Amante (Laguna) family of Laguna

Documented family relationships in Laguna.

5 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 4 documented relationships · Province of Laguna

In Laguna the family currently holds office through Loreto “Amben” Amante (Representative · Laguna 3rd district).

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Who they are

Loreto “Amben” Amante

Representative · Laguna 3rd district

In office

Sources: Laguna audit · house; Laguna audit · amante

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Lou Vincent “Ambo” B. Amante

San Pablo city councilor (since 2022 · re-elected 2025)

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 San Pablo City results: AMANTE, AMBO (NP), 52,856 votes, 8th in the council race; Rappler · Barangay councilor ends Amante dynasty in San Pablo City; Politiko South Luzon · Mayor Najie Gapangada meets Jun Palafox; city councilors present include Lou Vincent Amante; Politiko South Luzon · San Pablo Councilor Ambo Amante warns vs scammer using his name; Balitang Laguna Ngayon (local community news page on Facebook) · Team Amante's new council bets: Ambo Amante, nephew of San Pablo Mayor Amben Amante

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How they are related

• Vicente Amante and Loreto “Amben” Amante — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Laguna audit · amante
• Loreto “Amben” Amante and Lou Vincent “Ambo” B. Amante — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: Balitang Laguna Ngayon (local community news page on Facebook) · Team Amante's new council bets: Ambo Amante, nephew of San Pablo Mayor Amben Amante
• Vicente Amante and Benilda Ruello Retuerto “Gem Castillo” Amante — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Rappler People · Benilda Ruello Retuerto (Gem Castillo), candidate for vice governor of Laguna (2025); Politiko South Luzon · Four-way race for Laguna Governor looms (Fernandez runs with Gem Castillo Amante, wife of Mayor Vic Amante)
• Vicente Amante and Tin Amante-Picaso — Grandfather → granddaughterBloodEvidence: Rappler · Barangay councilor ends Amante dynasty in San Pablo City

How this was researched

Historical offices are included as family context. Current roles show their actual city, municipality or district. Relationship coverage remains incomplete.

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

Sources

1. Laguna audit · amante · Reviewed 13 September 2026; historical relationships and current office sources distinguished
2. Rappler · Barangay councilor ends Amante dynasty in San Pablo City · 14 May 2025
3. Laguna audit · house · Reviewed 13 September 2026; historical relationships and current office sources distinguished
4. Rappler · 2025 San Pablo City results: AMANTE, AMBO (NP), 52,856 votes, 8th in the council race · May 2025
5. Politiko South Luzon · Mayor Najie Gapangada meets Jun Palafox; city councilors present include Lou Vincent Amante · 5 July 2025
6. Politiko South Luzon · San Pablo Councilor Ambo Amante warns vs scammer using his name · 21 March 2023
7. Balitang Laguna Ngayon (local community news page on Facebook) · Team Amante's new council bets: Ambo Amante, nephew of San Pablo Mayor Amben Amante · 5 October 2021
8. Rappler · 2025 Laguna provincial results: RETUERTO, GEM AMANTE (NUP), 224,258 votes, 4th for vice governor · May 2025
9. Rappler People · Benilda Ruello Retuerto (Gem Castillo), candidate for vice governor of Laguna (2025) · Retrieved 1 October 2026
10. Politiko South Luzon · Four-way race for Laguna Governor looms (Fernandez runs with Gem Castillo Amante, wife of Mayor Vic Amante) · 8 October 2024

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• Padrid (Bay)Bay Mayor Jose “Joe” Padrid died in office on 5 April 2026. His son Kiko, the top councilor in 2025, then moved up to vice mayor.

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