Marcos family of Ilocos Norte

The Marcos network links national offices with Ilocos Norte’s governor, vice governor and congressional seats.

13 documented relatives · 7 currently in public office · 17 documented relationships · Province of Ilocos Norte

In Ilocos Norte the family currently holds office through Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos (Ilocos Norte D1 representative), Matthew Manotoc (Ilocos Norte vice governor), Cecilia Araneta-Marcos (Ilocos Norte governor (since 2025) · former Ilocos Norte vice governor (2019–2025)) and Angelo Marcos Barba (Ilocos Norte 2nd district representative (since 2019) · former Ilocos Norte vice governor (2010–2019) · former provincial board member, 2nd district (2001–2010) · former San Nicolas mayor (1992–2001)).

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Who they are

Portrait of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

President of the Philippines (since 2022) · former senator (2010–2016) · former Ilocos Norte 2nd district representative (1992–1995, 2007–2010) · former Ilocos Norte governor (1983–1986, 1998–2007) · former Ilocos Norte vice governor (1980–1983)

In office

Sources: DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 7; Senate · Ferdinand E. Marcos biography; PNA · Ilocos Norte proclamations; Wikipedia · Bongbong Marcos (vice governor 1980–1983, governor 1983–1986 and 1998–2007, Ilocos Norte 2nd district representative 1992–1995 and 2007–2010, senator 2010–2016, president since 2022)

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Portrait of Imee Marcos

Imee Marcos

Senator · national office

In office

Sources: Senate · 20th Congress directory; Senate · Ferdinand E. Marcos biography; PNA · Ilocos Norte proclamations; Wikipedia · Imee Marcos (senator since 2019; governor 2010–2019; Ilocos Norte 2nd district representative 1998–2007; Batasang Pambansa 1984–1986); Rappler · It's Marcos versus Marcos in Ilocos Norte

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Portrait of Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos

Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos

Ilocos Norte D1 representative

In office

Sources: DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 167; PIA · Ilocos Norte oath-taking; PCIJ · Ilocos election outcomes

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Portrait of Matthew Manotoc

Matthew Manotoc

Ilocos Norte vice governor

In office

Sources: DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 193; PNA · Ilocos Norte proclamations

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Portrait of Cecilia Araneta-Marcos

Cecilia Araneta-Marcos

Ilocos Norte governor (since 2025) · former Ilocos Norte vice governor (2019–2025)

In office

Sources: DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 193; PNA · Ilocos Norte proclamations; Philstar · Marcoses retain grip on Ilocos Norte bailiwick (Cecile Araneta-Marcos vice governor in stead of her late husband; VG Barba poised to become 2nd district rep); Philstar · Marcos family dominates Ilocos Norte polls (Cecilia Marcos, incumbent vice governor, leads governor race); Wikipedia · Cecilia Marcos (politician) (elected vice governor in 2019 substituting her husband; governor 2025); Rappler · Ilocos Norte: In Marcoses' 'political project,' loyalty is not blind (2025 winners incl. Cecilia Araneta Marcos, the President's first cousin-in-law; Angelo Marcos Barba, the President's first cousin)

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Portrait of Angelo Marcos Barba

Angelo Marcos Barba

Ilocos Norte 2nd district representative (since 2019) · former Ilocos Norte vice governor (2010–2019) · former provincial board member, 2nd district (2001–2010) · former San Nicolas mayor (1992–2001)

In office

Sources: DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 167; PCIJ · Ilocos election outcomes; Wikipedia · Angelo Barba (San Nicolas mayor 1992–2001; provincial board 2nd district 2001–2010; vice governor 2010–2019; representative since 2019); Philstar · Marcoses retain grip on Ilocos Norte bailiwick (Cecile Araneta-Marcos vice governor in stead of her late husband; VG Barba poised to become 2nd district rep); Rappler · Ilocos Norte: In Marcoses' 'political project,' loyalty is not blind (2025 winners incl. Cecilia Araneta Marcos, the President's first cousin-in-law; Angelo Marcos Barba, the President's first cousin)

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Portrait of Ferdinand Martin Romualdez

Ferdinand Martin Romualdez

Leyte D1 representative

In office

Sources: PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships

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Portrait of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Former President · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Senate · Ferdinand E. Marcos biography

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Portrait of Imelda Marcos

Imelda Marcos

Former Leyte and Ilocos Norte representative; former First Lady

Not in office

Sources: Senate · Ferdinand E. Marcos biography; TIME · Imelda Marcos elected congressional service

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Portrait of Mariano Marcos II

Mariano Marcos II

Former provincial board member · deceased

Deceased

Sources: PNA · Ilocos Norte proclamations; Inquirer · Mariano Marcos II obituary and board service

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Portrait of Michael Marcos Keon

Michael Marcos Keon

Former Laoag City mayor (2019–2025 · lost 2025 bid for a third term) · former appointed Laoag City councilor (2018–2019) · former Ilocos Norte governor (2007–2010 · lost 2010) · former Ilocos Norte provincial board member

