This is a list of notable members of political families of the Philippines and their areas of influence. Names in bold indicate the individual was or is a President or Vice President of the Philippines.
The Philippine political arena is mainly arranged and operated by families or alliances of families, rather than being organized around political parties.
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Abad family — Batanes Jorge Abad – member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (1949–1957, 1961–1964, 1969–1972); secretary of public works, transportation and communications (1964–1965) Aurora Barsana-Abad, wife of Jorge – member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (1965–1969); governor of Batanes (1986–1987) Florencio Abad, son of Jorge – member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (1987–1989, 1995–2004); secretary of agrarian reform (1989–1990); secretary of education (2004–2005); secretary of budget and management (2010–2016) Dina Abad, wife of Florencio – member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (2004–2007, 2010–2017)
Abad Santos family — Pampanga José Abad Santos – acting president of the Philippines (1942); chief justice (1941–1942); associate justice (1936–1941); secretary of justice (1922–1923, 1928–1932, 1938–1941), acting secretary of finance (1941–1942) Pedro Abad Santos – member of the San Fernando municipal council (1910–1912); member of the House of Representatives for Pampanga (1916–1922) Vicente Abad Santos, nephew of José and Pedro – associate justice (1979–1986); member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa from Region III (1978–1984), secretary and minister of justice (1970–1979) Manuel D. Abad Santos, nephew of José and Pedro – mayor of Angeles City (1952–1959) Antonio A. Abad Santos, son of Manuel – mayor of Angeles City (1988–1992)
Abalos family — Mandaluyong Benjamin Abalos Sr. – mayor of Mandaluyong (1986–1987, 1988–1998, 2022–2025), chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (2001–2002), chairman of the Commission on Elections (2002–2007) Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr., son of Benjamin Sr. – mayor of Mandaluyong (1998–2004, 2007–2016); member of the House of Representatives for Mandaluyong (2004–2007); chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (2021–2022); secretary of the interior and local government (2022–2025) Carmelita "Menchie" Abalos, wife of Benjamin Jr. – mayor (2016–2022, 2025–present) and vice mayor (2022–2025) of Mandaluyong Charisse Abalos-Vargas, daughter of Benjamin Jr. – member of the Mandaluyong city council (2013–2022) David Angelo "Gelo" Vargas, husband of Charisse – mayor of Aliaga, Nueva Ecija (2019–2022); assistant general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (2023–present) Benjamin "Benjie" Abalos III, son of Benjamin Jr. – member of the Mandaluyong city council (2022–present) Jonathan Abalos, son of Benjamin Sr. – member of the Mandaluyong city council Jonathan Clement "JC" Abalos II – Assistant Minority Leader of the House of Representatives for 4Ps Party-list (2022–present) Arsenio Abalos, brother of Benjamin Sr. – barangay captain of Hagdang Bato Itaas, Mandaluyong; member of the Mandaluyong city council
Abaya family — Cavite Plaridel Abaya – member of the House of Representatives for Cavite (1995–2004) Joseph Emilio Abaya, son of Plaridel – secretary of transportation and communications (2012–2016); member of the House of Representatives for Cavite (2004–2012) Francis Gerald Abaya, son of Plaridel – member of the House of Representatives for Cavite (2013–2022) Paul Plaridel Abaya Jr., son of Plaridel – vice mayor of Kawit (2013–2016)
Abubakar family — Sulu Archipelago, ARMM, and Zamboanga City Ismael Abubakar Jr. – member (1990–1996, 2001–2005) and speaker (1990–1993, 2003) of the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly; vice governor of Tawi-Tawi (1988–1990) Rashdi N. Abubakar — former Mayor of Jolo Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar – undersecretary of the Department of Tourism (2021–present); member of the Zamboanga city council (2010–2019) Yusuf R. Abubakar – former ambassador of the Philippines to Malaysia and member of the Philippine Constitutional Commission of 1986
