Tupas family of Iloilo

The Tupas family spans Iloilo provincial and congressional offices and Iloilo City, where Candice holds an appointed executive role. She is married to former city councilor Lex, brother of Raul.

11 documented relatives · 5 currently in public office · 19 documented relationships · Province of Iloilo

In Iloilo the family currently holds office through Binky April Tupas (Iloilo D5 representative (since 2025) · former Iloilo provincial board member, 5th district (2022–2025)), Nielito “Doc Darl” Tupas (Iloilo provincial board member, 5th district (since 2025, also 2019–2022)), Candice Magdalane Tupas (Iloilo City executive assistant for medical tourism (appointed); former councilor) and Rolex T. Suplico (Iloilo provincial board member, 5th district (since 2025) · former Iloilo vice governor (2007–2010), Iloilo D5 representative (1998–2007) and provincial board member (1995–1998)).

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Who they are

Binky April Tupas

Iloilo D5 representative (since 2025) · former Iloilo provincial board member, 5th district (2022–2025)

In office

Sources: Daily Guardian · Binky Tupas oath and family; Wikipedia · 2025 Iloilo local elections — vice gubernatorial, 5th-district congressional and 5th-district board results (Comelec COC figures); Wikipedia · Iloilo Provincial Board — 5th-district membership table 1992–2025; Wikipedia · Binky Tupas — first woman to represent Iloilo's 5th district, elected 2025, succeeded her husband Raul Tupas

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Nielito “Doc Darl” Tupas

Iloilo provincial board member, 5th district (since 2025, also 2019–2022)

In office

Sources: Daily Guardian · Binky Tupas oath and family; Wikipedia · Iloilo Provincial Board — 5th-district membership table 1992–2025; Iloilo Provincial Government · Office of BM Nielito C. Tupas — SP Member, 5th District; Wikipedia · 2025 Iloilo local elections — vice gubernatorial, 5th-district congressional and 5th-district board results (Comelec COC figures)

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Candice Magdalane Tupas

Iloilo City executive assistant for medical tourism (appointed); former councilor

In office

Sources: SunStar · Candice Tupas leads city medical tourism delegation; Panay News · Appointed executive assistants of Mayor Raisa Treñas

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Nielo “Bongbong” C. Tupas

Barotac Viejo mayor (since 2019) · former Iloilo provincial board member, 5th district (2010–2019)

In office

Sources: Iloilo Provincial Government · Barotac Viejo — Mayor: Nielo C. Tupas; Vice Mayor: Vivian V. Buenavista; Rappler · 37 years in power: It’s Tupas vs Tupas in Iloilo’s 5th District — Nielo Tupas is Niel Jr.'s brother and Barotac Viejo mayor; Rolex Suplico is Niel Tupas Sr.'s nephew and served 1998–2007; Niel Jr. lost to Raul in 2019 and 2022; Rappler · RESULTS: Barotac Viejo, Iloilo election 2025 — Mayor TUPAS, BONGBONG (Lakas) 18,012 (56.27%); Vice Mayor BUENAVISTA, INDAY (IND) 13,440 over TUPAS, ATTY. EVARI (Lakas) 12,546; PeoPlaid · Barotac Viejo Election 2022 Candidates — Mayor: TUPAS, NIELO “BONGBONG” (NP), incumbent mayor; Vice Mayor: TUPAS, DOC DARL (Lakas); Wikipedia · Iloilo Provincial Board — 5th-district membership table 1992–2025

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Rolex T. Suplico

Iloilo provincial board member, 5th district (since 2025) · former Iloilo vice governor (2007–2010), Iloilo D5 representative (1998–2007) and provincial board member (1995–1998)

In office

Sources: Rappler · 37 years in power: It’s Tupas vs Tupas in Iloilo’s 5th District — Nielo Tupas is Niel Jr.'s brother and Barotac Viejo mayor; Rolex Suplico is Niel Tupas Sr.'s nephew and served 1998–2007; Niel Jr. lost to Raul in 2019 and 2022; Wikipedia · Iloilo Provincial Board — 5th-district membership table 1992–2025; Wikipedia · List of vice governors of Iloilo — Rolex Suplico 2007–2010, Richard Garin 2010–2013, Raul Tupas 2013–2016, Christine Garin 2016–2025; Wikipedia · 2025 Iloilo local elections — vice gubernatorial, 5th-district congressional and 5th-district board results (Comelec COC figures)

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Raul “Boboy” Tupas

Former Iloilo D5 representative (2016–2025), Iloilo vice governor (2013–2016) and Barotac Viejo mayor (2001–2010) · lost the 2025 Iloilo vice gubernatorial race

Not in office

Sources: Daily Guardian · Binky Tupas oath and family; Wikipedia · Raul Tupas — offices, parents (Niel Tupas Sr., Myrna Causing), brothers Niel Jr. and Lex, wife Binky, successor as Barotac Viejo mayor: Niel Tupas III; Wikipedia · 2025 Iloilo local elections — vice gubernatorial, 5th-district congressional and 5th-district board results (Comelec COC figures)

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Niel “Junjun” Tupas Jr.

