Elaydo (San Esteban) family of Ilocos Sur

Brothers Chester and Ray Elaydo held the San Esteban mayoralty from at least 2008 to 2019, and Ray's wife Mildred went from vice mayor to Ilocos Sur board member (2nd district) until 2025. Their children RJ and Divina have since swapped the town's top two posts: RJ was mayor 2019-2025 with Divina as vice mayor, and she became mayor in 2025 with him as vice mayor. RJ's wife Beverly sits on the municipal council.

5 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 6 documented relationships · Province of Ilocos Sur

In Ilocos Sur the family currently holds office through Ray M. Elaydo II "RJ" (Vice mayor of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur (2025-) · Mayor 2019-2025 · Vice mayor 2016-2019) and Maria Divina Gracia Elaydo-Etalin (Mayor of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur (2025-) · Vice mayor 2022-2025).

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Who they are

Ray M. Elaydo II "RJ"

Vice mayor of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur (2025-) · Mayor 2019-2025 · Vice mayor 2016-2019

In office

Sources: Politiko North Luzon · 'You will not believe what Vice Mayor Elaydo just ate'; Wikipedia · San Esteban, Ilocos Sur (infobox: Mayor Ray M. Elaydo II, Vice Mayor Ray A. Elaydo); Politiko North Luzon · 'Mayor Ray RJ Elaydo Leads Symposium on Anti-Bullying and Cultural Awareness in San Esteban'; Rappler · 2025 San Esteban, Ilocos Sur local race results; San Esteban LGU (official site) · Elected Officials 2025-2028

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Maria Divina Gracia Elaydo-Etalin

Mayor of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur (2025-) · Vice mayor 2022-2025

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 San Esteban, Ilocos Sur local race results; San Esteban LGU (official site) · Elected Officials 2025-2028; San Esteban LGU (official site) · 'Mayor Elaydo-Etalin and Vice Mayor Elaydo II Lead Crucial Joint Peace and Order Council Meeting'; Politiko North Luzon · 'Mayor RJ Elaydo, Vice Mayor Elaydo-Etalin Champion Pride in San Esteban'

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Chester A. Elaydo

Mayor of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur (in office by 2008 · re-elected unopposed 2013 · reader gives 2007-2016)

Not in office

Sources: Tawid News Magazine · 'Libre nga abono, naiwaras' (San Esteban fertilizer distribution quoting Mayor Chester Elaydo); Tawid News Magazine · '18 mayor, 16 bise mayor unopposed iti May 13 polls'; PhilStar · '18 Ilocos Sur mayors unopposed' lists Chester Elaydo (San Esteban); Tawid News Magazine · 'Mayor Elaydo: No issue on political dynasty in San Esteban, only politics of performance'; PNP San Esteban Municipal Police Station (official Facebook page) · 'In Honor of Former Mayor Chester Elaydo'

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Ray Aquino Elaydo

Mayor of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur (2016-2019) · Vice mayor (2019-2022) · former DPWH district engineer, Ilocos Sur 2nd district

Not in office

Sources: Tawid News Magazine · 'Mayor Elaydo: No issue on political dynasty in San Esteban, only politics of performance'; Wikipedia · San Esteban, Ilocos Sur (infobox: Mayor Ray M. Elaydo II, Vice Mayor Ray A. Elaydo); Ray Rj Elaydo II (verified Facebook account) · 'To my dearest Papa, happy birthday!'

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Mildred M. Elaydo

Board member, Ilocos Sur 2nd district (2016-2025, term-limited) · Vice mayor of San Esteban (to 2016 · re-elected unopposed 2013)

Not in office

Sources: Tawid News Magazine · '18 mayor, 16 bise mayor unopposed iti May 13 polls'; Tawid News Magazine · 'SPM Elaydo on colorum PUVs: We're working to legalize them'; Tawid News Magazine · 'In Ilocos Sur the value of women in public service echoes through ages'; Wikipedia · 2025 Ilocos Sur local elections, 'Term-limited board members'; Tawid News Magazine · 'Mayor Elaydo: No issue on political dynasty in San Esteban, only politics of performance'

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How they are related

Ray Aquino Elaydo and Chester A. Elaydo — BrothersBloodEvidence: Tawid News Magazine · 'Mayor Elaydo: No issue on political dynasty in San Esteban, only politics of performance'; PNP San Esteban Municipal Police Station (official Facebook page) · 'In Honor of Former Mayor Chester Elaydo'
Ray Aquino Elaydo and Mildred M. Elaydo — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Tawid News Magazine · 'Mayor Elaydo: No issue on political dynasty in San Esteban, only politics of performance'; PNP San Esteban Municipal Police Station (official Facebook page) · 'In Honor of Former Mayor Chester Elaydo'
Ray Aquino Elaydo and Ray M. Elaydo II "RJ" — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Ray Rj Elaydo II (verified Facebook account) · 'To my dearest Papa, happy birthday!'
Ray Aquino Elaydo and Maria Divina Gracia Elaydo-Etalin — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: Doc Divina Elaydo Official (her Facebook page) · 'Happy birthday to my Papa', with a greeting card for 'FORMER MAYOR ENGR. RAY A. ELAYDO'
Mildred M. Elaydo and Ray M. Elaydo II "RJ" — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: Rj Elaydo (@rayrjelaydo, his own Instagram) · 'Congratulations mama Board Member Mildred Elaydo'
Ray M. Elaydo II "RJ" and Maria Divina Gracia Elaydo-Etalin — SiblingsBloodEvidence: PNP San Esteban Municipal Police Station (official Facebook page) · 'In Honor of Former Mayor Chester Elaydo'

How this was researched

Added 24 September 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.

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Elaydo (San Esteban) family of Ilocos Sur

Who they are

Ray M. Elaydo II "RJ"

Maria Divina Gracia Elaydo-Etalin

Chester A. Elaydo

Ray Aquino Elaydo

Mildred M. Elaydo

How they are related

How this was researched

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