Abueg family — Cavite, Palawan, Zambales Catalino P. Abueg - mayor of Rosario, Cavite (1895–1900) Moises "Ojing" N. Abueg - nephew of Catalino, treasurer of Subic, Zambales (1899), Katipunero, mayor of Masinloc, Zambales Alfredo M. Abueg Sr. - son of Moises, governor of Palawan (1946–1951, 1955–1959) Alfredo Abueg Jr. - son of Alfredo Sr., mayor of Puerto Princesa, Palawan (1986–1987), representative 2nd district of Palawan (1992–2001) Frederick Abueg - son of Alfredo Jr., representative 2nd district of Palawan (2013–2019) Beng Abueg - daughter of Alfredo Jr., representative 2nd district of Palawan (2019–2022)
Acop family — Antipolo Romeo Acop – member of the House of Representatives for Antipolo's 2nd district (2010–2019; 2022–2025) Resurreccion Acop, wife of Romeo – member of the House of Representatives for Antipolo's 2nd district (2019–2021) Bong Acop, son of Romeo and Resurreccion – member of the House of Representatives for Antipolo's 2nd district (2026–present); city councilor (2013–2022)
Acosta family — Bukidnon Socorro Acosta – member of the House of Representatives for Bukidnon (1987–1998); mayor of Manolo Fortich (1979, 1980–1987, 2001–2007) J. Nereus Acosta, son of Socorro – member of the House of Representatives for Bukidnon (1998–2007); member of the Bukidnon Provincial Board (1995–1998); general manager of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (2011–2016); presidential adviser for environmental protection (2011–2016) Maria Lourdes Acosta-Alba, daughter of Socorro – member of the House of Representatives for Bukidnon (2013–2022) Jose Manuel Alba, husband of Maria Lourdes – member of the House of Representatives for Bukidnon (2022–present)
Adiong — Lanao del Sur Mamintal Adiong Sr. - Governor of Lanao del Sur Soraya Bedjora Adiong - Governor of Lanao del Sur, wife Mamintal Adiong Jr. - Governor of Lanao del Sur, son of Soraya
Afable family — Zambales Valentin Afable – member of the House of Representatives for Zambales (1938–1941, 1943–1944, 1945–1946) Virgilio Afable – member of the House of Representatives for Zambales (1961–1965)
Agarao family — Laguna Benjamin Agarao Sr. – member of the Lumban municipal council Benjamin Agarao Jr. son of Benjamin Sr. – member of the House of Representatives for Laguna (2004–2007, 2013–2022, 2025–present); member of the Laguna Provincial Board (1992–1995, 2001–2004); national president of the Kabataang Barangay (1984–1985); member of the Santa Cruz municipal council (1975–1980); federation president of the Pagsawitan, Santa Cruz Kabataang Barangay (1975–1985) Joseph Kris Benjamin Agarao, son of Benjamin Jr. – mayor of Santa Cruz (2025–present); member of the Laguna Provincial Board (2010–2019, 2022–2025) Jam Agarao, daughter of Benjamin Jr. – member of the House of Representatives for Laguna (2022–2025); member of the Laguna Provincial Board (2019–2022; 2025–present) Ma. Meg Agarao-Espiritu – member of the Laguna Provincial Board (2018–2024), barangay captain of Pagsawitan, Santa Cruz (2013–present), member of the Pagsawitan, Santa Cruz barangay council (2002–2010)
Aguilar family — Las Piñas and Muntinlupa Dr. Filemon Aguilar Sr. - the patriarch of one of the most prominent political families in the Philippines - Mayor Las Piñas (1964–1986); - Congressman House of Representatives for Las Piñas-Muntinlupa (1987–1992) Filemon Aguilar Jr. - son of Dr. Filemon Aguilar Sr. - Councilor Sangguniang Panlungsod Las Piñas - President of ABC (Association of Barangay Captains) Las Piñas Asuncion Aguilar - wife of Filemon Aguilar Jr. - Barangay Captain BF International Village Las Piñas Capt. Albert "Abet" Aguilar - son of Filemon Aguilar Jr. - Barangay Captain BF International Village - President of ABC (Association of Barangay Captains) Las Piñas Albie