (2025–present) ==B==
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Bagatsing family — Manila and Muntinlupa • Ramon Bagatsing – representative, 3rd District of Manila (1957–1965; 1969–1972) and mayor of Manila (1972–1986) • Amado Bagatsing – representative, 5th District of Manila; son • Cristal Bagatsing – representative, 5th District of Manila • Ramon Bagatsing Jr. – representative, 4th District of Manila (1987–1998); son • Ramon Bagatsing – councilor, 4th District of Manila (1998–2004) • Don Juan "DJ" Bagatsing – councilor, 4th District of Manila • Roberto "Robbie" Bagatsing Oca – councilor, 3rd District of Manila; nephew of Amado and Ramon Jr. • Ryan Bagatsing – councilor of Muntinlupa (2001–2010, 2019–present); nephew of Amado and Ramon Jr. Baguilat family — Ifugao • Raymundo Baguilat – mayor of Kiangan (1935–1940), governor (1952–1953), 1971 Constitutional Convention Delegate • Teddy Baguilat, councilor of Kiangan (1992–1995), mayor of Kiangan (1995–2001), governor (2001–2004; 2007–2010), representative, lone district (2010–2019); grandson of Raymundo • Maricel Balingsat – municipal councilor, 2016–present Bangoy family — Davao City • Felix Berenguer de Marquina – governor General of the Philippines • Ysabel Berenguer de Marquina y Sumulong – child of Demetria Linda Sumulong y Lindo; Married to Santiago Sauza y delos Rios • Restituta Maria Del Carmen Sauza y Berenguer de Marquina – Married to Francisco Gabriel Bangoy y Badiang – Cabeza de Barangay of Baclayon (c. 1810s); Cabeza de Barangay of Cateel (c. 1830s) • Gabriel Bangoy y Sauza – Cabeza de Barangay of Davao (c. 1853–1883) • Antolin Bangoy y Porta – Cabeza de Barangay of Davao (c. 1883–1889) • Paciano Bangoy y Villanueva – councilor, Davao City (1945–1947; 1954–1955); vice governor of Davao (1959–1965); governor of Davao (1965–1967); governor of Davao Oriental (1967–1968) • Cayetano Bangoy y Bustamante – Third board member of Davao (1919–1925); councilor, Davao (1926–1928); Third board member of Davao (1928–1930); governor of Davao (1930–1931); deputy mayor, District of Davao (1944–1945) • Benigno S. Bangoy – councilor, Third District of Davao City • Renato S. Bangoy – councilor, Third District of Davao City Baraguir family — Maguindanao del Norte • Sanggacala Baraguir – mayor of Sultan Kudarat, governor (1977–1980) • Jaymar Baraguir – councilor, Northern Kabuntalan, (2019–2021) Barbers family • James Barbers - vice mayor • Robert Barbers - congressman, senator • Robert Ace Barbers - congressman, governor • Robert Dean Barbers - councilor Barzaga family — Dasmariñas, Cavite • Francisco Barzaga – municipal president, (1900, 1922–1924). • Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr. – representative, 4th district of Cavite (2010–2016, 2019–2024) and 2nd district (2007–2010); mayor of Dasmariñas (1998–2007, 2016–2019). • Jennifer "Jenny" Austria-Barzaga – mayor of Dasmariñas (2007–2016, 2019–present). Wife of Elpidio Jr. • Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga – councilor of Dasmariñas (2019–2025); representative, 4th district of Cavite (2025–present). Son of Elpidio Jr. and Jennifer. • Elpidio "Third" Barzaga III — vice mayor of Dasmariñas (2025–present). Son of Elpidio Jr. and Jennifer. Belmonte family — Quezon City • Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte Jr. – speaker of the House of Representatives (2001, 2010–2016), representative of the 4th District (1992–2001, 2010–2019) and mayor (2001–2010) • Josefina "Joy" Belmonte-Alimurung – mayor, vice mayor; daughter of Sonny • Miguel Belmonte – councilor, 2nd District • Christopher "Kit" Belmonte – representative, 6th District; nephew of Sonny Bichara family — Albay • Alfonso Bichara – gubernatorial candidate • Al Francis Bichara – member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District (2007–2016), governor (1995–2004, 2016–2022), member of the House of Representatives from the 3rd District (1992–1995), mayor of Ligao (1986–1992) Binay family — Makati • Jejomar Binay – Vice President of the Philippines (2010–2016), mayor (1986–1987, 1988–1998, 2001–2010) • Elenita Binay – mayor (1998–2001) • Maria Lourdes "Nancy" Binay – senator (2013–2025), mayor (2025–present) • Mar-Len Abigail "Abby" Binay – mayor (2016–2025), congresswoman of the 2nd District (2007–2016) • Luis Jose Angel Campos – congressman of the 2nd District (2019–2025), husband of Abby • Jejomar Erwin "Junjun" Binay Jr. – mayor (2010–2015), member of the city council from the 1st district (2001–2010), Sangguniang Kabataan chairman of Barangay San Antonio (1992–2001) Biron family — Iloilo • Ferjenel G. Biron, M.D.– congressman, 4th District (2004–2013, 2019–2022, 2022-present) (Author of Cheaper Meds Law, FDA Law, and ARTA Law) • Braeden John Q. Biron, mayor, municipality of Dumangas 2022–present (former congressman 2019–2022, former mayor of Barotac Nuevo 2016–2019) • Bryant Paul Q. Biron, mayor Barotac Nuevo, 2019–22; 2022–present (former Board Member 2016–19) • Hernan G. Biron Jr., vice mayor of Barotac Nuevo 2022–present (former Board Member 2010–13; former congressman 2013–16) • Hernan D. Biron Sr., mayor, Barotac Nuevo 2007–10, 2010–13, 2013–16; former Vice Mayor 2019–2022 Blanco family – Batangas • Arthur "Bart" G. Blanco – board member, 2016–present • Hamilton G. Blanco - brother of Arthur, councilor, 2010–2019; 2022–present Bondoc family — Pampanga • Emigdio Bondoc – representative, 4th district (1992–1997) • Juan Pablo Bondoc – representative, 4th district (1998–2004; 2013–2022) • Anna York Bondoc – representative, 4th district (2004–2013; 2022–present) Buencamino family — (San Miguel, Bulacan) • Juan Buencamino – Alcalde • Felipe Buencamino – Cabinet Member of First Philippine Republic; Member of Malolos Congress • Francisco D.V. Buencamino – Vice-Mayor , Board Member 3rd District, Bulacan • Judge Felipe V. Buencamino – Mayor , Board Member 3rd District, Bulacan • Edmundo "Pop" Buencamino – Mayor Buguina family — (San Mariano, Isabela) • Elmer Buguina – councilor • Edison Buguina – councilor Buhain family • Cecilia Reyes-Buhain - vice-mayor Bacoor, Cavite • Eric Buhain - congressman Bulut family — Apayao • Elias Kirtug Bulut Sr. – mayor of Calanasan (1981–1992, 2010–2016), governor (2001–2010), congressman of Lone District (1998–2001), congressman of Lone District of Kalinga-Apayao (1992–1995, 1995–1998), • Elias "Butzy" Bulut Jr. – son of Elias Sr.; governor (2010–2019, 2022–present), congressman of Lone District (2001–2010, 2019–2022), mayor of Calanasan (1998–2001), vice mayor (1995–1998) • Eleanor "Leah" Bulut-Begtang – daughter of Elias Sr.; congressman of Lone District (2010–2019, 2022–present); governor (2019–2022); mayor of Calanasan (2001–2010) • Shamir Marrero Bulut – son of Elias Sr.; councilor of Calanasan (2013–2015); vice mayor (2015–2022); mayor of Calanasan (2022-present) • Kyle Mariah Chelsea S. Bulut-Cunan - daughter of Governor Elias Jr.;councilor of Calanasan (2019–2022);pcl/ex-officio board member (2019–2022); provincial board member of the 1st District (2022–present) • Shirley "Galang" Kirtug-Romero – niece of Elias Sr.; provincial board member of the 1st District (2013–2019), councilor of Calanasan (2010–2013) Bustos family — Pampanga • Jorge Antonio Bustos – representative of Patrol (2019–2025) • Jose Antonio Bustos – mayor of Masantol (2022–2025) ==C==
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Calaguio Family - Pangasinan • Mauro G. Calaguio - Revenue Director, BIR (1970s) and Commissioner of Finance, Metro Manila Commission (1980s) • Mauro Alano Calaguio Jr. - son of Mauro, Vice Mayor, Municipality of Sta. Barbara ===Calo family - Butuan City and Agusan Del Norte • Datu Marouph Bajunaid Candao (son of Datu Zacaria) – vice governor of Maguindanao (1998–2001) • Datu Mohammad Candao Panda - vice mayor of Sultan Kudarat (1992–1995) • Datu Abdul Bayan Candao – founding mayor of Sultan Mastura (2003) vice mayor of Sultan Kudarat (1995–2003) • Datu Abdul Yasser Candao Sr. (son of Datu Abdul Bayan) - councilor of Sultan Kudarat (2001–2004) • Dr. Zulficar Panda (nephew of Datu Zacaria) – mayor of Sultan Mastura (2022–present) • Datu Jukhairy Candao – councilor of Sultan Mastura (2022–present) • Bai Maleiha Candao (daughter of Datu Zacaria) – member of the Bangsamoro Parliament (2019–present) Cadiao family — Antique • Josue Lacson Cadiao – governor (1955–1963), Commissioner of Civil Service Commission, Commissioner of the Philippine Sugar Commission (PHILSUCOM) • Lolita Javier Cadiao – wife of Josue; vice-governor Cagas family – Davao del Sur and Digos • Douglas Cagas - governor (1988–1992, 2007–2013, 2016–2021), representative, 1st district (1998–2007), member of Regular Batasang Pambansa (1984–1986) • Mercedes C. Cagas, wife of Douglas – representative, lone district (2016–2022) • Marc Douglas Cagas IV, son of Douglas and Mercedes - governor (2021–2022), vice governor (2019–2021), representative, 1st district (2007–2013) • Yvonne Roña Cagas, daughter of Douglas and Mercedes – governor (2022–present) • Riafe Cagas Fernandez, cousin of Yvonne – vice governor (2022–present) • Josef F. Cagas - mayor (2019–present) • John Tracy F. Cagas - representative, lone district (2022–present) • Gary R. Cagas – councilor (2019–present) Cailles family — Laguna • Juan Cailles – governor (1901–1910, 1916–1925, 1931–1937); member of Philippine Legislature (1925–1931) • Isidoro Cailles – mayor of Calamba (1904–1907) (brother of Juan) • Isidoro Cailles – councilor of Pakil (1998–2007, 2010–2016); Barangay Captain (youngest son of Juan) • Ruth Mariano-Hernandez – wife of governor Ramil Hernandez; congresswoman, Second District (2019–present); board member (2016–2019); Calamba city councilor (1998–2007, 2010–2016) • Gigi Alcasid – Calamba city councilor (2013–present) • Rolando Cailles – Barangay Captain of Baclaran (2013–2016) • Rolando Cailles Jr. Barangay Captain of Baclaran (2016–2019) Calalay family — Quezon City • Rey Calalay – congressman, 1st District (1995–2003) • Boy Calalay – congressman, 1st District (2013–2016), councilor, 1st District (2004–2013) • TJ Calalay – councilor, 1st District (2019–) Calderon family — Angono, Rizal • Gerardo Villamarin Calderon – councilor (1988–1992), vice mayor of Angono (1992–1998; 2019–2025), mayor (1998–2007; 2010–2019; 2025–present) • Jeri Esguerra Calderon – councilor (2016–2019), mayor (2019–2025), vice mayor (2025–present) • Joey Villamarin Calderon – barangay captain of San Isidro (2002–2013; 2023–present), councilor (2007–2013) Calixto family — Pasay • Eduardo Calixto – OIC mayor (1986–1987) • Antonino Calixto – representative, Lone District (2019–present), mayor (2010–2019), vice mayor (2001–2010), councilor (1995–2001); son • Mark Calixto – vice mayor (2025–present), councilor, 1st District (2016–2025); grandson • Joey Calixto-Isidro – councilor, 2nd District (2016–2025); grandson • Imelda Calixto-Rubiano – mayor (2019–present), representative, Lone District (2010–2019), councilor, 2nd District (1998–2004, 2007–2010); daughter Carios family — Libmanan Camarines Sur • Wilfredo Curioso Carios Sr. – Brgy. Captain (1960–1972) • Fernando 'Ting' Carios – board member 2nd District (1998–2000) Son • Wilfredo Carios Jr – ABC President (1998–2000); Son • Marissa Carios-Selirio – SK chairwoman; Daughter • Wilma Carios – Municipal Councilor (2004–present); Daughter Castelo family — Quezon City • Winston Castelo – councilor, 2nd District (1995–2004, 2019–present), congressman, 2nd District (2010–2019) • Precious Hipolito-Castelo – congresswoman, 2nd District (2019–2022), councilor, 2nd District (2010–2019) • Nanette Castelo-Daza – congresswoman, 4th District (2001–2010) • Jessica Castelo-Daza – councilor, 4th District (2010–2016) • Bobby Castelo – councilor, 6th District (2013–present) • Karl Edgar Castelo – councilor, 5th District (2013–2022) • Mutya Castelo – councilor, 5th District (2022–present) Castillejos family — Batanes and La Union • Teofilo Castillejos – representative (1909–1912) • Juan Castillejos – representative (1916–1919) • Claudio Castillejos – representative (1909–1912) • Telesforo Castillejos – governor of Batanes (1988–1998, 2007–2010) • Epifanio Castillejos – mayor of Caba, La Union (1960–1965), congressman 2nd District of La Union (1965–1969), director of Bureau of Commerce (1970–1978), director of Bureau of Domestic Trade (1978–1985) Undersecretary of Trade (1985–1986) • Edgar Castillejos – son of Epifanio – mayor of Caba (1980–1986) Cayetano family — Muntinlupa, Pateros, and Taguig • Rene Cayetano – senator (1998–2003) • Pia Cayetano – senator (2004–2016; 2019–present), congresswoman 2nd district of Taguig (2016–2019); daughter • Alan Peter Cayetano – senator (2007–2017; 2022–present), congressman, Pateros-Taguig (1998–2007; 2019–22), vice mayor of Taguig (1995–1998), member of the Taguig Municipal Council from the 2nd district; (1992–1995); son • Lani Cayetano – congresswoman 2nd district of Taguig (2019–present), mayor of Taguig (2010–2019), congresswoman, Pateros-Taguig (2007–2010); wife of Alan • Rene Carl "Renren" Cayetano – councilor of Muntinlupa; (2001–2007); son • Lino Cayetano – mayor of Taguig (2019–2022), congressman 2nd district of Taguig (2013–2016), barangay chairman of Fort Bonifacio (2010–2013); son Celeste family — Pangasinan • Jesus Celeste — mayor of Bolinao (1995–2004), 1st district representative (2010–2019) • Alfonso Celeste – mayor of Bolinao (2004–2013; 2019–present), vice mayor of Bolinao (2013–2019) • George Celeste – Bolinao councilor (1998–2007; 2010–2019) • Arthur Celeste Sr. – 1st district representative (2001–2010; 2022–present), mayor of Alaminos (2013–2019) • Arth Bryan Celeste – mayor of Alaminos (2019–present) • Arthur Celeste Jr. – Alaminos councilor (2022–present), board member (2022–present) • Arnold Celeste – mayor of Bolinao (2013–2019), 1st district representative (2019–2022) • Greg Celeste – Bolinao councilor (2007–2016; 2019–present) • Richard Celeste – vice mayor of Bolinao (2019–present) Cerilles family — Zamboanga del Sur • Vicente M. Cerilles – representative, Lone District (1969–1972); assemblyman to the Regular Batasang Pambansa (1984–1986) • Antonio Cerilles - son of Vicente; governor (2010–2019), congressman of the 2nd district (1987–1998, 2004–2010), Environment and Natural Resources Secretary (1998–2001) • Aurora Enerio-Cerilles - wife of Antonio; congresswoman of the 1st district (1998–2001, 2010–2019), governor (2001–2010) • Ace William Cerilles - son of Antonio and Aurora; mayor (2007 to present), Dumalinao Chiongbian family — Misamis Occidental, Sarangani and South Cotabato • Don Victoriano Chiongbian – first municipal mayor of Don Mariano Marcos (now Don Victoriano), Misamis Occidental (1982-?) • William Lee Chiongbian – son of Don Victoriano; lone district congressman of Misamis Occidental (1953–1962, 1965–1972) • James Chiongbian – son of Don Victoriano and brother of William congressman