Former Iloilo D5 representative (2007–2016) and provincial board member, 5th district (2004–2007) · lost the 2016 vice gubernatorial race and the 2019, 2022 and 2025 D5 congressional races

Not in office

Sources: Daily Guardian · Binky Tupas oath and family; Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Jr. — “He is the son of former Iloilo governor Niel Tupas Sr., brother of Barotac Viejo mayor Niel Tupas III, and brother of Iloilo City councilor Lex Tupas.”; Rappler · 37 years in power: It’s Tupas vs Tupas in Iloilo’s 5th District — Nielo Tupas is Niel Jr.'s brother and Barotac Viejo mayor; Rolex Suplico is Niel Tupas Sr.'s nephew and served 1998–2007; Niel Jr. lost to Raul in 2019 and 2022; Wikipedia · 2025 Iloilo local elections — vice gubernatorial, 5th-district congressional and 5th-district board results (Comelec COC figures); Panay News · Beng Tupas to run for Iloilo vice governor — “Tupas is a son of the late governor Niel Tupas Sr. and brother of 5th District congressman Raul Tupas”; “a three-term mayor wrapping up his last consecutive term”; Niel Jr. is the eldest child

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Nielex “Lex” Tupas

Former Iloilo City councilor (2007–2016)

Not in office

Sources: Dr. Candice Tupas / Panay News · Author biography identifies husband Lex; The Freeman · Children of former governor Niel Tupas Sr.; Wikipedia · Lex Tupas — “Nielex ‘Lex’ Tupas… is the youngest son of former Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr.”; councilor from 2007, re-elected 2010 and 2013

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Niel D. Tupas Sr.

Former Iloilo governor (2001–2010), Iloilo D5 representative (1987–1998), Batasang Pambansa assemblyman for Region VI (1978–1984) and Barotac Viejo mayor (1972–1978) · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Wikipedia · Iloilo's 5th congressional district; Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Sr.; Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Sr. — Barotac Viejo mayor 1972–1978, Batasang Pambansa 1978–1984, D5 representative 1987–1998, governor 2001–2010; spouse Myrna Causing Tupas; seven children

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Niel “Beng” Causing Tupas III

Former Barotac Viejo mayor (2010–2019) · lost the 2019 Iloilo vice gubernatorial race and the 2025 Iloilo provincial board race (5th district)

Not in office

Sources: Panay News · Beng Tupas to run for Iloilo vice governor — “Tupas is a son of the late governor Niel Tupas Sr. and brother of 5th District congressman Raul Tupas”; “a three-term mayor wrapping up his last consecutive term”; Niel Jr. is the eldest child; Panay News · Mayor Beng Tupas stays clear of warring brothers Jun-jun, Boboy — “He, Niel and Raul are sons of the late governor Niel Tupas Sr.”; Christine Garin beat Niel Tupas Jr. for vice governor in 2016; Wikipedia · Raul Tupas — offices, parents (Niel Tupas Sr., Myrna Causing), brothers Niel Jr. and Lex, wife Binky, successor as Barotac Viejo mayor: Niel Tupas III; Wikipedia · 2025 Iloilo local elections — vice gubernatorial, 5th-district congressional and 5th-district board results (Comelec COC figures); Wikipedia · List of vice governors of Iloilo — Rolex Suplico 2007–2010, Richard Garin 2010–2013, Raul Tupas 2013–2016, Christine Garin 2016–2025

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Myrna Causing-Tupas

Former Barotac Viejo mayor · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III; SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”

