List of political families in the Philippines

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.

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Abad Family	Batanes	Jorge Abad:[1] Congressman of Batanes (1949–1957, 1962–1965, 1969–1972) Aurora Barsana-Abad:[1] wife of Jorge Abad; Congressman of Batanes (1965–1969) Florencio Abad:[1] son of Jorge Abad; Cabinet Secretary (1989–1990, 2004–2005, 2010–present); Congressman of Batanes (1987–1989, 1995–2004)
Abalos Family	Mandaluyong	Benjamin Abalos, Sr.:[2] mayor of Mandaluyong City; chairman of MMDA; chairman of COMELEC Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos, Jr.:[2] son of Benjamin Abalos, Sr.; mayor of Mandaluyong City Jonathan Abalos: son of Benjamin Abalos, Sr.; Mandaluyong City councilor Charisse Abalos: daughter of Benjamin Abalos, Jr.; Mandaluyong City councilor Arsenio Abalos:[2] brother of Benjamin Abalos, Sr.; barangay captain of Hagdang Bato Itaas; Mandaluyong City councilor
Abaya Family	Cavite	Plaridel M. Abaya –[3] representative, 1st district (1995–2004) Joseph Emilio Abaya –[3] Secretary of Transportation and Communications (2012–present); representative, 1st district (2004–2012) Francis Gerald Abaya – representative, 1st district (2013–present) Paul Plaridel Abaya, Jr. – vice mayor, Kawit (2013–present)
Acosta Family	Bukidnon	Socorro Acosta:[4] representative, 1st district, Bukidnon (1987–1998); mayor, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon (2004–2007) J. Nereus Acosta;[4] 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)
Afable Family	Zambales	Valentin Afable Virgilio Afable – Congressman of the lone district of Zambales (5th Congress 1961–1965)
Aguilar(-Villar) Family	Las Piñas and Muntinlupa	Filemon Aguilar – former mayor and representative of Legislative district of Las Piñas-Muntinlupa during 8th Congress of the Philippines Cynthia Aguilar-Villar – representative of the Legislative district of Las Piñas City during the 12th, 13th, and 14th, incumbent senator in the 16th Congress of the Philippines (2013–present) Manuel "Manny" Villar – incumbent senator in the 14th Congress of the Philippines; representative of the Legislative district of Las Piñas City during the 11th Congress; representative of Legislative district of Las Piñas-Muntinlupa during 9th and 10th Congress of the Philippines Mark Villar – representative of the Legislative district of Las Piñas City during the 15th Congress of the Philippines Vergel Aguilar – incumbent mayor of Las Piñas City Imelda Tobias-Aguilar – former mayor of Las Piñas City Elizabeth Aguilar-Masangkay – Punong Barangay, Putatan, Muntinlupa City
Albano Family	Isabela	Delfin Albano:[5] representative, Lone District of Isabela (1957–1965) Delfinito C. Albano;[5] son of Delfin Albano; mayor, Ilagan, Isabela (2001–2007) Rodolfo Albano Jr.:[5] son of Delfin Albano; vice governor, Isabela (1960–1964); representative, lone district of Isabela (1969–1973, 1978–1986); representative, 1st district, Isabela (1987–1998, 2001–2004, 2010–2013); chairperson, Energy Regulatory Commission Rodolfo Albano III;[5] son of Rodolfo Albano Jr.; representative, 1st District of Isabela (1998–2001, 2004–2010); vice governor of Isabela (2010–2013) Mila Albano-Mamuag;[5] daughter of Rodolfo Albano Jr.; mayor, Cabagan, Isabela (2001–2004) Rene T. Albano Jr.:[5] cousin of Rodolfo Albano III; vice mayor, Cabagan, Isabela (2004–2007) Antonio Albano; vice governor of Isabela (2013–present)
Alcala Family	Quezon	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:[6] 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:[6] 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:[6] nephew of Proceso Alcala; mayor, Lucena City (2012–present) councilor, Lucena City (1998–2001); vice mayor, Lucena City (2001–2007 and 2010–2012)
Alfelor Family	Camarines Sur and Bulacan	Felix O. Alfelor, Sr.:[7] mayor, Iriga City; governor, Camarines Sur Felix Alfelor, Jr.:[7] son of Felix Sr.; representative, 4th District, Camarines Sur (2001–2010) Madelaine A. Gazmen:[8] niece of Felix Jr.; provincial board member, Camarines Sur (2001–2004); mayor, Iriga City (2004–2013) Ciriaco Alfelor:[8] son of Felix Sr.; representative, 4th district, Camarines Sur (1987–1998) Emmanuel R. Alfelor:[8] son of Felix Sr.; mayor, Iriga City (2001–2004) Ronald Felix Alfelor – mayor, Iriga City (2013–present)
Almario Family	Davao Oriental	Manuel Zosa:[9] representative, 6th district, Cebu (1949–1972) Thelma Z. Almario:[9] niece of Manuel; mayor, Mati (1967–1977); representative, 2nd district, Davao Oriental (1987–1998); vice governor, Davao Oriental (2001–2004) Jose Mayo Almario:[9] son of Thelma; representative, 2nd district, Davao Oriental (1998–2007)
Alonto Family	Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte	Alonto Family Sultan Alauya Adiong Alonto, first Muslim senator, and signatory to the 1935 Constitution Ahmad Domocao Alonto, governor, Congressmen, senator 1958–1961 (Son) Abdul Ghaffur Alonto, governor and ambassador, Lanao del Sur, 1960–1964,1964–1967 (Son[10]) Princess Tarhata Alonto-Lucman, governor, Lanao del Sur 1970–1974, OIC 1987–1988 (Daughter) Abul Khayr Alonto, Speaker, ARMM (grandson) Normala Alonto Lucman, vice governor, (granddaughter) Lanao Del Sur Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., governor, Lanao del Sur (great-grandson) – present Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong, assembly and regional governor, ARMM (great-grandson) Ricky Alonto Mamainte, municipal mayor Bayang (great-grandson) Zia Alonto Adiong, assemblyman 1st District Lanao del sur, ARMM (great-grandson) present Yasser Alonto Balindong, assemblyman 2nd District Lanao Del Sur, ARMM (great-grandson) present Alexander G. Alonto, Jr, 1st District coard member, (great-grandson) present Abdulrashid Alonto Balindong, board member Liga ng Barangay, Lanao Del Sur (great-grandson) present Amer Gary Alonto Balindong-II vice mayor and OIC mayor of Malabang (great-grandson) Haroun Al-Rashid Alonto Lucman, Regional vice-governor-ARMM (grandson) Abdul Mikhail Alonto B Balindong (great-grandson) Datu Birua Alonto, mayor, Marawi City, 1938 (brother) Rashid Lucman, Congressman, (Brother in Law) Mamintal Adiong, Congressman and governor, Lanao del Sur (Nephew) Pangalian M. Balindong, 1971 ConCon Delegate and RLA Speaker, Congressman Deputy Speaker 2nd District (Son in Law) – present Jamal Alonto, municipal mayor, Bubong (Nephew)
Ampatuan Family	Maguindanao	Andal Ampatuan, Sr. – governor, ARMM Andal Ampatuan, Jr. – former mayor of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Zaldy Ampatuan – governor of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Andal(-Contreras) Family	Oriental Mindoro	Rodolfo Perucho Andal – founding chairman of the Social Security System of the Philippines under President Ramon Magsaysay; former administrator of Government Services Insurance System (GSIS), cousin of Teodoro Agoncillo 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 Honorable Estee Contreras Aceron Bisnar – vice governor, Oriental Mindoro The Honorable Ernilo Contreras Villas – mayor, Bulalacao The Honorable Ludovico Contreras Silang – vice mayor and former interim mayor, Bulalacao The Honorable Eduardo Contreras Aceron – municipal councilor, Bulalacao The Honorable Caridad Contreras Absalon – municipal councilor, Bulalacao The Honorable Edwin Contreras Aceron – municipal councilor, Bulalacao The Honorable Enrico Contreras Villas – Captain, Campaasan
Angara Family	Aurora	Jose Angara:[11] representative, Philippine Legislature (1934–1935); representative, National Assembly (1935–1938) Juan Angara: father of Edgardo, not a politician Edgardo Angara:[12] nephew of Jose Angara; senator (1987–1998, 2001–present), Cabinet Secretary (1999–2001) Juan Edgardo Angara:[12] son of Edgardo; Congressman from Aurora (2004–2013), incumbent senator in the 16th Congress in the Philippines (2013–present) Arthur Angara:[11] sibling of Edgardo; mayor of Baler (1992–2001, 2004–2013) Karen Angara Ularan: daughter of Arthur; vice-mayor of Baler (2013–present) Bellaflor Angara-Castillo:[11] sibling of Edgardo; governor of Aurora (2004–2013); representative of Lone Legislative district of Aurora (1995–2004, 2013–present) Joselito J. Angara: mayor of Baler, Aurora Rommel Rico Angara: son of Joselito; vice-governor of Aurora (2013–present)
Antonino Family	Nueva Ecija, La Union and General Santos	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)
Aquino Family	Caraga	Jose C. Aquino Sr. – governor 1964–1966, Congressman 1967–1969 Jose "Joboy" Aquino II – incumbent representative CARAGA (2007–present)
Aquino Family	Sorsogon	Rafael C. Aquino Sr. – Congressman 7th Congress (1969–1972) Rodolfo N. Aquino – 3-term board member 1st District Rebecca L. Aquino – current board member 1st District
Aquino Family	Tarlac	Servillano Aquino: representative, Samar (1898) Benigno Q. Aquino Sr.: son of Servillano;[13] representative, 2nd district, Tarlac (1916–1928); senator (1934) Agapito Aquino: son of Benigno Sr;[13] senator (1987–1998); representative, 2nd district, Makati (1998–2007) Teresa Aquino-Oreta: daughter of Benigno Sr;[13] representative, lone district, Malabon-Navotas (1987–1998); senator (1998–2004) Benigno Aquino Jr.: son of Benigno Sr;[13] senator (1968–1972) Corazon C. Aquino: wife of Benigno Jr; 11th President of the Philippines (1986–1992) Benigno Simeon Aquino III: son of Benigno Jr; 15th President of the Philippines (2010–2016); representative, 2nd district, Tarlac (1998–2007) Jesli Aquino Lapus: cousin of Agapito;[13] representative, 3rd district, Tarlac (1998–2007) Titus A. Valdez: cousin of Agapito;[13] vice mayor, Concepcion, Tarlac (1998–2004) Herminio S. Aquino; son of Servillano;[13] representative, 3rd district, Tarlac (1992–1998); vice governor, Tarlac (1998–2001) Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aguirre Aquino IV-senator (2013-present)
Arroyo Family	Camarines Sur, Negros Occidental and Pampanga	José Ma. Arroyo –; grandfather of former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo Ignacio Arroyo, Jr. – representative, 5th District of Negros Occidental (2004–2012); grandson María Lourdes Arroyo-Lesaca – representative, Ang Kasangga Partylist; granddaughter Jose Miguel Arroyo, former First Gentleman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo – 14th President of the Philippines (2001–2010); representative, 2nd District of Pampanga; granddaughter-in-law Juan Miguel Macapagal Arroyo – representative, Ang Galing Pinoy Partylist and 2nd District of Pampanga (2004–2010); great grandson Diosdado Macapagal Arroyo – representative, 2nd District of Camarines Sur and 1st District of Camarines Sur (2007–2010); great grandson
Arroyo Family	Camarines Sur	Joker Arroyo: senator (2001–2013) Jack Arroyo:[14] brother of Joker; governor, Camarines Sur (1950s)
Asistio Family	Caloocan	Cornelio Asistio Cordero :mayor (1941–1944) Macario Asistio, Sr: mayor (1952–1972) Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr. – mayor (1980–1995) Luis "Baby" Asistio – representative, 2nd District of Caloocan City (1992–2001, 2004–2007) Macario "Maca" Asistio III – councilor, 2nd District of Caloocan City (2004–2013), vice-mayor (2013–present) Aurora Asistio-Henson – representative, 1st District of Caloocan City (1992–1997) Onet Asistio-Henson – Punong Barangay (2007–2013), 1st District Councilor of Caloocan City (2013–present) Alejandro Asistio Fider: mayor (1976–1978) Albert Asistio-Munoz: former presidential advisor Dean Asistio: – councilor, 1st District of Caloocan City (2013–present)
Atienza Family	Manila	Herminigildo Atienza – mayor (1944–1945) Lito Atienza – Buhay Partylist representative (2013–present), Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (2007–2009), mayor (1998–2007) and Mambabatas Pambansa (1984–1986); nephew of Herminigildo Atienza Kim Atienza – former councilor, 5th District Ali Atienza – councilor, 5th District