Not in office

Sources: GMA · Imee Marcos family profile; 2025 election results · laoag-city; Rappler · Bryan Alcid unseats Michael Marcos Keon as Laoag mayor (Keon sought a third and final term; Elizabeth Keon was a former governor and sister of Marcos Sr.); Rappler · It's Marcos versus Marcos in Ilocos Norte; Philstar · Imee out, Keon in (provincial board member Michael Keon runs for governor; his mother Elizabeth Marcos-Keon served as governor); Wikipedia · Michael Marcos Keon (governor 2007–2010; appointed Laoag councilor 2018–2019; Laoag mayor 2019–2025)

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Portrait of Mariano Marcos y Rubio

Mariano Marcos y Rubio

Former Ilocos Norte 2nd district representative (1925–1931) · deceased 1945

Deceased

Sources: The Kahimyang Project · Mariano Marcos was born in Batac; Wikipedia · Mariano Marcos

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Portrait of Elizabeth Marcos-Keon

Elizabeth Marcos-Keon

Former Ilocos Norte governor (1971–1983) · first woman governor of the province · deceased

Deceased

Sources: VERA Files · Elizabeth Marcos-Keon — Governor, Ilocos Norte (1971-1983); Rappler · It's Marcos versus Marcos in Ilocos Norte

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How they are related

How this was researched

Includes former elected relatives to show office succession. Family ties do not establish wrongdoing. Municipal networks are shown separately.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

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Sources

  1. Senate · Ferdinand E. Marcos biography · Historical official biography
  2. TIME · Imelda Marcos elected congressional service · 2023; elected in Leyte in 1995 and Ilocos Norte in 2010
  3. DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 7 · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026
  4. PNA · Ilocos Norte proclamations · 14 May 2025
  5. Wikipedia · Bongbong Marcos (vice governor 1980–1983, governor 1983–1986 and 1998–2007, Ilocos Norte 2nd district representative 1992–1995 and 2007–2010, senator 2010–2016, president since 2022) · Retrieved 1 October 2026
  6. Senate · 20th Congress directory · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026
  7. Wikipedia · Imee Marcos (senator since 2019; governor 2010–2019; Ilocos Norte 2nd district representative 1998–2007; Batasang Pambansa 1984–1986) · Retrieved 1 October 2026
  8. Rappler · It's Marcos versus Marcos in Ilocos Norte · May 2025
  9. DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 167 · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026
  10. PIA · Ilocos Norte oath-taking · 28 June 2022
  11. PCIJ · Ilocos election outcomes · 18 May 2025
  12. DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 193 · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026
  13. DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 193 · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026
  14. Philstar · Marcoses retain grip on Ilocos Norte bailiwick (Cecile Araneta-Marcos vice governor in stead of her late husband; VG Barba poised to become 2nd district rep) · 14 May 2019
  15. Philstar · Marcos family dominates Ilocos Norte polls (Cecilia Marcos, incumbent vice governor, leads governor race) · 13 May 2025
  16. Wikipedia · Cecilia Marcos (politician) (elected vice governor in 2019 substituting her husband; governor 2025) · Retrieved 1 October 2026
  17. Rappler · Ilocos Norte: In Marcoses' 'political project,' loyalty is not blind (2025 winners incl. Cecilia Araneta Marcos, the President's first cousin-in-law; Angelo Marcos Barba, the President's first cousin) · 2025
  18. Inquirer · Mariano Marcos II obituary and board service · 15 February 2019
  19. DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 167 · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026
  20. Wikipedia · Angelo Barba (San Nicolas mayor 1992–2001; provincial board 2nd district 2001–2010; vice governor 2010–2019; representative since 2019) · Retrieved 1 October 2026
  21. GMA · Imee Marcos family profile · 2025; kinship only; Mariano office wording contradicted by COMELEC
  22. 2025 election results · laoag-city · May 2025; cross-checked with government directory
  23. Rappler · Bryan Alcid unseats Michael Marcos Keon as Laoag mayor (Keon sought a third and final term; Elizabeth Keon was a former governor and sister of Marcos Sr.) · 12 May 2025
  24. Philstar · Imee out, Keon in (provincial board member Michael Keon runs for governor; his mother Elizabeth Marcos-Keon served as governor) · 30 March 2007
  25. Wikipedia · Michael Marcos Keon (governor 2007–2010; appointed Laoag councilor 2018–2019; Laoag mayor 2019–2025) · Retrieved 1 October 2026
  26. PNA · Leyte and Biliran family relationships · 16 May 2025
  27. The Kahimyang Project · Mariano Marcos was born in Batac · 21 March 2013
  28. Wikipedia · Mariano Marcos · Retrieved 1 October 2026
  29. VERA Files · Elizabeth Marcos-Keon — Governor, Ilocos Norte (1971-1983) · 6 February 2025
  30. Inquirer · Benjamin 'Kokoy' Romualdez dies; 81 (younger brother of Imelda Marcos; his son Ferdinand Martin is Leyte 1st district representative) · 22 February 2012
  31. PCIJ · Marcos cousin installed as Speaker · 25 July 2022

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