of South Cotabato, first congressman of Sarangani • Priscilla Chiongbian – wife of James, first governor of Sarangani • Erwin Chiongbian – son of James and Priscilla; congressman of Sarangani (2004–2010) • Bridget Chiongbian-Huang – daughter of Erwin; vice governor of Sarangani (2004–2007) • Steve Chiongbian Solon – grandson of James and Priscilla; vice-governor of Sarangani (2007–2013), governor of Sarangani (2013–present) Chipeco family — Laguna • Dominador F. Chipeco, Sr – governor (1947–1959) • Dominador Chipeco Jr. – vice presidential candidate • Joaquin Chipeco Sr. – congressman (1961–1965) • Joaquin Chipeco Jr. – congressman, Lone district of Calamba (2019–2022), congressman of the Second District (1987–1992, 1995–2004, 2013–2019), mayor, Calamba (2004–2013) and board member (1971–1986) • Justin Marc Chipeco – son of Joaquin Jr; congressman of the Second District (2004–2013), mayor of Calamba (2013–2022) • Julian Eugene Chipeco – son of Joaquin Jr; Calamba city councilor (2019–2022) • Victoriano Chipeco – mayor, Calamba (1987–1998) • Rene Chipeco – provincial board member (1987–1992) Climaco family — Zamboanga City • Cesar Climaco – Mambabatas Pambansa (assemblyman) (1984), mayor (1953–1954, 1956–1961, 1980–1984) • Julio Cesar Climaco – mayor (1986–1987) • Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar – vice mayor (2004–2007), member of the House of Representatives from the First District (2007–2013), mayor (2013–2022) Co family — Albay • Christopher Co- representative of Ako Bicol Partylist from 2010 to 2019 • Natasha Co - daughter of Christopher; representative of Barangay Health Wellness Partylist from 2019 to 2025 • Zaldy Co - representative of Ako Bicol Partylist from 2019 to 2025 Codilla family — Leyte • Eufrocino Codilla Sr. – mayor of Ormoc (1992–2001), congressman of the 4th District (2001–2010) • Eric Codilla – mayor of Ormoc (2004–2013) • Edward Codilla – mayor of Ormoc (2013–2016) • Elmer Codilla – vice mayor of Kananga (2016–2019), mayor (2007–2016) • Rowena Codilla – mayor of Kananga (2016–2019) Cortes family — Mandaue • Zoilo "Olong" Mendoza – Capitan Accidental (1890s) • Ariston Ceniza Cortes – municipal president (1926–1937) • Demetrio Mendoza Cortes – councilor (1957–1960), mayor (1960–1986) • Ariston Cortes III – barangay captain • Demetrio Cortes Jr. – vice mayor (1987–1998), city councilor • Jonas Cortes – city councilor (2001–2007); mayor of Mandaue City (2007–2016, 2019–2024); representative of the 6th district of Cebu (2016–2019) • Ignacio Cortes – barangay councilor of Centro • Jericho Cortes – barangay councilor of Alang-Alang, • Jeric Mikail Cuison - Sangguniang Kabataan chairman of Alang-Alang, SK Federation president and city councilor Cortes family — Isabela • Rufino "Ruping" Cortes Sr. – Judge • Raul T. Cortes - Barangay Captain • Sherwin Cortes-Garcia - Barangay Captain • Proceso "Ching" Cortes - City Councilor of Cauayan Cojuangco family — Tarlac, Negros Occidental, and Pangasinan • Melecio Cojuangco; representative, 1st Philippine Assembly • Eduardo Cojuangco Sr.; governor (1941) • Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.: governor of Tarlac (1967–1969); representative, 1st district, Tarlac (1969–1972) • Carlos Cojuangco: son of Eduardo Jr; representative, 4th district, Negros Occidental (1998–2007) • Rosario D. Cojuangco: wife of Carlos; vice mayor, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental (1998–2001) • Floro Crisologo – congressman, 1st District of Ilocos Sur - mayor of Bambang (1988–1998), vice governor (1998–2004), governor (2004–2013), congressman for the Lone District (2016–2025) • Benjamin Cuaresma III - mayor of Bambang Cuenco family — Cebu • Mariano Cuenco y Albao (1861–1909) — Clerk of Court under the Philippine Insular Government ( early 1900s); Candidate for Governor of Cebu ( 1900s). • Mariano Jesús Cuenco y Diosómito (1888–1964) — 4th President of the Senate of the Philippines (1949–1951) and Senator (1953-1964; 1946-1951), 4th Secretary of Public Works and Communications under President Quezon (1936–1939), 7th Governor of Cebu (1931–1934), 2nd Cebu 5th District Representative (1912–1928), and 10th (and final) Municipal President of Cebu. • Manuel Alesna Cuenco (1907–1970) — 13th Secretary of Health under President Macapagal (1964–1965), Administrator of Overseas Employment Council (1962–1963), and 14th Governor of Cebu (1946–1951). • Antonio Veloso Cuenco (1936–2020) — Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) (2010–2013), Cebu City South District Representative (1987-1998; 2001-2010). • Nancy Roa Cuenco (wife of Antonio, 1941) — 2nd Cebu City South District Representative (1998–2001). • James Anthony Roa Cuenco ( 1961) — Cebu City Councilor from the 2nd (South) District (2013–2017; 2019; 2020–2024; 2024–2025) and Chief Legislative Staff Officer to Rep. Antonio Cuenco. • Ronald Roa Cuenco — Cebu City Councilor from the 2nd (South) District (1992–2001, 2010–2013), Consultant for Market Affairs to the Cebu City Mayor (2001–2003). • Miguel Diosómito Cuenco (1904–1990) — 4th Cebu 5th District Representative (1931–1941). Cuneta family — Pasay and Rizal • Pablo Pablo Cuneta Sr. (1910–2000) — 10th Mayor of Pasay City (1951–1967; 1971–1986; 1988–1998), Deputy Governor of Rizal (1947–1949) • Cesar "Chet" Gamboa Cuneta — 2019 candidate for Mayor of Pasay. • Francis Pancratius "Kiko" Nepomuceno Pangilinan (Son-in-law of Pablo through marriage to Sharon Cuneta, 1963) — Senate Majority Leader (2004–2008) and Senator (2001–2013; 2016–2022; 2025–present), Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization under President Noynoy Aquino (2014–2015), and Quezon City Councilor from the 4th District (1988–1992). ==D==
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Davide family – Cebu • Hilario Gebolingo Davide Jr. ( 1935) — 20th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (1998–2005), 124th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (1994–1998), 17th Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations (2007–2010), 15th Chairman of the Commission on Elections (1988–1990), Assemblyman for Cebu to the Interim Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984), and Member of the Philippine Constitutional Commission of 1986. • Hilario "Junjun" Perez Davide III ( 1964) — 26th Governor of Cebu (2013–2019), 17th Vice Governor of Cebu (2019–2025), and Cebu City Councilor from the 1st (North) District (2004–2010). Dayanghirang family — Davao Oriental and Davao City • Emilio T. Dayanghirang Jr. – vice governor, Davao Oriental • Enrico G. Dayanghirang – representative, 1st District, Davao Oriental (1987–1992) • Antero L. Dayanghirang – mayor of Manay, Davao Oriental • Rey L. Dayanghirang – mayor, Mabini, Davao de Oro • Jerome Dayanghirang – councilor, Mati, Davao Oriental • Nelson L. Dayanghirang Sr. – governor of Davao Oriental (2016–2022, 2025–present), representative, 1st District, Davao Oriental (2007–2016, 2022–2025) • Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. - representative, 1st District, Davao Oriental (2025–present), vice governor of Davao Oriental (2022–2025), board member (2019–2022) • Danilo Dayanghirang – councilor, Davao; chairman of Philippine Councilor's League Daza family — Samar • Eugenio Daza - member of the Philippine Assembly • Raul Daza - congressman, 1st District, Northern Samar (1969–1972, 1987–1998, 2010–2013, 2016–2019) and governor of Northern Samar (2001–2010) • Paul Daza - congressman, 1st District, Northern Samar (2007–2010, 2019–2025) and governor of Northern Samar (2010–2013) • Niko Raul Daza - congressman, 1st District, Northern Samar (2025–present) Defensor family — Iloilo and Quezon City • Matias Defensor – vice mayor of Quezon City (1946–1948) • Matias Defensor Jr. – representative, 3rd District of Quezon City (2004–2010) • Michael "Mike" Defensor – Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (2004–2006) and representative, 3rd District of Quezon City (1995–2001) and Anakalusugan Partylist (2019–2022) • Maria Theresa Defensor-Asuncion – representative, 3rd District of Quezon City (2001–2004) • Arthur Defensor Sr. – governor of Iloilo (2010–2019), representative of the 3rd District (2001–2010) and Mambabatas Pambansa (1984–1986) • Arthur Defensor Jr. – governor of Iloilo, representative, 3rd District of Iloilo (2010–2019) • Miriam Defensor-Santiago – Senator (1995–2001, 2004–2016), Secretary of Agrarian Reform (1989–1990), Immigration Commissioner (1988–1989) and Judge-elect of the International Criminal Court • Narciso Defensor Santiago III - son of Miriam Defensor-Santiago; representative of Alliance for Rural Concerns party-list (2007–2010) • Benjamin Defensor Jr. - brother of Miriam Defensor-Santiago; Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (2002) and Commanding General, Philippine Air Force (2000–2002) Degamo family — Negros Oriental • Roel Degamo - Governor of Negros Oriental (2011-June 2022, June 2022–2023). Vice governor (2010–2011), municipal councilor of Siaton (1998–2007). • Janice Degamo - mayor of Pamplona, Negros Oriental (2022–present). Wife • Carlo Degamo - board member. Adopted son • Nyrth Christian Degamo - board member. Nephew De Venecia family — Pangasinan • Guillermo de Venecia – mayor (1916–1918, 1925–1926) • Jose de Venecia Jr. – member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District (1969–1972), member of the House of Representatives from the 4th District (1987–1998, 2001–2010), Speaker of the House of Representatives (1992–1998, 2001–2008) • Gina de Venecia – member of the House of Representatives from the 4th District (2010–2016) • Christopher de Venecia – member of the House of Representatives from the 4th District (2016–present) Del Mar family — Cebu The Del Mar family is one of the oldest political clans in Cebu, originating from the town of Parian before its eventual incorporation into the Municipality of Cebu (the future Cebu City) under American rule. The family, through the late Rep. Raul del Mar and his children, have continuously held Cebu City's 1st congressional district since the seat's creation in 1987. • Juan del Mar, born Juan Bruno (late 1700's–1800's) — Businessman and progenitor of the Del Mar clan. He adopted the surname Del Mar following the 1849 decree of colonial Governor-General Narciso Clavería y Zaldúa. • Jennifer S. del Mar — Mandaue City Councilor (2022–Present) • Santos Rosales del Mar — Government official (Principalía) of Parian before incorporation into the Municipality of Cebu • Graciano Pono del Mar — Cebu Municipal Councilor (1919) • Ines del Mar-Gajudo • Frank del Mar Gajudo — Barangay Captain of Mabolo, Cebu City (2019–2023) • Magdaleno Pono del Mar — Justice of the peace • Caridad Duterte del Mar-Lopez • Mario del Mar Lopez • Michael Acebedo Lopez — National Youth Commissioner, MTRCB Board Member, Cebu Port Authority Commissioner • Pedro Pono del Mar (1878–1940s) • Petra del Mar Pernia • Ernesto del Mar Pernia ( 1943)— 14th Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and NEDA Director-General (2016–2020) • (Either German Neri or Rosario Lumanarias Neri) • Romulo Lumanarias Neri ( 1950) — 8th Secretary of Budget and Management (2005–2006), 11th Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and NEDA Director-General (2002–2005; 2006–2007), 3rd Chairperson of the Social Security System (SSS) (2008–2010), 7th Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) (2007–2008), Director-General of the Congressional Budget and Planning Office of the House of Representatives (1990–2002) • Baldomera Rosales del Mar ( 1935) • Segundo Suico Singson (husband of Baldomera, 1845–1911) — 2nd Vice Governor of Cebu • Juliana del Mar-Sandalo — Matriarch of the Del Mars' Dalaguete branch • Godofreda del Mar-Sandalo Legaspi • Guillermo Sandalo Legaspi (1919–1991) — Lawyer and Mayor of Dalaguete, Cebu • Ursula del Mar Sandalo (1888–1959) • Filemon Osorio Salvador (husband of Ursula, 1890–1934) — Mayor of Dalaguete, Cebu (1922–1928), Chairman of the Dalaguete Committee of Appointments (until 1934) • Francisco Sandalo Salvador (1911–1978) — Lawyer, engineer, and Mayor of Dalaguete, Cebu • Celedonio Sandalo Salvador (1913–1979) — Judge • Manuel Sandalo Salvador (1925–1996) — Coadjutor Archbishop of Cebu (1973–1996) • Ambrosia del Mar Sandalo • Amando A. Amazona Sr. (husband of Ambrosia) — Dalaguete Municipal Councilor • Amando Osorio Amazona Jr. (son of Ambrosia and Amando Sr.) — Cebu Provincial Board Member-at-large (1980s) and Vice Mayor of Dalaguete ; Other relatives • Magdaleno B. del Mar – Barangay Captain and Councilor (until 2022) of Tuyan, Naga • Ron Requiroso del Mar — Doctor; Candidate for Cebu 1st District Representative (2019) and Provincial Board Member (2022) • Venci Requiroso del Mar ( 1965) — Naga City Councilor (until 2016); Candidate for Mayor (2016, 2022), Vice Mayor (2019), and City Councilor (2025) of Naga and Barangay Councilor of Tuyan, Naga (2023) Del Rosario family — Makati • Albert del Rosario – 25th Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2011–2016), Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States (2001–2006) • Monsour del Rosario – nephew of Albert; representative from Makati's 1st congressional district (2016–2019), member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Makati (2010–2016) Diaz family — San Mateo, Rizal • Jose "Peping" Diaz – mayor • Jose Rafael Diaz – son of Peping; mayor and vice mayor • Cristina Diaz – vice mayor and mayor • Cullen Diaz – son of Jose Rafael and Cristina; SK federation president (2008) • Denzel Diaz – son of Jose Rafael and Cristina; SK federation president (2010) and barangay councilor of Ampid • Joel Diaz – Barangay councilor and chairman of Santa Ana, Liga ng mga Barangay president (2010–2016) and councilor Dimacuha family — Batangas City • Eduardo "Eddie" Dimacuha - mayor (1988–1998; 2001–2010; 2013–2016) • Vilma Dimacuha, wife of Eddie - mayor (2010–2013) • Angelito "Dondon" Dimacuha, son of Eddie and Vilma; mayor (1998–2001), Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president and former Association of Barangay Captains president • Beverley Rose Dimacuha-Mariño, daughter of Eddie and Vilma; mayor (2016–2025); representative of 5th district (2025–present) • Nestor "Boy" Dimacuha, nephew; councilor (2016–2025) • Aileen Grace Dimacuha, niece; councilor (2025–present) Dimaporo family — Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur • Mohammad Ali Dimaporo – governor of Lanao del Norte (1960–1965) and Lanao del Sur (1976–1986) and congressman of Lanao (1949–1953, 1957), Lanao del Norte (1965–1972) and Lanao del Sur (1987–1995) • Abdullah "Bobby" Dimakuta Dimaporo - governor (1992–1998) and congressman of Lanao del Norte (1984–1986, 1987–1989, 2001–2010, 2013–2022). Son of Ali. • Imelda "Angging" Quibranza--Dimaporo - governor of Lanao del Norte (1998–2007, 2016–present) and congresswoman of Lanao del Norte (2010–2016). Wife of Bobby. • Fatima Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo - congresswoman (2010–2013). Daughter of Bobby and Imelda. • Mohammad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo - governor of Lanao del Norte (2007–2016); representative of Lanao del Norte's 1st district (2016–present). Son of Bobby and Imelda. • Barangay Councilor Rebecca Dominguez Garcia, Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 1997–2002 • Barangay Secretary Maria Fe Madia Dominguez, Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 2002–2005 • Barangay Councilor Napoleon Dominguez, Tanzang Luma I, Imus, Cavite 2007–2018 • Barangay Captain Maria Elena Dominguez, Palico III, Imus, Cavite 2013–2018 • Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III – mayor of San Manuel; representative, 5th district. Son of Faustino Jr. • Faustino Dy III – mayor of Cauayan, 1992–2001; Representative of the 3rd District, 2001–2010; Governor, 2010–2019; Representative of the 6th District of Isabela; Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives (2025–Present) • Faustino "Inno" Dy V, representative of the 6th District, 2019–present. Son of Faustino III. • Cesar Dy – mayor of Cauayan (2001–2010) • Victor Dy – ABC president Cauayan – barangay chairman of San Fermin, Cauayan • Krystyna Louise C. Dy – ex officio member provincial board, SK chairwoman, San Fermin, Cauayan • Napoleon S. Dy: representative of the 3rd District, 2010–2013. • Ian Paul Dy - representative, 3rd District. Son of Napoleon. Faustino Kiko Dy (Mayor for 9 yrs, currently the Vice-Governor elected in 2025) Faustino Inno Dy (Representative of the 6th District, currently the elected Mayor of Echague in 2025. A husband to the current City Mayor of Santiago City (2025) that was before a Representative of the 3rd district of Isabela) ==E==
