Matro (Tanza) family of Cavite

Tanza Mayor Archangelo “SM” Matro, the former vice mayor who won the mayoralty in 2025, and his brother, Councilor Niño Federico “Derek” Matro.

2 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 1 documented relationship · Province of Cavite

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Who they are

How they are related

• Archangelo “SM” B. Matro and Niño Federico “Derek” B. Matro — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Cavite in focus: How weak is the latest anti-political dynasty bill? (24 September 2026): “In Tanza, either Mayor Archangelo Matro or his brother Councilor Nino Federico Matro”

How this was researched

Added 13 October 2026 from reader reports. Offices and kinship come from the cited sources; 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.

Sources

1. Municipality of Tanza (official site) · Local Officials: “HON. ARCHANGELO B. MATRO Municipal Mayor”, “HON. NIÑO FEDERICO B. MATRO Sangguniang Bayan Member” · Reviewed 13 October 2026
2. Rappler · 2025 election results, Tanza, Cavite: Mayor “MATRO, SM (NUP)” 1st (67,949); Councilor “MATRO, DEREK (NUP)” 1st (63,639) · Reviewed 13 October 2026
3. Rappler · 2025 polls in Cavite: “Vice Mayor Archangelo ‘SM’ Matro (NUP)” running for Tanza mayor · Reviewed 13 October 2026
4. Rappler · Cavite in focus: How weak is the latest anti-political dynasty bill? (24 September 2026): “In Tanza, either Mayor Archangelo Matro or his brother Councilor Nino Federico Matro” · Reviewed 13 October 2026

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