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List Of Political Families In The Philippines
The following is a list of notable political families of the Philippines and their areas of influence. 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 being organized around political parties. A Abad family — Batanes * Jorge Abad – member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives for Batanes's at-large congressional district, Batanes (1949–1957, 1961–1964, 1969–1972); Secretary of Public Works and Highways, secretary of public works, transportation and communications (1964–1965) ** Aurora Barsana-Abad, wife of Jorge – member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (1965–1969); governor of Batanes (1986–1987) ** Florencio Abad, son of Jorge – member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (1987–1989, 1995–2004); Secretary of Agrarian Reform, secretary of agrarian reform (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of The Philippines
The president of the Philippines (, sometimes referred to as ) is the head of state, head of government and chief executive of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The president is Direct election, directly elected by the Filipinos, citizens of the Philippines and is one of only two nationally elected executive officials, the other being the vice president of the Philippines. However, four vice presidents have assumed the presidency without having been elected to the office, by virtue of a president's intra-term death or resignation. Filipinos generally refer to their president as ''pangulo'' or ''presidente'' in their local language. The president is limited to a single six-year term. According to Article 7 Section 4 of the Philippine 1987 Constitution, the president "shall not be eligible for any reelection" and that, "no person who has succeeded as pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandaluyong's At-large Congressional District
Mandaluyong's at-large congressional district is the congressional district of the Philippines in Mandaluyong. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1995. Previously included in San Juan–Mandaluyong's at-large congressional district, it includes all barangay The barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as ''barrio'', is the smallest Administrative divisions of the Philippines, administrative division in the Philippines. Named after the Precolonial barangay, precolonial po ...s of the city. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Neptali M. Gonzales II of the National Unity Party (NUP). Representation history Election results 2022 2019 2016 2013 2010 2007 See also * Legislative district of Mandaluyong References {{Philippine congressional districts in the NCR Congressional districts of the Philippines Politic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly
The ARMM Regional Assembly, also known as the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly (), was the devolved unicameral regional legislature of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). It was known as the "Little Congress" of the ARMM. History A Regional Assembly was created form ARMM as part of Republic Act No. 6734, otherwise known as the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, with the scope and limitations of the Assembly is defined in the Article VII. The 1st ARMM Regional Assembly was elected on February 12, 1990, to serve a three-year term, starting June 30, 1990. The first speaker was Ismael Abubakar Jr. Elections were held separately from the Philippine general elections from 1990 to 2008, when President Benigno Aquino III decided to suspend the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and synchronized it with the Philippine general election, 2013. Officers in charge were appointed until the elections on May 13, 2013. Composition Unlike Provincial Boa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismael Abubakar Jr
Ismael may refer to: People * Ismael Khalid (born 2000), American live-streamer known as Johnny Somali * Ismael Balkhi, political activist from Afghanistan * Ismael Blanco (born 1983), Argentine professional footballer * Ismael Prego, Spanish YouTuber known as Wismichu * Ismael Villegas, Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player Other uses * Ismael, Sar-e Pol, a village in Afghanistan * ''Ismael'' (film), a 2013 Spanish film * ''Ismael'' (novel), a 1977 novel by Klas Östergren See also * Ismaël * Ysmael (other) * Isfael, Welsh bishop and saint * Ishmael (other) * Ismail (other) * Ismail (name) * * {{disambig, given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawit
Kawit, officially the Municipality of Kawit (), is an urban municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 107,535. It is one of the notable places that had a major role in the country's history during the 1800s and 1900s. Formerly known as Cavite el Viejo, and the name Kawit is from the word'' kalawit'' (referring to either a fish hook or a larger fishing contraption, referring to the area's traditional pescetarian lifestyle and cuisine). It is also the birthplace of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first List of presidents of the Philippines, president of the Philippines, who from 1895 to 1897, served as the municipality's chief executive. The Aguinaldo home, where Philippine Declaration of Independence, independence from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898, is now formally called the Aguinaldo Shrine. Kawit is from Imus and from Manila. Etymology The name Kawit is de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Gerald Abaya
Francis Gerald "Boy Blue" Aguinaldo Abaya (born September 15, 1975) is a Filipino politician and architect who served as the Representative of Cavite's 1st district from 2013 to 2022. Early life and education Abaya was born on September 15, 1975, to Plaridel Abaya, a former congressman, and Consuelo Aguinaldo-Abaya, granddaughter of the first President of the Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo. He is also the brother of former congressman and Secretary of Transportation and Communications Joseph Emilio Abaya. In 2002, Abaya graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts with a bachelor's degree in architecture. He passed the Architectural Board Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission that same year. Early career Before his political career, Abaya worked in the field of architecture serving as the Resident Architect of various construction and real estate companies. He also taught architecture at the De La Salle University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secretary Of Transportation (Philippines)
