Political families and officials in La Union
7 documented family networks and 20 public officials in La Union, Ilocos Region. Every relationship on this page is linked to a published source.
Province · 20 of 20 profiles are currently in office
Documented families
- Ortega familyGovernor, representative, vice mayor, mayor and councilor · five generations since the first civil governor in 19017 of 27 documented relatives currently in office: Pablo Ortega, Mariquita Padua Ortega, Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega, Joseph Francisco “Jeff” OrtegaOpen the Ortega network in the map →
- Sibuma familyDocumented family relationships in La Union.4 of 4 documented relatives currently in office: Eric Ong Sibuma, Frank Ong Sibuma, Benjamin Sibuma, Alyssa Kristine B. SibumaOpen the Sibuma network in the map →
- Pinzon–Merin familyBangar and Luna · two mayoralties, a board seat and four council seats6 of 8 documented relatives currently in office: Joy Pinzon-Merin, Gary N. Pinzon, Aaron Kyle M. Pinzon, Astaire Vance Iedritz P. PinzonOpen the Pinzon–Merin network in the map →
- Concepcion familyDocumented family relationships in La Union.3 of 5 documented relatives currently in office: Carlo Castor Concepcion, Aleli Concepcion, Rogelio ConcepcionOpen the Concepcion network in the map →
- Fontanilla (Bacnotan) familyMayor and vice mayor couple · parents and brother also held Bacnotan office2 of 5 documented relatives currently in office: Francisco Angelito “Francis” L. Fontanilla, Divina “Divine” C. FontanillaOpen the Fontanilla (Bacnotan) network in the map →
- Garcia (La Union) familyTubao · district representative, party-list seat and three mayoralties8 of 9 documented relatives currently in office: Dante S. Garcia, Kenneth Paolo C. Tereng, Romeo S. Garcia, Jonalyn G. Fontanilla-PiayasOpen the Garcia (La Union) network in the map →
- Buquing familyDocumented family relationships in La Union.1 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Wendy Joy Dengayan BuquingOpen the Buquing network in the map →
Public officials on record
Offices are recorded from the linked directories and election results. This is a researched roster, not a complete government directory.
- Aaron Kyle M. Pinzon — La Union board member · 1st district since 2024, elected in 2025 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Aleli Concepcion — Vice mayor · Balaoan, La Union In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Alyssa Kristine B. Sibuma — Board member, La Union provincial board (2nd district, since 2025) · former ex-officio board member as provincial SK Federation president (from 2018) In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Benjamin Sibuma — Mayor · Aringay, La Union (re-elected 2025) In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Carlo Castor Concepcion — Mayor · Balaoan, La Union In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Danielle Bianca G. Ortega — Councilor · San Fernando City, La Union (since 2025) · ex officio provincial board member In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Dante S. Garcia — Representative · La Union D2 since 2022 · former Tubao mayor 2004–2013 and 2016–2019 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Divina “Divine” C. Fontanilla — Mayor (since 2022) · Bacnotan, La Union · former vice mayor 2019–2022 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Eric Ong Sibuma — Vice governor · La Union In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Francisco Angelito “Francis” L. Fontanilla — Vice mayor (since 2022) · Bacnotan, La Union · former mayor 2015–2022 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Francisco Paolo Ortega V — Representative · La Union 1st district (since 2022) · House Deputy Speaker In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Frank Ong Sibuma — Mayor · Agoo, La Union (re-elected 2025) In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Gary N. Pinzon — Mayor · Luna, La Union since 2022 · former Bangar mayor 1998–2007 and La Union board member 2016–2022 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Joy Pinzon-Merin — Mayor · Bangar, La Union · first elected in 2007 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega — Governor · La Union (since 2025) · former vice governor 2019–2025 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Mariquita Padua Ortega — Mayor · San Juan, La Union (since 2025) · former councilor 2019–2025 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Pablo Ortega — Vice mayor · San Fernando City, La Union (since 2025) · former mayor 2007–2016 and 1st district representative 2016–2022 In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Ramon Guio “Ram” A. Ortega Jr. — Liga ng mga Barangay provincial president and ex officio provincial board member · La Union (since 2024) · Barangay IV punong barangay, San Fernando City · former city Liga president (2018) In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Rogelio Concepcion — Councilor · Balaoan, La Union In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
- Wendy Joy Dengayan Buquing — Mayor · Sudipen, La Union In officeLa Union family connection · Current office · source
DPWH flood control projects in La Union
The government’s Sumbong sa Pangulo portal lists 167 flood control projects in La Union, with a combined contract cost of ₱11.26B, completed between 2022 and 2025.
