PULITIKLAN › Mga pamilya › La Union Ortega family of La Union Governor, representative, vice mayor, mayor and councilor · five generations since the first civil governor in 1901
27 documented relatives · 7 currently in public office · 49 documented relationships · Province of La Union
In La Union the family currently holds office through Pablo Ortega (Vice mayor · San Fernando City, La Union (since 2025) · former mayor 2007–2016 and 1st district representative 2016–2022), Mariquita Padua Ortega (Mayor · San Juan, La Union (since 2025) · former councilor 2019–2025) , Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega (Governor · La Union (since 2025) · former vice governor 2019–2025) , Francisco Paolo Ortega V (Representative · La Union 1st district (since 2022) · House Deputy Speaker) , Danielle Bianca G. Ortega (Councilor · San Fernando City, La Union (since 2025) · ex officio provincial board member) and Ramon Guio “Ram” A. Ortega Jr. (Liga ng mga Barangay provincial president and ex officio provincial board member · La Union (since 2024) · Barangay IV punong barangay, San Fernando City · former city Liga president (2018)) .
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How they are related Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega and Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David — Granduncle → grandnieceBlood Evidence: PCIJ · Ilocos election outcomes ; Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega III and Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David — Father → daughterBlood Evidence: PCIJ · Ilocos election outcomes ; Philippine Star · Ortegas battle for La Union posts: Joy, aunt of Governor Ortega-David and cousin of Rep. Paolo; Pacoy, Manuel and Joy are children of Manoling, elder brother to Mario and Pablo Pablo Ortega and Francisco Paolo Ortega V — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling ; Inquirer (archived copy) · 2013 dynasty roundup, Ortegas section: Victor, Manuel and Pablo re-elected; Pablo’s son Francisco Paulo V; Manoling’s son Pacoy; Mary Jane, Victor’s wife ; Inquirer · Ortega clan retains power in La Union: Paolo, son of Pablo and nephew of Manuel and Mario; Joy, daughter of Manuel; Board Member Geraldine Ortega, Manuel’s wife Pablo Ortega and Mariquita Padua Ortega — SpousesMarriage Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini ; Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Mariquita Padua Ortega and Francisco Paolo Ortega V — Mother → sonBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini Pablo Ortega and Manuel “Manoling” Ortega — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · 2013 dynasty roundup, Ortegas section: Victor, Manuel and Pablo re-elected; Pablo’s son Francisco Paulo V; Manoling’s son Pacoy; Mary Jane, Victor’s wife ; Philippine Star · Ortegas battle for La Union posts: Joy, aunt of Governor Ortega-David and cousin of Rep. Paolo; Pacoy, Manuel and Joy are children of Manoling, elder brother to Mario and Pablo Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Victor Ortega — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · 2013 dynasty roundup, Ortegas section: Victor, Manuel and Pablo re-elected; Pablo’s son Francisco Paulo V; Manoling’s son Pacoy; Mary Jane, Victor’s wife ; Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini Victor Ortega and Mary Jane Ortega — SpousesMarriage Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · 2013 dynasty roundup, Ortegas section: Victor, Manuel and Pablo re-elected; Pablo’s son Francisco Paulo V; Manoling’s son Pacoy; Mary Jane, Victor’s wife ; Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega III — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · 2013 dynasty roundup, Ortegas section: Victor, Manuel and Pablo re-elected; Pablo’s son Francisco Paulo V; Manoling’s son Pacoy; Mary Jane, Victor’s wife ; Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega and Pablo Ortega — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini ; Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega — BrothersBlood Evidence: Politiko North Luzon · Vice Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega marks 36 years of service, including under his brother Manoling ; Philippine Star · Ortegas battle for La Union posts: Joy, aunt of Governor Ortega-David and cousin of Rep. Paolo; Pacoy, Manuel and Joy are children of Manoling, elder brother to Mario and Pablo Victor Ortega and Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Cracks in La Union’s Ortega clan show: Victor lost the 1969 race to his uncle, Joaquin (Titing); Mario, the youngest brother ; Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini Francisco Ortega and Victor Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega ; Inquirer (archive.org scan) · La Union centennial: two of Joaquin Ortega’s sons in politics, Francisco and Joaquin Jr.; Joaquin succeeded as governor by his nephew Justo Ortega Orros Jr.; Orros’ cousin Victor Ortega, the son of