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The following is a list of the most notable political families of the Philippines, each with the areas in which their influence was/is strong. Names in bold indicate the individual was/is a President of the Philippines.
The Philippine political arena is mainly arranged and operated by families or alliances of families, rather than organized around the voting for political parties.
J. Nereus Acosta;[5] son of Socorro Acosta; representative, 1st district, Bukidnon (1998–2007); general manager, Laguna Lake Development Authority (2011–present); presidential adviser for environmental protection (2011–present)
Anacleto Alcala Sr.: former governor of Quezon Province, uncle of Proceso Alcala, grandfather of Anacleto Alcala III
Anacleto Alcala III: grandson of Anacleto Alcala Sr., councilor Lucena City (2013–present)
Proceso Alcala:[7] nephew of Anacleto Alcala Sr., representative, 2nd District, Quezon (2004–2010), current DA Secretary (2010–present)
Irvin M. Alcala: son of Proceso Alcala; representative, 2nd District, Quezon (2010–2013)
Vicente J. Alcala:[7] brother of Proceso Alcala; vice governor, Quezon (2010–2013), Congressman, 2nd District of Quezon (2013–present) and provincial board member, Quezon (2001–2010)
Hermilando Alcala Jr.: brother of Proceso and Vicente Alcala; Punong Barangay, Cotta, Lucena City (-present)
Roderick A. Alcala:[7] nephew of Proceso Alcala; mayor, Lucena City (2012–present) councilor, Lucena City (1998–2001); vice mayor, Lucena City (2001–2007 and 2010–2012)
Gaudencio Antonino – Senator of the Philippines (1961–1967)
Magnolia Antonino – former Congresswoman of the First district of La Union (1965–1967), Senator of the Philippines (1967–1972)
Darlene Antonino-Custodio – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from South Cotabato's First District (2001–2010), mayor of General Santos City (2010–2013)
Rodolfo Antonino – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija's Fourth District (2004–2013)
Magnolia Antonino Nadres – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija's Fourth District (2013–present)
Al Francis Bichara – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 2nd District (2007–present), former governor of Albay (1995–2004), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 3rd District (1992–1995), former mayor of Ligao (1986–1992)
Mar-Len Abigail "Abby" Binay – Congresswoman of Makati's 2nd District (2007–present)
Jejomar Erwin "Junjun" Binay, Jr. – mayor of Makati (2010–2015), member of the Makati city council from the 1st district (2001–2010), former Sangguniang Kabataan chairman of Barangay San Antonio, Makati (1992–2001)
Elias Kirtug Bulut Sr. – mayor of Calanasan (2010–present), former provincial governor of Apayao (2001–2010), former Congressman of Lone District of Apayao (1998–2001), former Congressman of Legislative District of Kalinga-Apayao (1992–1995, 1995–1998), former mayor of Calanasan (1981–1992)
Elias "Butzy" Bulut, Jr. – son of Elias K. Bulut Sr.; provincial governor of Apayao (2010–present), former Congressman of Lone District of Apayao (2001–2010), former mayor of Calanasan (1998–2001), former vice mayor of Calanasan (1995–1998)
Eleanor "Leah" Bulut-Begtang – daughter of Elias K. Bulut Sr.; Congressman of Lone District of Apayao (2010–present), former mayor of Calanasan (2001–2010)
Shamir Bulut – son of Elias K. Bulut Sr.; municipal councilor of Calanasan (2013–present)
Shirley "Galang" Kirtug-Romero – niece of Elias K. Bulut Sr.; provincial board member of Apayao 1st District (2013–present), former municipal councilor of Calanasan (2010–2013)
Josue Lacson Cadiao – provincial governor (1955–1963), also served as Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission, and a Commissioner of the Philippine Sugar Commission (PHILSUCOM) during the Marcos Administration. A forbear from his maternal (Lacson) side is Don Roman Alojado, who was capitan municipal (1895–1898) of Culasi, Antique.[19][20][21][22][23]
Lolita Javier Cadiao – served as vice-governor of Antique Province during the Marcos Administration, wife of Josue Lacson Cadiao.[19]
Rhodora Javier Cadiao – current provincial governor of Antique; also served as vice-governor of Antique Province prior to becoming governor, daughter of former governor Josue Lacson Cadiao and former vice-governor Lolita Javier Cadiao.[24][25][better source needed][19][22]
Linda Cadiao Palacios – served as mayor of Culasi, Antique (1998–2001), daughter of Josue Lacson Cadiao and Lolita Javier Cadiao.[19][22]
Flaviano Cadiao Mosquera – served as mayor of Culasi, Antique (1967–1980); also served as provincial board member (1992–1998), nephew of Josue Lacson Cadiao, his mother, Jovita Lacson Cadiao vda de Mosquera, is the sister of Josue Lacson Cadiao. A forbear on his paternal (Mosquera) side is Don Enrique Salvani, mayor (c. 1898) of Patnongon, Antique, and later governor of Antique Province (1922–1931); and earlier, Don Ramon Manzanilla, gobernadorcillo (c. 1887) of Patnongon, Antique.[19][20][22]
Ediviano Lomugdang Mosquera – served as vice-mayor of Culasi, Antique (2004–2010); also served as town councilor prior to becoming vice-mayor, son of Flaviano Cadiao Mosquera[19][22]
April Deevian Mosquera - served as municipal councilor of Culasi, Antique (2010-2013), daughter of Ediviano Lomugdang Mosquera [26][27]
Epifanio B. 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 P. Castillejos – son of Epifanio B. Castillejos – mayor of Caba, La Union (1980–1986)
James L. Chiongbian – Congressman of South Cotabato, First Congressman of Sarangani
Priscilla L. Chiongbian – wife of James L. Chiongbian, first governor of Sarangani
Erwin L. Chiongbian – son of James L. Chiongbian and Priscilla L. Chiongbian; Congressman of Sarangani (2004–2010)
Bridget Chiongbian-Huang – daughter of Erwin L. Chiongbian; vice governor of Sarangani (2004–2007)Steve Chiongbian Solon – grandson of James L. Chiongbian and Priscilla L. Chiongbian; vice-governor of Sarangani (2007–2013), governor of Sarangani (2013–present)
Cesar Climaco – Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Zamboanga City (1984), mayor of Zamboanga City (1953–1954, 1956–1961, 1980–1984)
Julio Cesar Climaco – mayor of Zamboanga City (1986–1987)
Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar – vice mayor of Zamboanga City (2004–2007), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga City's First District (2007–2013), mayor of Zamboanga City (2013–present)
Don Gabriel Contreras – Capitan [One of the rulers of Bulalacao under the Spanish Imperial Crown. The territory of Bulalacao was formerly ruled by Datu(Prince) Calido of Panay] Since the founding of the First Republic, Bulalacao has predominantly been administered by descendants of Gabriel Contreras. The lands composing the present Municipality of Bulalacao was previously the private hacienda of the Contreras family.
