Unabia family of Misamis Oriental

Peter 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.

5 documented relatives · 1 currently in public office · 6 documented relationships · Province of Misamis Oriental

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Who they are

Candy Abutan Unabia

Mayor of Balingoan (2025–)

In office

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

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Peter Manaba Unabia

Governor of Misamis Oriental (2022–2025), lost 2025 reelection; Representative, 1st district (2010–2019); Gingoog vice mayor (2019–2022)

Not in office

Sources: Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try; Rappler · Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental

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Christian Sivila Unabia

Representative, 1st district (2019–2025), lost 2025

Not in office

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

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Aaron Paul Unabia

Mayor of Balingoan (until 2025, term-limited)

Not in office

Sources: Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches

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Joshua Sivila Unabia

Candidate for Balingasag mayor, 2025 (lost)

Not in office

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

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How they are related

• Peter Manaba Unabia and Christian Sivila Unabia — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise · “His son Christian, the 1st District representative, also fell.”; Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches; Rappler · Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental
• Peter Manaba Unabia and Aaron Paul Unabia — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental · “Unabia's son Christian is serving his first term as the district's congressman while another son, Aaron Paul, is the mayor of Balingoan town in eastern Misamis Oriental.”; Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches
• Peter Manaba Unabia and Joshua Sivila Unabia — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise · “Peter's other son, Joshua, also ran, attempting to unseat seasoned Mayor Alexis Quina of vote-rich Balingasag.”
• Christian Sivila Unabia and Joshua Sivila Unabia — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches · “Christian's younger brother, 34-year-old Joshua Unabia, is also hoping to make his political debut with his mayoral bid in the province's second-largest town Balingasag.”; Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try
• Aaron Paul Unabia and Candy Abutan Unabia — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try · “Unabia's daughter-in-law Candy was the only one in the family to win an election, replacing her husband Aaron as Balingoan mayor.”
• Peter Manaba Unabia and Candy Abutan Unabia — Father-in-law → daughter-in-lawIn-lawEvidence: Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise · “The only victory the Unabias could claim came from Balingoan, a quiet and small town where Peter's daughter-in-law, Candy, won as mayor.”

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 lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try · 2025-05-13
2. Rappler · Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental · 2021-10-05
3. Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches · 2025-04-30
4. Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise · “His son Christian, the 1st District representative, also fell.” · 2025-05-19
5. Rappler · Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental · “Unabia's son Christian is serving his first term as the district's congressman while another son, Aaron Paul, is the mayor of Balingoan town in eastern Misamis Oriental.” · 2021-10-05
6. Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise · “Peter's other son, Joshua, also ran, attempting to unseat seasoned Mayor Alexis Quina of vote-rich Balingasag.” · 2025-05-19
7. Rappler · Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental local races feature familiar rematches · “Christian's younger brother, 34-year-old Joshua Unabia, is also hoping to make his political debut with his mayoral bid in the province's second-largest town Balingasag.” · 2025-04-30
8. Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try · “Unabia's daughter-in-law Candy was the only one in the family to win an election, replacing her husband Aaron as Balingoan mayor.” · 2025-05-13
9. Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise · “The only victory the Unabias could claim came from Balingoan, a quiet and small town where Peter's daughter-in-law, Candy, won as mayor.” · 2025-05-19

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.
• 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.
• 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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