Francisco Francisco Ortega and Manuel “Manoling” Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Francisco Ortega and Pablo Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Francisco Ortega and Francisco “Kit” Ortega Jr. — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Francisco Ortega and Jose Maria “Pepe” Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Francisco Ortega and Roberto “Bobby” Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Victor Ortega and Francisco “Kit” Ortega Jr. — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini ; Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Victor Ortega and Jose Maria “Pepe” Ortega — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini ; Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Victor Ortega and Roberto “Bobby” Ortega — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini ; Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Victor Ortega and Ramon “Monetski” C. Ortega Sr. — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini ; Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Joaquin L. “Titing” Ortega and Victor Ortega — Uncle → nephewBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Cracks in La Union’s Ortega clan show: Victor lost the 1969 race to his uncle, Joaquin (Titing); Mario, the youngest brother Joaquin J. Ortega and Francisco Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archive.org scan) · Governor Joaquin Ortega fathered 14 children; his two sons, Francisco (Pacoy) and Joaquin, dominated La Union politics from the 1920s to the 1960s ; Inquirer (archive.org scan) · La Union centennial: two of Joaquin Ortega’s sons in politics, Francisco and Joaquin Jr.; Joaquin succeeded as governor by his nephew Justo Ortega Orros Jr.; Orros’ cousin Victor Ortega, the son of Francisco Joaquin J. Ortega and Joaquin L. “Titing” Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archive.org scan) · Governor Joaquin Ortega fathered 14 children; his two sons, Francisco (Pacoy) and Joaquin, dominated La Union politics from the 1920s to the 1960s ; Inquirer (archive.org scan) · La Union centennial: two of Joaquin Ortega’s sons in politics, Francisco and Joaquin Jr.; Joaquin succeeded as governor by his nephew Justo Ortega Orros Jr.; Orros’ cousin Victor Ortega, the son of Francisco Francisco Ortega and Joaquin L. “Titing” Ortega — BrothersBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archive.org scan) · Governor Joaquin Ortega fathered 14 children; his two sons, Francisco (Pacoy) and Joaquin, dominated La Union politics from the 1920s to the 1960s ; Inquirer (archive.org scan) · La Union centennial: two of Joaquin Ortega’s sons in politics, Francisco and Joaquin Jr.; Joaquin succeeded as governor by his nephew Justo Ortega Orros Jr.; Orros’ cousin Victor Ortega, the son of Francisco Joaquin L. “Titing” Ortega and Justo O. Orros Jr. — Uncle → nephewBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archive.org scan) · La Union centennial: two of Joaquin Ortega’s sons in politics, Francisco and Joaquin Jr.; Joaquin succeeded as governor by his nephew Justo Ortega Orros Jr.; Orros’ cousin Victor Ortega, the son of Francisco Justo O. Orros Jr. and Victor Ortega — CousinsBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archive.org scan) · La Union centennial: two of Joaquin Ortega’s sons in politics, Francisco and Joaquin Jr.; Joaquin succeeded as governor by his nephew Justo Ortega Orros Jr.; Orros’ cousin Victor Ortega, the son of Francisco Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Geraldine “Denny” Ortega — SpousesMarriage Evidence: Inquirer · Ortega clan retains power in La Union: Paolo, son of Pablo and nephew of Manuel and Mario; Joy, daughter of Manuel; Board Member Geraldine Ortega, Manuel’s wife ; Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega III and Vini Nola Ortega — SpousesMarriage Evidence: Politiko North Luzon · Governor Pacoy Ortega and wife, Abono Representative Vini ; Politiko North Luzon · 14 Ortega clan members win: Governor Pacoy re-elected while his uncle Mario won as vice governor; Pacoy’s brother Mannix wins San Juan vice mayor; Pacoy’s wife Vini re-elected Abono representative Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Joy Ortega — Father → daughterBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling ; Inquirer · Ortega clan retains power in La Union: Paolo, son of Pablo and nephew of Manuel and Mario; Joy, daughter of Manuel; Board Member Geraldine Ortega, Manuel’s wife Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Alfred Pablo R. Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Manuel Victor “Mannix” Ortega Jr. — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Joseph Francisco “Jeff” Ortega — Father → sonBlood Evidence: PhilstarLife · Jeff Ortega, new National Youth Commission chair, is the son of former Governor Manuel “Manoling” Ortega Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega III and Joy Ortega — SiblingsBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega III and Alfred Pablo R. Ortega — SiblingsBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega III and Manuel Victor “Mannix” Ortega Jr. — SiblingsBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling Manuel “Manoling” Ortega and Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David — Grandfather → granddaughterBlood Evidence: Politiko North Luzon · Ortega clan celebrates patriarch Manoling’s 78th birthday; granddaughter Governor Rafy Joy Ortega and Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David — Aunt → nieceBlood Evidence: Philippine Star · Ortegas battle for La Union posts: Joy, aunt of Governor Ortega-David and cousin of Rep. Paolo; Pacoy, Manuel and Joy are children of Manoling, elder brother to Mario and Pablo Francisco Paolo Ortega V and Joy Ortega — CousinsBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling ; Philippine Star · Ortegas battle for La Union posts: Joy, aunt of Governor Ortega-David and cousin of Rep. Paolo; Pacoy, Manuel and Joy are children of Manoling, elder brother to Mario and Pablo Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega and Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega III — Uncle → nephewBlood Evidence: Politiko North Luzon · 14 Ortega clan members win: Governor Pacoy re-elected while his uncle Mario won as vice governor; Pacoy’s brother Mannix wins San Juan vice mayor; Pacoy’s wife Vini re-elected Abono representative ; Politiko North Luzon · Former Governor Pacoy Ortega (2016–2022) congratulates his uncle, Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega and Danielle Bianca G. Ortega — Father → daughterBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling ; Politiko North Luzon · Governor Tot Ortega proud of his daughter, Board Member Danielle Ortega Mariquita Padua Ortega and Manuel Victor “Mannix” Ortega Jr. — Aunt → nephew (by marriage)In-law Evidence: PCIJ · Ilocos Region: Mariquita Ortega defeats her nephew, Vice Mayor Manuel Ortega, for San Juan mayor ; Philippine Star · Ortegas battle for La Union posts: Joy, aunt of Governor Ortega-David and cousin of Rep. Paolo; Pacoy, Manuel and Joy are children of Manoling, elder brother to Mario and Pablo Pablo Ortega and Lucia Esperanza “Luzan” Ortega-Valero — Father → daughterBlood Evidence: City of San Fernando · Councilor Lucia Esperanza Ortega-Valero: continuing the legacy of her father, Cong. Pablo C. Ortega ; Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini Mariquita Padua Ortega and Lucia Esperanza “Luzan” Ortega-Valero — Mother → daughterBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini Francisco Paolo Ortega V and Lucia Esperanza “Luzan” Ortega-Valero — SiblingsBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini Roberto “Bobby” Ortega and Francisco Roberto “Pacoy” Ortega VI — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini Ramon “Monetski” C. Ortega Sr. and Ramon Guio “Ram” A. Ortega Jr. — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Ram Ortega (own Facebook account, Barangay IV punong barangay) · “Happy Father’s Day In Heaven, Papa!” tagging Ramon “Monetski” C. Ortega Sr. Mario Eduardo “Tot” Ortega and Ramon “Monetski” C. Ortega Sr. — BrothersBlood Evidence: Gov. Mario Ortega (Facebook) · “Happy Birthday in Heaven, Monetski Ortega! … the lasting impact you made as a brother and a leader” How this was researched Reviewed 16 September 2026. Joaquin J. Ortega was appointed La Union’s first civil governor in 1901. His sons Francisco, a six-term representative and Speaker Pro Tempore, and Joaquin “Titing”, governor 1988–1992, carried the family into the second generation; Titing was succeeded as governor by his nephew Justo Ortega Orros Jr., whose cousin Victor followed in 2001. The Ortega brothers of the modern generation are Francisco’s sons. Three outlets misstate Mario’s relationship to Rafy as grandfather, granddaughter or niece; the family’s documented structure makes him her granduncle. Liga President Ram Ortega Jr., Barangay Captain Geraldine R. Ortega and other same-surname officials are not linked without an explicit source.
Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.
Open the Ortega relationship map → Sources Provincial Government of La Union · Don Joaquin J. Ortega, first civil governor (appointed 15 August 1901; died 31 May 1943) · 2023 Provincial Government of La Union · Our Governors (archived copy, 2014) · Archived 21 August 2014 House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine legislators 1907–2019 (Francisco and Joaquin L. Ortega terms) · Checked 16 September 2026 Philippine Star · La Union’s Ortega clan fielding 13 candidates: Rep., Gov. and Mayor Ortega, board member Ortega Jr., Pepe and the retired colonel are sons of the late Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega · 5 October 2012 City of San Fernando · History: Francisco Ortega named Speaker Pro Tempore in 1946 · Checked 16 September 2026 Inquirer (archived copy) · Cracks in La Union’s Ortega clan show: Victor lost the 1969 race to his uncle, Joaquin (Titing); Mario, the youngest brother · 26 August 2015 Inquirer (archive.org scan) · La Union centennial: two of Joaquin Ortega’s sons in politics, Francisco and Joaquin Jr.; Joaquin succeeded as governor by his nephew Justo Ortega Orros Jr.; Orros’ cousin Victor Ortega, the son of Francisco · 23 May 2001 Provincial Government of La Union · Governor’s Gallery (portraits captioned with each governor’s term) · Checked 16 September 2026 Inquirer (archived copy) · 2013 dynasty roundup, Ortegas section: Victor, Manuel and Pablo re-elected; Pablo’s son Francisco Paulo V; Manoling’s son Pacoy; Mary Jane, Victor’s wife · 16 May 2013 Inquirer (archived copy) · Ortegas of La Union bury hatchet for polls: eight Ortega brothers; Pablo and Mariquita’s children Paolo and Luzan; Robert’s son Francisco Roberto VI; Pacoy’s wife Vini · 14 November 2018 Philippine Star · Ortegas battle for La Union posts: Joy, aunt of Governor Ortega-David and cousin of Rep. Paolo; Pacoy, Manuel and Joy are children of Manoling, elder brother to Mario and Pablo · 10 October 2024 Inquirer · Ortega clan retains power in La Union: Paolo, son of Pablo and nephew of Manuel and Mario; Joy, daughter of Manuel; Board Member Geraldine Ortega, Manuel’s wife · 14 May 2025 Rappler · Ortegas beat Ortegas in La Union races: Mario defeats his grandniece Rafy; Paolo defeats cousin Joy; Mario’s daughter Danielle wins; Pacoy, Mannix, Joy and Alfred are children of Manoling · 14 May 2025 Provincial Government of La Union · BM Ortega takes oath as the new ex officio member of the LU SP (Liga president Geraldine Ortega thanks her husband, former Governor Manoling C. Ortega) · 2 August 2018 City of San Fernando · City officials: Vice Mayor Pablo C. Ortega; Councilor Danielle Bianca G. Ortega · Checked 16 September 2026 PCIJ · Ilocos Region: Mariquita Ortega defeats her nephew, Vice Mayor Manuel Ortega, for San Juan mayor · 18 May 2025 DBM · 2026 Government Directory · PDF page 193 · Office record reviewed 11 September 2026 PCIJ · Ilocos election outcomes · 18 May 2025 Politiko North Luzon · Vice Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega marks 36 years of service, including under his brother Manoling · 27 June 2024 Politiko North Luzon · Farewell to Baguio Councilor Bobby “Bungo” Ortega (died 30 July 2017) · 5 August 2017 Sangguniang Panlungsod ng San Fernando (archived) · mourns the passing of Councilor Hon. Ramon “Monetski” C. Ortega Sr. · February 2022 (archived 4 August 2022) Politiko North Luzon · Former Governor Pacoy Ortega (2016–2022) congratulates his uncle, Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega · 21 May 2025 Politiko North Luzon · Governor Pacoy Ortega and wife, Abono Representative Vini · 2 November 2017 Politiko North Luzon · 14 Ortega clan members win: Governor Pacoy re-elected while his uncle Mario won as vice governor; Pacoy’s brother Mannix wins San Juan vice mayor; Pacoy’s wife Vini re-elected Abono representative · 4 June 2019 Politiko Metro Manila · Malabon welcomes National Youth Commission Chairperson Joseph Francisco “Jeff” Ortega · 17 October 2025 PhilstarLife · Jeff Ortega, new National Youth Commission chair, is the son of former Governor Manuel “Manoling” Ortega · 31 August 2024 House of Representatives · Paolo Ortega, June 2026 · Reviewed 13 September 2026 City of San Fernando · Councilor Lucia Esperanza Ortega-Valero: continuing the legacy of her father, Cong. Pablo C. Ortega · Checked 16 September 2026 Provincial Government of La Union · Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, including ex officio Board Members Danielle Bianca G. Ortega and Ramon Guio A. Ortega Jr. · Checked 16 September 2026 Rappler · Baguio City 2025 results (no Ortega among elected councilors) · 15 May 2025 Provincial Government of La Union · New Liga ng mga Barangay president Ram Ortega joins the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Ramon Guio “Ram” A. Ortega, Jr.; former SK president 2010 and city Liga president 2018) · 30 January 2024 Inquirer (archive.org scan) · Governor Joaquin Ortega fathered 14 children; his two sons, Francisco (Pacoy) and Joaquin, dominated La Union politics from the 1920s to the 1960s · 23 April 2004 Politiko North Luzon · Ortega clan celebrates patriarch Manoling’s 78th birthday; granddaughter Governor Rafy · 10 August 2023 Politiko North Luzon · Governor Tot Ortega proud of his daughter, Board Member Danielle Ortega · 22 January 2026 Ram Ortega (own Facebook account, Barangay IV punong barangay) · “Happy Father’s Day In Heaven, Papa!” tagging Ramon “Monetski” C. Ortega Sr. · 14 June 2025 Gov. Mario Ortega (Facebook) · “Happy Birthday in Heaven, Monetski Ortega! … the lasting impact you made as a brother and a leader” · 2 September 2024 Other families documented in La Union Sibuma Documented family relationships in La Union. 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