Sylvia B. Elorde “Baby”
Mayor of Bunawan
In officeSources: PCIJ · In CARAGA, Bag-ao defeats Ecleo, but Plaza dynasty wins 5 seats across 3 provinces; Rappler · 2025 results, Agusan del Sur
See Sylvia B. Elorde “Baby” in the map →Elorde (Bunawan) family of Agusan del Sur
Bunawan mayor Sylvia "Baby" Elorde, her husband and former vice mayor Gilbert, and their son who succeeded him as vice mayor in 2025.
3 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 2 documented relationships · Province of Agusan del Sur
Who they are
Ednard Elorde
Vice mayor of Bunawan (2025-); ballot name “ELORDE, GIBONG”
In officeSources: PCIJ · In CARAGA, Bag-ao defeats Ecleo, but Plaza dynasty wins 5 seats across 3 provinces
See Ednard Elorde in the map →
Gilbert G. Elorde
Former vice mayor of Bunawan; former board member, 2nd district (2010-2019)
Not in officeSources: PCIJ · In CARAGA, Bag-ao defeats Ecleo, but Plaza dynasty wins 5 seats across 3 provinces; Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur · Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Members (incl. past boards 2013-2025); Wikipedia · 2010 Caraga local elections
See Gilbert G. Elorde in the map →How they are related
- Sylvia B. Elorde “Baby” and Gilbert G. Elorde — SpousesMarriageEvidence: PCIJ · In CARAGA, Bag-ao defeats Ecleo, but Plaza dynasty wins 5 seats across 3 provinces · “Her son, Ednard, will replace her husband, Gilbert, as vice mayor.”
- Sylvia B. Elorde “Baby” and Ednard Elorde — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: PCIJ · In CARAGA, Bag-ao defeats Ecleo, but Plaza dynasty wins 5 seats across 3 provinces · “Her son, Ednard, will replace her husband, Gilbert, as vice mayor.”
How this was researched
Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.
Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.
Open the Elorde (Bunawan) relationship map →Sources
- PCIJ · In CARAGA, Bag-ao defeats Ecleo, but Plaza dynasty wins 5 seats across 3 provinces · 2025-05-22
- Rappler · 2025 results, Agusan del Sur · 2025-05
- Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur · Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Members (incl. past boards 2013-2025) · Read September 2026
- Wikipedia · 2010 Caraga local elections · Read September 2026
- PCIJ · In CARAGA, Bag-ao defeats Ecleo, but Plaza dynasty wins 5 seats across 3 provinces · “Her son, Ednard, will replace her husband, Gilbert, as vice mayor.” · 2025-05-22
Other families documented in Agusan del Sur
- PlazaThe Agusan del Sur Plaza clan held the Butuan mayoralty 1971-1986 (Figurado) and 1992-2010 (Democrito II and his wife Leonides Theresa), and Figurado's widow Charito held the 1st district seat 1987-1998 and lost the 2025 mayoral race. Their sons now hold office in Nasipit and Loreto.
- Lamanilao (Sibagat)Sibagat mother-and-daughter tandem: Mayor Thelma Lamanilao and Vice Mayor Liza Lamanilao (Evangelista).
- Manpatilan (Esperanza)Esperanza mayor Deo Manpatilan Jr. succeeded his mother Leonida, a three-term mayor.
- Asis (Bayugan)The Asis family has held the Bayugan mayoralty since cityhood: Magdalena, Kim Lope, then Kirk, with Kirk’s brother Tata as vice mayor in 2025.