Floro Crisologo – Congressman, 1st District of Ilocos Sur, husband of Carmeling.
Carmeling Crisologo – former governor of Ilocos Sur, wife of Floro.
Vincent "Bingbong" Crisologo – Congressman, 1st District of Quezon City (2004–2013) councilor, 1st District of Quezon City (1998–2004).
Anthony "Onyx" Crisologo – councilor, 1st District of Quezon City (2010–present).
Luis "Chavit" Crisologo Singson – current governor of Ilocos Sur, he is the 1st cousin of Vincent "Bingbong Crisologo". The mother of Chavit is the sister of Floro Crisologo.
Mariano Jesus Cuenco – member of the Philippine Assembly 1912–1916, representative, 5th District of Cebu, 1916, 1919, 1922, 1925, Speaker of House of Representatives 1922, governor of Cebu 1928 and 1931, Secretary of Public Works and Agriculture, senator 1912–28, 1941–64, and president of the Senate
Miguel Cuenco – representative, 5th District of Cebu, 1931, 1944, 1949
Sultan Muliloda Datumulok – The first Sultan of the Sultanate of Binidayan to be elected as municipal mayor of the Municipality Binidayan Province of Lanao del Sur, 1961–1992. The eldest son of Datumulok and Bae Lopac.
Hon. Danny H. Socor Dimaporo – former senior board member (1998–2004) (nephew of sultan Muliloda)
Ismael "Mike" BR. Camid – former provincial vice-governor candidate Lanao del Sur (2001), former member of ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly (son-in-law of sultan Muliloda)(1998–2001)
Datu Punudaranao Benito Datumulok – former mayor of Binidayan (1998–2004)(son of sultan Muliloda)
Datu Anwar Benito Datumulok – former mayor of Pagayawan (1998–2004); (son of sultan Muliloda)
Mohammad Cosary Benito Datumulok – senior councilor of Binidayan (2010); (son of sultan Muliloda)
Muliloda B.R Datumulok Camid – former councilor Municipality of Wato (2010)(grandson of sultan Muliloda)
Hadji Halim Datumulok – former mayor of Binidayan
Jamel S. Datumulok – former mayor of Marogong (brother of Sultan Muliloda) (1990s)
Aman Misbac A. Datumulok – former mayor of Binidayan (son of Mayor Jamel)
Abdullah A. Datumulok – mayor of Binidayan (son of Mayor Jamel)
Sharief S. Datumulok – former mayor of Bumbaran (brother of Sultan Muliloda) (1990s)
Esnairie Datumulok Caya – Baranggay chair of Bumbaran (son of former Mayor Sarip)
Bokhari Datumulok – barangay chairman of Brgy. East Poblacion, Marogong
Alphie Ramos Mulok – barangay chair of Pagalamatan Binidayan (nephew of Sultan Muliloda)
Randicardio David– counsilor of Antipolo, representative of the 1st District of Antipolo (1991-1998) and Senator of the Philippines (1998-2008; cut-off due to his death)
Karolina Isabella David, – Ambassor to UNICEF (2003-2004), Ambassador to WWF (2006),Senator (2008-2010)) Replaced his father after his death, Ambassor to the Goodwill Charities to the Royal Family (2012- present)
Guillermo de Venecia – municipal mayor (1916–1918, 1925–1926)
Jose de Venecia, Jr. – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pangasinan's 2nd District (1969–1972), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pangasinan's 4th District (1987–1998, 2001–2010), Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives (1992–1998, 2001–2008)
Gina de Venecia – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pangasinan's 4th District (2010–present)
Rachel Marguarite Del Mar – representative of Cebu's North District; board member, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB); board of trustees, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
Raoul Del Mar – Congressman, Cebu City North District
Mike Acebedo Lopez – National Youth Commissioner; MTRCB board member; youngest delegate in history to the United Nations General Assembly in New York; grandson of Caridad Duterte Del Mar-Lopez of Cebu and Captain Generoso Lopez of the Lopez-Romualdez family of Leyte.
Romulo Del Mar Neri – former NEDA Director & National Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning, CEO & president of the Social Security System (SSS), chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), acting Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Head of the Congressional Budget and Planning Office of the House of Representatives.
Don Roque del Mar – Teniente Segundo 1895 (third highest position in Cebu City during the Spanish era), Regidor (councilor) in charge of Cebu District No. 2, Gobernacillo de Gremio de Mestizo (Head of the Guild or group of Mestizos), was said to be the acting mayor of Cebu for a very brief after the departure of the Spaniards (December 1898) accdg to Felix Sales (1872–1962) in his book Sugbo sa Karaan na Panahon (Cebu in the old times).
