Cagas family of Davao del Sur

Adds Digos City councilor Liza Maravillas Cagas, wife of Mayor Josef Cagas, who first joined the council by filling the unfinished term of her father-in-law Gary Cagas.

12 documented relatives · 6 currently in public office · 18 documented relationships · Province of Davao del Sur

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Who they are

Marc Douglas Chan Cagas IV

Vice governor

In office

Sources: Marc Douglas Cagas IV (Wikipedia); Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler); Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ)

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Yvonne Roña Cagas

Governor

In office

Sources: Yvonne Roña Cagas (Wikipedia); Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler); Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ)

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John Tracy Fortich Cagas

Representative, lone district

In office

Sources: John Tracy Cagas (Wikipedia); Who is John Cagas, lone Davao lawmaker who signed Sara's impeachment? (Rappler); Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ)

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Josef Fortich Cagas

Mayor, Digos City

In office

Sources: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text); John Tracy Cagas (Wikipedia)

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Johari Baña

Vice mayor, Digos City

In office

Sources: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text)

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Liza Maravillas Cagas

City councilor, Digos City

In office

Sources: Inquirer · Cagas’ entire slate wins Digos City (read via Wayback Machine copy; live newsinfo.inquirer.net returns 403); Rappler · RESULTS: Digos City, Davao del Sur election 2025

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Douglas “Dodo” Ralota Cagas

Former governor (1988-1992, 2007-2013, 2016-2021); former representative, 1st district (1998-2007)

Deceased

Sources: Douglas Cagas (Wikipedia); Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text)

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Mercedes “Didi” Chan Cagas

Former representative (1st district 2013-2016, lone district 2016-2022); former board member

Not in office

Sources: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text); Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler); It's still all in the family in Mindanao (2), Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews, reposted by CBCS

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Riafe “Aiai” Cagas-Fernandez

Former vice governor (2022-2025); lost 2025 race for governor

Not in office

Sources: Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler); Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ); Davao provinces elect new leaders (SunStar Davao)

