Philippines

Joseph Sto. Niño Blando Bernos is a Filipino politician currently serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the Lone District of Abra, a position he assumed in 2025 after previously holding the seat from 2016 to 2022. The son of former Abra Governor Andres Bernos, he began his political career in local government, serving as a councilor, vice mayor, and mayor of La Paz, Abra. During his tenure as mayor, he also served as the president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines. Throughout his career, he has been affiliated with several political parties, including the Liberal Party, Asenso Party, Nacionalista Party, and Lakas-CMD.

Eustaquio Bersamin is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Governor of Abra, a position he assumed in 2025. A member of a prominent political family in the province, he previously served as governor from 2007 to 2016. During his political career, Bersamin has focused on peace and order initiatives, economic development through the 'One Town, One Product' program, and the expansion of provincial health services, notably overseeing the inauguration of the Abra Provincial Hospital in 2013.

Dale Corvera is a Filipino politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 2nd District of Agusan del Norte since 2022. Prior to his congressional tenure, he served as the Governor of Agusan del Norte from 2019 to 2022. His extensive political career includes serving as the Mayor of Cabadbaran from 2007 to 2016, Vice Governor of the province from 2004 to 2007, a provincial board member from 1995 to 2004, and a municipal councilor starting in 1992. Beyond his legislative and executive roles, Corvera is active in the scouting movement, having served as an elected member and chairperson of the World Organization of the Scout Movement's Asia Pacific Regional Committee and as the National President of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.

Jose Aquino II is a Filipino politician currently serving as the representative for Butuan's lone district in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, a position he has held since 2025. Throughout his career, he has served as a representative for Agusan del Norte's 1st district, vice mayor of Butuan, and held various government roles including Deputy Presidential Assistant for Mindanao. A member of the Lakas–CMD party, he has been involved in key legislative initiatives, including the establishment of Caraga State University and various cybersecurity and public information reforms.

Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Governor of Agusan del Norte, a position she has held since 2022. She previously served as governor from 1995 to 2004 and again from 2013 to 2019, and has represented Agusan del Norte's 2nd congressional district in the House of Representatives for three intermittent terms. A trained nurse, she began her political career at age 25 as the youngest provincial governor at the time. She is known for her long-standing political influence in the region and her close alliance with former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Alfelito Maraon Bascug is a Filipino politician currently serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representing the 1st District of Agusan del Sur. He has held this position since 2019, consistently advocating for the interests of his constituents in the legislative body. As a representative, he participates in the formulation of national policies and local development initiatives within the province of Agusan del Sur.

Adolph Edward Plaza is a Filipino industrial engineer and politician currently serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District of Agusan del Sur. He has held this position since 2019. Prior to his legislative career, he worked as an industrial engineer. Plaza continues to represent his constituency in the House, focusing on local development and legislative duties within the Philippine government.

Santiago Cane Jr. is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Governor of the province of Agusan del Sur, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to his election as governor, he served as the Vice Governor of Agusan del Sur from 2007 to 2016. Throughout his political career in the region, he has been involved in local governance and provincial administration. He was born on February 2, 1958.

Jess Marquez is a Filipino politician and businessman currently serving as the representative for the first congressional district of Aklan in the Philippine House of Representatives. Born in Manila in 1970, he is the son of former Representative Carlito Marquez. Prior to his election in 2025, he served as the president of JJacobs Co. and worked as the chief of staff for his father from 2022 to 2025. He secured his seat in the 2025 general elections representing the Nationalist People's Coalition.

Florencio Tumbocon Miraflores is a Filipino politician currently serving as a Member of the House of Representatives for Aklan's 2nd congressional district. Born in Ibajay, Aklan, he holds a degree in industrial and management engineering from De La Salle University. His extensive political career includes serving as the Mayor of Ibajay, Governor of Aklan for multiple terms, and various roles in the House of Representatives, where he has chaired the Committee on Tourism. Known for implementing participatory decision-making, he was elected to his current congressional seat in the 2025 elections.

