Vilma Santos

Filipino actress and politician (born 1953) The HonorableVilma SantosOfficial portrait, 202523rd & 25th Governor of BatangasIncumbentAssumed office June 30, 2025Vice GovernorHermilando MandanasPreceded byHermilando MandanasIn officeJune 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016Vice GovernorMark LevistePreceded byArmando SanchezSucceeded byHermilando MandanasDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the PhilippinesIn officeAugust 13, 2019 – June 30, 2022SpeakerAlan Peter CayetanoLord Allan VelascoMember of the House of Representatives from Batangas' 6th districtIn officeJune 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022Preceded byDistrict establishedSucceeded byRalph RectoMayor of LipaIn officeJune 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007Vice MayorFernando Manguera (1998–2003)Lydio Lopez, Jr. (2003–2007)Preceded byRuben UmaliSucceeded byOscar Gozos Personal detailsBornRosa Vilma Tuazon Santos (1953-11-03) November 3, 1953 (age 72)Manila, PhilippinesPartyNacionalista (2018–present)Other politicalaffiliationsLiberal (2009–2018)Lakas (1998–2009)Spouses Edu Manzano ​ ​(m. 1980; div. 1982)​ Ralph Recto ​(m. 1992)​ ChildrenLuis ManzanoRyan RectoRelativesJessy Mendiola (daughter-in-law)OccupationPolitician,