Political families and officials in Manila

4 documented family networks and 8 public officials in Manila, Metro Manila. Every relationship on this page is linked to a published source.

City · 8 of 8 profiles are currently in office

Documented families

• Lacuna familyHistorical Manila mayor and vice mayor1 of 5 documented relatives currently in office: Lei LacunaOpen the Lacuna network in the map →
• Domagoso familyMayor and son · 2025 council candidacy2 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Joaquin DomagosoOpen the Domagoso network in the map →
• Atienza familyDocumented relatives · local and national office histories2 of 5 documented relatives currently in office: Maile Atienza, Chi AtienzaOpen the Atienza network in the map →
• Bagatsing familyThe Bagatsing family of Sampaloc, Manila, begins with Ramon D. Bagatsing Sr. (1916–2006). He represented Manila's 3rd district in the House (1957–1965, 1969–1972) and was mayor of Manila from 1972 to 1986. Two of his sons, Ramon "Dondon" S. Bagatsing Jr. and Amado S. Bagatsing, became congressmen for Manila's 4th district (1987–1998) and 5th district (1987–1998 and 2007–2016). Dondon later served as ambassador to India and Nepal (2019–2022). In 2026 Mayor Isko Moreno named Amado chair of Manila's Committee on Reclamation. Another son, Manuel, ran for the 4th district seat in 2004 and lost. In the third generation, Amado's daughter Cristal succeeded him as 5th district representative (2016–2022) and has been Manila's tourism, culture and arts chief (OIC) since 2025. Dondon's son DJ has been a 4th district councilor (2010–2016, 2019–present). Another grandson, Don Ramon, was a 4th district councilor (1998–2004) and deputy mayor, and ran for vice mayor in 2004 and 2007. The actor Raymond Bagatsing, also a grandson, ran for vice mayor in 2022 and for mayor in 2025 and lost both times.3 of 8 documented relatives currently in office: Amado S. Bagatsing, Amanda Cristina "Cristal" L. Bagatsing, Don Juan "DJ" A. BagatsingOpen the Bagatsing 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.

• Amado S. Bagatsing — Chair, Manila Committee on Reclamation, 2026–present (appointed by Mayor Isko Moreno) · Representative, Manila 5th district, 1987–1998 and 2007–2016 · lost Manila mayoral races in 1998, 2001, 2016 and 2022, the vice mayoral race in 2019, and the 5th district House race in 2025 In officeManila family connection · Current office · source
• Amanda Cristina "Cristal" L. Bagatsing — Head (OIC), Manila Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts, 2025–present · Representative, Manila 5th district, 2016–2022 · lost her 2022 re-election bid In officeManila family connection · Current office · source
• Chi Atienza — Manila vice mayor In officeManila family connection · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026 · source
• Don Juan "DJ" A. Bagatsing — Councilor, Manila 4th district, 2010–2016 and 2019–present (minority floor leader since 2025) · candidate for Representative, Manila 4th district, 2016 (lost) In officeManila family connection · Current office · source
• Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso — Manila mayor In officeManila family connection · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026 · source
• Joaquin Domagoso — Manila District 1 councilor since 2025 In officeManila family connection · Current office · source
• Lei Lacuna — Barangay 609 chairwoman, Manila · former city Liga president In officeManila family connection · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026 · source
• Maile Atienza — Manila District 3 councilor In officeManila family connection · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026 · source

DPWH flood control projects in Manila

The government’s Sumbong sa Pangulo portal lists 208 flood control projects in Manila, with a combined contract cost of ₱14.16B, 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.

Largest projects

• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero de Magdalena, Soler Section (Package 2a), Tondo, Manila City ₱144.7M · EIGHT J'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0036
• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero de Binondo (Package 1a), Manila City ₱144.7M · JJPR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0042
• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero de Magdalena, La Torre St. (Package 1b), Tondo, Manila City ₱144.7M · EIGHT J'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0035
• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero dela Reina (Package 1a), Binondo, Manila City ₱144.7M · JJPR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0008
• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero de Binondo (Package 1b), Manila City ₱144.7M · JJPR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0043
• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero de Magdalena, La Torre St. (Package 1a), Tondo, Manila City ₱144.7M · EIGHT J'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0034
• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero de Quiapo (Package 1a), Manila City ₱144.7M · JIIK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0005
• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero de Binondo (Package 1c), Manila City ₱144.6M · JJPR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0044
• Rehabilitation of Escolta Pumping Station, Manila ₱144.5M · EIGHT J'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES / JMRP CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0178
• Installation of Booster Pump at Estero dela Reina (Package 1b), Binondo, Manila City ₱144.1M · JJPR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES · completed 2024 · 24OE0041

Source: DPWH flood control projects · Sumbong sa Pangulo, read through a public mirror of the same records. Data built 2026-09-23.

Coverage

Researched subset; council and barangay coverage is incomplete.

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