Venci Del Mar – No. 1 city councilor – City of Naga
Filomeno Del Mar – Cebu city councilor – (During Vicente Rama's term as mayor and earlier)
Graciano del Mar – councilor of the then Municipality of Cebu (1919)
Carmelino C. Del Mar Jr. – barangay captain – Ibabao-Estancia
Magdaleno Del Mar – barangay captain – Tuyan, Naga
Manuel del Mar Rogado – former barangay captain of Brgy. Mantuyong of Mandanue
Father Antonio Del Mar Pernia – Superior General SVD Congregation (The First Asian to become a Superior General of a Congregation)
Charles Del Mar Pepito – barangay councilor – Brgy. Tinago
Franco Dean Duterte Jr. - former appointed oic mayor of Tubod, Surigao Del Norte ( April - August 1986) - Youngest mayor of the Philippines at the age 25 years old.
Rodrigo Duterte – 16th President of the Philippines (June 30, 2016) Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao City's First District (1998–2001), mayor of Davao City (1988–1998, 2001–2010, 2013–present) vice mayor of Davao City (1986–1987, 2010–2013)
Faustino Dy, Sr. – former governor of Isabela, 1972–1992
Benjamin Dy – former governor of Isabela, 1992–2001, mayor of Cauayan, Isabela, 2010–present
Faustino Dy, Jr. – former governor of Isabela, 2001–2004
Faustino Dy, III – former mayor of Cauayan, Isabela, 1992–2001, representative of the 3rd District of Isabella, 2001–2010, governor of Isabela, 2010–present
Cesar Dy – former mayor, Cauayan City
Victor Dy – ABC president Cauayan City – present, barangay chairman San Fermin Cauayan City
Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III – mayor San Manuel Isabela present
Krystyna Louise C. Dy – ex officio member province of Isabela, SK chairwomen, San Fermin, Cauayan City
Napoleon S. Dy Province: Isabela District: 3rd District Period: 2010–2013
Enrico Echiverri –[17] mayor, Caloocan City (2004–2013), Caloocan City 1st District representative (1995–2004, 2013–present)
Ricojudge Janvier Echiverri –[17] incumbent national president, Liga ng mga Barangay (2007–present); Ex Officio city councilor, Caloocan City (representing LNB); Punong Barangay
Robert Dominic Echiverri – incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan National Federation vice-president (2010–2013), SK Caloocan Federation president; Ex Officio city councilor, Caloocan City (representing SK Caloocan)
Dr. Nicolas Escario Sr. – former mayor of Cebu City (???–???); former provincial board member of Cebu (???–???); former 7th district congressman of Cebu (2nd and 3rd congress; 1949–1957)
Isidro Escario – former mayor, (1937–1946), (1948–1960)
Remedios Escario – former mayor, (1960–1968), (1992–2001); former vice-mayor (2001–2002)
Jesus Escario – former mayor, (1968–1986)
Rex Escario – former mayor, (1988–1991)
Geralyn Escario-Cañares – former mayor, (2001–2010); former vice-mayor (1992–2001), (2010–2013)
Dale Escario – former vice-mayor, (2007-2010)
Ian Christopher Escario – mayor, (2010–2016)
Chad Escario-Cañares – vice-mayor, (2013–2016); Cebu 4th district provincial councilor (2016–)
Gualberto Escario – municipal councilor, (2010–2016)
Manuel Escudero (former representative, 4th Philippine Assembly)
Salvador Escudero Sr. (former provincial governor, provincial legislative member, town mayor and councilor)
Salvador Escudero Jr. (former town mayor and provincial legislative member)
Ramon Escudero (former town councilor, vice mayor)
Antonio Escudero Jr. (former town councilor, former provincial board member, provincial vice governor)
Salvador H. Escudero III (former Secretary of Agriculture; former representative, House of Representatives; former Assemblyman, Batasang Pambansa; former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food)
Francis "Chiz" Escudero (representative, House of Representatives; son of Salvador III; current senator)
Evelina Escudero (representative, House of Representatives; wife of Salvador III)
Atty. Pascualing P. Espinosa, Congressman, Iloilo City, "the Father of Common Man of Labor," authored Magna Carta of Labor, authored Republic Act 875, otherwise known as the Industrial Peace Act, former president of CLUP or the Consolidated Labor Union of the Philippines and NACTU or the National Confederation of Trade Unions
Atty. Jose S. Espinosa III, vice mayor, Iloilo City
Atty. Edgar T. Espinosa, Congressman and vice governor, Guimaras
Leo T. Espinosa, mayor, Jordan, Guimaras
Atty. Mark B. Espinosa, SK chairman, Jordan, Guimaras
Pacifico M. Fajardo, former Congressman of 3rd District of Nueva Ecija in the 9th, 10th and 11th Congresses
Lorelie Fajardo, former deputy presidential spokesperson; presidential assistant for Central Luzon of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Mohammad Omar Fajardo y Albano, de Miranda, de Villanueva, former Congressman of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Sector in the 10th, 11th and 12th Congresses; appointed board of directors of Al Amana Bank by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Secretary-General of Philippine Pirate Movement (PPM), House of Figarda, Miémbro dé Sagrada Familia, Cábállérós dé Pirátá Bájó lá Órdén dé Fájárdó, Gúárdiá Róyálé Cústódió dé Lás Islás Filipinás, Heir of Góbérnádór Hénérál dé Lás Islás Filipinás Alonso Fajardo de Entenza y de Guevara, Córdoba y Velasco, Knight of Alcantara, Lord of Espinardo, grandson of Heneral de Brigada Tirso G. Fajardo.