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Earnshaw family – Cavite and Manila • Manuel Earnshaw - resident commissioner • Tomas Earnshaw - mayor Ebdane family – Zambales • Jun Ebdane - senator • Jun Omar Ebdane - mayor • Jun Rundstedt Ebdane - mayor Echiverri family — Caloocan • Enrico Echiverri – mayor (2004–2013), 1st District representative (1995–2004, 2013–2016) • Ricojudge Janvier Echiverri – national president, Liga ng mga Barangay (2007–2016); Ex Officio city councilor, Caloocan (representing LNB); Punong Barangay • Emilio Ramon Ejercito ("Jeorge 'E.R.' Ejercito Estregan/Jorge Estregan/George Estregan Jr.") – governor of Laguna and mayor of Pagsanjan (2001–2010); nephew of Joseph • Girlie Ejercito ("Maita Sanchez") – mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna; wife of Emilio Ramon • Gary Jason Ejercito ("Gary Estrada") – board member, 2nd District of Quezon; brother of Emilio Ramon • Jana Ejercito – councilor of San Juan (District 2); niece of Joseph Enverga family — Quezon • Manuel S. Enverga (representative of the 1st District 1953–1961) • Wilfrido "Willie" L. Enverga (representative of the 1st District 1987–1998; Governor of Quezon, 1998–2007; son of Manuel) • Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga (representative of the 1st District 2007–2016, 2019–present; grandson of Manuel) • Anna Katrina "Trina" M. Enverga-de la Paz (representative of the 1st District 2016–2019; granddaughter of Manuel) Eriguel family — La Union • Eufranio "Franny" Eriguel – mayor of Agoo (1998–2007); congressman, 2nd District (2010–2016) • Sandra Young Eriguel– mayor of Agoo (2007, 2010–2016); congresswoman, 2nd District (2016–2022) • Stefanie Ann Chan Eriguel – mayor of Agoo (2016–present) Escudero family — Sorsogon • Manuel Escudero (representative, 4th Philippine Assembly) • Salvador Escudero Sr. (governor; provincial board member; mayor; councilor) • Salvador Escudero Jr. (son of Salvador Sr; mayor; provincial board member) • Salvador H. Escudero III (son of Salvador Jr; Secretary of Agriculture; representative, House of Representatives; assemblyman, Batasang Pambansa; deputy minister of Agriculture and Food) • Evelina Escudero (wife of Salvador III; representative, House of Representatives) • Francis "Chiz" Escudero (son of Salvador III; representative, House of Representatives; senator; governor; President of the Senate) • Marie Bernadette "Dette" Escudero (daughter of Salvador III; representative, House of Representatives; Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives) • Ramon Escudero (councilor; vice mayor) • Antonio Escudero Jr. (councilor; provincial board member; vice governor) • Oscar Escudero (mayor) Espaldon family – Sorsogon and Zamboanga • Manuel Espaldon - Cabeza de Barangay of Gubat (ca. 1816/1817) • Ernesto Mercader Espaldon - senator in the Guam Legislature • James V. Espaldon - senator in the Guam Legislature • Manuel Mercader Espaldon - representative for Region IX 1978–1984 • Romulo Mercader Espaldon - representative for Tawi-Tawi 1990–1992 Espinosa-Martinez family — Cebu, Masbate, Iloilo City and Guimaras • Pascual P. Espinosa, congressman, Iloilo City • Jose S. Espinosa III, mayor, Iloilo City • Edgar T. Espinosa, congressman and vice governor, Guimaras • Leo T. Espinosa, mayor, Jordan, Guimaras • Mark B. Espinosa, SK chairman, Jordan, Guimaras • Emilio Espinosa Sr.: representative, lone district, Masbate (1934–1945; 1944–1946–1953) • Emilio R. Espinosa Jr.: son of Emilio Sr; representative, 2nd District, Masbate (1958–1965; 1970–1972; 1998–2007) • Tito Espinosa: son of Emilio Sr.; representative, 1st district, Masbate (1987–1995) • Emilio Aris Espinosa: son of Tito and Vida; mayor, San Jacinto, Masbate (2001–2007) • Celestino Martinez III: son of Celestino Jr. and Clavel; mayor, Bogo, Cebu (2001–2007) • Robert "Bobby" Eusebio; son of Vicente; councilor (1998–2007), mayor (2007–2013, 2016–2019) ==F==
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Fajardo family — Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Bicol Region • Pacifico M. Fajardo, congressman of 3rd District of Nueva Ecija (1992–2001) • Lorelie Fajardo, deputy presidential spokesperson; presidential assistant for Central Luzon • Mohammad Omar Fajardo, congressman of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Sector (1995–2004) Fariñas family — Ilocos Norte • Rodolfo "Rudy" Fariñas – representative of the First District (1998–2001, 2010–2019), governor (1988–1998), mayor of Laoag (1980–1986) • Carlos Fariñas – son of Rudy, • Michael Fariñas – vice mayor of Laoag, (2013–2018), mayor (2004–2013); brother of Rudy • Rose Furigay, mayor. Wife of Oric. ==G==
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Galicia family — Davao Region • Emmanuel D. Galicia – City Fiscal and councilor, & Majority Floor Leader • Michael O. Galicia – provincial board member • Paul P. Galicia – provincial board member Garcia family — Bataan • Enrique "Tet" Garcia Jr. – governor (1992–1993, 2004–2013); member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District (1995–2004; 2013–2016), vice governor-elect (2016, died before taking office) • Albert S. Garcia – governor (2013–2022); member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District (2004–2013, 2022–present); mayor of Balanga (1998–2004) • Joet Garcia – governor (2022–present); member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District, (2016–2022); mayor of Balanga (2007–2016) • Gila Garcia – mayor of Dinalupihan (2013–2022); member of the House of Representatives from the 3rd District (2022–present) Garcia family — Cebu • Vicente Oracoy Garcia (1896–1932) • Jesus Paras Garcia Sr. (1918–2004) — Lawyer and delegate to the Philippine Constitutional Convention of 1971 • Jesus Biano Garcia Jr. ( 1945) — 29th Secretary of Transportation and Communications (1992–1996) • Pablo Paras Garcia (1925–2021) — 23rd Governor of Cebu (1995–2004), 6th Vice Governor of Cebu (1969–1971), 14th Cebu 2nd District Representative (2007–2013), 9th Cebu 3rd District Representative (1987–1995) • Maria Estella Carissa Garcia Codilla ( 1983) — 2nd Nominee of Ako Bisaya Partylist (2025) • Winston Fiel Garcia ( 1958) — President and General Manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) (2001–2010) and Provincial Board Member (1986–1995) • Marlon Socrates Fiel Garcia (1962–2020) — Mayor of Barili (2016–2010), Vice Mayor of Barili, (2010–2013), Legislative officer at the House of Representatives (1987–1989) • Pablo John "PJ" Fiel Garcia ( 1967) — 12th Cebu 3rd District Representative (2007–2013; 2019–2022) • Innocente Paras Garcia (1929–1961) — Municipal councilor of Dumanjug Garcia family — Davao City • Leon Garcia Sr.: mayor (before 1945) • Manuel Garcia: son of Leon; representative, 2nd district (1978–1986; 1992–2001) • Vincent J. Garcia: son of Manuel; representative, 2nd district (2001–2010, 2019–present) • Mylene J. Garcia-Albano: daughter of Manuel; representative, 2nd district, Davao City (2010–2019); Ambassador to Japan • Rodito Albano; husband of Mylene, congressman and governor of Isabela (see Albano family) • Augusto Javier G. Campos III: grandson of Manuel; city councilor, 2nd District (2019–present) Garin family — Iloilo • Oscar Garin Sr. – representative, 1st District, (1992–1998, 2001–2004), mayor of Guimbal • Ninfa S. Garin – mayor of San Joaquin • Oscar "Richard" S. Garin Jr. – vice governor (2010–2013), representative, 1st District (2013–2019), mayor of Miagao (2022–present) • Janette Garin – representative, 1st District, (2004–2013, 2019–present); Secretary of Health (2015–2016) • Sharon S. Garin – representative, AAMBIS-OWA Party-list (2010–2013) • Christine S. Garin – mayor of Guimbal, Iloilo, vice governor • Janette (Jennifer) Garin Colada – vice mayor of Guimbal Gatchalian family — Valenzuela • Sherwin Gatchalian: senator, (2016–present); mayor (2004–2013); representative, 1st District (2001–2004, 2013–2016) • Rexlon Gatchalian: brother of Sherwin; representative, 1st District (2004–2013, 2022–2023); mayor (2013–2022) • Weslie Gatchalian – brother of Rexlon; representative, 1st District (2016–2022); mayor (2022–present) • Kenneth Gatchalian – brother of Weslie; representative, 1st District (2025–present) Gatlabayan family — Rizal • Angelito Gatlabayan – mayor of Antipolo (1998–2007), representative of Antipolo's 2nd district (2007–2010) • Pining Gatlabayan – councilor of Antipolo's 2nd district (2013–2016), vice mayor of Antipolo (2016–present) Go family — Davao Region • Bong Go – senator of the Philippines (2019–present) • Chrence Go – vice mayor-elect of Lupon, Davao Oriental (2025–present) Go family — Isabela • Deodoro T. Go – mayor of San Mariano • Edgar T. Go – mayor of San Mariano • Ana Cristina S. Go – board member and representative, 2nd District • Ed Christopher S. Go – representative, 2nd District • Ed Christian S. Go – board member, 2nd district • Girlie May T. Go – municipal councilor of San Mariano • Rebecca T. Go – municipal councilor of San Mariano • Paul Anthenor T. Go – barangay federation chair, San Mariano • Joel T. Go – barangay federation chair, San Mariano Gonzales family — Pampanga • Aurelio Gonzales Jr. – representative from Pampanga's 3rd district • Aurelio Brenz Gonzales – city councilor and vice mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga • Alyssa Michaela Gonzales – board member and representative of Pampanga's 3rd district • Michaeline "MyMy" Gonzales – board member of Pampanga's 3rd district since 2025 Galima family — Nueva Vizcaya • Epifanio C. Galima Sr. - Board Member • Pilar D. Galima - Board Member, Councilor of Solano • Epifanio Lamberto D. Galima - vice governor (2013–2019), mayor of Solano • Eunice Galima Gambol - Board Member (2019–Present) • Lee Basil G. Galima- Brgy. Kagawad Gordon family — Zambales • James Leonard Gordon – mayor of Olongapo, 1963–1967 • Amelia Gordon – mayor of Olongapo, 1968–1972 • Richard Gordon – mayor of Olongapo, 1980–1986; 1988–1993, senator, 2004–2010; 2016–2022 • Katherine Gordon – representative of the 1st District, 1988–1995, mayor of Olongapo, 1995–2004 • Brian Gordon – councilor, Olongapo (2004–2007) • Bugsy Gordon de los Reyes – councilor, Olongapo (2010–2013) • James "Bong" Gordon Jr. – representative of the 1st District, 1995–2004, mayor of Olongapo, 2004–2013 • Anne Marie Gordon – vice governor, 2007–2010 • John Carlos de los Reyes – candidate, 2013 Philippine Senate election; candidate, 2010 Philippine presidential election; councilor, Olongapo (1995–1998, 2007–2010) Gorriceta family — Iloilo • Michael Gorriceta – member of the House of Representatives • Kathryn Joyce Gorriceta – member of the House of Representatives Guico family — Pangasinan • Ramon Guico Jr. – mayor of Binalonan (1988–1998; 2001–2010; 2019–2022), 5th district representative (2022–present) • Ramon V. Guico III – vice mayor of Binalonan (2007–2010), mayor of Binalonan (2010–2019), 5th district representative (2019–2022), governor (2022–present) • Ramon Ronald V. Guico IV – mayor of Binalonan (2022–present) Guingona family — Agusan, Bukidnon, Negros Oriental and Misamis Oriental • Teofisto Guingona Sr. – senator (1919–1925), governor of Agusan (1913–1917) and assemblyman of the 2nd District of Negros Oriental (1909–1912) • Teofisto Guingona Jr. – Vice President of the Philippines (2001–2004), senator (1987–1993; 1998–2001), Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2001–2002), Secretary of Justice (1995–1998), Executive Secretary (1993–1995) • Ruth Guingona – mayor of Gingoog and second lady of the Philippines (2001–2004) • Teofisto Guingona III – representative, 2nd District of Bukidnon (2004–2010) and senator (2010–2016) Gutierrez family • Rufino Navarro - vice-governor, representative • Merceditas Gutierrez - secretary of justice • Margarita Gutierrez - undersecretary of justice ==H==
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Hataman family of Basilan • Hadjiman "Jim" Hataman Saliman – governor • Jay Hataman – provincial board member. Son of Hadjiman. • Mujiv Hataman – representative, lone district of Basilan. Brother of Hadjiman. • Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman – mayor of Isabela. Wife of Mujiv. • Amin Hataman – provincial board member. Son of Mujiv and Sitti. • Gulam "Boy" Hataman – vice-mayor of Sumisip. Brother of Hadjiman and Mujiv. • Jul-Adnan Hataman – mayor of Sumisip. Son of Gulam. Hofer family of Zamboanga Sibugay • George T. Hofer Sr. — congressman and governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2001–2010), mayor of Titay (1992–1998) and member of the House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Sur's 3rd District (1998–2001) • Dulce Kintanar–Hofer (wife of George) — mayor of Titay (1998–2001) • George "Jet" K. Hofer Jr. (son of George and Dulce) — Provincial Administrator • Dulce Ann Hofer (daughter of George and Dulce) — governor (2022–present) and member of the House of Representatives from Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd congressional district (2007–2010, 2013–2022) Hontiveros family — Capiz and Cebu City • Jose Hontiveros – senator of the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands from 1922 to 1928 • Risa Hontiveros – senator of the Philippines since 2016 and previously served as a party-list representative for Akbayan from 2004 to 2010 • Dondon Hontiveros – acting vice mayor of Cebu City from 2021 and 2022 and 2024 to present ==I==