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
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 Don Juan Bagatsing – councilor, 4th District of Manila Ramon Bagatsing, Jr. – representative, 4th District of Manila (1987–1998); son Don Ramon Bagatsing – councilor, 4th District of Manila (1998–2004) Roberto "Robbie" Bagatsing Oca – former councilor, 3rd District of Manila; nephew of Amado and Ramon Bagatsing, Jr. Ryan Bagatsing – councilor of Muntinlupa City (2001–2010); nephew of Amado and Ramon Bagatsing, Jr.
Barzaga Family	Cavite	Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga – representative, 4th District of Cavite (2010–present) and 2nd District of Cavite (2007–2012) and mayor, Municipality of Dasmariñas (1998–2007) Jennifer Austria-Barzaga: wife of Elipidio; mayor, City of Dasmariñas (2009–present) and Municipality of Dasmariñas (2007–2009)
Belmonte Family	Quezon City	Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte, Jr. – Speaker of the House of Representatives, representative of the 4th District and mayor (2001–2010) Josefina "Joy" Belmonte – vice mayor; daughter of Sonny Belmonte[15] Dennis Belmonte – brother of Sonny Belmonte[15] Christopher "Kit" Belmonte – representative, 6th District; son of Sonny Belmonte's brother Dennis[15] Reicardo Belmonte – brother of Sonny Belmonte[15] Ricardo "RJ" Belmonte – councilor, 1st District; son of Sonny Belmonte's brother Reicardo[15] Eric Belmonte – brother of Sonny Belmonte[15] Vincent Belmonte – councilor, 4th District; son of Sonny Belmonte's brother Eric[15]
Bernabe Family	Parañaque	Florencio Bernabe Sr. – mayor, Municipality of Parañaque (1965–1986); father Florencio Bernabe Jr. –[16] mayor, Parañaque City (2004–2013) Florencio Bernabe III –[16] son of Florencio Jr.; councilor, Parañaque City (2010–2013)
Biazon Family	Muntinlupa	Rodolfo Biazon: senator (1992–1995; 1998–2010); representative, lone district, Muntinlupa (2010–present) Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon:[17] son of Rodolfo; representative, lone district, Muntinlupa (2001–2007)
Bichara Family	Albay	Alfonso Bichara – former governor of Albay 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)
Binay Family	Makati	Jejomar Binay – Vice President of the Philippines (2010–present), former mayor of Makati (1986–1987, 1988–1998, 2001–2010) Elenita Binay – former mayor of Makati (1998–2001) Maria Lourdes "Nancy" Binay – Senator of the Philippines (2013–present) 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)
Biron Family	Iloilo	Hernan Biron, Sr. – Mayor, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo (present) Ferjinel G. Biron – former Congressman, 4th District of Iloilo Hernan Biron, Jr. – Congressman, 4th District of Iloilo (2013–present)
Bulut Family	Apayao	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)

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Cadiao Family	Antique	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.[18][19][20][21][22] Lolita Javier Cadiao – served as vice-governor of Antique Province during the Marcos Administration, wife of Josue Lacson Cadiao.[18] 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.[23][24][18][21] Linda Cadiao Palacios – served as mayor of Culasi, Antique (1998–2001), daughter of Josue Lacson Cadiao and Lolita Javier Cadiao.[18][21] 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.[18][19][21] 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[18][21] April Deevian Mosquera - served as municipal councilor of Culasi, Antique (2010-2013), daughter of Ediviano Lomugdang Mosquera [25][26]
Calalay Family	Quezon City	Rey Calalay – former Congressman, 1st District of Quezon City (1995–2003) Boy Calalay – Congressman, 1st District of Quezon City (2013–present)
Calixto Family	Pasay	Eduardo Calixto – Officer-in-charge mayor (1986–1987) Antonino Calixto – mayor; son Imelda Calixto-Rubiano – representative, Lone District
Castelo Family	Quezon City	Winston Castelo – Congressman, 2nd District of Quezon City (2010–present) Precious Hipolito-Castelo – councilor, 2nd District of Quezon City (2010–present) Nanette Castelo-Daza – former Congresswoman, 4th District of Quezon City (2001–2010) Jessica Castelo-Daza – councilor, 4th District of Quezon City (2010–present) Karl Edgar Castelo – councilor, 5th District of Quezon City (2013–present) Bobby Castelo – councilor, 6th District of Quezon City (2013–present)
Castillejos Family	Batanes, La Union	Teofilo Castillejos – representative (1909–1912) Juan G. Castillejos – representative (1916–1919) Claudio Castillejos – representative (1909–1912) Telesforo Castillejos – former governor of Batanes (1988–1998, 2007–2010) 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)
Cayetano Family	Muntinlupa, Pateros and Taguig	Rene Cayetano – senator (1998–2003) Pia Cayetano – senator (2004–present); daughter Alan Peter Cayetano – senator (2007–present), Congressman, Pateros-Taguig (1998–2007), vice mayor of Taguig (1998), councilor Taguig City (1992–1995); son Ma. Laarni L. Cayetano – mayor of Taguig City (2010–present); wife of Alan Peter Cayetano Rene Carl "Renren" Cayetano – former councilor of Muntinlupa City; (2001–2007); son Lino Edgardo Cayetano – Congressman 2nd district of Taguig (2013–present), barangay chairman of Fort Bonifacio (2010–2013); son
Cerilles Family	Zamboanga del Sur	Aurora E. Cerilles – Congresswoman District 1 (2010 to present), former provincial governor Antonio Cerilles – provincial governor (2010 to present), former congressman district II Ace William Cerilles – mun. mayor (2007 to present), Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur
Chiongbian Family	Sarangani and South Cotabato	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)
Chipeco Family	Laguna	Dominador F. Chipeco, Sr; governor of Laguna (1949–1961) Dominador Chipeco, Jr. – vice presidential candidate Joaquin Chipeco, Sr.; Congressman of Laguna (1961–1965) Joaquin Chipeco Jr.; Congressman, Laguna's Second District (1987–1992, 1995–2004, 2013-present); mayor, Calamba City (2004–2013) Justin Marc Chipeco; son of Joaquin Jr; Congressman of Laguna's Second District (2004–2013); mayor, Calamba City (2013–present) Victoriano Chipeco – mayor, Calamba (1987–1998) Rene Chipeco – provincial board member, Laguna (1987–1992)
Climaco Family	Zamboanga City	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)
Cortes Family	Mandaue	Zoilo "Olong" Mendoza – Capitanes Accidentales (1890s) Ariston Ceniza Cortes – El Presidente de Mandaue (1926–1937) Demetrio Mendoza Cortes – city councilor of the Municipality of Mandaue (1957–1960), municipal mayor (1960–1969) and city mayor (1969–1986) Ariston Cortes III – barangay captain Demetrio Cortes Jr. – vice mayor of Mandaue (1987–1998), city councilor (2010-incumbent) Jonas Cortes – city council of Mandaue (2001–2007) City mayor of Mandaue (2007-incumbent) Ignacio Cortes – barangay councilor of Centro, Mandaue City Jericho Cortes – barangay councilor of Alang-Alang, Mandaue City Jeric Mikail Cuison Sanguiniang Kabtaan chairman of Alang-Alang, Mandaue City, SK Federation president and city councilor of Mandaue
Cojuangco Family	Tarlac	Melecio Cojuangco (former representative, 1st Philippine Assembly) Eduardo Cojuangco Sr. (former provincial governor) Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.: representative, 1st district, Tarlac (1969–1972) Carlos Cojuangco: son of Eduardo Jr;[27] representative, 4th district, Negros Occidental (1998–2007) Rosario D. Cojuangco: wife of Carlos;[27] vice mayor, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental (1998–2001) Marcos Cojuangco: son of Eduardo Jr;[27] representative, 5th district, Pangasinan (2001–2007) Enrique "Henry" Cojuangco (representative, 1st District of Tarlac, 2010–2015) Don Jose "Pepe" Cojuangco, Sr. (former representative, 10th Philippine Assembly; father of Corazon Aquino) Jose "Peping" Cojuangco, Jr. (presidential adviser on food security; former representative, House of Representatives; current President of the Philippine Olympic Committee), brother of Corazon Aquino Margarita "Ting-Ting" Cojuangco (Undersecretary for Interior and Local Government; former provincial governor; wife of Jose Jr.) Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino – 11th President of the Philippines (1986–1992) Benigno Simeon Aquino III – 15th President of the Philippines (2010-present); senator (2007–2010); Congressman for 2nd District of Tarlac (1998–2007) Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro – former Assemblyperson representing Tarlac, Interim Batasang Pambansa Gilberto Teodoro, Sr. – Administrator, Social Security System ( – 1986) and husband of Mercedes Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. – former Congressman, 1st District of Tarlac; former Secretary of Department of National Defense (Philippines); presidential candidate for the May 10, 2010 Elections; son of Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro Cong. Monica Prieto-Teodoro – Congresswoman, 1st District Tarlac; Spouse of Gilbert Teodoro mayor Miguel Cojuangco Rivilla (town mayor, Municipality of Paniqui, Tarlac)
Crisologo Family	Ilocos Sur	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.
Cua Family	Quirino	Junie Cua – governor of Quirino (2010–present) and representative, Lone District of Quirino, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress Ma. Angela E. Cua – representative, Lone District of Quirino, 11th Congress Dakila Carlo Cua – representative, Lone District of Quirino and governor of Quirino (2007–2010), son of Junie and Angela
Cuenco Family	Cebu	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 Manuel Cuenco – Cebu governor in the 1950s Antonio Veloso Cuenco – representative, 2nd District of Cebu, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress Nancy R. Cuenco – representative, 2nd District of Cebu, 11th Congress; wife of Antonio Cuenco James Anthony R. Cuenco – Cebu city councilor, South District 2013–present; son of Antonio Cuenco Ronald R. Cuenco – Cebu city councilor, South District 2010–2013; son of Antonio Cuenco