Fahad Ibn Omar Fajardo y Abcede, de Albano, de Ramirez; grandson of Heneral de Brigada Tirso G. Fajardo, Heir of Góbérnádór Hénérál dé Lás Islás Filipinás Alonso Fajardo de Entenza y de Guevara, Córdoba y Velasco, Knight of Alcantara, Lord of Espinardo
Farida "ida" Fajardo y Abcede, de Albano, de Ramirez; founding chairman of the Congressional Youth Organization(CYO), youth chairman of Peoples Patriotic Movement (PPM), House of Figarda, Miémbro dé Sagrada Familia, Nobléza Familia dé Andalucia y Castillé, Daughter of Hon. Mohammad Omar Fajardo, granddaughter of Heneral de Brigada Tirso G. Fajardo, Heir of Góbérnádór Hénérál dé Lás Islás Filipinás Alonso Fajardo de Entenza y de Guevara, Córdoba y Velasco, Knight of Alcantara, Lord of Espinardo
Rodolfo "Rudy" Fariñas – representative of Ilocos Norte's First District (1998–2001, 2010–present), governor of Ilocos Norte (1988–1998), mayor of Laoag City (1980–1986)
Enrique "Tet" Garcia Jr. – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's 2nd District (2013–present)
Albert S. Garcia – governor of Bataan (2013–present); member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's 2nd District (2004–2013); mayor of Balanga City (1998–2004)
Pablo P. Garcia, deputy speaker, 2008–2013; representative – Second District, 2007–2013 (lost to Wilfredo Caminero in 2013); Third District, 1987–1995; governor, 1995–2004; vice governor, 1969–1971
Gwendolyn Garcia, representative – Third District, 2013–2016; governor, 2004–2013
Vicente Jalandoni Jover, president of La Paz (now a district of Iloilo City) during the American Regime.
Dominador Jalandoni Jover, vice mayor and mayor of Iloilo City, for various terms of Office, during the Post-World War II era. He was the last appointed mayor of Iloilo City by virtue of RA 365/ Commonwealth Act # 158.[40][41]
Edcel Lagman – former memberpine House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (1987–1998, 2004–2013)
Alex Burce Lagman – former mayor of Tabaco (1992–1995, 2001–2004)
Krisel Lagman Luistro – former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (1998–2004)
Edcel Lagman, Jr. – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (2013–present), former Quezon City councilor (2004–2012)
Ivy Xenia Lim-Lagman – former Quezon City councilor (2012–2013)
Napoleon Cuaton, elected mayor of 2013 elections in Saint Bernard belongs to the Lim Family.
Joy Lim-Bungcaras, elected vice mayor of 2013 elections. She is the eldest daughter of Felix B. Lim.
Roseller Lim, (February 9, 1915 – July 5, 1976) was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Senate and House of Representatives from 1949 to 1963. He also served as Court of Appeals Justice from his appointment in 1973 until his death. Lim was known as the "Great Filibuster," after he filibustered for more than 18 hours in an attempt to prevent the election of Ferdinand Marcos as President of the Senate. Roseller Lim was born to Antonio Lim and Mercedes Tarroza. He earned his law degree from Silliman University in 1940, and passed the bar the same year. He married Amy Schuck of Jolo, Sulu and had five children — Rosamy, Mercibel, Victoria, Roseller Jr., and Amy. Lim was the first senator to served from the city of Zamboanga.
Jose Lim Tecson (1971–77), "The Administrator" served as governor of Zamboanga del Sur.
Dunga Lim (Fiscal, Shipping Magnate and Major Copra dealer), a direct descendant of one of the first Chinese nationals whose business prospered in St. Bernard formerly known as Himatagon even before the Second World War of Gama Lim . He is a major copra dealer in Southeast Asia including the Third Millennium Oil Mills.
Maria Lim (mayor), St. Bernard, incumbent mayor during the landslide in 2006. Sister of Fiscal Dunga Lim
Felix Lim (vice-mayor), St. Bernard, who is the second cousin of Fiscal Dunga Lim. He also served as the municipal mayor of the same town for three consecutive terms.
Connie Corominas-Lim, still contested mayoralty race in Ozamis City (2010), wife of businessman Eugene Lapasaran-Lim, owners of Geegee Mall and 168 Park Mall Cebu City, Captain in Reservist AFP, from Corominas family of Cebu.
Political Civil Servants from the Lim Family of Coron, Palawan
Don Vicente Abe Lim – municipal president (American Regime)
Hon. Ricardo Fernandez Lim – Son of Don Vicente Lim. municipal mayor during the Marcos Years for almost twenty years.
Hon. Luis Fernandez Lim – barangay captain then municipal vice-mayor, then mayor of Coron, Palawan.
Hon. Jim Gerald Lim Pe – Sangguniang Bayan member then Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board member, Councilor's League of Palawan president) and concurrent municipal vice-mayor of Coron (2013).
Hon. Melchor Zaldy Lim – Sangguniang Bayan (Kabataang Barangay president)during the Marcos years.
Hon. Nelson Reyes Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member.
Hon. Arthur Echague Pe. Sangguniang Bayan member.
Hon. Dr. Shatter Cruspero Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member.
Hon. Dr. Christopher Cruspero Lim – Sangguang Kabataan Federation president then full Sangguniang Bayan member.
Hon. Dr. Bryan Lim Palanca – Sangguniang Bayan member (Sangguang Kabataan Federation president)
Hon. Fabiana Timbangcaya Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member then barangay captain of Barangay Poblacion 5 and acting mayor during the last years of the administration of former Mayor Candelaria Reyes.
Hon. Leo Gajardo – Sangguniang Bayan member of the Municipality of Busuanga, Palawan. Illegitimate son of Neri Lim.
