Political families and officials in Misamis Occidental
10 documented family networks and 48 public officials in Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao. Every relationship on this page is linked to a published source.
Province · 48 of 48 profiles are currently in office
Documented families
- Oaminal familyGovernor Henry Oaminal Sr. heads a family that holds the governorship, the 2nd district seat (son Ando), an Asenso Pinoy party-list seat (son Indy, Ozamiz mayor 2022-2025), the Clarin mayoralty (sister Ging) and an Ozamiz council seat (brother Sunny).6 of 6 documented relatives currently in office: Henry Sevilla Oaminal Sr., Sancho Fernando “Ando” Fuentes Oaminal, Henry “Indy” Oaminal Jr., Ging Oaminal-delos SantosOpen the Oaminal network in the map →
- Almonte familyJorge Almonte (Oroquieta mayor 2004-2010, 1st district representative 2010-2019) handed the mayoralty to son Jason, now the 1st district representative; Aurora Virginia Almonte (vice governor 2013-2019, Oroquieta vice mayor 2022-) and councilor Don Almonte carry the name but their degree to Jason is unreported in a publishable source.1 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Jason Paredes AlmonteOpen the Almonte network in the map →
- Gutierrez familyLopez Jaena mayor Michael Gutierrez was killed by a sniper while running for vice governor in December 2021; his widow Rowena took his slot and is now vice governor, and daughter Pinky won the Lopez Jaena mayoralty in 2025.2 of 3 documented relatives currently in office: Rowena “Wheng” Lapinig Gutierrez, Andrea “Pinky” GutierrezOpen the Gutierrez network in the map →
- Paylaga familyThe Paylagas have held Panaon since 1988: Francisco Paylaga Jr. (former vice governor, 2010 gubernatorial candidate, mayor again in 2025), wife Meriam (mayor in 2010) and daughter Rosanne Marie Paylaga-Lim (vice mayor 2010, later mayor, board member since 2025).2 of 3 documented relatives currently in office: Francisco T. “Jun” Paylaga Jr., Rosanne Marie “Tata” Lasta Paylaga-LimOpen the Paylaga network in the map →
- Animas familyThree generations in Sapang Dalaga: Manuel Animas (vice mayor 2010), son Donjie (mayor 2010-2025, vice mayor 2025-) and Donjie's daughter Dawn (mayor 2025-).1 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Donjie D. AnimasOpen the Animas network in the map →
- Yap familyThe Baliangao Yaps, in power since 1947 per SunStar: Agne Yap Sr. (vice mayor 2025-) and daughter Haneya Theresa Yap-Chiong, who lost the 2025 mayoral race as an independent.1 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Agne Yap Sr.Open the Yap network in the map →
- Regalado familyThe Regalados have traded Aloran's top posts since 1987 per SunStar; Jimmy Regalado (mayor in 2010, councilor 2025-) ran with nephew Lenard for vice mayor in 2010.1 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Jimmy RegaladoOpen the Regalado network in the map →
- Roa familyClarin: Emeterio “Jojo” Roa Jr., mayor 2022–2025 and vice mayor since 2025, and his father Emeterio Roa Sr., a former vice mayor1 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Emeterio Roa Jr.Open the Roa network in the map →
- Fuentes familyOzamiz City: Mayor Sam Norman Fuentes, his cousin Councilor Lorlie Fuentes-Cipres, and her father Benjamin Fuentes, mayor from 1992 to 20012 of 3 documented relatives currently in office: Sam Norman Go Fuentes, Lorlie Fuentes-CipresOpen the Fuentes network in the map →
- Villanueva (Calamba) familyHusband and wife have held the Calamba, Misamis Occidental mayoralty for most of the years since 1989: Luisito B. Villanueva Jr. (1989-1995, 2001-2009, 2022-) and his wife Ezel T. Villanueva (2009-2022), who is now his vice mayor.2 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Luisito B. Villanueva Jr., Ezel T. VillanuevaOpen the Villanueva (Calamba) 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.