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Dadayan Family	Lanao del Sur	Camalodin 'Jamal' Dadayan – former mayor, Municipality of Buadipuso-Buntong (2005–2011) Noron 'hayanisah' Guinar-Dadayan – current mayor of Buadipuso-Buntong (2013–2016), wife of Camalodin Busar 'bryan' Guinar – current councillor in Buadipuso-Buntong (2005–2013) younger brother of Noron Guinar-Dadayan
Datumulok Family	Lanao del Sur	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)
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) Ma. Theresa Defensor-Asuncion – representative, 3rd District of Quezon City (2001–2004) Arthur Defensor, Sr. – governor of Iloilo, representative of the 3rd District of Iloilo (2001–2010) and Mambabatas Pambansa of Iloilo (1984–1986) Arthur Defensor, Jr. – representative, 3rd District of Iloilo Miriam Defensor Santiago – senator, Secretary of Agrarian Reform (1989–1990) and Judge-elect of the International Criminal Court
De Venecia Family	Pangasinan	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)
Del Mar Family	Cebu	Jose Maria Del Mar – Chief of the Bureau of Labor of Cebu and Cebu councilor Raul del Mar – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives; son of publisher and journalist Jose Maria Del Mar 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
Dimaporo Family	Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur	Moh. Ali Dimaporo – former governor and former Congressman (patriarch of the family) Abdullah "Bobby" Dimakuta Dimaporo – former governor and present Congressman (son of Gov. Ali) Datu Hattah Dimakuta Dimaporo – former regional vice-governor of ARMM candidate (2005) (son of Gov. Ali) Imelda "Angging" Quibranza Dimaporo – former governor and present Congresswoman (wife of Cong. Bobby) Mohammad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo – present governor Lanao del Norte (son of Cong. Bobby) Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo – former Congresswoman (daughter of Cong. Bobby) Macacuna Dimaporo – former deputy speaker Batasang Pambansa (brother of Gov. Ali) Raida Dimaporo-Papandayan – mayor of Tubaran Naga Dimaporo, former mayor Sultan Naga Dimaporo Motalib Dimaporo – former mayor Sultan Naga Dimaporo Elianor Dimaporo-Lantud – present mayor of Pantao Ragat (daughter of May. Naga) Uloy Dimaporo – present mayor Sultan Naga Dimaporo Municipality (son of Mayor Motalib) Abdul Rashid M. Dimaporo – former mayor of Magsaysay
Dominguez Family	Baguio, Benguet and Cavite	Pedro Dominguez, president of Mt. Province 1920s (title equivalent of governor) Victor Dominguez, Congressman of Mt. Province from 1987–1998; 2004–2009 Josephine Dominguez, (former Undersecretary; Mt. Province Congresswoman 1998–2001; HR 2002–present; wife of Victor) Vice Governor Benjamin Dominguez, Mt. Province General "Popoy" Dominguez-Fianza City Councilor Elaine Dominguez Sembrano, Baguio City 2007–2010 Barangay Councilor Alejandro Z. Dominguez, Brgy. Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 1994–1997; 2010–2013[28][28] Barangay Councilor Rebecca Dominguez Garcia, Brgy. Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 1997–2002 Barangay Secretary Ma. Fe Madia Dominguez, Brgy. Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 2002–2005 Barangay Councilor Napoleon Dominguez, Brgy. Tanzang Luma I, Imus, Cavite 2007–present[28] Barangay Councilor Alexander Dominguez, Brgy. Tanzang Luma I, Imus, Cavite2007–present[28] Barangay Councilor Aldrie M. Dominguez, Brgy. Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 2013–present, Sangguniang Kabataan chairman 2010–2013[28] Barangay Captain Luisito Z. Dominguez, Brgy. Palico III, Imus, Cavite 2002–2013[28] Barangay Captain Gerry M. Dominguez, Brgy. Palico IV, Imus, Cavite 2007–present[28][29] Barangay Captain Roberto T. Dominguez, Brgy. Medicion 1-C, Imus, Cavite 2010–2013[28] Barangay Captain Eduardo H. Dominguez, Brgy. Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 2013–present[29][30] Barangay Captain Ma. Elena S. Dominguez, Brgy. Palico III, Imus, Cavite 2013–present[29][30] Governor Miguel Rene A. Dominguez, Province of Sarangani June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 Barangay Councilor Roland Ace Dominguez Salas, Brgy. Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 2002–2013[28] Barangay Councilor Kristel L. Dominguez, Brgy. Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 2013–present[30] Barangay Councilor Joel A. Dominguez, Brgy. Tanzang Luma I, Imus, Cavite 2013–present[30] Barangay Treasurer Katrina Jelo Dominguez Solis, Brgy. Poblacion 1B, Imus, Cavite 2013–present[30] Barangay Captain Roberto Dominguez Dones, Brgy. Tanzang Luma I, Imus, Cavite 2007–present[30]
Dumlao Family	Nueva Vizcaya	Cesario Dumlao (elected vice mayor of Bagabag, 1940; appointed mayor of Bagabag, 1945–1946) Patricio Dumlao Sr. (appointed mayor of Bayombong, 1950–1951; elected mayor of Bayombong, 1952–1955, 1956–1959) Patricio Dumlao Sr. (governor of Nueva Vizcaya) Natalia Dumlao (vice governor, governor of Nueva Vizcaya) Patricio Dumlao Jr. (provincial board member of Nueva Vizcaya) Maybelle Blossom Aquino Dumlao (municipal councilor of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, 2001–2004) Maybelle Blossom Aquino Dumlao (provincial board member of Nueva Vizcaya, 2004–2007, 2007–2010, 2010–2013)
Duterte Family	Davao City	Vicente Duterte – former governor of Davao (1959–1965) 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 – 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) Sara Duterte-Carpio – former mayor of Davao City (2010–2013) Paolo Z. Duterte – vice mayor of Davao City (2013–present)
Dy Family	Isabela	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