The project list the government published in August 2025, when the flood control scandal broke. Approved contract records: project counts and contract costs only. A project’s location is not a finding of wrongdoing, and this list does not mark any project as ghost or substandard. A province’s figures include the cities inside it.
| Year | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 | ₱613.7M |
| 2023 | 28 | ₱1.73B |
| 2024 | 71 | ₱5.83B |
| 2025 | 46 | ₱3.08B |
| Name | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| RODEKOM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND ENTERPRISE | 13 | ₱1.44B |
| SILVERWOLVES CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | 16 | ₱1.42B |
| VILLAR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES | 29 | ₱1.11B |
| MG SAMIDAN CONSTRUCTION | 9 | ₱804.6M |
| ANORE CONSTRUCTION | 9 | ₱800.8M |
| Name | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tubao | 30 | ₱2.05B |
| Naguilian | 23 | ₱1.84B |
| Bauang | 21 | ₱1.41B |
| Aringay | 19 | ₱1.35B |
| Caba | 8 | ₱649.5M |
| Name | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| La Union | 131 | ₱9.09B |
| La Union | 35 | ₱1.92B |
| Pampanga | 1 | ₱257.3M |
Largest projects
- Flood Control Works - Pasig-Potrero River and San Fernando - Sto. Tomas - Minalin Taildike (San Fernando and Bacolor Section) Pampanga ₱257.3M · A.D. GONZALES JR. CONSTRUCTION & TRADING CO. INC. · completed 2024 · 23C00042
- Construction of Slope Protection Works along Naguilian - Caba Road, La Union ₱241.2M · J.H. PAJARA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION / S-ANG CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL TRADING, INC. · completed 2023 · 22A00275
- Construction of Slope Protection Works along Naguilian - Bagulin Road, La Union ₱201.3M · J.H. PAJARA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION / S-ANG CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL TRADING, INC. · completed 2023 · 22A00274
- Construction of Flood Control Structure along Baroro River, Barangay Bucao, San Gabriel, La Union ₱154.4M · ST. GERRARD CONSTRUCTION GEN. CONTRACTOR & DEVELOPMENT CORP. (FORMERLY:ST. GERRARD CONSTRUCTION) · completed 2024 · 24A00278
- Construction of Flood Control Structure along Baroro River, Barangay Bacsil, Bacnotan, LaUnion ₱154.4M · RODEKOM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND ENTERPRISE · completed 2024 · 24A00276
- Construction of Flood Control Structure along Baroro River, Barangay Bambanay, San Juan, LaUnion ₱154.4M · BALINTUGAN CONSTRUCTION · completed 2024 · 24A00277
- Construction of Flood Control Structure along Baroro River, Barangay Poblacion, San Gabriel, La Union ₱154.4M · ST. GERRARD CONSTRUCTION GEN. CONTRACTOR & DEVELOPMENT CORP. (FORMERLY:ST. GERRARD CONSTRUCTION) · completed 2024 · 24A00280
- Construction of Flood Control Structure along Baroro River, Barangay Nagsabaran, San Juan, La Union ₱154.4M · ST. GERRARD CONSTRUCTION GEN. CONTRACTOR & DEVELOPMENT CORP. (FORMERLY:ST. GERRARD CONSTRUCTION) · completed 2024 · 24A00279
- Construction of Flood Control Structure along Balili River, Barangay Suyo (Package 1), Bagulin, La Union ₱144.7M · MG SAMIDAN CONSTRUCTION / KRYPTONITE 6S BUILDERS INC. · completed 2023 · 23A00122
- Construction of Flood Control Structure along Aringay River, Barangay San Juan West, Aringay, La Union ₱144.7M · ROCK-WBL CONSTRUCTION CORP. (FOR: ROCK-WBL CONSTRUCTION TRADING & SERVICES) · completed 2024 · 24A00439
Source: DPWH flood control projects · Sumbong sa Pangulo, read through a public mirror of the same records. Data built 2026-09-23.
Coverage
Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.
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