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How they are related

• Douglas “Dodo” Ralota Cagas and Mercedes “Didi” Chan Cagas — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Governor Douglas Cagas, his wife Mercedes Chan Cagas, and their only son Marc Douglas Cagas IV emerged as victors”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints)
• Douglas “Dodo” Ralota Cagas and Marc Douglas Chan Cagas IV — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Governor Douglas Cagas, his wife Mercedes Chan Cagas, and their only son Marc Douglas Cagas IV emerged as victors”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints); Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler)
• Mercedes “Didi” Chan Cagas and Marc Douglas Chan Cagas IV — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler) · “Her husband is the son of the late governor Douglas "Dodo" Cagas and former lawmaker Mercedes Cagas.”
• Marc Douglas Chan Cagas IV and Yvonne Roña Cagas — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ) · “Yvonne Cagas and her husband Marc Cagas captured the top two posts in the Capitol.”; Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler)
• Gary R. Cagas and Douglas “Dodo” Ralota Cagas — BrothersBloodEvidence: Inquirer · Marc Cagas sworn in as Davao del Sur governor · “Councilor Gary Cagas, the elder brother of the late governor”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints); Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text)
• Gary R. Cagas and Josef Fortich Cagas — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Josef Fortich Cagas, son of Gary, won the mayoral race in Digos City”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints)
• Gary R. Cagas and John Tracy Fortich Cagas — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Inquirer · Marc Cagas sworn in as Davao del Sur governor · “He is the brother of Digos City Mayor Josef Cagas, both sons of [...] Councilor Gary Cagas, the elder brother of the deceased governor.”; MindaNews · MINDANAO 2025: Still all in the family in 23 of 28 provinces — 'John Tracy Cagas (NP), nephew of Douglas'; John Tracy Cagas (Wikipedia)
• John Tracy Fortich Cagas and Josef Fortich Cagas — BrothersBloodEvidence: Inquirer · Marc Cagas sworn in as Davao del Sur governor · “He is the brother of Digos City Mayor Josef Cagas, both sons of [...] Councilor Gary Cagas, the elder brother of the deceased governor.”; MindaNews · MINDANAO 2025: Still all in the family in 23 of 28 provinces — 'John Tracy Cagas (NP), nephew of Douglas'; John Tracy Cagas (Wikipedia)
• Douglas “Dodo” Ralota Cagas and John Tracy Fortich Cagas — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Reelectionist Board Member John Tracy Cagas, another nephew of Gov. Cagas, landed on the top spot”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints); Who is John Cagas, lone Davao lawmaker who signed Sara's impeachment? (Rappler)
• Marc Douglas Chan Cagas IV and John Tracy Fortich Cagas — CousinsBloodEvidence: Who is John Cagas, lone Davao lawmaker who signed Sara's impeachment? (Rappler) · “He is the cousin of former Davao del Sur governor Marc Douglas Cagas IV”; Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ)
• Rio Cagas and Douglas “Dodo” Ralota Cagas — BrothersBloodEvidence: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “lawyer Johari Baña, whose wife was the daughter of Gov. Cagas' brother, Rio, is the city's new vice mayor”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints)
• Rio Cagas and Johari Baña — Father-in-law → son-in-lawIn-lawEvidence: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “lawyer Johari Baña, whose wife was the daughter of Gov. Cagas' brother, Rio, is the city's new vice mayor”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints)
• Rio Cagas and Dominic Fernandez — Father-in-law → son-in-lawIn-lawEvidence: Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Lawyer Dominic Fernandez, another son-in-law of Rio's, snatched the sixth seat of the Digos City Council.”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints)
• Marc Douglas Chan Cagas IV and Riafe “Aiai” Cagas-Fernandez — CousinsBloodEvidence: Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ) · “Yvonne defeated Marc’s cousin, Vice Gov. Aiai Cagas, in the battle for governor.”
• Yvonne Roña Cagas and Riafe “Aiai” Cagas-Fernandez — Cousins-in-lawIn-lawEvidence: Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler) · “is being challenged by her cousin-in-law and former running mate, incumbent Vice Governor Riafe "Aiai" Cagas Fernandez”
• John Tracy Fortich Cagas and Riafe “Aiai” Cagas-Fernandez — Relatives; degree unreportedBloodEvidence: Who is John Cagas, lone Davao lawmaker who signed Sara's impeachment? (Rappler) · “The lawmaker's relative, Davao del Sur Vice Governor Aiai Cagas, posted a short statement showing support for her relative.”
• Douglas “Dodo” Ralota Cagas and Josef Fortich Cagas — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: Inquirer · Marc Cagas sworn in as Davao del Sur governor · “He is the brother of Digos City Mayor Josef Cagas, both sons of [...] Councilor Gary Cagas, the elder brother of the deceased governor.”; 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints)
• Josef Fortich Cagas and Liza Maravillas Cagas — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Inquirer · Cagas’ entire slate wins Digos City (read via Wayback Machine copy; live newsinfo.inquirer.net returns 403) · “Liza Cagas, the wife of Mayor Cagas, has served as an incumbent city councilor after she replaced the unfinished term of former Councilor Gary Cagas – father of Mayor Cagas.”

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.