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Echiverri Family	Caloocan	Enrico Echiverri –[16] mayor, Caloocan City (2004–2013), Caloocan City 1st District representative (1995–2004, 2013–present) Ricojudge Janvier Echiverri –[16] 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)
Ecleo Family	Dinagat Islands	Ruben Ecleo, Sr. – former mayor of San Jose, Dinagat Islands when it was still part of Surigao del Norte, 1963–1987 Moises Ecleo – former governor of Surigao del Norte, 1988–1992 Ruben Ecleo, Jr. – Congressman of Dinagat Islands, 2010–2012 Geraldine Ecleo Villaroman – former governor of Dinagat Islands, 2007–2010 Glenda B. Ecleo – governor of Dinagat Islands, 2010–present Gwendolyn Ecleo – former mayor of Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, 2004–2013
Ejército/Estrada/Estregan Family	Laguna, Manila, Quezon, and San Juan, Metro Manila	Emilio Ejército and María Marcelo: the parents of Joseph Estrada and George Estregan; not politicians José Marcelo Ejército ("Joseph Ejército Estrada") – mayor of Manila (2013–present); 13th President of the Philippines (1998–2001), Vice President of the Philippines (1992–1998), senator (1987–1992) and mayor of San Juan (1969–1986) Luisa Pimintel-Ejercito ("Loi Ejercito Estrada") – senator (2001–2007) and First Lady of the Philippines (1998–2001) Jose P. Ejercito ("Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada") – Senate president pro tempore, senator and mayor of San Juan (1992–2001); son Joseph Victor Ejercito – senator, Congressman, Lone District of San Juan City and mayor of San Juan City (2001–2010); half-brother of Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Guia Gomez – mother of Joseph Victor; mayor of San Juan City (2010–present) Janella Ejercito – councilor of San Juan City; daughter of Jinggoy Estrada[31] Emilio Ramon Ejercito ("Jeorge 'E.R.' Ejercito Estregan/Jorge Estregan/George Estregan Jr.") – governor of Laguna and mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna (2001–2010); nephew of Joseph Ejercito Estrada Girlie Ejercito ("Maita Sanchez") – mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna; wife of Emilio Ramon Ejercito Gary Jason Ejercito ("Gary Estrada") – board member, 2nd District of Quezon; brother of Emilio Ramon Ejercito Jana Ejercito – former councilor of San Juan City; niece of Joseph Estrada[32]
Enverga Family	Quezon	Manuel S. Enverga (representative of the 1st District of Quezon 1953–1961) Wifrido L. Enverga (representative of the 1st District of Quezon 1987–1998; son of Manuel) Mark S. Enverga (representative of the 1st District of Quezon 2007–present; grandson of Manuel)
Escario Family[33]	Bantayan, Cebu	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) Gualberto Escario – municipal councilor, (2010–2016) Vince Escario – municipal councilor
Escudero Family	Sorsogon	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) Oscar Escudero (former town mayor)
Espinosa(-Martinez) Family	Cebu, Masbate, Iloilo City, and Guimaras	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 Emilio Espinosa, Sr.: representative, lone district, Masbate (1934–1945; 1944–1946; 1946–1953) Emilio Espinosa, Jr.: son of Emilio Sr;[34] representative, 2nd District, Masbate (1958–1965; 1970–1972; 1998–2007) Tito Espinosa: son of Emilio Sr.;[34] representative, 1st district, Masbate (1987–1995) Vida Espinosa: wife of Tito;[35] representative, 1st district, Masbate (1995–2004) Emilio Aris Espinosa: son of Tito and Vida;[35] mayor, San Jacinto, Masbate (2001–2007) Narciso Bravo Jr.: son-in-law of Vida;[35] councilor, Masbate (1998–2001); provincial board member, Masbate (2001–2007) Moises Espinosa Sr.: son of Emilio Sr.;[34] vice-governor, governor, mayor, Masbate; representative, 2nd district, Masbate (1987–1992) Moises Espinosa Jr., city mayor of Masbate Mario Espinosa: nephew of Emilio Jr.;[34] vice governor, Masbate (1998–2001) Celestino Espinosa Martinez Jr.: Nephew of Emilio Jr.;[34] representative, 4th district, Cebu (1987–1998) Clavel Asas-Martinez: wife of Celestino Jr.;[36] representative, 4th district, Cebu (1998–2007) Celestino Martinez III: son of Celestino Jr. and Clavel;[36] mayor, Bogo, Cebu (2001–2007) Roseller 'Roy' Ariosa, vice-governor of Zamboanga del Sur, belongs to the Espinosa Clan of Cebu/ Masbate, head of Espinosa Clan Mindanao Javier Ariosa, mayor of Molave, Zamboanga del Sur 1951, founding member of the Espinosa Clan Mindanao, father of Vice-Governor Roseller "Roy" Ariosa Franco P. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City, founding member of the Espinosa Clan Iloilo Jose Hamy R. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City Frank A. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City Noel A. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City Lilianne Espinosa Sorioso, barangay chairman, Barangay Zamora, Iloilo City Sergio S. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Legaspi, Iloilo City Rysty Ann Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Zamora, Iloilo City, City Prosecutor Ma. Aida T. Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City Ma. Monica Leticia T. Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City Frances Lyn T. Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City Justin Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Zamora, Iloilo City
Eusebio Family	Pasig	Vicente Eusebio – former mayor of Pasig (1992–2001, 2004–2007) Soledad Eusebio – former mayor of Pasig (2001–2004) Robert Eusebio – former councilor (1998–2007), former mayor of Pasig (2007–2013) Maribel Andaya-Eusebio – mayor of Pasig (2013–present) Ricky Eusebio – councilor (2013–present)

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Fajardo Family	Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Bicol Region	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
Fariñas Family	Ilocos Norte, Laoag	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) Carlos Fariñas – son of Rudy Fariñas[37] Ria Fariñas – provincial board member of the first district of Ilocos Norte (2013–present); daughter of Rudy Fariñas[37] Rodolfo Fariñas, Jr. – incumbent SK Federated President of Ilocos Norte; son of Rudy Fariñas[37] Rudy Caesar Fariñas II – former SK Federated president of Laoag City, incumbent Barangay chairman of Barit, Laoag City; son of Rudy Fariñas[37] Roger Fariñas – mayor of Laoag City – (1995–2004); brother of Rudy Fariñas[37] Michael Fariñas – vice mayor of Laoag City, (2013–present), mayor of Laoag City (2004–2013); brother of Rudy Fariñas[37] Chevylle Fariñas – mayor of Laoag City (2013–present), Laoag City ABC president (2010–2013); wife of Michael Fariñas; son of Rudy Fariñas[37] Eric Fariñas – brother of Rudy Fariñas[38] Jeff Fariñas – councilor, Laoag City (2013–present); son of Eric Fariñas[38]
Fua Family	Siquijor	Orlando B. Fua, Sr., representative – Lone District; 1987–1998; 2007–present; governor; 1998–2007 Orlando B. Fua, Jr., representative – Lone District; 1998–2007; governor; 2007–2013 Orlando B. Fua, III, SK Federation president;2007–present Andre Jesu Cortes, vice-governor; 2007–2013; rumored out-of-wedlock son of Fua Sr. Orpheus Fua, mayor, Municipality of Lazi; 2007–present Orville Fua, SP member, 2nd District of Siquijor; 2007–present
Fuentebella Family	Camarines Sur	Mariano B. Fuentebella, Gobernadorcillo – Sagñay, Ambos Camarines; governor – Ambos Camarines (1912–1916) Manuel T. Fuentebella, representative – 2nd District; 7th and 8th Philippine Legislature (1925–1931) Jose T. Fuentebella, representative – 2nd District; 1st National Assembly, 2nd National Assembly, and 3rd National Assembly (1935–1946); governor – Ambos Camarines (1916) Felix A. Fuentebella, representative – 2nd District; 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Congresses (1953–1972); governor – Camarines Sur (1976–1986) Arnulfo P. Fuentebella, representative – 3rd District; 9th, 10th, 11th (1992–2001) ; 13th, and 14th Congresses (2004–2010); representative – 4th District 15th Congress (2010–2013); Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, 2001 Felix William B. Fuentebella, representative – 3rd District, 12th Congress (2001–2004); representative – 4th District (incumbent), 16th Congress (2013–2016) Arnulf Bryan B. Fuentebella, municipal mayor – Tigaon, Camarines Sur (2007–2016) Evelyn B. Fuentebella, municipal mayor – Sagñay, Camarines Sur (2010–2016)