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Ilagan family — Nueva Ecija and Tarlac • Hugo L. Ilagan – Secretary of the Treasury, First Philippine Republic, 1899 • Mauricio Ilagan – Paymaster-General, First Philippine Republic, 1899; Provincial Fiscal of Tarlac, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, 1904–1906; assemblyman, 1st District of Tarlac, 1st Philippine Legislature, 1909, and 2nd Philippine Legislature, 1909–1912 • Florencio Ilagan – mayor, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, 1928–1931 • Gregorio Ilagan – mayor, Bongabon, 1946–1952 • Jesus Ilagan – representative, 2nd District of Nueva Ecija, 1949–1953 • Ruben H. Ilagan – mayor, Tarlac City, 1967–1971 Imperial family — Albay • Carlos Imperial – representative, 2nd District, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress • Norma B. Imperial – representative, 2nd District, 11th Congress • Harold O. Imperial – vice-governor, 2010–present • Niño "Snookie" B. Imperial – provincial board member, 2nd District Ibay family — Pasay • Lito Ibay • Lexter N. Ibay – councilor, first district, 2001–2006, 2007–2013 • Ileana Ibay – councilor, second district, 2010–2013 ==J==
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Jaen family — Leganes, Iloilo • Zacarias Jaen, municipal president (1900–1902) • Martin Perales Jaen, mayor (1946–1951) • Mariano Jaen, municipal councilor, vice mayor. • Adolfo E. Jaen, mayor • Josil P. Jaen, mayor (1986–1998) • Adolfo D. Jaen II, municipal councilor. • Vicente P. Jaen II, mayor, municipal councilor, ABC president • Antonio S. Jaen Sr., municipal councilor. • Martin D. Jaen III, municipal councilor, barangay councilor, Poblacion • Lyle Jaen Lebaquin (m. Bartolome), vice mayor, municipal councilor • Paul Jaen-Krafft – ABC president • Moses Oliver Jaen Bito-onon, SK Federation President Jagunap family — Leganes, Iloilo • Esperidion Jagunap Sr, mayor, board member • Dionzon Belandres Jagunap, vice mayor • Niño Vincent Jagunap Vallejo, barangay chairman, San Vicente, ABC president • Notchka Jagunap Vallejo, Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, San Vicente • Niel Joshua Jagunap Raymundo, Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, Poblacion, SK Federation vice president Jalandoni Jover family — Iloilo City • Vicente Jalandoni Jover, president of La Paz (now a district of Iloilo City) during the American Regime. • Dominador Jalandoni Jover, vice mayor and mayor during the Post-World War II era. Jalosjos family — Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental • Romeo G. Jalosjos, Zamboanga del Norte assemblyman to the Regular Batasang Pambansa (1984–1986) and congressman of the First District of Zamboanga del Norte (1995–2002). • Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos, mayor of Dapitan (2022–2025), First District board member (2007–2010), and representative (2010–2019) of the First District of Zamboanga del Norte. Son of Romeo Sr. • Romeo M. Jalosjos Jr., representative (2019–2022) of the First District of Zamboanga del Norte, and representative of the Second District of Zamboanga Sibugay (2010–2013). Son of Romeo Sr. • Marjorie N. Jalosjos, DILG Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns, Barangay Captain of Patawag, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte (2019–2025). Wife of Romeo Jr. • Rommel A. Jalosjos, governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2010–2013). Son of Romeo Sr. • Svetlana P. Jalosjos-de Leon, mayor of Baliangao, Misamis Occidental (2010–2013). Daughter of Romeo Sr. • Sushmita R. Jalosjos, barangay captain of Dawo, Dapitan City (2023–2025). Daughter of Romeo Sr. • Cecilia G. Jalosjos-Carreon, mayor of Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte (2010–2012, 2016–2025), and representative of the First District of Zamboanga del Norte (2002–2010). Sister of Romeo Sr. • Rodolfo H. Carreon Jr., city mayor of Dapitan (2001–2004). Husband of Cecilia. • Angelica Jalosjos Carreon, First District board member (2022–2025), city councilor of Dapitan (2019–2022). Daughter of Cecilia. • Rosalina G. Jalosjos-Johnson, governor of Zamboanga del Norte (2022–2025), city mayor of Dapitan (2013–2022), and city councilor of Dapitan (2010–2013). Sister of Romeo Sr. • Dominador G. Jalosjos Jr., city mayor of Dapitan (2004–2012). Brother of Romeo Sr. • Anabel G. Jalosjos-Endique, First District board member of Zamboanga del Norte (2016–2019). Sister of Romeo Sr. • Cesar G. Jalosjos, representative of the Third District of Zamboanga del Norte (2004–2013). Brother of Romeo Sr. • Johanna D. Jalosjos-Parreño, Third District board member of Zamboanga del Norte (2010–2013). Daughter of Cesar. Jardenil family — Iloilo City • Gil Jardenil, vice mayor of La Paz and Jaro • Remo Jardenil, fiscal of Iloilo City • Renato Jardenil Espinosa, barangay captain of Cagamutan Sur, Iloilo Javier family — Navotas • Patrick Joseph Javier, vice mayor (2001–2013) • Victor Javier, mayor (1980–1986) ==K==
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Kalaw family • Teodoro Kalaw – congressman • Maria Kalaw Katigbak – senator • Eva Estrada Kalaw – assemblywoman, senator Kho family — Masbate • Antonio Tero Kho – mayor of Cataingan (1988–1992), representative of the Third District (1992–1995), mayor of Masbate City (1995–1998), governor (1998–2007; 2016–2025), representative of the Second District (2007–2013), representative of the First District (2025–present) • Elisa Tingcungco-Kho, governor (2007–2010), representative of the Second District (2013–2022; 2025–present), vice governor (2022–2025). Wife of Antonio. • Wilton Tan Kho – mayor of Cataingan (2007–2016), representative of the Third District (2019–present). Son of Antonio and Elisa. • Kristine Salve Hao-Kho, mayor of Mandaon (2022–present). Wife of Wilton. • Olga "Ara" Tingcungco Kho – vice governor (2019–2022), representative of the Second District (2022–2025), mayor of Masbate City (2025–present) • Richard Tingcungco Kho – representative of the First District (2022–2025), governor (2025–present) Khonghun family — Zambales • Jeffrey Khonghun – mayor of Subic, Zambales, (2004–2010), representative of the First District (2013–2022), Mayor of Castillejos, Zambales (2022–present) • Jonathan "Jon" Khonghun – mayor of Subic, Zambales, (2019–present) • Jefferson "Jay" Khonghun – mayor of Subic, Zambales, (2010–2019), Vice Governor of Zambales (2019–2022), representative of the First District (2022–present) • Jacqueline Rose Ferrer Khonghun – vice governor of Zambales (2022–present) • Jamiel Khonghun Escalona – City Councilor of Olongapo (2019–present) ==L==
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Labadlabad family — Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte • Rosendo "Dodoy" Labadlabad, mayor of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte (2019–2025) and representative of the second district of Zamboanga del Norte (2007–2016). • Glona Labadlabad, representative of the second district of Zamboanga del Norte (2016–2025). Wife of Dodoy. • Irene Labadlabad, representative of the second district of Zamboanga del Norte (2025–present). Daughter of Dodoy and Glona. • Victoria "Ahmai" Labadlabad, Sangguniang Bayan member of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte (2022–present). Sister of Dodoy. Lacson family — Negros Occidental, Iloilo, Manila, Antique, Cavite, and Pampanga • Aniceto Lacson – president of the Republic of Negros (1898–1899) • Arsenio Lacson – congressman, 2nd District of Manila (1949–1952) and mayor of Manila (1952–1962) • Ignacio Lacson Arroyo Sr. – Filipino politician, grandson of Gen. Aniceto Lacson, father of First Gentleman Mike Arroyo, and Iggy Arroyo • Isaac Lacson – governor of Negros Occidental (1928–1931), senator (1934–1935), and congressman of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental; son of Aniceto Lacson • Rafael B. Lacson – governor of Negros Occidental (1946–1951), former mayor of Talisay, Negros Occidental, cousin of Isaac Lacson • Daniel Lacson – governor of Negros Occidental during the Fourth Republic (1986–1987), and Fifth Republic (1988–1992) • Bong Lacson – current governor of Negros Occidental (since 2019), former vice governor of Negros Occidental (2013 to 2019), mayor of San Carlos (2001 to 2010) • Jose Carlos "Kako" Lacson – congressman, 3rd District of Negros Occidental (1987–1998; 2001–2010) • Aurelio Lacson Locsin Sr. – mayor of Bacolod (1946) • David Lacson – mayor of E.B Magalona, Negros Occidental • David Aliman Lacson – councilor of Kaliglig, Cauayan, Negros Occidental (1983–1987) • Dennis Lacson – councilor, Imus, Cavite • Eusebio Lacson – mayor of Tibiao, Antique • Ping Lacson – senator, former Director-General of the Philippine National Police • Agustin Lacson – Gobernadorcillo of San Fernando, Pampanga (1854–1855) • Cosme Lacson – Gobernadorcillo of San Fernando, Pampanga (1856–1857) • Manuel S. Lacson – Gobernadorcillo of Magalang, Pampanga (1868) • Anacleto S. Lacson – Gobernardorcillo of Magalang, Pampanga (1871–1873) • Aniceto S. Lacson – Gobernardorcillo of Magalang, Pampanga (1891–1893) • Daniel O. Lacson – Alcalde Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga (1899–1901) • Daniel T. Lacson Sr. – Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga (1968–1986) • Daniel L. Lacson, Jr. – Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga (1988–1998) • Maria Lourdes P. Lacson – Current and first female Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga • Benjamin Lacson – Mayor of Concepcion, Tarlac (2001–2004) • Andres Lacson – Mayor of Concepcion, Tarlac, and vice chairman of Aksyon Demokratiko (2013–2022) Lacuna family — Manila • Danilo Lacuna – vice mayor (1970–1971, 1988–1992, 1998–2007), councilor of the 3rd District (1967–1975) • Honey Lacuna – mayor (2022–2025), vice mayor (2016–2022) councilor of the 4th District (2004–2013) • Dennis H. Lacuna – councilor of the 6th District (2004–2013) • Leilani H. Lacuna – Liga ng mga Barangay president (2018–present), councilor of the 6th District (2013–2016) • Philip H. Lacuna – councilor of the 6th District (2019–present) Lagbas family — Misamis Oriental • Danilo Lagbas – member of the House of Representatives from Misamis Oriental's 1st district (2004–2008) • Karen Lagbas – member of the House of Representatives from Misamis Oriental's 1st district (2025–present); daughter Lagman family — Albay and Quezon City • Edcel Lagman – member of the House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (1987–1998, 2004–2013, 2016–2025) • Alex Burce Lagman – mayor of Tabaco (1992–1995, 2001–2004) • Krisel Lagman Luistro – member of the House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (1998–2004) • Edcel Lagman Jr. – Governor (2022–2025), Vice Governor (2019–2022), member of the House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (2013–2016), Quezon City councilor (2004–2012) • Ivy Xenia Lim-Lagman – Quezon city councilor (2012–2013) Lagon family — Cebu • Sonny Lagon – member of the House of Representatives • Daphne Lagon – member of the House of Representatives; wife Lajara Family — Laguna • Severino "Binoy" J. Lajara – Mayor of Calamba (1994–2004) • Christian Niño S. Lajara - Calamba City Councilor (2007–2016), Provincial Board Member (2019–Present), Sangguniang Kabataan Federation (SKF) President • Karla Adajar-Lajara - San Pablo City Councilor (2013–2022), Provincial Board Member (2022–Present) • Saturnino J. Lajara - Association of Barangay Council (ABC) - President, Calamba City Councilor (2016–present) • Diosdado J. Lajara - Association of Barangay Council (ABC) - President, City Councilor • Soliman "Rajay" B. Lajara - Calamba City Councilor (2019–2022) • Aigrette P. Lajara - Barangay Chairman of Makiling, Calamba (2019–present) Lapid family — Pampanga • Lito Lapid – senator (2004–2016, 2019–present) and governor (1995–2004) • Mark Lapid – chief operations officer, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and governor (2004–2007); son Lapus family — Tarlac • Jeci A. Lapus – congressman, 3rd District • Jesli Lapus – congressman, 3rd District, Education Secretary (2006–2010) Laurel family — Batangas • José P. Laurel – 3rd President of the Philippines (puppet president under Japanese rule; 1943–1945) • Jose Laurel Jr. – speaker of the House of Representatives • Salvador "Doy" H. Laurel – 10th Vice President of the Philippines (1986–1992); Prime Minister of the Philippines (1986–1987) • Sotero Laurel – senator • José Laurel III – ambassador to Japan • Jose C. Laurel V – governor; Ambassador to Japan • Peter Laurel – vice governor • Lally Laurel-Trinidad – representative 3rd District • Jose Macario Laurel IV – representative 3rd District Lazatin family — Angeles City and San Fernando, Pampanga • Rafael Lazatin – governor (1951–1959); mayor of Angeles (1972–1980); assemblyman (1984–1986) • Carmelo "Tarzan" F. Lazatin – representative, 1st District, Pampanga (1997–1998; 2007–2013); mayor, Angeles City (1998–2007) • Carmelo "Pogi" G. Lazatin Jr. – mayor, Angeles City (2019–2025); representative, 1st District, Pampanga (2025–present) • Carmelo "Jonjon" Lazatin – representative, 1st District, Pampanga (2016–2025); mayor, Angeles City (2025–present) • Jaime "Jimmy" Lazatin - vice mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga (2013–2022) Leachon family — Oriental Mindoro • Salvador "Doy" Leachon – representative, 1st District (2013–2022), mayor of Calapan (2007–2013, 2025–2028) • Chi Balbuena Leachon – councilor, Calapan • Leachon, RL - City Councilor/ Provincial Boardmember (2022–2025; PCL President, Ex Officio), Provincial Boardmember (2025–2028) • Leachon, Mikan - Provincial Boardmember (2019–2022) Leaño family — Romblon • Santiago Leaño (Tablas mayor) • Ronnie Fortu (mayor of Calatrava) • Elmer Fortu (mayor of Calatrava) • Mutya Reyes (Barangay captain of Dapawan, Odiongan) Leviste family —Batangas • Feliciano Leviste – governor (1947–1971) • Expedito Leviste – member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984) and representative of the 2nd District (1969–1972) • Antonio Leviste – governor (1972–1980) • Loren Legarda-Leviste – senator (1998–2004; 2007–2019; 2022-present) • Leandro Leviste – representative of the 1st District (2025–present) • Mark Leviste – vice-governor (2007–2016, 2019–present) Lecaroz family — Marinduque and Batangas • Francisco "Paquito" M. Lecaroz, congressman (1957–1972), mayor of Santa Cruz, Marinduque (1980–1986) • Aristeo M. Lecaroz, governor (1967–1988) • Vicente