Emeterio Roa Jr.
Vice mayor, Clarin (since 2025); mayor of Clarin (2022–2025); municipal councilor (elected 2010)
In officeSources: SunStar · Politics a 'family affair'
See Emeterio Roa Jr. in the map →Roa family of Misamis Occidental
Clarin: Emeterio “Jojo” Roa Jr., mayor 2022–2025 and vice mayor since 2025, and his father Emeterio Roa Sr., a former vice mayor
2 documented relatives · 1 currently in public office · 1 documented relationship · Province of Misamis Occidental
Who they are
Emeterio Roa Sr.
Vice mayor of Clarin (re-elected 2010)
Not in officeSources: SunStar · Politics a 'family affair'
See Emeterio Roa Sr. in the map →How they are related
- Emeterio Roa Sr. and Emeterio Roa Jr. — Father → sonBloodEvidence: SunStar · Politics a 'family affair' · “The unopposed reelectionist Vice Mayor Emeterio Roa Sr. also shepherded the victory of son Emeterio Jr. into a Municipal Council seat.”; Municipality of Clarin · Municipal Officials
How this was researched
Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. 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.
Open the Roa relationship map →Sources
- SunStar · Politics a 'family affair' · 2010-05-14
- SunStar · Politics a 'family affair' · “The unopposed reelectionist Vice Mayor Emeterio Roa Sr. also shepherded the victory of son Emeterio Jr. into a Municipal Council seat.” · 2010-05-14
- Municipality of Clarin · Municipal Officials · Read September 2026
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