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Galicia Family	Davao Region	Emmanuel D. Galicia – City Fiscal and councilor, & Majority Floor Leader Michael O. Galicia – former provincial board member Paul P. Galicia – provincial board member
Garcia Family	Bataan	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) Joet Garcia – mayor of Balanga City (2013–present) Gila Garcia – mayor of Dinalupihan, Bataan (2013–present)
Garcia Family	Cebu	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 Pablo John Garcia, representative – Third District, 2007–2013; ran for governor in 2013 but lost to Hilario Davide Jr. Nelson Gamaliel F. Garcia, mayor, Dumanjug, 2010–2016 Marlon F. Garcia, vice mayor, Barili, 2010–2013; ran as mayor in 2013 but lost to incumbent Teresito P. Mariñas.
Garcia Family	Davao City	Leon Garcia Sr.:[5] mayor, Davao City (prior to 1945) Manuel Garcia:[5] son of Leon Garcia Sr.; representative, 2nd district, Davao City (1978–1986; 1992–2001) Vincent J. Garcia:[5] son of Manuel Garcia; representative, 2nd district, Davao City (2001–2010) Rodolfo Albano III;[5] brother-in-law of Vincent J. Garcia; (see Albano Family)
Garin Family	Iloilo	Oscar Garin Sr. – representative, 1st District of Iloilo, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress Ninfa S. Garin – municipal mayor, Municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo Oscar "Richard" S. Garin Jr. – vice governor, Province of Iloilo, representative, 1st District of Iloilo 16th Congress Janette L. Garin – representative, 1st District of Iloilo, 15th Congress Sharon S. Garin – representative, AAMBIS-OWA Party-list, 15th Congress Christine S. Garin – municipal mayor, Municipality of Guimbal, Iloilo
Gatchalian Family	Valenzuela	Sherwin Gatchalian:[16] mayor, Valenzuela City (2004–2013); representative, Valenzuela City (2001–2004, 2013–present) Rexlon Gatchalian:[16] brother of Sherwin; representative, Valenzuela City (2004–2013); mayor, Valenzuela City (2013–present)
Gomez Family	Laguna	Don Feliciano Gomez, former governor of Laguna, former member of The House of Representative
Gordon Family	Zambales	James Leonard T. Gordon, Sr. – mayor of Olongapo, 1963–1967 Amelia Juico-Gordon – mayor of Olongapo, 1968–1972 Richard Gordon – mayor of Olongapo, 1980–1983; 1983–1993, senator, 2004–2010 Katherine Gordon – representative of the 1st District of Zambales, 1988–1995, mayor of Olongapo, 1995–2004 Brian Gordon – councilor, Olongapo City (2004–2007) Bugsy Gordon de los Reyes – councilor, Olongapo City (2010–2013) James "Bong" Gordon, Jr. – representative of the 1st District of Zambales, 1995–2004, mayor of Olongapo, 2004–2013 Anne Marie Gordon – vice governor of Zambales, 2007–2010 John Carlos de los Reyes – senatorial candidate, Philippine Senate election, 2013; presidential candidate, 2010 Philippine presidential election; councilor, Olongapo City (1995–1998 and 2007–2010)
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) and Secretary of Justice (1995–1998) Ruth Guingona – mayor of Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental and Second Lady of the Philippines (2001–2004) Teofisto Guingona III – senator and representative, 2nd District of Bukidnon (2004–2010)

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Imperial Family	Albay	Carlos Imperial – representative, 2nd District of Albay, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress Norma B. Imperial – representative, 2nd District of Albay, 11th Congress Harold O. Imperial – vice-governor, 2010–present Niño "Snookie" B. Imperial – provincial board member, 2nd District of Albay Col. Mariano D. Imperial – Colonel of the Philippine Army, 1960–1982	Ibay	Pasay City	Lito Ibay – Lexter N. Ibay - councilor,first district of Pasay, 2001?-2006, 2007-2013 Ileana Ibay - former councilor, second district of Pasay, 2010-2013

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Jaen Family	Leganes, Iloilo	Zacarias Jaen, first appointed president of town from 1900 to 1902. Martin Jaen, former mayor. Mariano Jaen, former municipal councilor, former vice-mayor. Adolfo E. Jaen, former 3-term mayor, Congressional candidate. Josil P. Jaen, former 3-term mayor, gubernatorial candidate. Adolfo D. Jaen II, incumbent municipal councilor. Vicente P. Jaen II, former municipal councilor, vice-mayoral candidate, incumbent ABC president Antonio S. Jaen Sr., incumbent municipal xouncilor. Martin D. Jaen III, incumbent barangay councilor, Barangay Poblacion, Leganes, Iloilo. Martin P. Jaen, former mayor. Paul Jaen-Krafft – former ABC president
Jagunap Family	Leganes, Iloilo	Esperidion Jagunap Sr, former municipal mayor (various terms)/board member Dionzon Belandres Jagunap, municipal vice mayor (various terms) Niño Vincent Jagunap Vallejo, former barangay chairman, Barangay San Vicente, Leganes, Iloilo Notchka Jagunap Vallejo, former Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, Barangay San Vicente, Leganes, Iloilo Niel Joshua Jagunap Raymundo, incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, Barangay Poblacion, Leganes, Iloilo/ SK Federation vice president, Leganes, Iloilo
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 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.[39][40]
Jalosjos Family	Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay	Romeo G. Jaloslos, former Congressman of the First District of Zamboanga del Norte. Expelled from the House of Representatives because of conviction. Cecilia G. Jalosjos-Carreon, representative that succeeded Romeo Jaloslos representing the First District of Zamboanga del Norte. Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos, incumbent representative of the First District of Zamboanga del Norte. Cesar Jalosjos, incumbent representative of the Third District of Zamboanga del Norte. Romeo M. Jalosjos, Jr., incumbent representative of the Second District of Zamboanga Sibugay. Rommel A. Jaloslos, incumbent governor of Zamboanga Sibugay.
Javier Family	Navotas	Patrick Joseph Javier, current vice mayor (2001–2013) Victor B. Javier, former mayor (1980–1986)

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Lacson Family	Antique, Cavite, Negros Occidental and Manila	Aniceto Lacson – President of the Republic of Negros (1898–1899) Isaac Lacson – senator (1934–1935), governor of Negros Occidental (1928–1931) and Congressman of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental; son Arsenio Lacson – Congressman, 2nd District of Manila (1949–1952) and Mayor of Manila (1952–1962) Daniel Lacson – former governor of Negros Occidental Dennis Lacson – councilor, Imus, Cavite Eusebio Lacson – former mayor of Tibiao, Antique Jose Carlos Lacson – Congressman, 3rd District of Negros Occidental (1987–1998; 2001–2010) Panfilo Lacson – senator Rafael Lacson – former governor of Negros Occidental and mayor of Talisay, Negros Occidental David Aliman Lacson – former councilor of Kaliling Cauayan Negros Occidental (1983–1987)
Lagman Family	Albay and Quezon City	Edcel Lagman – former member of the Philippine 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)
Lapid Family	Pampanga	Lito Lapid – senator (2004–2016) 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 of Tarlac Jesli Lapus – former Congressman, 3rd District of Tarlac, DEPEd Secretary (2006–2010)
Laurel Family	Batangas	José Paciano García Laurel – 3rd President of the Philippines (under Japanese rule; 1943–1945) Jose Laurel, Jr. – Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines Salvador Laurel – 10th Vice President of the Philippines Sotero Laurel – senator José Laurel III – Ambassador to Japan Peter Laurel – vice governor Lally Laurel-Trinidad – representative 3rd District of Batangas Jose Macario Laurel IV – representative 3rd District of Batangas
Leachon Family	Oriental Mindoro and Calapan	Salvador "Doy" Leachon – Oriental Mindoro, 1st District (2013–present), former 3-term mayor – Calapan City Dr. Anthony C. "Tony" Leachon - PHILHEALTH Monetary Board Director Chi Balbuena Leachon – councilor, Calapan City
Leviste Family	Batangas	Feliciano Leviste – former governor of Batangas (1947–1971) Expedito Leviste – former member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984) and Reperesntative of Batangas' 2nd District (1969–1972) Antonio Leviste – former governor of Batangas (1972–1980) Loren Legarda-Leviste – Senator of the Philippines (2007–present; 1998–2004) Marc Leviste – incumbent Batangas vice-governor (2007–present)
Lecaroz Family	Marinduque and Batangas	Francisco "Paquito" M. Lecaroz, Congressman (1957–1972), mayor of Sta. Cruz, Marinduque (1980–1986) Aristeo M. Lecaroz, provincial governor (1967–1988) Vicente M. Lecaroz, mayor of San Juan, Batangas (1967–1986)
Lim Family	Southern Leyte	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.
Lim Family	Palawan	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. Jocelyn Lim Alcaraz – 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.
Limcuando Family	Laguna	Political Civil Servants from the Limcuando Family of Pagsanjan, Laguna Dionisio Limcuando – councilor,[41] Municipality of Rizal, Laguna; assumed the position of mayor sometime between 1941 to 1945 during the Japanese colonisation of the Philippines.
Lobregat Family	Zamboanga City	Don Pablo R. Lorenzo, father of Zamboanga City Mayor Maria Clara Lobregat. Served as mayor of Zamboanga City from 1939 to 1940. Maria Clara Lobregat, first woman mayor of Zamboanga City from 1998 until her death in 2004. Mother of the incumbent mayor of Zamboanga City, Celso L. Lobregat. Celso Lobregat, former Congressman representing the defunct Lone District of Zamboanga City and incumbent mayor of Zamboanga City.
Locsin Family	Negros Occidental and Iloilo	Jed Patrick (Locsin) E. Mabilog – former mayor of Iloilo City Juanito Locsin Gaje – political runner in Iloilo Jose Locsin – former Filipino senator. Teodoro Locsin, Jr. – former congressman for the 1st district of Makati City from 2001 to 2010. Ramon Cua Locsin Frankie H. Locsin – mayor of Janiuay, Iloilo