M. Lecaroz, mayor of San Juan, Batangas (1967–1986) Librado family — Davao City • Erasto L. Librado: councilor (1992) • Marlene A. Librado: wife, councilor (1993–2001) • Angela A. Librado: daughter, councilor (2001–2010) • Leah A. Librado: daughter, councilor (2010–2019) • Pamela A. Librado: daughter, councilor (2019–2022) Lim family — Masbate • Lino G. Lim Sr – vice mayor (1969–1971), Mayor (1971–1982 died) • Nestor C. Lim – PCGG Director Masbate (1986) Oic mayor (1987–1988), Elected Mayor (1988–1995) Lim family — Southern Leyte • Napoleon Cuaton, mayor of Saint Bernard • Joy Lim-Bungcaras, vice mayor of Saint Bernard • Roseller Lim- member of the House of Representatives (1949–1963). Court of Appeals Justice (1973–1976). • Jose Lim Tecson (1971–1977) - governor of Zamboanga del Sur • Dunga Lim - fiscal • Maria Lim, mayor of Saint Bernard • Felix Lim, mayor of Saint Bernard Lim family — Palawan • Vicente Abe Lim – municipal president (American Regime) • Luis Fernandez Lim – barangay captain; vice mayor; mayor of Coron • Jim Gerald Lim Pe – Sangguniang Bayan member; provincial board member (Councilors' League president) and vice mayor of Coron (2013). • Melchor Zaldy Lim – Sangguniang Bayan (Kabataang Barangay president) during the Marcos years • Nelson Reyes Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member • Arthur Echague Pe. Sangguniang Bayan member • Shatter Cruspero Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member • Christopher Cruspero Lim – Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president; Sangguniang Bayan member • Bryan Lim Palanca – Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president • Fabiana Timbangcaya Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member; barangay captain of Poblacion 5; acting mayor • Leo Gajardo – Sangguniang Bayan member of Busuanga • Ricardo Sebastian Lim – Kagawad, Barangay 5 • Jocelyn Lim Alcaraz – Kagawad, Barangay 5 • Ricardo Cruz Uy – Kagawad, Barangay 5 and vice-president Sangguniang Kabataan Federation • Prime Kenneth Lim De Vera – Kagawad, Barangay 3. Lingad family — Pampanga • Jose B. Lingad - governor of Pampanga from 1948 to 1951 and congressman from Pampanga from 1969 to 1972. • Emigdio L. Lingad - congressman for 2nd District of Pampanga from 1987 to 1995 and former member of Batasang Pambansa • Josefo S. Lingad - mayor of Lubao from 1965 to 1968. Llagas family — Baras, Rizal • Renato Matignas Llagas – councilor (2001–2010; 2013–2022; 2025–present) • Carlos de la Torre Llagas – councilor (2010–2019; 2022–present) Lobregat family — Zamboanga City • Pablo Lorenzo, father of Maria Clara Lobregat. mayor (1939–1940) • Maria Clara Lobregat, mayor (1998–2004). Mother of Celso • Celso Lobregat, congressman of the Lone District and mayor. Locsin family — Negros Occidental and Iloilo • Jed Patrick (Locsin) E. Mabilog – mayor of Iloilo City • Jose Locsin – senator. • Leo Carmelo Locsin Jr. – vice mayor of Ormoc, Leyte • Teodoro Locsin Jr. – Ambassador to the United Kingdom (2022–present), Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2018–2022), Ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018), congressman for the 1st district of Makati (2001–2010) • Ramon Cua Locsin • Frankie H. Locsin – mayor of Janiuay, Iloilo • Aurelio Lacson Locsin – mayor of Bacolod • Leandro Locsin Rama – governor and vice governor of Negros Occidental during the American Occupation • Raymund S. Locsin – mayor of President Roxas, Capiz López family — Iloilo • Benito Lopez – governor of Iloilo (1903–1908) • Fernando Lopez – 3rd and 7th Vice President of the Philippines (1949–1953, 1965–1972), senator (1947–1949, 1953–1965), Senate President pro tempore (1958–1965), mayor of Iloilo City (1945–1947), Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources (1965–1971, 1949–1953), son of Benito • Gina Lopez, great-niece of Fernando – Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources ad interim (2016–17), chairperson of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (2010–2019) Lopez family — Manila • Mel Lopez – Mayor of Manila (1988–1992) • Manny Lopez – Congressman from Manila's 1st congressional district (2016–2022) • Alex Lopez – former Mayoral candidate in 2022 • Carlo Lopez – Congressman from Manila's 2nd congressional district (2010–2019) Loyola family — Cavite • Sergio Loyola - representative of Manila's Third Congressional District for the House of Representatives in the Philippines (1965–1969) • Roy Maulanin Loyola - representative of the Fifth District (2010–2019, 2022–present) • Dahlia Ambayec-Loyola - representative of the Fifth District (2019–2022). Wife • Rosalie "Gigi" Batingal Loyola - municipal councilor (2004–2013), vice mayor of Silang, Cavite (2013–2016) Lucero-Caparroso family — Northern Samar • Clodualdo Lucero – governor, Samar (1916–1922) • Cayetano Lucero – governor, Samar (1940–1944) • Wilmar Lucero – congressman, Northern Samar (1992–1998) • Antonio Lucero – vice governor, Northern Samar (2007–2010) • Albert Lucero – board member, Northern Samar • Glicerio Caparroso – councilor, Palapag, Northern Samar • Jesus Caparroso Cepeda – councilor, Palapag • Luzviminda Caparroso – councilor, San Roque, Northern Samar • Victoriano Caparroso – councilor, San Roque ==M==
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Macapagal family — Camarines Sur, Pampanga and Zambales • Diosdado Pangan Macapagal – 9th President of the Philippines (1961–1965) • Cielo Macapagal-Salgado – vice governor of Pampanga (1988–1992; 1995–1998); daughter • Gloria Macapagal Arroyo – 14th President of the Philippines (2001–2010); 10th Vice President of the Philippines (1998–2001); senator (1992–1998); representative, 2nd District of Pampanga (2010–2019, 2022–present); speaker of the House (2018–2019); daughter • Juan Miguel Macapagal Arroyo – representative, Ang Galing Pinoy Partylist and 2nd District of Pampanga (2004–2010); son of Gloria • Dato Arroyo – representative, 2nd District of Camarines Sur and 1st District of Camarines Sur (2007–2010); son of Gloria • Teodoro "Teddy" Macapagal – OIC mayor of Olongapo (1986–1987); distant cousin of Gloria and Cielo Madrigal (-Collantes) family — Batangas • Vicente Madrigal – senator (1945–1953) • Pacita Madrigal-Warns – senator (1955–1961) • Manuel Collantes – Mambabatas Pambansa (assemblyman) (1984–1986) • Jamby Madrigal – Undersecretary of Social Welfare and Development (1992–1998), presidential adviser for children's affairs (1999–2001), senator (2004–2010) Magsaysay family — Zambales, La Union • Vicente Magsaysay – governor of Zambales (1967–1986, 1998–2007), Mambabatas Pambansa, Region III (1978–1984) • Angelica Magsaysay-Cheng – vice-governor of Zambales (2016–2019) daughter of Vicente; • Mitos Magsaysay daughter-in-law of Vicente; member of the House of Representatives from Zambales' 1st District (2004–2013) • Ramon Magsaysay – 7th President of the Philippines (1953–1957); member of the House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1946–1950) • Ramon Magsaysay Jr. – member of the House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1965–1969), senator (1995–2007) • Genaro Magsaysay – member of the House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1957–1959), senator (1959–1965, 1965–1971, 1971–1973) • Eulogio "Amang" Magsaysay – son of Genaro; Party-list representative • Antonio Magsaysay Diaz – nephew of Ramon Sr.; member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Zambales • Milagros Aquino Magsaysay – cousin of Ramon Jr.; 2nd Nominee, Senior Citizens Partylist • Miguel Corleone "Migz" B. Magsaysay – grandson of Milagros; councilor of San Juan, La Union (2013–present) Maliksi family — Cavite • Erineo "Ayong" Maliksi – chairman, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), representative of the 3rd District (2010–2013) and the 2nd District (1998–2001); governor (2001–2010); mayor of Imus (1988–1998) • Emmanuel L. Maliksi – mayor of Imus (2007–2010; 2011 – 2013; 2013 – present), son of Erineo Mangudadatu family — Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Sur • Sultan Pax S. Mangudadatu, – mayor of Lutayan, governor of Sultan Kudarat and congressman of 1st District of Sultan Kudarat • Suharto T. Mangudadatu – mayor, congressman and governor of Sultan Kudarat • Bing Mangudadatu – mayor of Lutayan • Raden Sakaluran – congressman of 1st district of SK – son-in law of Pax • Esmael Mangudadatu – mayor of Buluan, board member of Maguindanao and governor of Maguindanao (2010–2019), and member of the House of Representatives (2019–2022) – nephew of Pax • Ibrahim Mangudadatu – mayor of Buluan • Freddie Mangudadatu – mayor of Mangudadatu, Maguindanao del Sur • Khadafeh Mangudadatu – mayor of Pandag, assemblyman of ARMM • King Jazzer Mangudadatu – vice mayor of Buluan • Prince Dilangalen – vice mayor of Pandag • Bai Elizabeth Mangudadatu – ABC president of Mangudadatu • Bai Gina Mangudadatu – ABC president of Buluan Manrique family — Boac, Marinduque and Oriental Mindoro • Pacito "Cito" Manrique, Cabeza de Barangay • Andres Manrique – municipal councilor • Ciriaco Manrique – vice mayor, municipal councilor • Asuncion Manrique-Mantaring – councilor (Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro), daughter of Ciriaco • Mervin Mantaring-vicedo – barangay councilor (Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro), grandson of Asuncion • Celestino M. Manrique – municipal councilor (1971–1986), son of Ciriaco • Justin Angelo J. Manrique – SK chairman, Barangay Tampus (2018–present), grandson of Celestino • Antonio S. Manrique – municipal councilor, cousin of Celestino Marcoleta family — Tarlac and Rizal • Rodante Marcoleta – representative, Alagad (2004–2013); representative, SAGIP (2013–2025); senator (2025–present) • Paolo Marcoleta – son of Rodante; representative, SAGIP (2025–present) Marcos family — Ilocos Norte, Manila and Leyte • Mariano Marcos – representative, 2nd district, Ilocos Norte (1925–1931) • Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Sr. – 10th President of the Philippines (1965–1986); prime minister of the Philippines (1978–1981); senator (1959–1965); representative, 2nd district, Ilocos Norte (1949–1959) • Imelda Marcos – First Lady of the Philippines (1965-1986); representative, 2nd district, Ilocos Norte (2010–2019); representative, 1st district, Leyte (1995–1998); Mambabatas Pambansa, Region IV-A (1978–1984); governor, Metropolitan Manila (1975–1986) • Imee Marcos – senator (2019–present); governor, Ilocos Norte (2010–2019); representative, 2nd district, Ilocos Norte (1998–2007); assemblyman, Ilocos Norte (1984–1986) • Matthew Manotoc – governor, Ilocos Norte (2019–present); board member, 2nd district, Ilocos Norte (2016–2019) • Bongbong Marcos – 17th President of the Philippines (2022–present); senator (2010–2016); representative, 2nd district, Ilocos Norte (1992–1995, 2007–2010); governor, Ilocos Norte (1983–1986, 1998–2007); vice governor, Ilocos Norte (1980–1983) • Sandro Marcos – representative, 1st District, Ilocos Norte (2022–present) • Elizabeth Marcos-Keon – governor, Ilocos Norte (1971–1983) • Michael Marcos Keon – mayor, Laoag (2019–present); governor, Ilocos Norte (2007–2010), board member of Ilocos Norte (2004–2007) • Angelo Marcos Barba – grandson of Mariano; representative, 2nd district, Ilocos Norte (2019–present); vice governor (2010–2019); board member (2001–2010); mayor (1992–2001) Masigan family — Isabela • Buenaventura G. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria • Elvin U. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria • Oscar U. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria (1972–1998) • Miriam S. Masigan-Martinez – mayor, Santa Maria (1998–2007) • Davis Omar S. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria (2007–2013) • Gilbert Masigan - mayor, Santa Maria (2013–2016) • Danilo S. Masigan - vice mayor, Santa Maria (2016–2022) • Regal Masigan - councilor, Santa Maria (2013–2016) • Carol Balabbo-Masigan - councilor, Santa Maria (2022–present) • Derek Alain S. Masigan – Punong Barangay and president of Liga ng mga Barangay, Santa Maria Chapter (2010–2013) • Oliver U. Masigan - OIC mayor, Cabagan (1986–1988) • Lovier V. Masigan – councilor (2007–2016); vice mayor, Cabagan, (2016–present) Mastura family — Maguindanao del Norte • Datu Tucao O. Mastura – mayor, Sultan Kudarat (1977–2007; 2010–2013); governor of Shariff Kabunsuan (2007 to 2010) • Datu Michael O. Mastura – member of the House of Representatives, congressman from Maguindanao's First District and Cotabato City (1987–1995); delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention • Datu Armando Mastura – mayor, Sultan Mastura (2003–2013) • Datu Ismael V. Mastura – vice governor, Maguindanao (2010–2013); board member of Shariff Kabunsuan (2007–2010) (son of Michael) • Datu Ishak V. Mastura – deputy executive secretary, ARMM; Secretary of the DTI ARMM (son of Michael) • Datu Sharifudin Tucao P. Mastura – Sangguniang Kabataan Federation vice-president, Sultan Kudarat (2010–present) (son of Tucao) • Bai Shajida B. Mastura – mayor, Sultan Kudarat (2007–2010) (daughter of Tucao) • Datu Shameem B. Mastura – mayor, Sultan Kudarat (2013) (grandson of Tucao, son of Bai Shajida) • Datu Rauf Mastura – mayor, Sultan Mastura (2013) (son of Armando) • Bai Norhaina Mastura – vice mayor, Sultan Kudarat (2013) (daughter of Tucao) Matalam family — Maguindanao del Sur • Datu Udtog Matalam: governor of Cotabato (1946–1949, 1956–1957) • Guimid Matalam: congressman of the 2nd District of Maguindanao (1987–1992, 2001–2004); vice governor of ARMM • Norodin Matalam: governor of Maguindanao (1990–1995) • Udtog Matalam Jr.: mayor of Pagalungan • Jambo Matalam: member of the Bangsamoro Parliament Matba family - Tawi-Tawi and Agusan del Norte • Rashidin Matba - representative, Tawi-Tawi. • Ma Angelica Rosedell Amante Matba, Agusan del Norte 2nd district. Wife of Rashidin. • Omeraidah S. Mindalano – mayor of Madalum, Lanao del Sur (2019–2021) Mitra family — Palawan • Ramon V. Mitra – senator (1971–1972), speaker of the House of Representatives (1987–1992), representative (1965–1971, 1984–1986, 1987–1992) • Ramon Mitra III – candidate for the 2010 and 2013 General Elections • Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – governor (2010–2013) and representative, 2nd District (2001–2010) Montano family — Cavite • Justiniano Montano – senator, majority leader of the House of Representatives, representative • Delfin Nazareno Montano – governor of Cavite ==N==