Aguilar - son of Capt. Albert "Abet" Aguilar - Councilor Sangguniang Panlungsod Las Piñas Filemon "Peewee" Aguilar III - son of Filemon Aguilar Jr. - Councilor Sangguniang Panlungsod Las Piñas Veronica Aguilar - Nicolas - daughter of Filemon Aguilar Jr. Kiko Nicolas - husband of Veronica Aguilar - Councilor Sangguniang Panlungsod City of Malolos Cynthia Aguilar-Villar - daughter of Dr. Filemon Aguilar Sr. – Congresswoman House of Representatives for Las Piñas-Muntinlupa (2001–2010) - Senator; Senate of the Philippines (2013–2025) Manny Villar- husband of Cynthia Villar (see Villar family of Las Piñas and Muntinlupa) – Congressman House of Representatives for Las Piñas-Muntinlupa - Senator; Senate of the Philippines Mark Villar - son of Cynthia Villar (see Villar family of Las Piñas and Muntinlupa) – Congressman House of Representatives lone district of Las Piñas - Senator; Senate of the Philippines Emmeline Aglipay - Villar - wife of Mark Villar - Congresswoman House of Representatives - Undersecretary Department of Justice (DOJ) - Undersecretary at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Camille Villar - Genuino - daughter of Cynthia Villar (see Villar family of Las Piñas and Muntinlupa) - Senator; Senate of the Philippines – Congresswoman House of Representatives lone district of Las Piñas Vergel "Nene" Aguilar - son of Dr. Filemon Aguilar Sr. - Mayor Las Piñas (1995–2004; 2007–2016) Imelda Tobias-Aguilar - wife of Vergel "Nene" Aguilar - Mayor Las Piñas (2004–2007; 2016–2025) - Vice-Mayor Las Piñas (2025–present) April Aguilar-Nery - daughter of Vergel "Nene" Aguilar - Vice-Mayor Las Piñas (2019–2025) - Mayor Las Piñas Bong Nery - husband of April Aguilar - Barangay Captain, Manuyo Dos, Las Piñas Alelee Aguilar - Andanar - daughter of Vergel "Nene" Aguilar - Councilor Sangguniang Panlungsod Las Piñas Martin Andanar - husband of Alelee Aguilar - Secretary Presidential Communications Office Christian Aguilar - son of Dr. Filemon Aguilar Sr. Carlo Aguilar- son of Christian Aguilar - Councilor Sangguniang Panlungsod Las Piñas Lord Aguilar - son of Christian Aguilar - Councilor Sangguniang Panlungsod Las Piñas
Elizabeth Aguilar - Masangkay – daughter of Dr. Filemon Aguilar Sr. - Barangay Captain, Putatan, Muntinlupa
Alawi family — Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte Sultan Dardagan Alawi Macarimbang: Provincial Sheriff of undivided Lanao (Commonwealth); Bureau of Education District Supervisor of undivided Lanao (Commonwealth); Deputy Governor of undivided Lanao (1946–1959); Provincial Board Member of Lanao del Sur (1980–1986); First Maranao to pass the Philippine Civil Service Examination; 5th Sultan of the Royal Sultanate of Madalum; Brother of Sheikh Omar Macarimbang and Hadji Usman Alawi Sheikh Omar Alawi Macarimbang: Deputy Governor-at-Large of undivided Lanao (1953–1959); Brother of Sultan Dardagan Macarimbang and Hadji Usman Alawi Hadji Usman Macarimbang Alawi: Municipal District President of Madalum (19??–1956); Mayor of Madalum (1956–1968); Brother of Sultan Dardagan Macarimbang and Sheikh Omar Macarimbang Arsad "RPK" Alawi Marohombsar: Vice-Governor of Lanao del Sur (2007–2016) Kasan Alawi Marohombsar: Vice-Governor of Lanao del Sur (1968–1972); Philippine Ambassador to Egypt (1986–1993); Nephew of Sultan Dardagan Macarimbang, Sheikh Omar Macarimbang, and Hadji Usman Alawi Hadji Latip Alawi Macarimbang: Municipal District President of Madalum (19??–19??); Brother of Datu Mangontra Macarimbang; 1st cousin of Sultan Dardagan Macarimbang, Sheikh Omar Macarimbang, and Hadji Usman Alawi Datu Mangontra Alawi Macarimbang: Municipal District President of Madalum (19??–19??); Brother of Hadji Latip Macarimbang; 1st cousin of Sultan Dardagan Macarimbang, Sheikh Omar Macarimbang, and Hadji Usman Alawi Samad Alawi Tantao: Vice-Mayor of Madalum (2007–2010) Abdul-sani Bansao Alawi: Vice-Mayor of Madalum (1986–1988) Magdaga Alawi Langi: Vice-Mayor of Kapatagan (1952–1956) Abdulazis Alawi Tantao: Councilor, Madalum (2022–present)