Pichay (Cantilan) family of Surigao del Sur

Brothers Prospero "Butch" and Philip Pichay held the 1st district seat 1998–2016 and 2016–2022; Philip is Cantilan mayor and Butch’s wife Carla was Cantilan mayor and 2025 2nd district candidate.

3 documented relatives · 1 currently in public office · 2 documented relationships · Province of Surigao del Sur

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Who they are

Philip Arreza Pichay

Mayor of Cantilan (2016–2019, 2022–); Representative, 1st district (2007–2016, unseated Jan 2016)

In office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, Cantilan; Comelec · 2025 Certified List of Candidates, Cantilan; MindaNews · Pichays-Pimentels rivalry in Surigao Sur heats up in coming polls (Wayback copy)

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Prospero Arreza Pichay Jr. “Butch”

Representative, 1st district (1998–2007, 2016–2022)

Not in office

Sources: MindaNews · THE LEADERS YOU VOTED: Surigao del Sur: 1987 to 2019 (table image SurigaodelSur.1987to2019.jpg; Wayback copy); MindaNews · Pichays-Pimentels rivalry in Surigao Sur heats up in coming polls (Wayback copy); Inquirer · Pichay’s camp seeks to dislodge Pimentels’ ‘dynasty’ in Surigao del Sur

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Maria Carla Lagman Lopez-Pichay

Former Mayor of Cantilan (2019–2022); 2022 governor candidate; 2025 2nd district candidate (lost)

Not in office

Sources: Rappler · 2025 results, Surigao del Sur; MindaNews · Pichays-Pimentels rivalry in Surigao Sur heats up in coming polls (Wayback copy); PNA · Pimentels, Barbers extend political dominance in Surigao (Wayback copy)

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How they are related

• Prospero Arreza Pichay Jr. “Butch” and Philip Arreza Pichay — BrothersBloodEvidence: MindaNews · Pichays-Pimentels rivalry in Surigao Sur heats up in coming polls (Wayback copy) · “Butch’ s elder brother Philip Pichay, former Cantilan mayor and representative of Congress, has now sided with the Pimentels.”; MindaNews · SPECIAL REPORT(2): It’s still all in the family: More political dynasties (Wayback copy)
• Prospero Arreza Pichay Jr. “Butch” and Maria Carla Lagman Lopez-Pichay — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Inquirer · Pichay’s camp seeks to dislodge Pimentels’ ‘dynasty’ in Surigao del Sur · “Pichay’s wife Carla, a former mayor of Cantilan town, is running for representative of the second district, which will pit her against Governor Alexander Pimentel, who is eying the post left by his brother.”; MindaNews · Pichays-Pimentels rivalry in Surigao Sur heats up in coming polls (Wayback copy)

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. MindaNews · THE LEADERS YOU VOTED: Surigao del Sur: 1987 to 2019 (table image SurigaodelSur.1987to2019.jpg; Wayback copy) · 2019-05-12
2. MindaNews · Pichays-Pimentels rivalry in Surigao Sur heats up in coming polls (Wayback copy) · 2021-10-09
3. Inquirer · Pichay’s camp seeks to dislodge Pimentels’ ‘dynasty’ in Surigao del Sur · 2024-10-10
4. Rappler · 2025 results, Cantilan · 2025-05
5. Comelec · 2025 Certified List of Candidates, Cantilan · 2025
6. Rappler · 2025 results, Surigao del Sur · 2025-05
7. PNA · Pimentels, Barbers extend political dominance in Surigao (Wayback copy) · 2025-05-14
8. MindaNews · Pichays-Pimentels rivalry in Surigao Sur heats up in coming polls (Wayback copy) · “Butch’ s elder brother Philip Pichay, former Cantilan mayor and representative of Congress, has now sided with the Pimentels.” · 2021-10-09
9. MindaNews · SPECIAL REPORT(2): It’s still all in the family: More political dynasties (Wayback copy) · 2007-05
10. Inquirer · Pichay’s camp seeks to dislodge Pimentels’ ‘dynasty’ in Surigao del Sur · “Pichay’s wife Carla, a former mayor of Cantilan town, is running for representative of the second district, which will pit her against Governor Alexander Pimentel, who is eying the post left by his brother.” · 2024-10-10

Other families documented in Surigao del Sur

• PlazaThe Agusan del Sur Plaza clan held the Butuan mayoralty 1971-1986 (Figurado) and 1992-2010 (Democrito II and his wife Leonides Theresa), and Figurado's widow Charito held the 1st district seat 1987-1998 and lost the 2025 mayoral race. Their sons now hold office in Nasipit and Loreto.
• Pimentel (Surigao del Sur)Adds Carrascal vice mayor Vicente “VJ” Pimentel III, son of the late governor Vicente Pimentel Jr., and Vicente Jr.’s parents, Vicente Luna Pimentel Sr. and Felicidad Ty Pimentel (the source names only Vicente Jr. as their son).
• Momo (Tandag)Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. (1st district since 2022) has his wife as Tandag vice mayor, a son on the provincial board, a son on the Tago council, a daughter formerly on the board ex officio, and a relative on the Tandag council.
• Garay (Bislig)Bislig mayor and former 2nd district representative Florencio "Enciong" Garay; his wife Margarita sits on the provincial board, his son Titing ran for Bislig vice mayor, and Titing’s wife Joan is Hinatuan vice mayor.

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