Hon. Ricardo Sebastian Lim – Barangay Kagawad, Barangay 5.
Hon. Ricardo Cruz Uy – Barangay Kagawad, Barangay 5 and vice-president Sangguniang Kabataan Federation.
Hon. Prime Kenneth Lim De Vera – Barangay Kagawad, Barangay 3.
HH Datu Dr. Fernando Macolor Cruz – noble member of the Lim Family of Coron, Palawan. Royal blood datu from the old kingdom of Taytay, Palawan and adopted son of the Tagbanua people of Coron Island. Educator, poet, columnist and civic leader. Founder of the International Stateless Persons Organisation. Listed 2015 Marquis Who's Who in the World.
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Political Civil Servants from the Limcuando Family of Pagsanjan, Laguna
Dionisio Limcuando – councilor,[42] Municipality of Rizal, Laguna; assumed the position of mayor sometime between 1941 and 1945 during the Japanese colonisation of the Philippines.
Pacita Madrigal-Gonzalez – Senator of the Philippines (1955–1961)
Manuel Collantes – Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Batangas (1984–1986)
Jamby Madrigal – Undersecretary of Social Welfare and Development (1992–1998), presidential adviser for children's affairs (1999–2001), Senator of the Philippines (2004–2010)
Ramon Magsaysay, Jr. – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1965–1969), Senator of the Philippines (1995–2007)
Genaro Magsaysay – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1957–1959), Senator of the Philippines (1959–1965, 1965–1971, 1971–1973)
Eulogio "Amang" Magsaysay – son of Genaro;[44] Party-list representative
Sister of Ramon Sr (mother of Antonio) was not a politician
Antonio Magsaysay Diaz – nephew of Ramon Sr.;[45] member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Zambales
Erineo "Ayong" Maliksi – chairman, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) 2015–present, 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; December 28, 2011 – March 18, 2013; April 12, 2013 – present), son of Erineo
Mariano Marcos – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (1925–1931)
Ferdinand Edralin Marcos – President of the Philippines (1965–1986), Prime Minister of the Philippines (1978–1981), Senator of the Philippines (1959–1965), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (1949–1959)
Imelda Marcos – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (2010–present), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's First District (1995–1998), Mambabatas Pambansa from Region IV-A (1978–1984), governor of Metropolitan Manila (1975–1986)
Imee Marcos – governor of Ilocos Norte (2010–present), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (1998–2007), Assemblyman from Ilocos Norte (1984–1986)
Bongbong Marcos – Senator of the Philippines (2010–present) member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (1992–1995, 2007–2010), governor of Ilocos Norte (1983–1986, 1998–2007), vice governor of Ilocos Norte (1980–1983)
Elizabeth Marcos-Keon – governor of Ilocos Norte (1971–1983)
Michael Marcos Keon – governor of Ilocos Norte (2007–2010), board member of Ilocos Norte (2004–2007)
The Masturas came from a royal lineage that started its rule in the Sultanate of Maguindanao (what is now the entire island of Mindanao in the Philippines) around the 12th century. Their ancestor, Sharif Kabungsuwan, the first ruler of Maguindanao, brought Islam in the Philippines. Also known from their lineage is the warrior monarch, the very powerful Sultan of Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, who defended his kingdom, the Sultanate of Maguindanao from Spanish occupation. The absolute monarchy of their family was dissolved in the 20th century. The entire kingdom of Maguindanao has been reduced from being the entire Mindanao island itself into a regular Filipino province in the south.
Datu Ismael V. Mastura, AB, MA – vice governor, Maguindanao (2010–2013); board member, Province of Shariff Kabunsuan (2007–2010) (Son of Datu Michael O. Mastura)
Jose Dungca Mendiola – former mayor of Floridablanca, Pampanga (1968–1971), a brother of Atty. Marcelo Mendiola, grandson of Doña Marcela Mendiola y Siojo de Buencamino-Francisco and the revolutionary leader Don Felipe Buencamino y Siojo.
Don Benito de Mendiola – alcalde-mayor de Pampanga (c. 1598), notary of Spanish fleet-successor of Don Diego Lopez.
Don Pedro Muñoz de Mendiola – captain and sargento-mayor in the royal camp of Manila (c. 1627) and Gobernador de Moluccas 1636–1640.
Señor Gil Lopez y Mendiola – engineer who oversaw building of bridges and roads across the Visayas and Mindanao, many of which are still used to this day.
Pedro K. Mendiola – representative of Samar Province (1916–1922).
