PULITIKLAN › Mga pamilya › Sarangani Chiongbian family of Sarangani Congressman James L. Chiongbian, who authored General Santos’s city charter, had his wife Priscilla run for city mayor against Antonio Acharon.
5 documented relatives · 1 currently in public office · 7 documented relationships · Province of Sarangani
Open the interactive map → Tap any name to follow the connection and read the evidence behind it. Who they are How they are related James L. Chiongbian and Priscilla L. Chiongbian — SpousesMarriage Evidence: The Diarist.ph · Manansalas from Priscilla L. Chiongbian collection highlight León Gallery auction · “She was the “Mother of Sarangani,” having the distinction of being the province’s first-ever governor when it was separated from South Cotabato in 1992 through legislation authored by her husband, then South Cotabato Third District Representative James Chiongbian.” ; Edge Davao · Sarangani’s Chiongbian gains support in congressional bid ; MindaNews (Mindaviews opinion column) · COMMENTARY: Battle of political titans in the 2022 polls looms in GenSan James L. Chiongbian and Erwin L. Chiongbian — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ex-Sarangani rep linked to PDAF scam dies in the US · “Chiongbian's father, the late James Chiongbian, was responsible for the creation of Sarangani as a province in 1992.” ; Sarangani Information Office (Sarangani Today blog) · Capitol honors the late Rep. Erwin Chiongbian Priscilla L. Chiongbian and Erwin L. Chiongbian — Mother → sonBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ex-Sarangani rep linked to PDAF scam dies in the US · “His mother Prisicilla, was the first governor of Sarangani and served for 3 terms.” ; Sarangani Information Office (Sarangani Today blog) · Capitol honors the late Rep. Erwin Chiongbian Erwin L. Chiongbian and Steve Chiongbian Solon — Uncle → nephewBlood Evidence: Rappler · Ex-Sarangani rep linked to PDAF scam dies in the US · “Former Sarangani congressman Erwin Chiongbian has died of liver cancer, his nephew and Sarangani Gov. Steve Solon said” ; Sarangani Information Office (Sarangani Today blog) · Capitol honors the late Rep. Erwin Chiongbian Erwin L. Chiongbian and Bridget Chiongbian-Huang — Father → daughterBlood Evidence: MindaNews · SPECIAL REPORT(2): It's still all in the family: More political dynasties · “Bridget's father, Erwin Chiongbian is seeking reelection against former governor Miguel Escobar.” Bridget Chiongbian-Huang and Steve Chiongbian Solon — CousinsBlood Evidence: MindaNews · SPECIAL REPORT(2): It's still all in the family: More political dynasties · “Vice Governor Bridget Chiongbian-Huang (Lakas) is seeking reelection against his cousin, Steve Chiongbian Solon (Kampi).” James L. Chiongbian and Steve Chiongbian Solon — Grandfather → grandsonBlood Evidence: Sarangani Provincial Government (sarangani.gov.ph) · Congressman-elect Solon takes oath as Sarangani Lone District Representative · “Solon is taking over a position that had been held by his grandfather, the late Congressman James L. Chiongbian, and his uncle, the late Congressman Erwin L. Chiongbian.” ; Wikipedia · Sarangani ; Wikipedia · Steve Solon 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.
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Open the Chiongbian relationship map → Sources MindaNews (Mindaviews opinion column) · COMMENTARY: Battle of political titans in the 2022 polls looms in GenSan · 2021-04-18 GenSan News Online · THROWBACK: Do you know the Mayors of General Santos City? · 2016-05-06 MindaNews · THE LEADERS YOU VOTED: Sarangani 1992 to 2019 (table image Sarangani.1992to2019.jpg, read via web.archive.org) · 2019-05-12 Rappler · Ex-Sarangani rep linked to PDAF scam dies in the US · 2013-09-18 MindaNews · SPECIAL REPORT(2): It's still all in the family: More political dynasties (read via web.archive.org) · 2007-05 Rappler · 2025 Sarangani results · 2025-05 MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · 2025-05-15 GMA News · Jinkee Pacquiao to seek elective post in 2013 polls · 2012-10-02 The Diarist.ph · Manansalas from Priscilla L. Chiongbian collection highlight León Gallery auction · “She was the “Mother of Sarangani,” having the distinction of being the province’s first-ever governor when it was separated from South Cotabato in 1992 through legislation authored by her husband, then South Cotabato Third District Representative James Chiongbian.” · 2024-09-10 Edge Davao · Sarangani’s Chiongbian gains support in congressional bid · 2009-11-02 Rappler · Ex-Sarangani rep linked to PDAF scam dies in the US · “Chiongbian's father, the late James Chiongbian, was responsible for the creation of Sarangani as a province in 1992.” · 2013-09-18 Sarangani Information Office (Sarangani Today blog) · Capitol honors the late Rep. Erwin Chiongbian · 2013-09-20 Rappler · Ex-Sarangani rep linked to PDAF scam dies in the US · “His mother Prisicilla, was the first governor of Sarangani and served for 3 terms.” · 2013-09-18 Rappler · Ex-Sarangani rep linked to PDAF scam dies in the US · “Former Sarangani congressman Erwin Chiongbian has died of liver cancer, his nephew and Sarangani Gov. Steve Solon said” · 2013-09-18 MindaNews · SPECIAL REPORT(2): It's still all in the family: More political dynasties · “Bridget's father, Erwin Chiongbian is seeking reelection against former governor Miguel Escobar.” · 2007-05 MindaNews · SPECIAL REPORT(2): It's still all in the family: More political dynasties · “Vice Governor Bridget Chiongbian-Huang (Lakas) is seeking reelection against his cousin, Steve Chiongbian Solon (Kampi).” · 2007-05 Sarangani Provincial Government (sarangani.gov.ph) · Congressman-elect Solon takes oath as Sarangani Lone District Representative · “Solon is taking over a position that had been held by his grandfather, the late Congressman James L. Chiongbian, and his uncle, the late Congressman Erwin L. Chiongbian.” · 2022-06-29 Wikipedia · Sarangani · Read September 2026 Wikipedia · Steve Solon · Read September 2026 The same family elsewhere Other families documented in Sarangani Pacquiao Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao is the wife of Manny Pacquiao’s brother Bobby; Manny’s son Michael Stephen sits on her city council, her son’s wife is the SK federation president, and brother Ruel governs neighbouring Sarangani. Constantino (Malungon) Three generations have run Malungon: Felipe Constantino (mayor, later vice governor), his son Reynaldo and granddaughter Tessa, who swapped mayor and vice mayor in 2025; Reynaldo's sister ran for vice governor. Yap (Glan) Cyril John Rustico Yap, a cousin of the Yap siblings, ran with Enrique Jr. in 2013 and 2019, sought the Glan vice mayoralty in 2022 and a board seat in 2025. Salarda-Jabilles (Alabel) Alabel mayor Ybing Salarda succeeded her husband Vic Paul Salarda; her late parents were municipal councilors and her son is a barangay captain. Reganit (Maitum) Maitum’s mayoralty has passed from former mayor Felix Reganit to his son Alexander Bryan Jr. (2019–2025) and then to Alexander Bryan’s brother James Mark; a nephew sits on the council. Martinez (Kiamba) Sarangani Vice Governor Danny “Bogi” Martinez, a former Kiamba mayor, is the son of the late Kiamba mayor Raul “Dragon” Martinez. All families and officials in Sarangani →