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
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 and half-sister of Gloria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo – 14th President of the Philippines (2001–2010) and representative, 2nd District of Pampanga; daughter Juan Miguel Macapagal Arroyo – representative, Ang Galing Pinoy Partylist and 2nd District of Pampanga (2004–2010); son of Gloria Diosdado Macapagal Arroyo – representative, 2nd District of Camarines Sur and 1st District of Camarines Sur (2007–2010); son of Gloria Teodoro "Teddy" Macapagal – officer-in-charge (acting) mayor of Olongapo City (1986–1987); distant cousin of Gloria and Cielo
Madrigal(-Collantes) Family	Batangas	Vicente Madrigal – Senator of the Philippines (1945–1953) 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)
Magsaysay Family	Zambales, La Union	Vicente Magsaysay – governor of Zambales (1967–1973, 1973–1980, 1980–1986, 1998–2007), Mambabatas Pambansa, Region III (1978–1984) Mitos Magsaysay – daughter-in-law of Vicente;[42] member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' 1st District (2004–2013) Brother of Vicente (father of Ramon Sr) was not a politician Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay – 7th President of the Philippines (1953–1957); member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1946–1950) 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;[43] Party-list representative Sister of Ramon Sr (mother of Antonio) was not a politician Antonio Magsaysay Diaz – nephew of Ramon Sr.;[44] member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Zambales Milagros Aquino Magsaysay – cousin of Ramon Jr.;[45] 2nd Nominee, Senior Citizens Partylist (Awaiting Proclamation) Miguel Corleone "Migz" B. Magsaysay – grandson of Milagros;[46] councilor, Municipality of San Juan, La Union (2013–present)
Maliksi Family	Cavite	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
Mangudadatu Family	Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao	Congresmman Sultan Pax S. Mangudadatu, – former 3-term mayor of Lutayan, governor of Sultan Kudarat and Congressman of 1st District of Sultan Kudarat Governor Suharto T. Mangudadatu, – former mayor, Congressman and incumbent governor of Sultan Kudarat Mayor Bing Mangudadatu mayor of Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat Congressman Raden Sakaluran Congressman of 1st district of SK – son-in law of Pax Governor Esmael Mangudadatu – 3-term mayor of Buluan, board member of Maguindanao and incumbent governor of Maguindanao – nephew of Pax Mangudadatu Mayor Ibrahim Mangudadatu – mayor of Buluan, Maguindanao Mayor Freddie Mangudadatu – mayor of Mangudadatu, Maguindanao Mayor Z. Mangudadatu – mayor of Pandag, Maguindanao Assemblyman Khadaffeh Mangudadatu – Assymblyman of ARMM Vice–mayor King Jazzer Mangudadatu – vice mayor of Buluan, Maguindanao Vice–mayor Prince Dilangalen – vice mayor of Pandag, Maguindanao nephew of Gov. Toto Bai Elizabeth Mangudadatu – ABC president of Mangudadatu Municipality Bai Gina Mangudadatu – ABC president of Buluan, Maguindanao
Manrique Family	Boac, Marinduque	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 Antonio S. Manrique – municipal councilor, cousin of Celestino
Marcos Family	Ilocos Norte	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)
Masigan Family	Isabela	Buenaventura G. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela Elvin U. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela Oscar U. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela (1972–1998) Atty. Miriam S. Masigan-Martinez – mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela (1998–2007) Davis Omar S. Masigan – barangay chairman; ABC president; mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela (2007–present); Isabela LMP president (2010–present) Derek Alain S. Masigan – Punong Barangay and president of Liga ng mga Barangay Santa Maria, Isabela Chapter (2010–2013) Lovier V. Masigan – councilor, Cabagan, Isabela
Mastura Family	Maguindanao	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 Tucao O. Mastura, CPA, LLB – mayor, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao (1977–2007; 2010–2013); governor, Province of Shariff Kabunsuan (2007 to 2010) Atty. Datu Michael O. Mastura, AB, JSD – member of the Philippine House of Representatives (Congressman) from Maguindanao's First District and Cotabato City (1987–1995); Delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention Datu Armando Mastura, BSC – mayor, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao (2003–2013) 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) Atty. Datu Ishak V. Mastura, BSM, JSD – Deputy Executive Secretary, ARMM; Secretary of the DTI ARMM (Son of Datu Michael O. Mastura) Datu Sharifudin Tucao P. Mastura – Sangguniang Kabataan Federation vice-president, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao (2010–present) (Son of Datu Tucao O. Mastura) Bai Shajida B. Mastura – mayor, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao (2007–2010) (Daughter of Datu Tucao O. Mastura) Datu Shameem B. Mastura – mayor, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao (2013) (grandson of Datu Tucao O. Mastura, Son of Bai Shajida Mastura) Datu Rauf Mastura, CPA – mayor, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao (2013) (Son of Datu Armando T. Mastura) Bai Norhaina Mastura – vice mayor Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao (2013) (Daughter of Datu Tucao O. Mastura)
[Matalam Family] Maguindanao	Mendiola/Siojo/Mercado Family	Bulacan, Pampanga, Mindoro, Samar	Alfredo Lim y Siojo – former Senator of the Philippines (2004–2007), mayor of the City of Manila (1992–1998, 2007–2013), former NBI Director. Don Miguel Siojo – municipal president of San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan (1908–1912), owner of Siojo Mansion of Bulacan. Atty. Felipe Siojo Buencamino Sr. – a lawyer and former member of the Malolos Congress. Atty. Marcelo Dungca Mendiola – former mayor of Floridablanca, Pampanga (1956–1959), former Clerk of Court of Pampanga. Son of Don Felix Mendiola y Siojo Sr., a cousin of Mayor Alfredo Lim. 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. Tito Morales Mendiola – former mayor of Floridablanca, Pampanga (1986–1992), PhilHealth vice president. Son of Atty. Marcelo Mendiola. Felmar "Jojo" Mendiola – councilor of Floridablanca, Pampanga (2004–present), grandson of Atty Marcelo Mendiola. Don Martin S. Mercado – municipal president of Minalin, Pampanga (1907–1910) Don Simplicio Tolentino-Mendiola – Capitan Municipal, the equivalent of mayor, (1881) of Kuliat (now Angeles City) Mario "Gene" Mendiola – former mayor of San Jose, Mindoro Occ. and current vice governor of Occidental Mindoro. Pedro T. Mendiola Sr. – former congressman of Occidental Mindoro. 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).
Mitra Family	Palawan	Ramon V. Mitra – former senator, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representative from Palawan Ramon Mitra III – candidate for the 2010 and 2013 General Elections; former soldier Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – governor of Palawan (2010–2013) and representative, 2nd District of Palawan (2001–2010)
Montano Family	Cavite	Justiniano Solis Montano – former senator, majority leader of the House of Representatives, representative from Cavite Delfin Justiniano Montano – second elected governor of the province of Cavite

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Nepomuceno Family	Pampanga	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)
Noriel(-Joson) Family	Nueva Ecija	Eduardo L. "Tatang" Joson – governor of Nueva Ecija (1959–1992) 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

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Olivarez Family	Parañaque	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)
Ortega Family	La Union, Negros Oriental	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;[47] 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;[47] 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,[47] who served as her father's Chief political affairs officer at the House of Representatives Francisco R. Ortega III – son of Manuel;[47] former provincial board member (1998–2001) and former councilor (2001–2007) of San Fernando City, La Union Pablo C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[47] 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;[47] 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;[47] current councilor of San Fernando City, La Union (2001–2007); Jose Ma. C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[47] former Barangay chairman in Bauang, La Union; provincial board member of La Union (2004–2007); Ramon C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[47] Executive assistant of the City Government of San Fernando up to present; Mario Lacsamana – nephew of Manuel;[47] 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;[47] 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;[48] former provincial board member of La Union (2001–2007). John Orros – nephew of Manuel;[47] 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
Osmeña Family	Cebu	Sergio Suico Osmeña – 4th President of the Philippines (government in-exile, 1944–1946), patriarch Sergio Osmeña, Jr., Philippine senator Sergio Osmeña III, Philippine senator Tomas Osmeña, former Cebu City mayor and 2nd District representative Georgia Osmeña Emilio V. Osmeña John Henry Osmeña, Philippine senator and Toledo City mayor (Starting June 30, 2013) John Gregory Osmeña, Cebu vice governor Emilio Mario Osmeña Christian Alexander V. Osmeña, senator of the Associated Students of the University of California Annabelle R. Osmeña-Aboitiz, real estate developer Edilberto V. Osmeña Renato V. Osmeña, Cebu City Councilor, Vice Mayor and first Chairman of the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. Richard "Richie" Z. Osmeña, Cebu City Councilor Renato "Junjun" Z. Osmeña, Jr., PAGCOR executive

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Pacquiao Family	General Santos	Manny Pacquiao – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Sarangani's Lone District (2010–present) Jinkee Pacquiao – vice governor of Sarangani (2013–present) Lorelie Pacquiao – chairman of Barangay Labangal, General Santos City Bobby Pacquiao – Council of Barangay Labangal, General Santos City	Padua Family	Pasay City	Rey Padua, Sr. – incumbent and outgoing councilor, 2nd district of Pasay City (1995?-2001?),2001-2006, 2007-2016 Irish Padua – former councilor (2001–2006, 2007-2010) Aileen Padua-Lopez - incumbent and re-electionist councilor, 2nd District (2013-present)
Paguio-Pizarro Family	Bataan	Francisco Paguio (Spanish Era) – first mayor of Pilar Carlos Paguio-Pizarro Sr. – mayor of Pilar Teddy Pizarro – mayor of Pilar (1979–1985) Estrella Pizarro de Leon – mayor of Pilar (1985–2004) Carlos Pizarro Jr. – mayor of Pilar (2004–2013) provincial administrator (2013–present) Kaye Pizarro – Sanguniang Kabataan provincial president/board member (2010–2013) Benjamin Paguio – vice mayor of Pilar (1985–2004), councilor (2004–2013) Manuel Paguio – councilor (1985–2004) (2010–2013) Juan Paguio – chairman Brgy. Sta. Rosa (1985–2004) Pretimino B. Paguio Sr. – Brgy chairman Balut II (1986–1990) Federico Paguio – councilor Las Pinas City (2001–2004) Pretimino Paguio Jr. – president, SK of Pilar (1986–1990) councilor (1986–1992) Melchor Paguio – Brgy. chairman Balut II (1988–2004) councilor (2002–2004) Alicia Pizarro – mayor (2013–present) Oding Paguio – councilor (2001–2010) (2013–present) Victor Pizarro – councilor (2007–present) Joseph Paguio – councilor Balanga City (2010–present) Ferdinand Pizarro Paguio – Brgy. chairman Bagumbayan Pilar (2010–present) Enrico Paguio – Brgy. chairman Burgos (2007–present)
Pimentel Family	Cagayan de Oro	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)
Pineda Family	Pampanga	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)
Plaza Family	Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Cagayan	Democrito Plaza (former governor 1992–1995) Valentina Plaza (governor 1971–1988; 1998–2001) Democrito Plaza II (mayor of Butuan City 1992–2001; 2004–2010) Leonides Theresa Plaza (mayor of Butuan City 2001–2004) Rodolfo Rodrigo Plaza (Congressman of Agusan del Sur 2001–2010) Adolph Edward Plaza (governor of Agusan del Sur 2001–2007; 2010–present) Ma. Valentina Plaza (governor of Agusan del Sur 2007–2010) Randolph Plaza (former councilor of Butuan City) Derick Plaza (incumbent councilor of Butuan City) Charito "Ching" Plaza (former Congresswoman of the first district of Agusan del Norte)
Ponce Enrile Family	Cagayan	Alfonso Ponce Enrile – Assemblyman, 1st District (1922–1925); patriarch Juan Ponce Enrile – Senate President, senator, Minister of Defense (1972–1986), Secretary of Justice (1970–1972), Congressman of the 1st District (1992–1995) and 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.

