Jeremy Jonahmar 'Jigjag' Go Pelaez
Vice governor of Misamis Oriental (2019–)
In officeSources: Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try
See Jeremy Jonahmar 'Jigjag' Go Pelaez in the map →Pelaez family of Misamis Oriental
Brothers 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.
3 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 2 documented relationships · Province of Misamis Oriental
In Misamis Oriental the family currently holds office through Jeremy Jonahmar 'Jigjag' Go Pelaez (Vice governor of Misamis Oriental (2019–)).
Who they are
Jelizza Mandac Pelaez
Municipal councilor, Medina (2025–)
In officeSources: Rappler · Medina 2025 results
See Jelizza Mandac Pelaez in the map →
Jose Mari 'Joey' G. Pelaez
Vice governor of Misamis Oriental (2013–2019); congressional candidate 2019 and vice governor candidate 2022 (lost)
Not in officeSources: Rappler · Sandiganbayan denies ex-Misamis Oriental vice governor's plea in graft case
See Jose Mari 'Joey' G. Pelaez in the map →How they are related
- Jose Mari 'Joey' G. Pelaez and Jeremy Jonahmar 'Jigjag' Go Pelaez — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches · “After securing another term in 2022 by defeating his brother Joey, Jeremy "Jigjag" Pelaez now faces a foe outside of the family.”; MindaNews · Battle of dynasties in CDO and MisOr
- Jeremy Jonahmar 'Jigjag' Go Pelaez and Jelizza Mandac Pelaez — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches · “Meanwhile, Jigjag's eldest daughter Jelizza is running for town councilor in Medina.”
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 Pelaez relationship map →Sources
- Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try · 2025-05-13
- Rappler · Sandiganbayan denies ex-Misamis Oriental vice governor's plea in graft case · 2025-03-25
- Rappler · Medina 2025 results · 2025-05-15
- Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches · “After securing another term in 2022 by defeating his brother Joey, Jeremy "Jigjag" Pelaez now faces a foe outside of the family.” · 2025-04-30
- MindaNews · Battle of dynasties in CDO and MisOr · 2022-03-13
- Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches · “Meanwhile, Jigjag's eldest daughter Jelizza is running for town councilor in Medina.” · 2025-04-30
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.
- LagbasThe 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.
- CañosaMayor Erick Cañosa's mother Evelyn has topped the Gingoog city council since 2019; his late father Avelino was an elected vice mayor.