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Nepomuceno family — Angeles City • Pio Rafael Nepomuceno y Villaseñor – Gobernadorcillo (mayor) of Angeles, in 1852 • Juan Gualberto Nepomuceno y Henson (son of Pio Rafael) – Gobernadorcillo of Angeles (1879–1880); Presidente Municipal (mayor) of Angeles, (1898–1899); Delegate to the Malolos Congress, (1898–1899) • Juan de Dios Nepomuceno y Parás (son of Juan Gualberto) – municipal president, Angeles (1922–1928); municipal councilor, Angeles (1928–1937) • Geromin Pedro G. Nepomuceno (son of Juan de Dios) – councilor, Angeles • Ricardo Nepomuceno y Parás (son of Juan Gualberto) – municipal councilor, Angeles (1919–1928); municipal president, Angeles (1928–1931); board member (1931–1937) • Francisco 'Quitong' G. Nepomuceno – governor, congressman and city mayor of Angeles • Juanita 'Saning' L. Nepomuceno – governor, assemblywoman, congresswoman • Francis "Blueboy" L. Nepomuceno – mayor of Angeles (2007–2010) and vice mayor (1995–1998); representative, 1st District (1998–2007) • Robin '"Bombing" L. Nepomuceno – board member (1980–1986), vice-governor (1986–1987), ABC president/city councilor, barangay captain of Cutcut, Angeles • Cecilia C. Nepomuceno – Punong Barangay, Cutcut, Angeles; wife of Bombing • Bryan Matthew C. Nepomuceno – vice mayor, Angeles (2016–2019); councilor, Angeles (2010–2016) Ner family - Cavite • Lino M. Ner - mayor of Rosario, Cavite (1855–1856, 1863–1864, 1867–1868, 1875–1877) • Andres Q. Ner - son of Lino, mayor of Rosario, Cavite (1901–1905) • Narciso J. Ner - son of Andres, mayor of Rosario, Cavite (1930–1934, 1945) Nicart family - Eastern Samar • Thelma Nicart - Mayor of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar (2019–2022), Vice-Mayor of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar (2022–present) • Conrado Nicart Jr. - Governor of Eastern Samar (2010–2016) • Conrado Nicart III - Mayor of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar (2006–2017), (2022–present) • Paz Nicart - Vice Mayor of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, (2019–2022) • Bonifacio Nicart - Councilor of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, (2022–present) Nograles family — Davao City • Prospero Nograles - representative, 1st District, Davao City (1989–1992, 1995–1998, 2001–2010) • Karlo Nograles - representative, 1st District, Davao City (2010–2018) • Jericho Nograles - representative of PBA Partylist (2016–2022) • Migs Nograles - representative of PBA Partylist (2022–2025) Noriel-Joson family — Nueva Ecija • Eduardo "Tatang" Joson – governor (1960–1986, 1988–1990) • Tomas "Tommy" Noriel Joson III – governor (1992–1995) • Eduardo Nonato Joson – assemblyman (1984–1986), governor (1995–1998), congressman of the 1st District (1987–1992, 2007–2010) • Mariano Cristino "Boyet" Noriel Joson – mayor of Quezon (1998–2001, 2016–present), vice governor (2004–2007) • Eduardo Danding Joson III – vice mayor of Cabanatuan (1980–1989) • Eduardo "Ding Liit" Noriel Joson IV – vice governor (2001–2004) • Josefina Manuel-Joson – congresswoman of 1st District (1998–2007, 2010–2013) • Edward Thomas Filart Joson – vice governor (2007–2010), • Eduardo Basilio "Dale" Joson – mayor of Quezon (2001– ?) • Mariano Noriel "Dean" Joson – mayor of Quezon (2013–2016), vice mayor (2016–present) • Eduardo Jose Ballesteros Joson VII – board member, 3rd District (2019–present), vice mayor of Cabanatuan (2018–2019), city councilor (2013–2018) ==O==
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Oaminal family — Misamis Occidental • Henry S. Oaminal Sr. – governor (2022–present); congressman, Second District (2013–2022) • Sancho Fernando "Ando" F. Oaminal, congressman, Second District (2022–present); mayor of Ozamiz (2019–2022). Son of Henry Sr. • Henry "Indy" F. Oaminal Jr., representative of Asenso Pinoy partylist (2025–present); mayor of Ozamiz (2022–2025). Son of Henry Sr. • Sancho S. Oaminal, city councilor of Ozamiz. Brother of Henry Sr. Olivarez family — Parañaque and Laguna • Pablo Olivarez – mayor of Parañaque (1992–1995); barangay chairman of San Dionisio (2010–present) • Edwin Olivarez – son of Pablo; vice-governor of Laguna (2004–2007); representative of the 1st District of Parañaque (2010–2013, 2022–present), mayor of Parañaque (2013–2022) • Eric Olivarez – son of Pablo; councilor, Parañaque (2004–2013), representative of the 1st District of Parañaque (2013–2022), mayor of Parañaque (2022–present) • Evangeline Olivarez – daughter of Pablo; elected-barangay chairman of San Dionisio • Shanine Olivarez – daughter of Pablo; SK chairperson Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque (2010–2013), councilor Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque (2013–present) Ortega family — La Union • Joaquin Ortega – governor (1901–1904) • Joaquin L. Ortega Jr. – son of Joaquin, councilor, provincial board member, representative of the 1st District to the 7th Congress (1969–1972) and Batasang Pambansa (1978–1986) and governor (1988–1992) • Alfredo Pablo R. Ortega – son of Manuel, councilor of San Fernando • John Orros – nephew of Manuel; councilor of San Fernando (2001–2007). • Juana Osmeña y Suico — (daughter of Severino and first wife Paula Suico, 1858–1941) • Sergio Osmeña Sr. (1878–1961) — 4th President of the Philippines (1944–1946), 1st vice President of the Philippines (1935–1944), Senator (1922–1935), Speaker of the House of Representatives (1916–1922) and National Assembly (1907–1916), Cebu 2nd District Representative (1907–1922), and Governor of Cebu (1904–1907) • Sergio "Serging" Veloso Osmeña Jr. (1916–1984) — Senator (1965–1971), Governor of Cebu (1951–1955), Cebu 2nd District Representative (1957–1961), and Mayor of Cebu City (1955–1957; 1959–1960; 1963–1965; 1967–1968) • Sergio "Serge" dela Rama Osmeña III ( 1943) — Senator (1995–2007, 2010–2016) • Tomas "Tommy" dela Rama Osmeña ( 1948) — Vice Mayor of Cebu City (2025–present), 24th Mayor of Cebu City (1988–1995; 2001–2010; 2016–2019), and Cebu City 2nd (South) District Representative (2010–2013) • Margarita "Margot" Vargas Osmeña (wife of Tomas, 1949) — Acting Mayor of Cebu City (2016) and Cebu City Councilor (2010–2019) • Ana Gabriela Beatriz "Bea" Villegas Osmeña (daughter-in-law of Tomas) — 2022 Cebu City councilor candidate • Georgia dela Rama Osmeña — Candidate for mayor of Cebu City (2010) • Emilio Veloso Osmeña (1906–1942) — Doctor and USAFFE Lieutenant Colonel, executed by the Japanese occupation • Emilio Mario "Lito" Renner Osmeña (1938–2021) — 21st Governor of Cebu (1988–1992); presidential (1998), vice-presidential (1992), and senatorial candidate (2010) • Mariano Antonio "Mimo" Versoza Osmeña ( 1961) — PROMDI party president • Edilberto Veloso Osmeña • Renato Veloso Osmeña Sr. (1940–2014) — 15th Vice Mayor of Cebu City (1998–2001) and Cebu City Councilor • Renato "Junjun" Zayco Osmeña Jr. ( 1964) — PAGCOR executive and Cebu City Councilor (2017–2025) • Richard "Richie" Zayco Osmeña ( 1972) — Cebu City Councilor (2007–2016) and LTFRB Western Visayas Director (2017–Present) • Rogelio "Jingjing" Veloso Osmeña (1941–2010) — Cebu City Councilor (1995–2001) • Rogelio "RJ" Galan Osmeña Jr. ( 1981) — Candidate for Cebu City Councilor (2025) • Antonio Veloso Osmena • Ian Anthony Tiengo Osmeña ( 1981) — Candidate for Cebu City Councilor (2025) • Victoriano Osmeña y Rita (son of Severino and first wife Vicenta Rita) • Alfred Francis "Alfie" Mabanag Ouano (born 1972) — 6th District Provincial Board Member (2025–present) and Consolacion Municipal Councilor (2016–2025) • Basiliza Ouano-Icalina — Barangay Captain of Opao, Mandaue • Andreo "Anjong" Ouano Icalina (born 1987) — Mandaue City Councilor (2019–2025) and Barangay Captain of Opao, Mandaue ==P==
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Pacquiao family — General Santos, Sarangani • Manny Pacquiao: member of the House of Representatives from Sarangani's at-large congressional district (2010–2016), senator (2016–2022) • Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of Manny: vice governor of Sarangani (2013–2016) • Michael Pacquiao, son of Manny: councilor of General Santos (2025–present) • Bobby Pacquiao: member of the House of Representatives from OFW Family Club Partylist (2019–2022); city councilor of General Santos. Brother of Manny. governor (1992–1995) • Valentina Plaza: governor (1971–1988, 1998–2001) • Democrito Plaza II: Butuan mayor (1992–2001, 2004–2010) • Leonides Theresa Plaza: Butuan mayor (2001–2004) • Rodolfo Rodrigo Plaza: Agusan del Sur representative (2001–2010) • Adolph Edward Plaza: Agusan del Sur governor (2001–2007, 2010–2019), Agusan del Sur 2nd district representative (2019–present) • Ma. Valentina Plaza: Agusan del Sur governor (2007–2010) • Victor Vicente Plaza: Agusan del Sur 1st district board member (2010–2013), Butuan councilor (2022–present) • Derick Plaza: Butuan councilor (2013–2022) • Randolph Plaza: Butuan councilor, Loreto, Agusan del Sur vice mayor (2019–present) • Roscoe Democrito Plaza: Nasipit, Agusan del Norte mayor (2010–2013, 2022–present) • Charito "Ching" Plaza: Agusan del Norte representative (1987–1998) • Jane Plaza: Carmen, Surigao del Sur mayor (2016–present) Ponce Enrile family — Cagayan • Alfonso Ponce Enrile: assemblyman, 1st District (1922–1925); patriarch • Juan Ponce Enrile: Senate President (2008–2013), senator (1987–1992, 1995–2001, 2004–2016), Minister of Defense (1972–1986), Secretary of Justice (1970–1972), congressman of the 1st District (1992–1995), Mambabatas Pambansa (1978–1986); son of Alfonso • Juan "Jack" Ponce Enrile Jr.: congressman, 1st District • Sally Ponce Enrile: congresswoman, 1st District (2007–2010); wife of Juan Jr. Puno family — Rizal • Ricardo C. Puno: Minister of Justice (1979–1984) • Ronaldo Puno: Interior Secretary (1999–2000, 2006–2010) • Roberto Puno: Antipolo representative (2007–2016, 2019–present) • Cristina Roa Puno: Antipolo representative (2016–2019) • Rico J. Puno: Makati councilor (1998–2007, 2016–2018) • Tosca Camille T. Puno-Ramos: Makati councilor (2007–2016, 2019–2022) • Carlito Puno: Chair of Higher Education (2005–2007) • Reynato Puno: Chief Justice (2006–2010) • Rico E. Puno: Interior Undersecretary (2010–2012) ==Q==
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Quibranza family — Lanao del Norte • Arsenio "Arsing" A. Quibranza – governor (1967–1986); vice governor (1962–1967); mayor of Tubod • Imelda "Angging" C. Quibranza-Dimaporo, governor. Daughter. (see Dimaporo family) • Abdullah "Bobby" Dimakuta Dimaporo, governor and congressman. Husband of Imelda. • Fatima Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo, congresswoman. Daughter of Bobby and Imelda. • Mohammad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo, governor. Son of Bobby and Imelda. • Sittie Aminah Quibranza Dimaporo, congresswoman. Daughter of Bobby and Imelda. Quimbo family — Marikina • Miro Quimbo - congressman • Stella Quimbo - congresswoman ==R==
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Rama family — Cebu, Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Leyte • Vicente Rama (1887–1956) — Senator (1945–1947), 2nd Cebu 3rd District Representative (1922–28; 1934–35), 2nd Mayor of Cebu City (1938–1940), and Member of the Cebu Municipal Council (1916–1922). Recognized as the Father of the Cebu City Charter. • Dario G. Rama Sr. ( 1911) — Lawyer • Dario C. Rama Jr. ( 2019) — COMELEC Commissioner (1986–1993), Postmaster General (early–mid 2000's) and lawyer • Ramon "Ike" C. Rama — Barangay Captain and Councilor (2013 onwards), Sambag I, Cebu City • Osmundo "Mundo" G. Rama (1914–1998) — 19th Governor of Cebu (1969–1976; 1986–1988), 5th Vice Governor of Cebu (1968–1969), and Cebu City Councilor (1955–1963) • Dario P. Rama Jr. — Cebu City Assistant Prosecutor (until 1993) • Enrique P. Rama — 11th Vice Governor of Cebu (1998–1992) • Laurente G. Rama (1917–2002) — Sea captain • George R. Rama (1949–2021) — Cebu City Councilor (2001–2004) and Barangay Captain of Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City • Annabelle Rama (born 1952) — 2013 candidate for Congresswoman from Cebu City's 1st (North) District; talent manager, celebrity businesswoman, and mother of celebrities Ruffa, Richard, and Raymond Gutierrez • Fernando G. Rama (1920–1991) — Cebu City Councilor • Eduardo "Eddie" L. Rama Sr. (1944–2000) — former Agusan Del Norte Governor (1988–1995) and Congressman (1995–1998) • Eduardo "Edu" R. Rama Jr. ( 1978) — Cebu City 2nd (South) District Congressman (since 2019), former City Councilor (2004–2013; 2016–2019), and former head of barangay affairs (2013–2016) • Georgia Felice "Jaja" Chiongbian-Rama (wife of Edu) — Cebu City Tourism Commissioner (early 2010's) • Michael "Mike" L. Rama ( 1954) — 26th Mayor of Cebu City (2010–2016; 2021–2024), 16th Vice Mayor of Cebu City (2001–2010; 2019–2021), and City Councilor (1992–2001) • Malou Mandanat-Rama (wife of Mike, 2021) — Former Cebu City Hall employee • Araceli Lim Francisco (ex-wife of Mike, 2000) — Eastern Visayas Director of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) • Unnamed son of Fernando • Vincent L. Rama ( 1968) — Leyte 4th District Provincial Board Member (2022–2025) and Ormoc City Councilor; candidate for mayor of Albuera, Leyte (2025) • Carmen Torres-Rama (wife of Vincent, 1973) — Ormoc City Councilor (2022–Present) and Leyte 4th District Provincial Board Member (2019–2022); elder sister of Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez • Unnamed daughter of Fernando • Haley Rama Sy — Barangay councilor, Cebu City • Napoleon "Nap" G. Rama (1923–2016) — lawyer, journalist, vice president of the 1971 Constitutional Convention and member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission • Clemente "Cle" G. Rama (1935–2006) — Cebu City Councilor (until 1992) ; Other relatives from Cebu • John L. Rama — Barangay councilor, Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City (2023–present) ; Other relatives from Davao del Sur • Carl Jason Rama Bautista ( 1988) — Mayor of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur (2016–2022, 2025–present); candidate for Davao del Sur governor (2022) • Edmundito N. Rama — Vice Mayor and Municipal Councilor of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur Ramos family — Pangasinan • Narciso Ramos, assemblyman (1934–1941, 1945–1946), Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1965–1968) • Fidel Valdez Ramos – 9th President of the Philippines (1992–1998) • Leticia Ramos-Shahani, Senator (1987–1998) • Ranjit Ramos-Shahani, (representative of the 6th District, 1995–1998), board member 6th District • Carbine Ramos, Vice Mayor, Chief of the Philippine National Councilors (1988–1990) • Dennis Ponce Ramos, Councilor (2015–2018), Re-elected (2018) Recto family — Batangas • Claro M. Recto – (senator 1945–1946; 1953–1960 and representative of the 3rd District 1919–1928) • Rafael R. Recto – (assemblyman, Batasang Pambansa 1984–1986), son of Claro M. Recto • Richard Recto – (vice governor 1995–2001; 2004–2007) • Ralph Recto – (representative of the 4th District 1992–2001, 2022–present; senator 2001–2007, 2010–2022), son of Rafael Recto • Vilma Santos-Recto – (mayor of Lipa 1998–2007, governor 2007–2016, representative of the 6th District 2016–2022), wife