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Rama Family	Cebu, Davao del Sur	Vicente Rama (senator / mayor / Congressman) Osmundo Rama (governor – Cebu) Napoleon Rama (Constitutional Commission Floor Leader) Eduardo L. Rama, Sr. (governor / Congressman – Agusan del Norte) Enrique Rama (vice governor – Cebu) Michael L. Rama (mayor / vice mayor / city councilor – Cebu) Eduardo R. Rama, Jr. (city councilor – Cebu) George Rama (city councilor / barangay chairman – Cebu) Fernando Rama (city councilor – Cebu) Haley Rama Sy (barangay councilor – Cebu) Pancreasus Rama (barangay councilor – Cebu) Edmundito N. Rama (vice mayor, Councillor – Kiblawan, Davao del Sur) Edgar Rama (mayor – Poro, Cebu) Ike Rama (barangay captain, Bisang, Cebu) Vincent Rama (city councillor, Ormoc City)
Ramos Family	Pangasinan	Narciso Ramos, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fidel Valdez Ramos – 9th President of the Philippines (1992–1998) Leticia Ramos-Shahani, Senator of the Philippines 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
Recto Family	Batangas	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
Remulla Family	Cavite	Juanito Remulla, Sr. – former governor; vice-governor; provincial board member Juanito Victor C. Remulla, Jr. – governor of Cavite / former vice-governor/ boardmember Gilbert Remulla – former Congressman, senatorial candidate 2010 Jesus Crispin Remulla – Congressman (3rd term), 7th district-Cavite/ former board member
Revilla Family	Cavite	Ramon Revilla Sr. (senator) Ramon Revilla Jr. senator, governor of Cavite, vice governor of Cavite Ramon "Jolo" Revilla III (son) vice governor of Cavite, son Lani Mercado-Revilla (daughter-in-law) Congresswoman-Lone District of Bacoor, Cavite Strike Revilla (former board member of Cavite / mayor of Bacoor, Cavite), son Rowena Bautista-Mendiola (councilor of Bacoor), daughter Robert Jaworski (senator), son-in-law Robert Jaworski Jr. (former councilor/ Congressman of Pasig), grandson Casimiro Yñares III (governor of Rizal), son-in-law Ramon "Mon" Bautista Jr. – mayor, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija (2001–2005)
Reyes Family	Marinduque	Damian J. Reyes (governor 1925–1929) Edmundo M. Reyes, Sr. (former Commissioner of Immigration), son of Damian Reyes Luisito M. Reyes, provincial vice governor (1980–1988), provincial governor (1988–1995), son of Damian Reyes Remedios Reyes-Festin, mayor of Boac, Marinduque (1980–1986), daughter of Damian Reyes Carmencita Reyes (Ongsiako) former Congresswoman 1987–1998, 2007–2010, former Assemblywoman 1978–1986, governor (1998–2007,2010–present), wife of Edmundo Sr. Edmundo O. Reyes, Jr. – congressman (1998–2007), son of Edmundo Sr. and Carmencita Regina Ongsiako Reyes – congresswoman (2013–present), daughter of Edmundo Sr. and Carmencita
Reyes Family	Palawan	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.
Robredo Family	Camarines Sur	Jesse Robredo mayor of Naga City 1988–1998, 2001–2010/ DILG Secretary 2010–2012 Maria Leonor Robredo Camarines Sur representative 3rd District 2013–present
Roco Family	Camarines Sur	Sulpicio Roco Jr. – representative, 2nd District of Camarines Sur (1992–1998); mayor, Naga City (1998–2001) Raul Roco – former senator
Roman Family	Bataan	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)
Romualdez/Lopez Family	Leyte	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) Daniel Romualdez Sr. (Romualdez line Patriarch) Justice Norberto Lopez Romualdez – former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines; Father of the National Language. Robert RDC Hofmann, vice mayor of Sinajana, Guam (U.S. territory) 2005–2013, mayor 2013 to present. (grandson of Carmen Romualdez Dela Cruz) Miguel Lopez Romualdez – Assemblyman, mayor of Manila during World War II Daniel "Danieling" Z. Romualdez II – former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines Eduardo Romualdez – Central Bank of the Philippines governor Alberto Zialcita Romualdez Albert G. Romualdez – Secretary of the Department of Health 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. Gov.Imee Romualdez Marcos – incumbent governor of Ilocos Norte Sen.Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. – senator, 15th Congress Benjamin Romualdez – ambassador, governor of Leyte, Assemblyman during the Regular Batasang Pambansa; Brother of Imelda Marcos Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez – representative of the 2nd Legislative District of Leyte during the 14th and 15th Congress Alfredo "Bejo" Romualdez – former mayor of Tacloban; Brother of Imelda Marcos Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez – mayor of Tacloban City since 2007; representative of the Legislative District of Leyte during the 11th Congress; Son of Mayor Bejo Romualdez Cristina "Kring-kring" Gonzales-Romualdez – city councilor of Tacloban; wife of Alfred S. Romualdez 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.
Romualdo Family	Camiguin	Pedro Romualdo – Congressman (1987–2013) Jurdin Jesus Romualdo – current governor (former Congressman; son of Pedro) Maria Luisa Romualdo – current mayor of Mambajao, Camiguin (wife of Jurdin) Xavier Jesus Romualdo – current Congressman, Camiguin (son of Jurdin) [49]
Romulo Family	Quezon City, Pasig and Valenzuela	Alberto Romulo – Assemblyman from Quezon City (1984–1986), Senator of the Philippines (1987–1998) Roman Romulo – Congressman, Lone District of Pasig City (2010–present) Shalani Soledad-Romulo – member of the Valenzuela city council from 2nd District (2004–2013)
Roxas Family	Capiz	Manuel Acuña Roxas – 5th President of the Philippines (1946–1948); Speaker of the House; Senate president Gerardo Roxas (former representative 1st District of Capiz, former senator; son of Manuel) Manuel "Mar" Roxas II (former representative, 1st District of Capiz, senator, former DTI and DOTC secretary, current DILG Secretary; son of Gerry) Gerardo "Dinggoy" Roxas, Jr. (former representative, 1st District of Capiz; son of Gerry)	Roxas Family	Pasay City	Dr. Lito Roxas – former councilor,1st district (1998-2004), former congressman of Lone District of Pasay City (2007-2010) Jenny Roxas - incumbent councilor, 1st district (2013–present)

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Salceda Family	Albay	Jesus Salceda, Sr. – mayor of Polangui, Albay Jesus "Jesap" S. Salceda, Jr. – vice mayor of Polangui, Albay Joey Salceda – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's Third District (1998–2007), governor of Albay (2007–2016)
San Pedro Family	San Jose del Monte, Bulacan	Rogelio San Pedro; mayor of San Jose del Monte, 1988–1991 Reynaldo "Rey" San Pedro; mayor of San Jose del Monte, 2010-; son of Rogelio[50] Ricardo San Pedro; barangay captain, San Martin II, 2004–2013; son of Rogelioo[50] Francisco San Pedro; second-cousin of Reynaldoo[50] Thelma San Pedro; councilor, San Jose del Monte 2004–2013; wife of Franciscoo[50]
Santillan Family	Batangas, Cavite, Manila, Antique, Albay, Pampanga	Lauro L. Santillan – Appointed Barangay Lieutenant(barangay chairman) Brgy. San Fernando, Malvar, Batangas/ municipal councilor c. 1950 Jose P. Santillan – Cavite 1973 Constitutional Convention Delegate Errol T. Santillan – Antique candidate for provincial vice-governor 2010 Oscar Santillan – Legazpi city councilor 2010 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
Saquilayan Family	Cavite	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[51] Edgardo D. Saquilayan, Jr. – City Public Information Officer, 2013–present[52]
Sarmiento Family	Buenavista, Marinduque	Agaton Sarmiento, mayor Ofelia Sarmiento Madrigal, mayor, granddaughter of Agaton Russel Sarmiento Madrigal, barangay captain, mayor, son of Ofelia Sergio Sarmiento Rey, councilor, nephew of Agaton Felicismo P. Del Mundo, councilor, son-in-law of Sergio Hannilee Rey Siena, councilor, granddaughter of Sergio
Singson/Gacula	Ilocos Sur	Chavit Singson – former governor Eric Singson – representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress Grace G. Singson – representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, 11th Congress Eric G. Singson, Jr. – representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, 15th Congress (2010–2013) Allen G. Singson – mayor, City of Candon Ilocos Sur (2010–2013) Ricardo Gacula – representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, 2nd Congress (1949–1953), 3rd Congress (1953–1957) George Ricardo Gacula – mayor, Taytay, Rizal (2004–2013) Ryan Singson – governor of Ilocos Sur (2013–present) Ronald Singson – representative of the 1st District Ilocos Sur (2010–2012, 2013–present)
Sinsuat Family	Maguindanao	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)
Sotto Family	Cebu, Quezon City and Parañaque	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)
Suarez Family	Quezon	Don Miguel Suarez – Danilo Suarez – representative, 3rd District of Quezon (1992–2001 and 2004–2013) Aleta Suarez – representative, 3rd District of Quezon (2001–2004) and wife of Danilo David "Jayjay" Suarez – governor, Quezon (2010–present); vice governor, Quezon (2004–2007) Donaldo Suarez – provincial board member, Quezon
Sumulong Family	Rizal	Juan Sumulong: senator (1925–1935) Lorenzo Sumulong: son of Juan;[53] representative, 2nd district, Rizal (1946–1949); senator (1954–1972) Victor Sumulong: son of Lorenzo;[53] representative, lone district, Antipolo (1998–2001); representative, 2nd district, Antipolo (2001–2007); mayor, Antipolo (2007–2009) Lorenzo Juan Sumulong III: grandson of Lorenzo; councilor, 2nd district, Antipolo (2009–2010) Francisco Sumulong: son of Juan;[53] representative, 2nd district, Rizal (1957–1961; 1984–1986; 1987–1992) Francisco Sumulong Jr.: son of Francisco; barangay captain, Dela Paz, Antipolo (2004–2007) Cecilia Sumulong David: daughter of Francisco; Deputy secretary general, House of Representatives[54] Emigdio Sumulong Tanjuatco, Jr.: grandson of Juan;[54][55] representative, 2nd district, Rizal (1984–1986; 1987–1998) Emigdio Tanjuatco III: son of Emigdio Jr.; provincial board member, 2nd provincial district, Rizal (2013- )[56] Demetria Sumulong, daughter of Juan, was not a politician María Corazón Sumulong Cojuangco: granddaughter of Juan; daughter of Jose Cojuangco (see Cojuangco Family (Tarlac)); married to Benigno Aquino (see Aquino Family (Tarlac)); President of the Philippines

