Maria Cristina "Cristy" Puno Cuello-Angeles (born November 29, 1959) is a Filipino politician currently serving as representative of the 2nd district of Tarlac since 2025. She previously served as mayor of Tarlac City from 2016 to 2025.
Early life and education Angeles was born on November 29, 1959, in the then-municipality of Tarlac to Virgilio Sarmiento Cuello from Laguna and Teodora Puno-Cuello from Tarlac. She studied College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac for her primary and high school education. She studied University of Santo Tomas with the degree of Bachelor of Science in commerce.
Political career Board Member (2013–2016) Angeles was a member of the Tarlac Provincial Board from 2nd district from 2013 to 2016.
Mayor of Tarlac City (2016–2025) In 2016, Angeles was elected as first female mayor of Tarlac City. She served for three consecutive terms.
House of Representatives (2025–present) In 2025 elections, Angeles became a representative for the second district of Tarlac after she beat Victor Yap over 23,848 votes.
Personal life In February 1986, Angeles is married to Victor Angeles, a businessman and has four children including Katrina Theresa Angeles, current vice mayor of Tarlac City since 2025.
Her husband, Victor, ran for mayor of Tarlac City but he lost to Susan Yap in the 2025 elections.
Electoral history + Electoral history of Cristy AngelesYearOfficePartyVotes receivedResultTotal %.Swing2013 Board Member (Tarlac–2nd)NPC119,265 1st 2016Mayor of Tarlac City81,88656.21%1st 2019112,246 1st 2022139,644 1st 2025 Representative (Tarlac–2nd) PFP167,71653.83%1st
External links Biography of Mayor Cristy Angeles Angeles' Profile on the House of Representatives Website
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