of Ralph Remulla family — Cavite • Juanito Remulla Sr. – governor; vice-governor; provincial board member • Juanito Victor C. Remulla Jr. – governor/ vice-governor/ board member • Gilbert Remulla – congressman, senatorial candidate 2010 • Jesus Crispin Remulla – governor/congressman, 7th district/board member • Crispin Diego Remulla – board member/councilor • Teodorico S. Remulla – barangay captain Revilla/Bautista family — Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Cavite, Pasig • Ramon Revilla Sr., senator 1992–2004 • Ramon "Mon" Bautista Jr. (son), mayor of San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija (2001–2005) • Robert Jaworski (son-in-law, husband of Evelyn Bautista), senator (1998–2004) • Robert Jaworski Jr. (grandson), councilor of San Juan (1995–1998), congressman of Pasig (2004–2007), vice mayor of Pasig (2022–present) • Marlon Bautista (son), party representative 1-PACMAN (2022–present) • Ramon Revilla Jr. (son), vice governor of Cavite (1995–1998), governor of Cavite (1998–2001), chairman of the Videogram Regulatory Board (2002–2004), senator (2004–2016, 2019–2025) • Lani Mercado-Revilla (daughter-in-law, wife of Ramon Jr.), mayor of Bacoor (2016–2022), congresswoman of the second district of Cavite (2010–2016, 2022–present) • Bryan Revilla (grandson), representative, Agimat Partylist (2022–present) • Ramon "Jolo" Revilla III (grandson), vice governor of Cavite (2013–2022), congressman of the first district of Cavite (2022–present) • Ram Revilla (grandson), board member of second district of Cavite (2022–present) • Rowena Bautista-Mendiola (daughter), councilor of Imus (1988–1992), councilor of Bacoor (2013–2022), vice mayor of Bacoor (2022–present) • Princess Bautista-Ocampo (daughter), non-politician • Igi Revilla Ocampo (grandson), councilor of Imus (2022–present) • Strike Revilla (son), councilor of Bacoor (1995–1998), board member of first district of Cavite (1998–2005), director of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (2005–2007), congressman of the second district of Cavite (2016–2022), mayor of Bacoor (2007–2016, 2022–present) • Andrea Bautista-Ynares (daughter), mayor of Antipolo, Rizal (2019–2022) • Casimiro Yñares III (son-in-law, husband of Andrea), governor of Rizal (2007–2013), mayor of Antipolo (2013–2019, 2022–present) • Jorwin Bautista (son) – barangay captain, P.F. Espiritu (Panapaan) V, Bacoor Reyes family — Marinduque • Damian J. Reyes (governor 1925–1929) • Edmundo M. Reyes Sr. (Commissioner of Immigration), son of Damian • Luisito M. Reyes, vice governor (1980–1988), governor (1988–1995), son of Damian • Remedios Reyes-Festin, mayor of Boac (1980–1986), daughter of Damian • Carmencita Reyes (née Ongsiako) congresswoman 1987–1998, 2007–2010, assemblywoman (1978–1986), governor (1998–2007, 2010–2019), wife of Edmundo Sr. • Edmundo O. Reyes Jr. – congressman (1998–2007), son of Edmundo Sr. and Carmencita • Regina Ongsiako Reyes – congresswoman (2013–2017), daughter of Edmundo Sr. and Carmencita Reyes family — Palawan • Francisco "Paquito" Reyes – mayor of Coron during the Second World War. • Mario Reyes Sr. – son of Paquito. OIC mayor of Coron • Joel Tolentino Reyes – son of Mario Sr. Provincial board member, then vice-governor, then governor • Mario T. Reyes Jr. – son of Mario Sr. and brother to Joel Sangguniang Bayan member of Coron, then vice mayor, then mayor of Coron • Clara Espiritu Reyes – Wife of Joel vice-governor, mayor of Coron Robes family – San Jose del Monte • Guillermo Robes - mayor (1980-1986) • Arthur Robes – representative lone district (2025–present) mayor (2016–2025), representative lone district (2007–2016) • Florida "Rida" Perez–Robes – mayor (2025–present) representative lone district (2016–2025); wife of Arthur • Oliver "Richie" Robes – city councilor (2019–present) Robles family — Baras, Rizal • Carmelita Olano Robles – councilor (1995–1998) • Wilfredo Caisip Robles – vice mayor of Baras (2001–2004; 2013–2022), mayor (2004–2013; 2022–present) • Kathrine Bulaong Robles – mayor of Baras (2013–2022), vice mayor (2022–present) • Porfirio Reyes Robles – councilor (2001–2004) • Hector Matignas Robles – councilor (2013–2022; 2025–present), board member from the Second District (2022–2025) • Vergil Fernandez Robles – councilor (2010–2016; 2019–present) • Peter Leo Pilapil Robles – councilor (2025–present) Robredo family — Camarines Sur • Jesse Robredo – mayor of Naga (1988–1998, 2001–2010), Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (2010–2012) • Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo – mayor of Naga (2025–present), 14th Vice President of the Philippines (2016–2022), representative of Camarines Sur's 3rd district (2013–2016) Rocha family – Sorsogon • Cipriano Hernandez Rocha - (Municipal president of Gubat 1904–1906) • Antonio Hernandez Rocha - (Municipal president of Gubat 1910–1912, representative, House of Representatives 1922–1925) • Ireneo Bruselas Rocha - (Municipal president of Gubat 1906–1908) • Salvador Rocha Encinas - (nephew of Ireneo Rocha; representative, House of Representatives 1953–1972) Roco family — Camarines Sur • Sulpicio Roco Jr. – representative, 2nd District (1992–1998); mayor, Naga (1998–2001) • Raul Roco – senator Rodriguez family — Rizal and Davao City • Eulogio Rodriguez Sr. – municipal president of Montalban (1909–1916), governor of Rizal (1916–1919; 1922–1923), mayor of Manila (1923–1924; 1940–1941), representative of the Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya (1924–1925), representative of the Second District of Rizal (1925–1928; 1931–1935), Secretary of Commerce and Agriculture (1934–1938), senator (1945–1947; 1949–1964) • Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. – governor of Rizal (1937–1944) • Isidro Rodriguez Sr. – governor of Rizal (1955–1986) • Adelina Santos Rodriguez, mayor of Quezon City (1976–1986). Wife of Isidro Sr. • Isidro Rodriguez Jr. – representative of the Second District of Rizal (1998–2007; 2010–2019) • Adelina Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga – representative of the Second District of Rizal (2007–2010) • Julian A. Rodriguez - mayor of Davao City (1954–1955), brother of Eulogio Sr. Roman family — Bataan • Antonino P. Roman – member of the House of Representatives from the First District (1998–2007), Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary from 2010 to 2012 • Herminia Roman – member of the House of Representatives from the First District (2007–2016) • Geraldine Roman – member of the House of Representatives from the First District (2016–2025) • Antonino "Tony" Roman III –member of the House of Representatives from the First District (2025–present) Romato family — Lanao del Sur • Datu Mombao Romato – mayor of Butig, Lanao del Sur (1978–1986, 1998) • Abdulrahman Romato – mayor of Butig, Lanao del Sur (1988–1995) • Basit Jannati Mimbantas Abbas – member of the Bangsamoro Parliament, (2019–present), son-in-law of Abdulrahman • Rasmia Usman Romato Salic – assemblywoman of the 6th ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly (2008–2012) • Sultan Fahad Salic, mayor of Marawi (2007–2016), husband of Rasmia • Fahad Mimbantas Romato Arimao – provincial board member, 2nd District, Lanao del Sur Provincial Board (2022–present) Romero-Muñoz-Calumpang family — Negros Oriental • Fernando Agustín Vélaz de Medrano y Bracamonte y Dávila: Marquis of Tabuerniga, 14th Marquis of Cañete (GE), 6th Marquis of Fuente el Sol, 8th Marquis of Navamorcuende, 15th Lord of Montalbo, Knight of the Order of Malta • Laureano Calumpang • Leogardo Calumpang: gobernadorcillo of Tanjay (ca. 1870) • Ambrosia Salimbagat, married to Ildefonso Banogon, cabeza de barangay of Tanjay (ca. 1878–1895) • Pio S. Banogon: first presidente municipal of Jimalalud (1910–1916); municipal councilor (1919–1922) • Martin Calumpang: cabeza de barangay of Tanjay (ca. 1860) • Felipe Calumpang: vice presidente municipal of Tanjay (1916–1922) • Antonino Calumpang: cabeza de barangay of Tanjay (ca. 1890) • Angel Calumpang: juez de paz of Tanjay (ca. 1920); member of the Junta Provincial (1925–1931) • Fernando Calumpang: vice mayor of Tanjay (1956–1959) • Perfecto Calumpang: wartime mayor of Tanjay (ca. 1942) • Antonio Calumpang: councilor of Tanjay (1998–2004) • Concejo Calumpang de Martínez: wartime mayor of Tanjay (ca. 1942); wife of José Martínez y Pinili, mayor of Dumaguete (1931–1934) • Pedro Calumpang • Marcelino Calumpang • Teopisto Calumpang Sr.: municipal and regional trial court judge (ca. 1970–1990) • Teopisto Calumpang Jr.: city councilor of Tanjay (2010–2019) • Francisca Calumpang, married to Bernardo Barot, cabeza de barangay, gobernadorcillo, and juez de paz of Tanjay (ca. 1870–1900) • Felix Calumpang Barot: first American-era juez de paz of Tanjay (1901–1920) • Manuel Barot Sr.: justice of the peace of Tanjay (1946–1956); married to Gerónima Villegas, daughter of Atilano Villegas, 70th governor of Negros Oriental (1925–1931) • Felix V. Barot: city councilor of Tanjay (2001–2003) • Agapito Calumpang: cabeza de barangay, teniente mayor, and gobernadorcillo of Tanjay (ca. 1870–1900); first vice presidente municipal of Tanjay (1901–1903) • Gonzalo Calumpang: vice presidente municipal of Tanjay (1912–1916) • Alejandra Inés Calumpang, married to José María Francisco de Paula Muñoz y Teves*: last capitan municipal of Tanjay (ca. 1880–1900); first presidente municipal of Tanjay (1901–1905) • Luis Muñoz: vice presidente municipal of Tanjay (1904–1909) • Josefa Caridad Muñoz, married to Francisco Domingo Romero y Derecho**: presidente municipal of Tanjay (1909–1916); member of the junta provincial (1916–1922) • José E. Romero: member of the Provincial Board (1925–1931); member of the Philippine Legislature for the second district (1931–1935); delegate and majority floor leader to the 1934 Constitutional Convention; member of the National Assembly for the Second District (1935–1941); member of the 1st Congress of the Commonwealth of the Philippines for the Second District (1945–1946); senator of the 1st Congress (1946); ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Philippines to the Court of St. James's (1949–1953); secretary of the Department of Education (1959–1962) • Jose V. Romero Jr.: chairman of the Philippine Coconut Authority (1987–1989); undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture (1987–1989); ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Italy (1989–1991) • Eustaquia Paula Calumpang, married to José María Francisco de Paula Muñoz y Teves (see above)* • María Candelaria Muñoz, married to Francisco Domingo Romero y Derecho (see above)** • Ramon Feliz Romero y Muñoz, married to María Guadalupe Sarabia y Solís • Ramón George Washington Romero y Sarabia: Governor ad interim of Oriental Negros (1980); married to Estela Macías, daughter of Lamberto Macías y Lajato, Assemblyman for the Second District (1953–1972) and sister of Emilio Macías y Cabrera, Assemblyman for the Second District • Domingo Jesús Romero: barangay captain of Poblacion 5 and ex-officio member of the city council, Tanjay (2002–2007) • Brígido Sibug: councilor for Barangay San Lorenzo, Makati (2007–2013) • Frederick Raymund Sibug: councilor for Barangay San Lorenzo, Makati (2013–2017; 2018–2020) • Adela Áurea Romero, married to Raymundo Modín Villanueva, Esq., diplomat and chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of the Philippines in London (ca. 1950–1970) • Héctor Villanueva y Romero: Press Secretary to Fidel V. Ramos (1995–1998); Postmaster General, Philippine Postal Corporation (2007–2010) • Hermenegildo Luis Miguel Luisín Romero y Muñoz, married to Dr. Rosita Robillos y Gómez-Pastrano • Miguel Luis Romero y Robillos: Assemblyman for the Second District (1987–1998) • Bernardino Calumpang: teniente gobernadorcillo of Tanjay (ca. 1880–1890) • Andrés Calumpang • Alexander Calumpang: barangay captain of Poblacion 5, Tanjay (ca. 1970) Romualdez-Lopez family — Leyte • Trinidad Lopez-Romualdez (Matriarch) • Daniel Romualdez Sr. (Patriarch) • Justice Norberto Romuáldez – Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines • Miguel Lopez Romualdez – assemblyman, mayor of Manila during World War II • Daniel Romualdez – speaker of the House of Representatives • Eduardo Romualdez – Central Bank of the Philippines governor • Alberto G. Romualdez – Secretary of the Department of Health • Gabriel Luis Quisumbing – representative of the 6th District of Cebu, House of Representatives. • Vicente Orestes Lopez Romualdez – provincial Sheriff of Leyte; father of Imelda Romualdez–Marcos. • Imelda Romualdez-Marcos – First Lady of the Philippines; Minister of Human Settlements; governor of Metro Manila; representative of Ilocos Norte. • Imee Romualdez Marcos-Manotoc – Governor of Ilocos Norte; Senator (2019–Present) • Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. – 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines • Benjamin Romualdez – ambassador, governor of Leyte, assemblyman during the Regular Batasang Pambansa; brother of Imelda Marcos • Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez – representative of the 1st Legislative District of Leyte during the 14th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th Congress; Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives (2022-2025 • Yedda Marie Romualdez - representative, Tingog Sinirangan party-list. Wife of Ferdinand Martin. • Rodin Romualdo, vice governor. Son of Pedro. Romulo family — Quezon City, Pasig and Valenzuela • Carlos P. Romulo - secretary/minister of foreign affairs • Roberto Romulo - secretary of foreign affairs • Alberto Romulo – assemblyman from Quezon City (1984–1986), senator (1987–1998) • Roman Romulo – congressman, Lone District of Pasig (2010–present) • Shalani Soledad-Romulo – member of the Valenzuela city council from 2nd District (2004–2013) • Bernadette Romulo-Puyat – Secretary of Tourism (2018–2022) Roxas family — Capiz • Manuel Roxas – 5th president of the Philippines (1946–1948); speaker of the House; Senate president • Gerardo Roxas (representative 1st District, senator; son of Manuel) • Manuel "Mar" Araneta Roxas II (representative, 1st District, senator, DTI and DOTC secretary, DILG Secretary; son of Gerry) • Gerardo "Dinggoy" Roxas Jr. (representative, 1st District; son of Gerry) Roxas family — Pasay • Lito Roxas – councilor, 1st district (1998–2004), congressman of Lone District (2007–2010) • Jenny Roxas – councilor, 1st district (2013–present) ==S==