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Tan Family	Samar	Milagrosa Tan – representative, 2nd District of Samar (2013-) Angelie Tee Tan – mayor of Calbayog City, daughter Reynolds Michael Tee Tan – mayor of Calbayog City, son Sharee Ann Tee Tan – governor of Samar (2010-), daughter Stephen James Tee Tan – vice governor of Samar (2010-), son Arnold V. Tan – representative, 1st District of Samar (2013-), brother-in-law
Tañada Family	Quezon	Lorenzo M. Tañada, former senator (1947–1971), former Solicitor General and opposition leader during Marcos Dictatorship Wigberto Tañada, former senator, representative of Quezon's 4th District during 10th Congress(1995–1998) & 11th Congress Lorenzo Tañada III, incumbent representative of the Quezon's 4th District (2004–2013)
Teves Family	Negros Oriental and Muntinlupa	Hermino G. Teves – former governor, former Congressman 3rd district Gary Teves – former Congressman −3rd district, governor – Negros Oriental, Secretary of Finance of the Philippines Henry Pryde Teves – Congressman – 3rd district Dandan Teves Leon – Councillor – Dumaguete City Don Julian Teves – former governor Melchor Teves – former Councillor – 1st district of Muntinlupa Danny Henry Teves – Punong Barangay, Putatan, Muntinlupa City Ringo Teves – Councillor – 1st district of Muntinlupa Phanie Teves – Councillor – 1st district of Muntinlupa Annalie Teves – barangay councilor, Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa City Danilo R. Teves – barangay captain, Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa City
Tiangco Family	Navotas	Toby Tiangco, former mayor (1998–1999, 2000, 2001–2010 ), current representative (since 2010 ) John Rey Tiangco, current mayor (since 2010 )
Tolentino Family	Cavite	Francis Tolentino – former Tagaytay city mayor (1995–2004)/MMDA chairman (2010–present) Abraham Tolentino – former Tagaytay city mayor (2004–2013)/representative of Cavite's 7th District (2013–present) Agnes Tolentino, current Tagaytay city mayor (2013–present)
Ty Family	Surigao del Sur	(mother, children and grandchildren) Doña Adela Serra-Ty (mayor / governor) 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 Larry Ty-Montesclaros (provincial board member)

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Umali Family	Nueva Ecija, Oriental Mindoro and Lipa, Batangas	Alfonso Umali, Sr. - governor of Oriental Mindoro (1968-1980) Alfonso Umali Jr. - 2nd District congressman (2001-2010), governor of Oriental Mindoro (2010 - present) Reynaldo Umali - 2nd District congressman (2010-present) Aurelio "Oyie" Matias Umali – governor of Nueva Ecija (2007–present), Congressman of the 3rd District of Nueva Ecija (2001–2007) Czarina Domingo-Umali – Congressman of the 3rd District of Nueva Ecija (2007–present) Reuben L. Umali – mayor of Lipa City 1992–2001
Uy Family	Compostela Valley, Isabela and Zamboanga del Norte	Jose Uy (mayor / vice-mayor 1960s–1970s Gamu Isabela) Tomas Tobon Uy (mayor 1980s–1990s Gamu Isabela) Edwin Uy (Congressman 2nd district / 2001–2010) Nestor M. Uy (Brgy. Kagawad/ ABC president, barangay captain/ councilor 2007–2013/ mayor present Gamu Isabela) Arnel Uy Ty (Partylist Congressman LPGMA 2010–present) Carlito Uy (vice-mayor 1989–1992 Burgos Isabela) William T. Uy (mayor 2010–present Aurora Isabela) Charlton L. Uy (councilor 2010–2013/ mayor present Cabatuan Isabela) Antonio J. Uy (councilor 2010–present Ilagan Isabela) Christopher Uy (vice-mayor 2010–present Tumauini Isabela) Arthur Uy (councilor 2007–2013 Gamu Isabela) Roberto Yu Uy – former mayor (1998–2007) Dipolog City governor 2013–present Zamboanga del Norte Evelyn Tang-Uy – mayor (2007–present) Dipolog City Roberto T. Uy Jr. – mayor (2013–present) Polanco Zamboanga del Norte Kenny Val Uy Ong – councilor (2007–present) Dipolog City Arturo T. Uy – board member 2nd District of Compostela Valley (2004–2007 ) governor 2007-present Compostela Valley Jayvee Tyron L. Uy – board member 2nd District of Compostela Valley 2013–present

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Family name	City/Province	Family members
Violago Family	Nueva Ecija	Eleuterio Rueda Violago – Congressman of the 2nd district of Nueva Ecija (1992–1998, 2001–2007), mayor of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija (1986) Alex Sobrepeña Belena – mayor of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija (2001–2007) Marivic Violago Belena (Wife of Alex S. Belena) – mayor of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija (2007–present) Joseph Gilbert F. Violago – Congressman of the 2nd district of Nueva Ecija (2007–present)
Villafuerte Family	Camarines Sur	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 Luis Raymond Villafuerte – governor of Camarines Sur (2004–2013), son Migz Villafuerte – governor of Camarines Sur (2013–present), grandson
Villarreal Family	Capiz	Cornelio T. Villareal Sr. – House Speaker of the Philippines Cornelio Villareal Jr. – governor Raoul Villareal – Congressman Julita Villareal – Congressman Christopher Villareal – provincial board member; mayor Roy Villareal-Señeres – former ambassador; NLRC chairman Christian Señeres – Congressman, Buhay Party-List, senatorial candidate-2013 Elections

Y

Family name	City/Province	Family members
Yap Family	Tarlac	Jose "Aping" Yap, Sr; mayor of Victoria, Tarlac, 1951–1955; congressman, second district of Tarlac; governor, Tarlac, 1998–2007 Victor Yap; governor, Tarlac, 2007-; mayor, Victoria, Tarlac, 1988–1998; son of Aping[57] Susan Yap-Sulit; congressman, second district of Tarlac; daughter of Aping[57] Jose Yap, Jr; mayor, San Jose, Tarlac; son of Aping[57]
Ynares Family	Rizal	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.

Z

Family name	City/Province	Family members
Ziga Family	Albay	Venancio Ziga – former governor of Albay (1946–1951), former Congressman of Albay's First District (1961–1969) Lorenzo Ziga – former Congressman of Albay's First District (1949–1956) Tecla San Andres Ziga – former Congresswoman of Albay's First District (1956–1961), former Senator of the Philippines (1963–1969) Victor Ziga – former Assemblyman from Albay (1984–1986), former Senator of the Philippines (1987–1992) Ricky Ziga – former board member of Albay (2010–2013)
Zubiri Family	Bukidnon	Jose Ma. R. Zubiri, Jr. – incumbent governor of Bukidnon Juan Miguel Zubiri – senator [2007–2011, resigned post due to allegations of poll fraud]; son of Jose Ma. R. Zubiri, Jr. Jose Zubiri III – representative, 3rd District of Bukidnon Ignacio W. Zubiri – incumbent mayor of the city of Malaybalay.

See also

• Political dynasties in the Philippines
• List of political families
• Politics of the Philippines
• Corruption in the Philippines

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• Carlos H. Conde (11 May 2007). "Family dynasties bind politics in Philippines". New York Times. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
• Ederic Eder; Allan Vallarta (20 April 2007). "GMA News Research: Political families reign in almost all of RP". GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
• McCoy, Alfred W. (2008). An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines. Univ of Wisconsin Press. p. 548. ISBN 9780299229849. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
• Funston, N. John (2001). Government and Politics in Southeast Asia. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. p. 283. ISBN 9789812301338. Retrieved 23 July 2012.

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