Francisco 'Quitong' G. Nepomuceno – former Pampanga governor, congressman and city mayor of Angeles City
Juanita 'Saning' L. Nepomuceno – former Pampanga governor, assemblywoman, congresswoman
Francis "Blueboy" L. Nepomuceno – mayor, Angeles City (2007–2010) and vice mayor (1995–1998); representative, 1st District of Pampanga (1998–2007)
Robin '"Bombing" L. Nepomuceno – former Pampanga vice-governor, former ABC president/city councilor, former barangay captain of Cutcut, Angeles City (one of the Nepomuceno's bailiwicks and vote rich barangay in the city)
Cecilia C. Nepomuceno – Punong Barangay, Cutcut, Angeles City and wife of Bombing
Atty. Bryan C. Nepomuceno – councilor, Angeles City (2010–present)
Eduardo Tomas "Tommy" Noriel Joson III – governor of Nueva Ecija (1992–1995)
Eduardo Nonato "Edno" Noriel Joson – Assemblyman (1984–1986), governor of Nueva Ecija (1995–1998), Congressman of the 1st District of Nueva Ecija (1987–1992, 2007–2010)
Mariano Cristino "Boyet" Noriel Joson – former mayor of Quezon, Nueva Ecija (1998–2001), vice governor of Nueva Ecija (2004–2007)
Eduardo Danding Joson III – former vice mayor of Quezon Nueva Ecija (1980–1989),
Josefina Manuel-Joson – Congresswoman of 1st District of Nueva Ecija (1998–2007, 2010–2013)
Edward Thomas Filart Joson – former vice governor of Nueva Ecija (2007–2010)
Eduardo Basilio "Dale" Joson – mayor of Quezon, Nueva Ecija
Jose Francis Steven "Bopet" M. Dizon Joson – mayor of Guimba, Nueva Ecija
Arvin Salonga Joson – former mayor of San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
Dr. Pablo Olivarez – mayor, Municipality of Parañaque (1992–1995); barangay chairman of San Dionisio (2010–present), father
Edwin Olivarez – son of Pablo; representative of the 1st District of Parañaque City (2010–2013), mayor elect, Parañaque City (2013–present)
Eric Olivarez – son of Pablo; councilor, Parañaque City (2004–2013), representative of the 1st District of Parañaque City (2013–present)
Shanine Olivarez – daughter of Pablo; SK chairperson Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City (2010–2013), councilor Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City (2013–present)
Joaquin Ortega – former governor of La Union appointed by the Taft Commission on August 15, 1901 and served until 1904
Joaquin L. Ortega, Jr. – son of Joaquin, former councilor, provincial board member, representative of the 1st District of La Union to the 7th Congress of the Philippines (1969–1972) and Batasang Pambansa (1978–1986) and as a provincial governor (1988–1992)
Francisco L. Ortega – son of Joaquin, former representative of the 1st District of La Union to the 10th Philippine Legislature (1934–1935), 3rd National Assembly (1941–1946), 3rd (1953–1957), 4th (1957–1961), and 5th Congress of the Philippines (1961–1965), was a councilor and mayor of San Fernando, La Union.
Victor Francisco Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] current representative of the 1st District of La Union to the 14th Philippine Congress, former representative to the 8th (1987–1992), 9th (1992–1995), 10th (1995–1998), and former governor of La Union (2001–2007);
Mary Jane Ortega – wife of Victor, former mayor of San Fernando City, La Union (1998–2007)
Manuel Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] current governor of La Union, former representative of the 1st District of La Union to the 11th (1998–2001), 12th (2001–2004), 13th (2004–2007) Congress of the Philippines;
Alfredo Pablo R. Ortega – son of Governor Manuel C. Ortega, current councilor of San Fernando City who chairs the Committee on Social Services and Committee on Information Technology and Communication.
Jennifer Joan O. Manquiat – daughter of Manuel,[48] who served as her father's Chief political affairs officer at the House of Representatives
Francisco R. Ortega III – son of Manuel;[48] former provincial board member (1998–2001) and former councilor (2001–2007) of San Fernando City, La Union
Pablo C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] current mayor of the capital of La Union, San Fernando City, former councilor (1998–2001), provincial board member (2001–2004) and councilor (2004–2007);
Mario C. Ortega – Barangay captain of San Fernando, up to present;
Robert C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] former councilor, Baguio City (1998–2001);
Roberto Ortega Jr. – son of Robert, former councilor of Manila (1995–2007)
Francisco C. Ortega Jr. – son of Francisco Sr;[48] current councilor of San Fernando City, La Union (2001–2007);
Jose Ma. C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] former Barangay chairman in Bauang, La Union; provincial board member of La Union (2004–2007);
Ramon C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] Executive assistant of the City Government of San Fernando up to present;
Mario Lacsamana – nephew of Manuel;[48] councilor, San Fernando City, La Union (2001–2007)
Carlos Ortega – Solicitor General, Dipolog City Zamboanga del norte
Ma. Fe G. Ortega – Bangkal, Makati City
Joaquina Ortega (not a politician); daughter of Juaquin, mother of Justo Jr.
Justo O. Orros, Jr. – cousin of Manuel;[48] former governor of La Union (1992–2001) and Ambassador to Mexico, grandson of Joaquin Ortega to Joaquina Ortega.
Jonathan Justo Orros – son of Justo Jr;[49] former provincial board member of La Union (2001–2007).
John Orros – nephew of Manuel;[48] councilor of San Fernando City (2001–2007).
Joaquin T. Kining Ortega – son of Jose (Pepe), son of Joaquin Ortega – vice mayor, mayor, provincial board member, Administrator and vice chairman of National Tobacco Administration, appointed presidential consultant on agriculture to President Fidel Ramos and died when he was going to assume the position.
Tomas Joaquin B. Ortega (TJ) – son of Joaquin "Kining" Ortega, Elected as municipal councilor of Bacnotan, La Union in 2013
Josemari B. Ortega (Joey) – municipal Council Secretary 2004–2007, San Fernando, La Union
Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. – 1971 Constitutional Convention delegate, mayor of Cagayan de Oro City (1980–1984), Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Cagayan de Oro City (1984–1986), Senator of the Philippines (1987–1992, 1998–2010)
Aquilino Pimentel III – National Youth Commission Commissioner for Mindanao (1996–1998), Senator of the Philippines (2011–present)
Lilia Garcia Pineda – governor of Pampanga (2010–present), mayor of Lubao (1992–2004), former provincial board member
Dennis Garcia Pineda – vice-governor of Pampanga (2013–present), mayor of Lubao (2004–2010), former president of Pampanga's Mayors League of the Philippines
Mylene Pineda Cayabyab – mayor of Lubao (2010–present)
Yolanda Miranda Pineda – mayor of Santa Rita (2007–present)
Ranjit Ramos-Shahani, (former representative of the 6th District of Pangasinan in the Tenth Congress of the Philippines Congressman), current board member 6th District Pangasinan
Claro M. Recto – (former senator 1945–1946;1953–1960 and representative of the 3rd District of Batangas 1919–1928)
Rafael R. Recto – (former Assemblyman, Batasang Pambansa 1984–1986), son of Claro M. Recto
Richard Recto – (former vice governor of Batangas 1995–2001; 2004–2007)
Ralph G. Recto – (former representative of the 4th District of the Philippines 1992–2001 current senator 2001–2007 and 2010–present), son of Rafael Recto
Vilma Santos Recto – (former mayor of Lipa, Batangas 1998–2007, current governor of Batangas 2007–present), wife of Ralph Recto
Don Francisco "Paquito" Reyes. municipal mayor of Coron during the Second World War.