Sources

1. Douglas Cagas (Wikipedia) · Read September 2026
2. Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · 2019-05-14
3. Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler) · 2025-03-09
4. It's still all in the family in Mindanao (2), Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews, reposted by CBCS · 2010-02-16
5. Marc Douglas Cagas IV (Wikipedia) · Read September 2026
6. Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ) · 2025-05-22
7. Yvonne Roña Cagas (Wikipedia) · Read September 2026
8. John Tracy Cagas (Wikipedia) · Read September 2026
9. Who is John Cagas, lone Davao lawmaker who signed Sara's impeachment? (Rappler) · 2025-02-15
10. Davao provinces elect new leaders (SunStar Davao) · 2022-05-12
11. Inquirer · Cagas’ entire slate wins Digos City (read via Wayback Machine copy; live newsinfo.inquirer.net returns 403) · 2022-05-10
12. Rappler · RESULTS: Digos City, Davao del Sur election 2025 · 2025-05-15
13. Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Governor Douglas Cagas, his wife Mercedes Chan Cagas, and their only son Marc Douglas Cagas IV emerged as victors” · 2019-05-14
14. 8 members of one family sweep elective posts in DavSur (PNA; pna.gov.ph returned 403, text read via the Politiko and Radyo Natin reprints) · 2019-05-14
15. Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler) · “Her husband is the son of the late governor Douglas "Dodo" Cagas and former lawmaker Mercedes Cagas.” · 2025-03-09
16. Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ) · “Yvonne Cagas and her husband Marc Cagas captured the top two posts in the Capitol.” · 2025-05-22
17. Inquirer · Marc Cagas sworn in as Davao del Sur governor · “Councilor Gary Cagas, the elder brother of the late governor” · 2021-06-10
18. Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Josef Fortich Cagas, son of Gary, won the mayoral race in Digos City” · 2019-05-14
19. Inquirer · Marc Cagas sworn in as Davao del Sur governor · “He is the brother of Digos City Mayor Josef Cagas, both sons of [...] Councilor Gary Cagas, the elder brother of the deceased governor.” · 2021-06-10
20. MindaNews · MINDANAO 2025: Still all in the family in 23 of 28 provinces — 'John Tracy Cagas (NP), nephew of Douglas' · 2026-01-05
21. Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Reelectionist Board Member John Tracy Cagas, another nephew of Gov. Cagas, landed on the top spot” · 2019-05-14
22. Who is John Cagas, lone Davao lawmaker who signed Sara's impeachment? (Rappler) · “He is the cousin of former Davao del Sur governor Marc Douglas Cagas IV” · 2025-02-15
23. Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “lawyer Johari Baña, whose wife was the daughter of Gov. Cagas' brother, Rio, is the city's new vice mayor” · 2019-05-14
24. Sinimot! 8 Cagas dynasty members sweep Davao del Sur posts (Politiko Mindanao, PNA text) · “Lawyer Dominic Fernandez, another son-in-law of Rio's, snatched the sixth seat of the Digos City Council.” · 2019-05-14
25. Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ) · “Yvonne defeated Marc’s cousin, Vice Gov. Aiai Cagas, in the battle for governor.” · 2025-05-22
26. Davao del Sur local races to watch in 2025 elections (Rappler) · “is being challenged by her cousin-in-law and former running mate, incumbent Vice Governor Riafe "Aiai" Cagas Fernandez” · 2025-03-09
27. Who is John Cagas, lone Davao lawmaker who signed Sara's impeachment? (Rappler) · “The lawmaker's relative, Davao del Sur Vice Governor Aiai Cagas, posted a short statement showing support for her relative.” · 2025-02-15
28. Inquirer · Cagas’ entire slate wins Digos City (read via Wayback Machine copy; live newsinfo.inquirer.net returns 403) · “Liza Cagas, the wife of Mayor Cagas, has served as an incumbent city councilor after she replaced the unfinished term of former Councilor Gary Cagas – father of Mayor Cagas.” · 2022-05-10

Other families documented in Davao del Sur

• BautistaThe Bautistas of Malita held Davao del Sur's 2nd congressional district from 1987 to 2016 and the governorship twice before their base became Davao Occidental; none holds a Davao del Sur seat in 2025.
• LlanosThree men named Llanos served as governor between 1971 and 2002; the only tie a source states is that board member Erwin Llanos is the son of the late governor Rogelio Llanos.
• AlmendrasAdds Santa Cruz councilor Alvin Rey "Dongkoy" Almendras, son of former mayor Alexis Almendras and brother of former vice governor Aileen Almendras, so the family does hold a seat after 2025.
• DurezaHagonoy mayor Jesus "Jay" Dureza Jr. is the son of former presidential peace adviser Jesus Dureza.
• ValentinFather-daughter tie between Malalag councilor and former mayor Peter Paul Valentin and board member Kyra Valentin, now read from the post itself (see flag); the sitting mayor’s tie to them remains unsourced.
• SagarinoSulop mayor Jose Jimmy Sagarino, unopposed in 2025, is the son of former Sulop mayor Perfecto Sagarino.

All families and officials in Davao del Sur →