- Agne Yap Sr. — Vice mayorIn officeBaliangao · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Agnes Carabal Villanueva — Board member, 1st districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Alejandro Guantero Jr. — Board member, 1st districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Andrea “Pinky” Gutierrez — MayorIn officeLopez Jaena · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Ann Macias — Vice mayorIn officePanaon · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Aurora Virginia Mag-usara Almonte — Vice mayorIn officeOroquieta City · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Bertoldo J. Murallon Jr. — MayorIn officeDon Victoriano Chiongbian · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Bonjing Gerbese — Vice mayorIn officeLopez Jaena · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Calven Tito Camasura Decina — Board member, 2nd districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Dawn M. Animas — MayorIn officeSapang Dalaga · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Dello T. Lood — MayorIn officeSinacaban · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Donjie D. Animas — Vice mayorIn officeSapang Dalaga · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Donna Revelo Iyog — Board member, 1st districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Eduardo Castillo Cebedo — Board member, 2nd districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Elmer M. Pondara — Vice mayorIn officeDon Victoriano Chiongbian · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Emeterio Roa Jr. — Vice mayorIn officeClarin · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Estela Obut-Estaño — MayorIn officeTudela · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Ezel T. Villanueva — Vice mayorIn officeCalamba · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Fe Manzo — Vice mayorIn officeBonifacio · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Francisco T. “Jun” Paylaga Jr. — MayorIn officePanaon · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Gadwin Estabas Handumon — MayorIn officePlaridel · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Golda Catherine Resma — MayorIn officeBaliangao · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Guardson Mutia — MayorIn officeAloran · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Heinjie Bael Estaño — Board member, 2nd districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Henry Sevilla Oaminal Sr. — GovernorIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Jason Paredes Almonte — Representative, 1st districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Jerry Rodrigo Cuizon — Board member, 2nd districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Jesse Viña — MayorIn officeConcepcion · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Jim De Los Santos — Vice mayorIn officeJimenez · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Joselito C. Chiong — MayorIn officeJimenez · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Junipher Roa — Vice mayorIn officeAloran · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Keene Barquin — Vice mayorIn officeSinacaban · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Lemuel Meyrick Acosta — MayorIn officeOroquieta City · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Luisito B. Villanueva Jr. — MayorIn officeCalamba · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Neite Gornez — Vice mayorIn officePlaridel · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Nemesio dela Peña Lahaylahay — Board member, 2nd districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Ondo Montipon — Vice mayorIn officeConcepcion · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Ricky Bulahan — MayorIn officeBonifacio · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Riza “Ging” Oaminal-delos Santos — MayorIn officeClarin · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Rosanne Marie “Tata” Lasta Paylaga-Lim — Board member, 1st districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Rowena “Wheng” Lapinig Gutierrez — Vice governorIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Sabiniano Sebandal Canama — MayorIn officeTangub City · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Sam Norman Go Fuentes — MayorIn officeOzamiz City · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Sancho Fernando “Ando” Fuentes Oaminal — Representative, 2nd districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Simplicia Obina Neri — Vice mayorIn officeOzamiz City · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Tito Barangan Decina — Vice mayorIn officeTangub City · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Wilma L. Parojinog — Vice mayorIn officeTudela · Misamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
- Winston Villanueva Catane — Board member, 1st districtIn officeMisamis Occidental · 2025–2028 · source
DPWH flood control projects in Misamis Occidental
The government’s Sumbong sa Pangulo portal lists 33 flood control projects in Misamis Occidental, with a combined contract cost of ₱1.03B, 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 | 8 | ₱300.9M |
| 2023 | 11 | ₱370.2M |
| 2024 | 9 | ₱173.0M |
| 2025 | 5 | ₱181.1M |
| Name | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| MINDANAO ROCK | 10 | ₱445.9M |
| RITCHE-NATHALIE BUILDERS & GENERAL MERCHANDISE | 4 | ₱178.6M |
| ANIMAS BROS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION (FORMERLY: ANIMAS BROS CONSTRUCTION) | 1 | ₱86.8M |
| MAMSAR CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION | 1 | ₱57.9M |
| GRACE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | 2 | ₱51.2M |
| Name | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| Plaridel | 6 | ₱263.0M |
| Tangub City | 9 | ₱162.2M |
| Clarin | 3 | ₱132.3M |
| Tudela | 3 | ₱88.8M |
| Bonifacio | 2 | ₱66.8M |
| Name | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| Misamis Occidental | 14 | ₱523.9M |
| Misamis Occidental | 19 | ₱501.4M |
Largest projects
- Construction of Shore Line Protection, Barangay Southern Looc, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental₱86.8M · ANIMAS BROS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION (FORMERLY: ANIMAS BROS CONSTRUCTION) · completed 2025 · 24KI0062
- Construction of Flood Control Structure at Langaran River between Northern Poblacion and Kauswagan, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental₱58.9M · RITCHE-NATHALIE BUILDERS & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · completed 2022 · 21KI0116
- Construction of Drainage Structure, Barangay Calacaan to Northern Poblacion, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental₱57.9M · MAMSAR CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION · completed 2022 · 21KI0030
- Construction of Flood Control Structure along Aloran River, Barangay Palayan, Aloran, Misamis Occidental₱49.0M · RITCHE-NATHALIE BUILDERS & GENERAL MERCHANDISE · completed 2023 · 23KI0016
- Construction of Slope Protection (Downstream) of Migcanaway Bridge I along Ozamiz - Pagadian Road, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental₱47.5M · MINDANAO ROCK · completed 2024 · 23KJ0021
- Construction of Slope Protection Downstream of Malubog Bridge I along Labuyo-Tangub-Silanga Road, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental₱47.5M · MINDANAO ROCK · completed 2023 · 23KJ0031
- Construction of Slope Protection along Ozamis-Oroquieta Road, Upstream & Downstream of Tigdok Bridge,Tudela and Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental₱47.5M · MINDANAO ROCK · completed 2024 · 22KJ0069
- Rehabilitation of Slope Protection along Ozamiz - Oroquieta Road, Downstream of Clarin Bridge, Clarin, Misamis Occidental₱47.5M · MINDANAO ROCK · completed 2023 · 23KJ0009
- Construction of Slope Protection (Downstream) of Panguil Bridge along Ozamiz-Pagadian Road, Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental₱47.5M · MINDANAO ROCK · completed 2025 · 23KJ0022
- Rehabilitation of Slope Protection along Ozamiz - Oroquieta Road Upstream of Labo Bridge H-Ramiro, Lapasan, Clarin, Misamis Occidental₱47.5M · MINDANAO ROCK · completed 2023 · 23KJ0030
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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