Mario Reyes Sr. Son of Don Paquito. municipal mayor of Coron by appointment during the administration and presidency of H.E. Corazon C. Aquino.
Joel Tolentino Reyes. Son of Mario Reyes, Sr. provincial board member, then vice-governor of Palawan, then governor of Palawan with the untimely demise of Governor Salvador Socrates which he retained for the next three full terms.
Mario T. Reyes, Jr. Son of Mario Reyes, Sr. and brother to Gov. Joel T. Reyes. Sangguniang Bayan member of Coron, Palawan, then municipal vice-mayor, then municipal mayor of Coron, Palawan.
Clara Espiritu Reyes. Wife of Ex-Governor Joel T. Reyes. vice-governor of the Province of Palawan. current municipal mayor of Coron, Palawan.
Antonino P. Roman – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's First District (1998–2007), Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary from 2010 to 2012
Herminia Roman – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's First District (2007–present)
Don Francisco Lopez of Granada, Spain – Grand Patriarch and founder of the Lopez-Romualdez Clan of Leyte; Spanish friar and silversmith; founded Tolosa town in Leyte. He built the Pandacan Church in Manila where he served as parish priest, and installed the Santo Niño de Cebu as the patron of the parish. He owned vast tracts of land in Leyte and Manila, including the land where the Malacañang Park compound currently stands (the Bahay Pangarap, current residence of President Benigno S. Aquino III, is located within the same compound), until his grandchildren by his only daughter, Trinidad Lopez, donated it to the Philippine government.
Doña Trinidad Lopez-Romualdez (Romualdez line Matriarch)
Rep. 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.
Rep.Imelda Romualdez-Marcos – Philippine First Lady; Minister of Human Settlements; governor of Metro Manila; currently representative of Ilocos Norte.
Fidel G. Romualdez – former councilor of Julita, Leyte, both run for mayor and vice mayor during 1992–2000 (His father is Gaudencio G. Romualdez a younger brother of Imelda Romualdez-Marcos – Philippine First Lady; Minister of Human Settlements; governor of Metro Manila; currently representative of Ilocos Norte). John Lorenz 'JOLO' Maat Romualdez Son of Fidel G. Romualdez, run for barangay councilor in Parang Marikina City 2013 SK Kagawad 2009-2010. Gma7 Artist/Host Walang tulugan with the mastershowman co host. Cielo De Angelina Teleserye
Don Antonio Lopez (Lopez line patriarch) – managed the Lopez family's vast coconut and abaca plantations in Leyte
Señor Gil Mendiola Lopez – engineer who oversaw building of bridges and roads across the Visayas and Mindanao, many of which are still used to this day
Captain Generoso Lopez – World War II veteran; captain of Philippine Airforce; one of the very first commercial pilots in the Philippines (Philippine Airlines); ran for governor of Leyte but, although leading in the surveys, backed out in favor of his cousin, Norberto Romualdez Jr.
Michael Acebedo Lopez – presenter on The Bottomline; 'The Outstanding Young Persons' of the World recipient (2007); former National Youth Commissioner; board member, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB); former delegate to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. A grandson of Caridad Duterte Del Mar- Lopez of Cebu and Captain Generoso Lopez of Leyte, he is a member of the Lopez-Romualdez clan of Tacloban (Granada, Spain), the Del Mar family of Pari-an, Cebu, and the Acebedo family, known for the largest optical chain in the country.
Nina Rica Lopez Terol-Zialcita – writer and editor, president and deputy editor of ProPinoy.net; co-founder of Writer’s Block Philippines; former editor-in-chief of asianTraveler. Granddaughter of Caridad Duterte Del Mar- Lopez of Cebu and Captain Generoso Lopez of Leyte, she is a member of the Lopez-Romualdez clan of Tacloban (Granada, Spain), the Del Mar family of Pari-an, Cebu.
Ena Marie Lopez Terol – photographer, granddaughter of Caridad Duterte Del Mar-Lopez of Cebu and Captain Generoso Lopez of Leyte, he is a member of the Lopez-Romualdez clan of Tacloban (Granada, Spain), and the Del Mar family of Pari-an, Cebu.
