Dayanghirang family of Davao Oriental

Manay-based family: Governor Nelson Dayanghirang Sr., his son Rep. Nelson Jr., his late eldest brother Antero Jr. (former Manay mayor) and Antero's son Manay Mayor Jon Marco.

4 documented relatives · 3 currently in public office · 3 documented relationships · Province of Davao Oriental

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Who they are

Nelson “Boy” L. Dayanghirang Sr.

Governor

In office

Sources: RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler); Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ); Nelson Dayanghirang Sr. (Wikipedia)

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Nelson R. Dayanghirang Jr.

Representative, 1st district

In office

Sources: RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler); Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ); Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. (Wikipedia)

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Jon Marco M. Dayanghirang

Mayor, Manay

In office

Sources: RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler); Municipality of Manay: About / history (official LGU site)

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How they are related

• Nelson “Boy” L. Dayanghirang Sr. and Nelson R. Dayanghirang Jr. — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Niño Uy steps up as Davao Oriental's new governor · “Dayanghirang, meanwhile, is the son and namesake of former governor Nelson Dayanghirang.”; Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ)
• Antero L. Dayanghirang Jr. and Nelson “Boy” L. Dayanghirang Sr. — BrothersBloodEvidence: Province of Davao Oriental (davaooriental.gov.ph, archived) · New Mayor, Vice Mayor Of Manay Take Oath · ““Although I am deeply saddened by the loss of my brother, the late Mayor Antero Dayanghirang, I am consoled by the fact that the new set of officials are well-capable and are marked with excellent leadership.”; Municipality of Manay: About / history (official LGU site)
• Antero L. Dayanghirang Jr. and Jon Marco M. Dayanghirang — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Municipality of Manay · About / history (official LGU site) · “His eldest son Hon. Jon Marco M. Dayanghirang was sworn into office by virtue of his landslide triumphant victory during election held on May 11, 2010.”; It's still all in the family in Mindanao (2), Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews, reposted by CBCS

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. RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler) · 2025-05-15
2. Obese Duterte dynasty prevails in Davao region, but so does Cagas, who voted to impeach Sara (PCIJ) · 2025-05-22
3. Nelson Dayanghirang Sr. (Wikipedia) · Read September 2026
4. Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. (Wikipedia) · Read September 2026
5. Municipality of Manay: About / history (official LGU site) · Read September 2026
6. RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler) · 2025-05-15
7. Rappler · Niño Uy steps up as Davao Oriental's new governor · “Dayanghirang, meanwhile, is the son and namesake of former governor Nelson Dayanghirang.” · 2023-06-30
8. Province of Davao Oriental (davaooriental.gov.ph, archived) · New Mayor, Vice Mayor Of Manay Take Oath · ““Although I am deeply saddened by the loss of my brother, the late Mayor Antero Dayanghirang, I am consoled by the fact that the new set of officials are well-capable and are marked with excellent leadership.” · 2021-03-04
9. Municipality of Manay · About / history (official LGU site) · “His eldest son Hon. Jon Marco M. Dayanghirang was sworn into office by virtue of his landslide triumphant victory during election held on May 11, 2010.” · Read September 2026
10. It's still all in the family in Mindanao (2), Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews, reposted by CBCS · 2010-02-16

Other families documented in Davao Oriental

• AlmarioThree generations from Mati: Thelma Almario (former Mati mayor, vice governor and 2nd district representative), her son Mayor Joel Mayo Almario, and his son Rep. Cheeno Almario; the family has held the 2nd district seat without a break since 1987.
• RabatTwo sitting Mati City councilors, Tara Marie Rabat Gayta and Paolo Rabat, are described by SunStar as cousins of former mayor Michelle Rabat.
• UyFormer Governor Niño Sotero Uy Jr. (lost 2025 governor race) and his elder brothers Samuel "Sammy" Uy (former Tarragona mayor, lost 2025) and Nestor Uy (Tarragona vice mayor).
• GoSenator Bong Go's son Christian Lawrence "Chrence" Go is Lupon vice mayor, and VERA Files describes San Isidro Mayor Angel Go as the senator's niece.
• InojalesGovernor Generoso: Mayor Juanito “Kulot” Inojales and his wife, Vice Mayor XZ May “Pinky” Inojales

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