Lagbas family of Misamis Oriental

The late Danilo Lagbas (Sugbongcogon mayor, vice governor, 1st district congressman) is father of Rep. Karen Lagbas and Kinoguitan Mayor Danilo Jr., whose late brother Roldan was a board member; a separate Lagbas set (Mildred, Chiz) runs Sugbongcogon.

6 documented relatives · 3 currently in public office · 4 documented relationships · Province of Misamis Oriental

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Who they are

Jennifer 'Karen' Artadi Lagbas

Representative, 1st district (2025–)

In office

Sources: Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try

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Danilo 'Junjun' Artadi Lagbas Jr.

Mayor of Kinoguitan (2025–; also mayor in 2014)

In office

Sources: SunStar · Lagbas family still grieves, hopes justice to reign soon

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Cheezee 'Chiz' Salvador Lagbas

Mayor of Sugbongcogon (2025–)

In office

Sources: Rappler · Sugbongcogon 2025 results

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Danilo P. Lagbas

Representative, 1st district (2004–2008, died in office); Vice governor; Mayor of Sugbongcogon

Deceased

Sources: Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics

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Roldan Lagbas

Misamis Oriental board member (died 2013 Cagayan de Oro bombing)

Deceased

Sources: SunStar · Lagbas family still grieves, hopes justice to reign soon

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Mildred Lagbas-Mondigo

Mayor of Sugbongcogon (until 2025); vice mayor candidate 2025 (lost)

Not in office

Sources: Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas tag archive (snippet of 'Mayoral bet, former mayor file complaint over military checkpoints in Misor')

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How they are related

• Danilo P. Lagbas and Jennifer 'Karen' Artadi Lagbas — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service (Wayback copy) · “Lagbas, the youngest and only daughter of the late Vice Governor and Congressman Danilo Lagbas, becomes the first woman to represent the district in Congress.”; Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try; Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics
• Jennifer 'Karen' Artadi Lagbas and Danilo 'Junjun' Artadi Lagbas Jr. — SiblingsBloodEvidence: Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service (Wayback copy of 2026-04-20) · “But encouragement from mayors — and especially from her brother, Kinoguitan Mayor Danilo Lagbas Jr. — led her to file her certificate of candidacy and challenge the incumbent.”; Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service (page returned HTTP 500; quote from search snippet)
• Roldan Lagbas and Danilo 'Junjun' Artadi Lagbas Jr. — BrothersBloodEvidence: SunStar · Lagbas family still grieves, hopes justice to reign soon · “Roldan's brother Danilo Lagbas Jr., the mayor of Kinoguitan, believes that without arresting and putting into the bar of justice any of the suspects is slow-paced”
• Mildred Lagbas-Mondigo and Cheezee 'Chiz' Salvador Lagbas — SiblingsBloodEvidence: Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service (Wayback copy) · “Incoming Sugbongcogon Mayor Chiz Lagbas, younger brother of outgoing Mayor Mildred Lagbas, also took his oath.”; Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas tag archive (snippet of 'Mayoral bet, former mayor file complaint over military checkpoints in Misor')

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.

Sources

1. Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics · 2025-05-19
2. Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try · 2025-05-13
3. SunStar · Lagbas family still grieves, hopes justice to reign soon · 2014-07-26
4. Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas tag archive (snippet of 'Mayoral bet, former mayor file complaint over military checkpoints in Misor') · 2025-05
5. Rappler · Sugbongcogon 2025 results · 2025-05-15
6. Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service (Wayback copy) · “Lagbas, the youngest and only daughter of the late Vice Governor and Congressman Danilo Lagbas, becomes the first woman to represent the district in Congress.” · 2025-06-23
7. Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service (Wayback copy of 2026-04-20) · “But encouragement from mayors — and especially from her brother, Kinoguitan Mayor Danilo Lagbas Jr. — led her to file her certificate of candidacy and challenge the incumbent.” · 2025-06-23
8. Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service (page returned HTTP 500; quote from search snippet) · 2025-06-23
9. SunStar · Lagbas family still grieves, hopes justice to reign soon · “Roldan's brother Danilo Lagbas Jr., the mayor of Kinoguitan, believes that without arresting and putting into the bar of justice any of the suspects is slow-paced” · 2014-07-26
10. Mindanao Gold Star Daily · Lagbas takes oath as 1st district rep, vows unity, service (Wayback copy) · “Incoming Sugbongcogon Mayor Chiz Lagbas, younger brother of outgoing Mayor Mildred Lagbas, also took his oath.” · 2025-06-23

Other families documented in Misamis Oriental

• EmanoThe late Vicente "Dongkoy" Emano (Tagoloan mayor, Misamis Oriental governor, Cagayan de Oro mayor and vice mayor), his son Yevgeny "Bambi" (governor, 2nd district congressman), daughters Nadya Emano-Elipe and Yvy Emano (councilors), son-in-law President "Prexy" Elipe (councilor, board member) and brother Paulino (Tagoloan mayor).
• UyJulio Uy, his wife Juliette and their daughter Jennie Rosalie have taken turns as Villanueva mayor; Juliette became governor in 2025 and Julio returned as Villanueva mayor.
• UnabiaPeter Unabia, three-term 1st district congressman and governor 2022–2025, fielded sons Christian (1st district rep 2019–2025), Aaron Paul (Balingoan mayor) and Joshua, and daughter-in-law Candy, who won Balingoan in 2025.
• PelaezBrothers Jose Mari 'Joey' Pelaez (vice governor 2013–2019) and Jeremy 'Jigjag' Pelaez (vice governor 2019–) ran against each other in 2022; Jigjag's daughter Jelizza won a Medina council seat in 2025.
• CañosaMayor Erick Cañosa's mother Evelyn has topped the Gingoog city council since 2019; his late father Avelino was an elected vice mayor.

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