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How they are related

• Raul “Boboy” Tupas and Binky April Tupas — MarriedMarriageEvidence: Daily Guardian · Binky Tupas oath and family
• Raul “Boboy” Tupas and Nielito “Doc Darl” Tupas — BrothersBloodEvidence: Daily Guardian · Binky Tupas oath and family
• Binky April Tupas and Niel “Junjun” Tupas Jr. — Sister-in-law ↔ brother-in-lawIn-lawEvidence: Daily Guardian · Binky Tupas oath and family
• Nielex “Lex” Tupas and Candice Magdalane Tupas — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Dr. Candice Tupas / Panay News · Author biography identifies husband Lex
• Raul “Boboy” Tupas and Nielex “Lex” Tupas — BrothersBloodEvidence: The Freeman · Children of former governor Niel Tupas Sr.
• Niel D. Tupas Sr. and Niel “Junjun” Tupas Jr. — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Sr.
• Niel D. Tupas Sr. and Raul “Boboy” Tupas — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Wikipedia · Raul Tupas
• Niel D. Tupas Sr. and Nielo “Bongbong” C. Tupas — Father → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III; Rappler · 37 years in power: It’s Tupas vs Tupas in Iloilo’s 5th District — Nielo Tupas is Niel Jr.'s brother and Barotac Viejo mayor; Rolex Suplico is Niel Tupas Sr.'s nephew and served 1998–2007; Niel Jr. lost to Raul in 2019 and 2022
• Niel D. Tupas Sr. and Niel “Beng” Causing Tupas III — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Panay News · Beng Tupas to run for Iloilo vice governor — “Tupas is a son of the late governor Niel Tupas Sr. and brother of 5th District congressman Raul Tupas”; “a three-term mayor wrapping up his last consecutive term”; Niel Jr. is the eldest child; Panay News · Mayor Beng Tupas stays clear of warring brothers Jun-jun, Boboy — “He, Niel and Raul are sons of the late governor Niel Tupas Sr.”; Christine Garin beat Niel Tupas Jr. for vice governor in 2016; SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”
• Niel D. Tupas Sr. and Nielito “Doc Darl” Tupas — Father → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Iloilo Metropolitan Times · report on an Iloilo Sangguniang Panlalawigan session — kinship line only: “Board Member Nielito ‘Doc Darl’ Tupas, brother of former congressman Raul Tupas”; Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III
• Niel D. Tupas Sr. and Nielex “Lex” Tupas — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Wikipedia · Lex Tupas — “Nielex ‘Lex’ Tupas… is the youngest son of former Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr.”; councilor from 2007, re-elected 2010 and 2013; SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”
• Niel D. Tupas Sr. and Myrna Causing-Tupas — MarriedMarriageEvidence: Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III; SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Sr. — Barotac Viejo mayor 1972–1978, Batasang Pambansa 1978–1984, D5 representative 1987–1998, governor 2001–2010; spouse Myrna Causing Tupas; seven children
• Myrna Causing-Tupas and Niel “Junjun” Tupas Jr. — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Jr. — “He is the son of former Iloilo governor Niel Tupas Sr., brother of Barotac Viejo mayor Niel Tupas III, and brother of Iloilo City councilor Lex Tupas.”
• Myrna Causing-Tupas and Raul “Boboy” Tupas — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Wikipedia · Raul Tupas — offices, parents (Niel Tupas Sr., Myrna Causing), brothers Niel Jr. and Lex, wife Binky, successor as Barotac Viejo mayor: Niel Tupas III
• Myrna Causing-Tupas and Niel “Beng” Causing Tupas III — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III
• Myrna Causing-Tupas and Nielito “Doc Darl” Tupas — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III
• Myrna Causing-Tupas and Nielo “Bongbong” C. Tupas — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III
• Myrna Causing-Tupas and Nielex “Lex” Tupas — Mother → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.”; Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III
• Niel D. Tupas Sr. and Rolex T. Suplico — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: Rappler · 37 years in power: It’s Tupas vs Tupas in Iloilo’s 5th District — Nielo Tupas is Niel Jr.'s brother and Barotac Viejo mayor; Rolex Suplico is Niel Tupas Sr.'s nephew and served 1998–2007; Niel Jr. lost to Raul in 2019 and 2022

How this was researched

The Tupas family spans Iloilo provincial and congressional offices and Iloilo City, where Candice holds an appointed executive role. She is married to former city councilor Lex, brother of Raul. City and province are separate jurisdictions. Documented subset.