The secretary of transportation (Filipino language, Filipino: ''Kalihim ng Transportasyon'') is the head of the Department of Transportation (Philippines), Department of Transportation and is a member of the Cabinet of the Philippines, president’s Cabinet. The current secretary is Vince Dizon, who assumed office on February 21, 2025. List of secretaries of transportation References External linksDOTr official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Secretary of Transportation and Communications (Philippines) Secretaries of transportation of the Philippines, Lists of members of the Cabinet of the Philippines, Transportation and Communications ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Emilio Abaya
Joseph Emilio "Jun" Aguinaldo Abaya (born May 28, 1966) is a Filipino politician, lawyer, and military officer. He was the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) of the Philippines under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III. A member of the Liberal Party, he has been elected to three terms as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representing the 1st District of Cavite. He first won election to the House in 2004, and was re-elected in 2007. He and other Aquino administration officials have been charged over the alleged anomalous contracts for the MRT Line 3 during their tenure. Early life and education Abaya is the great-grandson of the first Philippine president, Emilio Aguinaldo through his granddaughter, Consuelo Aguinaldo, daughter of his son, Emilio Aguinaldo Jr., and the descendant of Isabelo Abaya, the revolutionary hero and founding father of Candon, Ilocos Sur. He is also the second son of the three-ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cavite's 1st Congressional District
Cavite's 1st congressional district is one of the eight congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Cavite. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1987. The district consists of the city of Cavite City, Cavite and its adjacent municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, Cavite, Rosario. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress of the Philippines, 19th Congress by Jolo Revilla of Lakas–CMD. The district previously included the city of Bacoor until 2010. Representation history Election results 2025 2022 2019 2016 2013 2010 2007 See also * Legislative districts of Cavite References {{Philippine congressional districts in Region IV-A Congressional districts of the Philippines Politics of Cavite 1987 establishments in the Philippines Congressional districts of Calabarzon Constituencies established in 1987 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plaridel Abaya
Plaridel Abaya (born Plaridel Madarang Abaya on February 25, 1934) is a Filipino politician who served as the representative of Cavite's 1st congressional district from 1995 to 2004. He also unsuccessfully ran for congressman representing Cavite's 2nd congressional district in 2010. Personal life Abaya was married to Consuelo Aguinaldo-Abaya, the granddaughter of former Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo and the daughter of Emilio del Rosario Aguinaldo Jr. and they have 6 children including Francis Gerald and Joseph Emilio. He has a son named Paul Plaridel, who ran for congressman in the 2022 elections but lost to Jolo Revilla Ramon "Jolo" Revilla III (; born Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III; March 15, 1988) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician serving as the representative of the 1st District of Cavite since 2022. He also served as the vice governor of C ..., ending the Abaya political dynasty in the Cavite 1st district for 27 years. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4Ps Party-list
The Pagtibayin at Palaguin ang Pangkabuhayang Pilipino (), also known as the 4Ps or 4Ps Partylist, is a party-list organization in the Philippines that seeks representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Founded on April 17, 2019, the party advocates for poverty alleviation, social welfare, and the empowerment of marginalized sectors, particularly beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). It is currently led by Marcelino Libanan as its president. History The 4Ps Party-list was established in 2019 to represent the interests of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a government conditional cash transfer program aimed at reducing poverty. The party seeks to ensure that the voices of low-income families and marginalized sectors are heard in the Philippine Congress. Background 4Ps Party-list took part in the 2022 Philippine elections, where it secured at least one seat in the House of Representatives. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Clement Abalos
Jonathan Clement "JC" Miranda Abalos II (born March 18, 1994) is a Filipino politician and representative of 4Ps Party-list or Pagtibayin at Palaguin ang Pangkabuhayang Pilipino (lit.'Strengthen and Grow the Filipino Livelihood'), alongside Marcelino Libanan. He is currently a member of the 20th Congress of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, serving his second term as a representative of the 4Ps Party-List. Abalos was also part of the 19th Congress, where he was elected as an Assistant Minority Leader (2022-2025) by his colleagues in the minority bloc. Early life JC Abalos is the eldest of two children of former Mandaluyong City councilor, Jonathan 'Jon' Abalos, anJudy Miranda Abalos a businesswoman. His paternal grandfather is Benjamin Abalos, who served as mayor of Mandaluyong City and as former chairman of the Commission on Elections and the Metro Manila Development Authority. Abalos's paternal uncle is Benhur Abalos, the former secretary of the Departm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