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Salceda family — Albay • Jesus Salceda Sr. – mayor of Polangui • Jesus "Jesap" S. Salceda Jr. – vice mayor of Polangui • Joey Salceda – member of the House of Representatives from the Third District (1998–2007), governor (2007–2016), member of the House of Representatives from the Second District (2016–2025) Sali family - Tawi Tawi • Yshmael "Mhang" Sali - governor. • Ricardo San Pedro; barangay captain, San Martin II, 2004–2013; son of Rogelio • Edgardo D. Saquilayan Jr. – City Public Information Officer, 2013–present • Lloren Dionella "Yen" G. Saquilayan – city councilor of Imus 2021–present Sarmiento family — Buenavista, Marinduque • Agaton Sarmiento, mayor • Recaredo Sarmiento, mayor, son of Agaton • Ofelia Sarmiento Madrigal, mayor, daughter of Recaredo • Russel Sarmiento Madrigal, Barangay Captain, mayor (2010–2019), son of Ofelia • Jose Antonio Carrion, governor (1995–1998, 2007–2010), nephew of Recaredo • Sergio Sarmiento Rey, councilor, nephew of Agaton • Felicismo P. Del Mundo, councilor, son-in-law of Sergio • Hannilee Rey Siena, vice mayor, councilor, granddaughter of Sergio • Justin Angelo Manrique, councilor (Boac, Marinduque), great-grandson of Sergio Singson-Gacula family — Ilocos Sur • Chavit Singson – governor, mayor of Narvacan 2019–present • Eric Singson – representative, 2nd District, (1992–1998, 2001–2004) • Grace G. Singson – representative, 2nd District, 11th Congress • Eric G. Singson Jr. – representative, 2nd District, 15th Congress (2010–2013) • Allen G. Singson – mayor, Candon (2010–2013) • Ricardo Gacula – representative, 2nd District, 2nd Congress (1949–1953), 3rd Congress (1953–1957) • George Ricardo Gacula – mayor, Taytay, Rizal (July 2004 – June 2013, July 2016–present) • Ryan Luis Singson – governor (2013–present) • Ronald Singson – representative of the 1st District (2010–2012, 2013–2016) Sinsuat family — Maguindanao del Norte • Datu Sinsuat Balabaran – senator (1934) • Mama Sinsuat – commissioner • Blah Sinsuat – Delegate, 1935 Constitutional Convention, congressman of Cotabato, 2nd Congress, speaker pro tempore • Duma Sinsuat – governor, Cotabato (1942–1945) • Pidtukasan Sinsuat – mayor, Dinaig (now Datu Odin Sinsuat) • Odin Sinsuat – mayor, Dinaig (now Datu Odin Sinsuat) • Kused Sinsuat – board member, 1st District • Ombra Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Odin Sinsuat, vice mayor (2010–present) • Lester Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Odin Sinsuat • Bimbo Sinsuat – assemblyman, 1st District, vice governor (2001–2004) • Roonie Sinsuat – assemblyman, 1st District (2001–2012) speaker, Regional Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) (2004–2012) • Russman Sinsuat – board member (2001–2010) • Sandra Sinsuat-Sema – congresswoman, 1st District (2010–present) • Mando Sinsuat – mayor, Cotabato City (1947–1967) • Michael "Datu Puti" Sinsuat – mayor (1963–1984), (1992–2001) president, League of Municipalities of the Philippines, Maguindanao Chapter executive vice-president, League of Municipalities of the Philippines, National Chapter • Israel Sinsuat – mayor, South Upi • Michael "Baby Dats" Sinsuat – ABC chairman, Upi (1992–2010) • Jaberael "Datu Jay" Sinsuat – board member, 1st District • Jabaar Sinsuat – ABC chairman and mayor, South Upi • Fatima Sinsuat – mayor, Upi (1980–1986), chairwoman, Philippine National Red Cross (2000–present) • Ibrahim Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Blah Sinsuat (2006–2010) • Abdullah "Ugcog" Sinsuat – mayor, Upi (1960–1963) • Mohammad "Unting" Sinsuat – mayor, Upi (1986–1992) • Marcial Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Blah Sinsuat (2010–present) • Datu Nguda Sinsuat – barangay captain, Dinaig (now Datu Odin Sinsuat) Soriano family — Cagayan/ Romblon • Jefferson Soriano: Mayor of Tuguegarao (2010–2022) • Charo Soriano: city councilor of Tuguegarao (2022–present) • Don Alejandro Gelindon Soriano from Blumentritt, Manila/ San Carlos, Pangasinan: Municipal president of Looc, Romblon 1922–1925 • Francisco Clemente Soriano - son of Ajejandro: Municipal Councilor of Looc, Romblon • Don Francisco Soriano: Gobernadorcillo 1800's of Looc, Romblon • Francis Soriano Maagma - great-grandson of Alejandro Soriano and son of Salvador Salido Maagma - Municipal, Councilor of Ibajay, Aklan: SK Chairman of Maloco, Ibajay, Aklan (2007–2010) Sotto family — Cebu, Quezon City, Parañaque and Pasig • Filemon Sotto, member of the House of Representatives from Cebu's Third District (1907–1916), senator (1916–1922). Brother of Vicente. • Vicente Sotto, member of the House of Representatives from Cebu's Second District (1922–1925), senator (1946–1950). Brother of Filemon. • Vicente "Tito" Sotto III – vice mayor of Quezon City (1988–1992), chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board (2008–2009), senator (1992–2004, 2010–2022, 2025–present) • Gian Carlo "Gian" Sotto, councilor, 3rd District of Quezon City (2010–2019), vice mayor of Quezon City (2019–present). Son of Tito. • Diorella Marie "Lala" Sotto, councilor, 6th District of Quezon City (2013–2022), chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (2022–present). Daughter of Tito. • Valmar "Val" Sotto – councilor, 2nd district of Parañaque (2004–2013) • Viktor Eriko "Wahoo" Sotto, councilor, 2nd district of Parañaque (2013–present). Son of Val. • Victor Maria Regis "Vico" Sotto, councilor, 1st district of Pasig (2016–2019), mayor of Pasig (2019–present). Nephew of Tito. Suansing family - Sultan Kudarat and Nueva Ecija • Horacio Suansing Jr - representative, Sultan Kudarat 2nd district. • Estrellita Suansing - representative, Nueva Ecija 1st district. Wife of Horacio. • Victor Sumulong: son of Lorenzo; representative, lone district of Antipolo (1998–2001); representative, 2nd district, Antipolo (2001–2007); mayor, Antipolo (2007–2009) • Lorenzo Juan "LJ" Sumulong III: grandson of Lorenzo; councilor, 2nd district, Antipolo (2009–2010; 2022-) • Francisco Sumulong: son of Juan; representative, 2nd district (1957–1961; 1984–1986; 1987–1992) • Emigdio Sumulong Tanjuatco Jr.: grandson of Juan; representative, 2nd district (1984–1986; 1987–1998) • Emigdio Tanjuatco III: son of Emigdio Jr.; provincial board member, 2nd district (2013 – ) • Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino: granddaughter of Juan (see Cojuangco Family (Tarlac)); married to Benigno Aquino (see Aquino family (Tarlac)); president of the Philippines Sy-Alvarado family — Bulacan • Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado – representative, 1st district (1998–2007) governor (2010–2019) • Victoria Sy-Alvarado – representative, 1st district (2007–2016) • Jonathan Sy-Alvarado – representative, 1st district (2016–2022) • Charo R. Sy-Alvarado – vice mayor, Hagonoy (2022–present) ==T==
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Tabanda family - Baguio, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur • Fermin P. Tabanda - mayor, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur (1946–1978) • Irene R. Tabanda - mayor, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur (1978–1985) • Jose C. Tabanda III - mayor and vice mayor (1988–present), San Vicente, Ilocos Sur • Maria Nancy Dy Tabanda - mayor and vice mayor, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur (1998-2001, 2010-2013) • Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda - councilor, Baguio (1992–present) Tallado Family — Camarines Norte • Edgardo "Egay" Tallado, Governor, (2010–2022) • Josefina "Josie" Tallado, Representative, 1st District (2019–present). Wife of Edgardo. Tan family — Quezon • Angelina Tan – representative of the Fourth District (2013–2022), governor (2022-present) • Keith Mikhal D.L. Tan, MD - Board Member for Quezon's Second Legislative District (2025–present) • Keith Micah D.L. Tan – representative of the Fourth District (2022–present) Tan family — Samar • Milagrosa "Mila" Tan (née Tee), board member, 2nd District (1998–2001); governor (2001–2010, 2019 until her death); representative, 2nd District (2010–2019). Wife of Ricardo. • Sharee Ann Tan, governor (2010–2019, 2022–present); representative, 2nd District (2007–2010, 2019–2022). Daughter of Ricardo and Milagrosa. • Stephen James Tan, representative, 1st District (2022–present); vice governor (2010–2019). Son of Ricardo and Milagrosa. • Reynolds Michael Tan, representative, 2nd District (2022–present); governor (2019–2022); vice governor (2019). Son of Ricardo and Milagrosa. • Arnold Tan – Vice Governor (2022–present). Brother-inlaw of Milagrosa and brother of Ricardo • Ricardo Tan - ran for 2nd District Board Member but died 3 weeks before the election, replaced by brother Ruben Tan who won as #1 Board Member 1995–1998. Wife of Milagrosa and father of Sharee Ann, Stephen James and Reynolds Michael, brother of Arnold Tan Tan family - Sulu • Abdusakur Mahail Tan - governor. • Abdusakur Tan II - vice governor. Son of Abdusakur. • Samier Tan - representative, District 1. Son of Abdusakur. • Shernee Tan - representative, Kusug Tausug party-list. Daughter of Abdusakur. • Shihla Tan-Hayudini - mayor, Maimbung. Daughter of Abdusakur. • Aiman Hayudini - vice mayor, Maimbung. Son of Shihla. • Kerkhar Tan - mayor, Jolo. Cousin of Abdusakur. • Ezzeddin "Zed" Tan - vice mayor, Jolo. Son of Kerkhar. Tanjuatco family — Rizal • Emigdio Sumulong Tanjuatco Jr. – representative of the Second District (1987–1998), representative (1984–1986) • Emigdio Palou Tanjuatco III – representative of the Second District (2022–present), Board member of the Second District (2013–2022) • Rafael Amonoy Tanjuatco – mayor of Tanay (1992–1998; 2007–2016; 2022–2025), vice mayor (2016–2022) • Rex Catambay Tanjuatco – vice mayor of Tanay (2022–2025), mayor (2016–2022; 2025–present) • Tomas Amonoy Tanjuatco – mayor of Tanay (1998–2007) Tañada family — Quezon • Lorenzo M. Tañada, senator (1947–1971), Solicitor General (1945–1947) and opposition leader during the Marcos Dictatorship • Wigberto Tañada, senator, representative of the 4th District (1995–2001) • Lorenzo Tañada III, representative of the 4th District (2004–2013) Tawantawan family — Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur • Sultan Gaos Tawantawan – Warlord of Lanao and Misamis (Patriarch); • Pangantapan Tawantawan – mayor of Salvador (1967–1971), brother of Sultan Gaos; • Macabangkit Tawantawan – Board member 2nd District Lanao del Norte (2007–2013), grandson of Sultan Gaos; • Johnny A. Tawantawan – mayor of Salvador (1992–2001), great-grandson of Sultan Gaos; • Dagoroan A. Mindalano – mayor of Madamba (2010–present), great-grandson of Sultan Gaos; • Omeraidah A. Mindalano – mayor of Madalum (2016–present), great-granddaughter of Sultan Gaos: • Raida Tawantawan – mayor of Salvador (2001–2010), wife of Johnny; • Sonaya Tawantawan – SK Federation president of Lanao del Norte (2010–2013); • Hassanor Tawantawan – mayor of Salvador (2010–present), son of Johnny; Teves-Pinili family — Negros Oriental and Muntinlupa • Herminio G. Teves – governor, congressman 3rd district of Negros Oriental • Gary Teves – congressman 3rd district of Negros Oriental, governor, Secretary of Finance • Pryde Henry Teves – congressman 3rd district of Negros Oriental, mayor of Bayawan 2015–present • Dandan Teves Leon – councilor – Dumaguete • Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. – congressman, 3rd district of Negros Oriental • Julian Lajato Teves – governor • Margarito Pinili Teves - deputy governor of Negros Occidental • Melchor Teves – councilor – 1st district of Muntinlupa • Danny Henry Teves – Punong Barangay, Putatan, Muntinlupa • Ringo Teves – councilor – 1st district of Muntinlupa • Phanie Teves – vice mayor-elect of Muntinlupa; councilor – 1st district of Muntinlupa 2013–2022 • Annalie Teves – barangay councilor, Poblacion, Muntinlupa • Danilo R. Teves – barangay captain, Putatan, Muntinlupa • Enrique Teves Villanueva – mayor of Bais, governor, congressman • Hermenegildo "Bindoy" Teves Villanueva – mayor of Bais, governor, congressman, senator, Secretary of Labor • Mercedes Teves Goni – mayor of Bais 2013–2019 • Jessica Jane J. Villanueva – councilor of Bindoy and board member of the 3rd District • Jose Victor V. Imbo − councilor of Dumaguete 2008–2019 Tiangco family — Navotas • Toby Tiangco, mayor (1998–1999, 2000, 2001–2010, 2019–present), representative (2010–2019) • John Rey Tiangco, mayor (2010–2019), representative (2019–present) Ting family — Cagayan • Delfin Ting: mayor of Tuguegarao • Randolph Ting: mayor of Tuguegarao (2001–2007), representative of the 3rd District (2010–2019) • Maila Ting-Que: board member for the 3rd District; mayor of Tuguegarao (2022–present) Tolentino family — Cavite • Isaac Tolentino – mayor of Tagaytay (1954–1980) • Francis Tolentino (son), mayor of Tagaytay (1986–1987, 1995–2004), chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (2010–2015), presidential adviser to Rodrigo Duterte (2017–2018), senator (2019–2025) • Micko Tolentino (grandson), councilor of Tagaytay (2019–present) • Abraham Tolentino (son), councilor of Tagaytay (1998–2004), representative of the 7th District (2013–2019), representative of the 8th District (2019–2022), mayor of Tagaytay (2004–2013, 2022–2025) • Agnes Tolentino (daughter-in-law, wife of Abraham), mayor of Tagaytay (2013–2022), vice mayor of Tagaytay (2022–present) • Athena Tolentino (granddaughter), councilor of Tagaytay (2019–2022), vice governor (2022–2024) • Aniela Tolentino (granddaughter), representative of the 8th District (2022–present) Treñas family — Iloilo City • Jerry Treñas – mayor (1992, 2001–2010, 2019–2025), representative (2010–2019) • Raisa Treñas-Chu (daughter) – mayor (2025–present) • Miguel Treñas (son) – councilor (2022–present) Tulfo family — Quezon City • Raffy Tulfo – senator (2022–present) • Jocelyn Pua-Tulfo, representative of ACT-CIS Partylist (2019–present). Wife of Raffy. • Ralph Pua Tulfo – representative of the 2nd District (2022–present) • Erwin Tulfo – Secretary of Social Welfare and Development (June–December 2022), senator (2025–present) • Wanda Tulfo-Teo – Secretary of Tourism (2016–2018) Tupas family — Iloilo • Raul Tupas • Binky April Tupas • Niel Tupas Jr. • Lex Tupas • Niel Tupas Sr. Ty-Serra family — Surigao del Sur • Jaime Peña Serra (mayor of Tandag) • Adela Serra-Ty (mayor of Tandag/governor) • Mario Serra Ty (mayor of Tandag/assemblyman/congressman), son of Adela • Marybeth Ty-Delgado (vice mayor/mayor of Tandag) • Alvin Ty, Jr. (councilor of Tandag) • Felicidad Ty-Pimentel (vice-governor/governor), daughter of Adela • Vicente Ty Pimentel, Jr (mayor of Carrascal/governor), son of Felicidad • Johnny Ty Pimentel (vice-governor/governor/congressman of 2nd District), son of Felicidad • Alexander Ty Pimentel (vice mayor/mayor of Tandag/governor/congressman of 2nd District), son of Felicidad • Christopher Pimentel, Sr. (councilor of Tandag) • Vicente Pimentel III (mayor of Carrascal/vice mayor) • John Paul Pimentel (councilor of Tandag) • Roxanne Pimentel (mayor of Tandag) • Keith Vincent Pimentel (councilor of Carrascal) • Carmencita Ty-Montesclaros (vice mayor of Tandag) • Lerry Ty-Montesclaros (provincial board member) • Emilio Serra-Geli (OIC mayor) ==U==
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