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

Sources

1. Daily Guardian · Binky Tupas oath and family · 23 June 2025
2. Wikipedia · 2025 Iloilo local elections — vice gubernatorial, 5th-district congressional and 5th-district board results (Comelec COC figures) · retrieved 2026-09-22
3. Wikipedia · Iloilo Provincial Board — 5th-district membership table 1992–2025 · retrieved 2026-09-22
4. Wikipedia · Binky Tupas — first woman to represent Iloilo's 5th district, elected 2025, succeeded her husband Raul Tupas · retrieved 2026-09-22
5. Wikipedia · Raul Tupas — offices, parents (Niel Tupas Sr., Myrna Causing), brothers Niel Jr. and Lex, wife Binky, successor as Barotac Viejo mayor: Niel Tupas III · retrieved 2026-09-22
6. Iloilo Provincial Government · Office of BM Nielito C. Tupas — SP Member, 5th District · retrieved 2026-09-22
7. Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Jr. — “He is the son of former Iloilo governor Niel Tupas Sr., brother of Barotac Viejo mayor Niel Tupas III, and brother of Iloilo City councilor Lex Tupas.” · retrieved 2026-09-22
8. Rappler · 37 years in power: It’s Tupas vs Tupas in Iloilo’s 5th District — Nielo Tupas is Niel Jr.'s brother and Barotac Viejo mayor; Rolex Suplico is Niel Tupas Sr.'s nephew and served 1998–2007; Niel Jr. lost to Raul in 2019 and 2022 · 2024
9. Panay News · Beng Tupas to run for Iloilo vice governor — “Tupas is a son of the late governor Niel Tupas Sr. and brother of 5th District congressman Raul Tupas”; “a three-term mayor wrapping up his last consecutive term”; Niel Jr. is the eldest child · 2018-09-20
10. SunStar · Candice Tupas leads city medical tourism delegation · 4 May 2026
11. Panay News · Appointed executive assistants of Mayor Raisa Treñas · 25 September 2025
12. Dr. Candice Tupas / Panay News · Author biography identifies husband Lex · 7 October 2025
13. The Freeman · Children of former governor Niel Tupas Sr. · 24 November 2015
14. Wikipedia · Lex Tupas — “Nielex ‘Lex’ Tupas… is the youngest son of former Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr.”; councilor from 2007, re-elected 2010 and 2013 · retrieved 2026-09-22
15. Wikipedia · Iloilo's 5th congressional district · Retrieved 18 September 2026
16. Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Sr. · Retrieved 18 September 2026
17. Wikipedia · Niel Tupas Sr. — Barotac Viejo mayor 1972–1978, Batasang Pambansa 1978–1984, D5 representative 1987–1998, governor 2001–2010; spouse Myrna Causing Tupas; seven children · retrieved 2026-09-22
18. Iloilo Provincial Government · Barotac Viejo — Mayor: Nielo C. Tupas; Vice Mayor: Vivian V. Buenavista · retrieved 2026-09-22
19. Rappler · RESULTS: Barotac Viejo, Iloilo election 2025 — Mayor TUPAS, BONGBONG (Lakas) 18,012 (56.27%); Vice Mayor BUENAVISTA, INDAY (IND) 13,440 over TUPAS, ATTY. EVARI (Lakas) 12,546 · 2025-05-15
20. PeoPlaid · Barotac Viejo Election 2022 Candidates — Mayor: TUPAS, NIELO “BONGBONG” (NP), incumbent mayor; Vice Mayor: TUPAS, DOC DARL (Lakas) · 2021-10-20
21. Panay News · Mayor Beng Tupas stays clear of warring brothers Jun-jun, Boboy — “He, Niel and Raul are sons of the late governor Niel Tupas Sr.”; Christine Garin beat Niel Tupas Jr. for vice governor in 2016 · 2018-11-05
22. Wikipedia · List of vice governors of Iloilo — Rolex Suplico 2007–2010, Richard Garin 2010–2013, Raul Tupas 2013–2016, Christine Garin 2016–2025 · retrieved 2026-09-22
23. Panay News · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Tupas passes away at 77 — widow of Niel Tupas Sr.; sons Lex, Niel “Jun-jun” Jr., Raul “Boboy”, Dr. Darl (former provincial board member), Nielo (Barotac Viejo) and former mayor Niel Tupas III · 2025-05-01
24. SunStar · Former Barotac Viejo mayor Myrna Causing-Tupas dies at 77 — “She and the late governor had seven children -- Niel Jr., Raul, Niel III, Nieleto, Nielo, Nielex and Nielette, who died 2024.” · 2025
25. Wikipedia · Raul Tupas · Retrieved 18 September 2026
26. Iloilo Metropolitan Times · report on an Iloilo Sangguniang Panlalawigan session — kinship line only: “Board Member Nielito ‘Doc Darl’ Tupas, brother of former congressman Raul Tupas” · 2025

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