Jose Enrique Miraflores is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Governor of the province of Aklan, a position he has held since 2022. He is the son of former Aklan governor Florencio Miraflores and succeeded his father in the provincial leadership. Prior to his election as governor, he served as the mayor of the municipality of Ibajay. As a provincial leader, he has been involved in managing local health initiatives, including addressing public health concerns such as dengue outbreaks within the province.

Cielo Krisel Burce Lagman is a Filipino politician currently serving as the representative for Albay's first district, a position she assumed in 2025. She previously held this seat from 1998 to 2004 and served multiple terms as the mayor of Tabaco, Albay. An alumna of the University of the Philippines and Neumann College, she holds a master's degree in public administration. Lagman is known for her advocacy for the legalization of divorce in the Philippines, support for solo parents, and opposition to capital punishment.

Carlos Andes Loria is a Filipino businessman and politician currently serving as the representative for the 2nd congressional district of Albay in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Elected in 2025, he has focused his legislative efforts on economic development, including the proposal to establish a special economic zone in Legazpi City. Loria is also known for his advocacy regarding environmental and social issues, notably opposing the installation of artificial lighting at Mayon Volcano in favor of prioritizing funding for essential public services such as healthcare and water access.

Alfredo Abaroa Garbin Jr. is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the Mayor of Legazpi, Albay. Prior to his mayoral tenure, he represented the Ako Bicol party list in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, where he focused on regional development and the needs of the Bicol region. He assumed the mayoral office in 2024 following a successful electoral challenge. Garbin is recognized for his legislative background and his transition into local executive leadership within the Bicol region.

Raymund Adrian Enriquez Salceda is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Representative of the Third District of Albay since 2025. He previously held local government positions, including serving as the Municipal Mayor of Polangui from 2022 to 2025 and as a Barangay Captain. In August 2025, he was elected as the Chairperson of the House Special Committee on Food Security. His legislative priorities include improving farm gate prices, increasing agricultural yields, and reducing food wastage to support rural livelihoods and stabilize food prices.

Antonio Legarda Jr. is a Filipino politician currently serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representing the lone district of Antique. Born in Manila in 1968, he comes from a prominent political family with deep roots in Antique; he is the younger brother of Senator Loren Legarda and the uncle of Congressman Leandro Leviste. His maternal ancestry includes historical figures involved in the Malolos Congress. He assumed his current legislative office in 2022, continuing his family's long-standing involvement in the governance and representation of the province of Antique.

Paolo Everardo Sales Javier is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Governor of Antique, a position he assumed on June 30, 2025. Prior to his governorship, he served three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Lone District of Antique from 2010 to 2019. A member of the Aksyon Demokratiko party, he campaigned on a platform emphasizing effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and empathy. Following his election, he has prioritized administrative reforms, including the resolution of salary delays for contractual hospital workers in the province.

Eleanor Bulut Begtang is a Filipina politician currently serving as the representative of the lone district of Apayao in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, a position she assumed in 2022. Her extensive political career includes serving as the governor of Apayao from 2019 to 2022, as well as holding the office of congresswoman for the same province from 2010 to 2019. Prior to her legislative and gubernatorial roles, she served as the mayor of Calanasan from 2001 to 2010. She is a prominent figure in Apayao politics, having held various elected offices for over two decades.

Elias Bulut Jr. is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Governor of Apayao province. He has a long-standing career in public service, having previously served as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for the Lone District of Apayao, where he was elected to three consecutive terms starting in 2001. Prior to his legislative service, he held local government positions as the Mayor of Calanasan from 1998 to 2001 and as the Vice-Mayor of Calanasan from 1995 to 1998.

Rommel T. Angara is a Filipino politician serving as the representative for the lone district of Aurora in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2019. Prior to his current role, he served as the vice governor of Aurora from 2013 to 2019 and held the position of acting governor from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked as the congressional chief of staff for then-Representative Juan Edgardo M. Angara. Throughout his political tenure, he has been a vocal opponent of illegal gambling operations, specifically the numbers game known as jueteng.