Erwin "EJ" C. Santillan – 2010 Sanguniang Kabataan City of Manila 5th District Brgy.693 Zone 75
Jon Santillan Wong – candidate representative of the 3rd [Legislative District of Batangas] 2004; provincial board member 3rd District of Batangas 2001
Gregorio M. Santillan Sr. – elected mayor of San Simon, Pampanga 1953–1956
Homer Saquilayan – vice mayor of Imus, Cavite, 1998–2001, mayor of Imus, Cavite 2001-March 2004; June 2004-April 2007; June 2010-December 2011; March 18 – April 11, 2013
Edgardo T. Saquilayan – barangay captain, Bucandala, Imus, Cavite 2002–2013, city councilor of Imus, Cavite, 2013–present[52]
Edgardo D. Saquilayan, Jr. – City Public Information Officer, 2013–present[53]
Datu Sinsuat Balabaran – appointed senator of Philippine Commonwealth (1934)
Mama Sinsuat – Commissioner
Blah Sinsuat – Maguindanao Delegate, 1935 Constitutional Convention, Congressman, Entire Province of Cotabato (North Cotabato, South Cotabato & Cotabato City), 2nd Congress of the Philippines, Speaker Pro Tempore during the Marcos Administration
Duma Sinsuat – governor, Cotabato Province (1942–1945)
Pidtukasan Sinsuat – mayor, Dinaig, Maguindanao (now Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality) (dates cannot be recalled)
Odin Sinsuat – mayor, Dinaig, Maguindanao (now Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality) (dates cannot be recalled)
Kused Sinsuat – board member, 1st District of Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled)
Ombra Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality (dates cannot be recalled), vice-mayor, Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality (2010–present)
Lester Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality (2001–present)
Bimbo Sinsuat – undefeated assemblyman, 1st District of Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled), vice governor, Maguindanao Province (2001–2004)
Roonie Sinsuat – Assemblyman, 1st District of Maguindanao (2001–2012) Speaker, Regional Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) (2004–2012)
Russman Sinsuat – board member, Province of Maguindanao (2001–2010)
Sandra Sinsuat-Sema – Congresswoman, 1st District of Maguindanao & Cotabato City (2010–present)
Mando Sinsuat – mayor, Cotabato City (1947–1967)
Michael "Datu Puti" Sinsuat – mayor (1963–1984), (1992–2001) president, League of the Municipalities of the Philippines, Maguindanao Chapter executive vice-president, League of the Municipalities of the Philippines, National Chapter
Israel Sinsuat – mayor, South Upi, Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled)
Michael "Baby Dats" Sinsuat – ABC chairman, Upi, Maguindanao (1992–2010)
Jaberael "Datu Jay" Sinsuat – board member, 1st District of Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled)
Jabaar Sinsuat – ABC chairman, South Upi, Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled), appointed mayor, South Upi, Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled)
Fatima Sinsuat – mayor, Upi, Maguindanao (1980–1986), chairwoman, Philippine National Red Cross (2000–present)
Ibrahim Sinsuat – appointed mayor, Datu Blah Sinsuat Municipality (2006–2010)
Abdullah "Ugcog" Sinsuat – mayor, Upi, Maguindanao (1960–1963)
Mohammad "Unting" Sinsuat – appointed mayor, Upi. Maguindanao (1986–1987), mayor, Upi, Maguindanao (1987–1992)
Marcial Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Blah Sinsuat (2010–present)
Datu Nguda Sinsuat – chairman of barangay capiton, Dinaig (now Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality) (dates cannot recalled)
Filemon Sotto – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's Third District (1907–1909, 1909–1912, 1912–1916), former Senator of the Philippines (1916–1922)
Vicente Sotto – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's Second District (1922–1925), Senator of the Philippines (1946–1950)
Tito Sotto – vice mayor of Quezon City (1988–1992), Senator of the Philippines (1992–1998, 1998–2004, 2010–present)
Val Sotto – councilor, 2nd district of Parañaque City (2004–2013)
Gian Sotto – councilor, 3rd District of Quezon City (2010–present)
Lala Sotto – councilor, 6th District of Quezon City (2013–present)
Wahoo Sotto – councilor, 2nd district of Parañaque City (2013–present)
Don Mario Serra-Ty (mayor / Assemblyman / Congressman / chair. committee on Health in the house of representatives / Author of Republic Act No. 7901 which created Caraga Region on February 25, 1995), son of Adela
Felicidad Ty-Pimentel (vice-governor / governor), daughter of Adela
Marybeth Ty-Delgado (vice-mayor / mayor)
Vicente Ty-Pimentel (mayor / governor), son of Felicidad
Johnny Ty-Pimentel (vice-governor), son of Felicidad
Alexander Ty-Pimentel (vice-mayor / mayor), son of Felicidad
Mariano Villafuerte Sr. – former representative of the 1st District of Camarines Sur 1928–1934, governor of Camarines Sur 1942–1945
Luis Villafuerte – Assemblyman from Camarines Sur 1984–1986, governor of Camarines Sur 1995–2004, representative of the 2nd District of Camarines Sur 2004–2010, representative of the 3rd District of Camarines Sur 2010–2013
Mariano Villafuerte Jr. – vice mayor of Naga City 1960–1963
Casimiro Ynares Sr. – Binangonan mayor from 1952 to 1956. Father of Casimiro Jr., Cesar and Cecilio.
Casimiro "Ito" Ynares Jr. – governor of Rizal Province from 1992–2001 then from 2004–2007/ Also served as Binangonan mayor in 1971 and was unchallenged for 15 years because no elections were conducted after President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972/ Served as the municipality's mayor once more in 1988./ Father of incumbent Rizal Governor Casimiro Ynares III.
Rebecca "Nini" Alcantara-Ynares – Wife of Casimiro Ynares Jr. and was the first and only woman Rizal governor from 2001–2004 / Set to reclaim her former post as she vies for the gubernatorial race against independent candidates Ana Mariela Bush and Esteban Salonga in the 2013 elections.
Casimiro "Junjun" Ynares III – Son of former Rizal governors Casimiro "Ito" Ynares Jr. and Rebecca "Nini" Alcantara-Ynares/ On his third and last consecutive term as governor (2007–2013)/ Married to Andrea Bautista, sister of Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr whose family is also politically entrenched in Cavite province/ Junjun is also running in Antipolo City's mayoral race against incumbent mayor Danilo Leyble in the 2013 elections.
Cecilio "Boyet" Ynares – Another son of Casimiro Sr./ incumbent mayor of Binangonan, elected in 2007 elections/ Running for his third consecutive term.
Cesar M. Ynares – Also a son of Casimiro Sr./ Won unopposed as Binangonan mayor for three consecutive elections – in 1998, 2001, and in 2004.