Aquino family of Tarlac

Presidents and senators · national offices

10 documented relatives · 1 currently in public office · 11 documented relationships · Province of Tarlac

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Who they are

Portrait of Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV

Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV

Senator (since 2025) · former senator (2013–2019) · former National Youth Commission chairman (2003–2006)

In office

Sources: PNA · Senator Bam Aquino commemorates Ninoy; Senate · Bam Aquino is Ninoy Aquino’s nephew; Wikipedia · Bam Aquino (senator since 2025 and 2013–2019; NYC chairman 2003–2006; son of Paul Aquino; nephew of Ninoy)

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Portrait of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

Former senator (1967–1972) · former Tarlac governor (1961–1967) · former Tarlac vice governor (1959–1961) · former Concepcion, Tarlac mayor (1955–1959) · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Senate · Aquino III family and office history; Wikipedia · Ninoy Aquino (senator 1967–1972; governor 1961–1967; vice governor 1959–1961; Concepcion mayor 1955–1959)

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Portrait of Corazon “Cory” Aquino

Corazon “Cory” Aquino

Former President of the Philippines (1986–1992) · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Senate · Aquino III family and office history; Wikipedia · Corazon Aquino (President 1986–1992; died 1 August 2009)

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Portrait of Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III

Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III

Former President of the Philippines (2010–2016) · former senator (2007–2010) · former Tarlac 2nd district representative (1998–2007) · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Senate · Aquino III family and office history; Wikipedia · Benigno Aquino III (President 2010–2016; senator 2007–2010; Tarlac 2nd district rep 1998–2007; died 24 June 2021)

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Portrait of Herminio “Hermie” Aquino

Herminio “Hermie” Aquino

Former Tarlac vice governor (1998–2001) · former Tarlac 3rd district representative (1987–1998) · 2004 vice-presidential candidate · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Wikipedia · Herminio Aquino (Tarlac 3rd district representative 1987–1998, vice governor 1998–2001; half-uncle of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.; died 31 July 2021)

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Servillano “Mianong” Aquino

Revolutionary-era mayor of Murcia, Tarlac (elected 1896) · Malolos Congress delegate (appointed, for Samar), 1898–1899 · deceased 1959

Deceased

Sources: Wikipedia · Servillano Aquino: elected mayor of Murcia, Tarlac (1896); Malolos Congress delegate; father of Benigno Sr. and Herminio; Wikipedia · Malolos Congress delegate list (cites Kalaw 1927): Servillano Aquino, appointed delegate for Samar; Tarlac delegates were Carpio, Nepomuceno and Tañedo; Tatler Asia (Gus Vibal) · The Aquino and Cojuangco clans: Servillano appointed deputy to the Malolos Congress; Melecio Cojuangco, 1907 assemblyman, father of José Snr (Pepe) and Eduardo Snr; Peping and Danding first cousins

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Portrait of Benigno Aquino Sr.

Benigno Aquino Sr.

Tarlac 2nd district representative (1919–1928, 1935–1938, 1945) · senator, 3rd senatorial district (1928–1934) · Speaker of the wartime National Assembly (1943–1944) · deceased 1947

Deceased

Sources: House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; Wikipedia · Benigno Aquino Sr.: son of Servillano “Mianong” Aquino; Tarlac 2nd district 1919, senator 1928, National Assembly 1935, Speaker 1943–1944; children with Aurora Aquino include Ninoy, Butz, Paul and Tessie

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Portrait of Sergio Aquino

Sergio Aquino

Concepcion, Tarlac municipal president (1937–1941) · Tarlac governor (1943–1944) · National Assembly member for Tarlac (1943–1944)

Not in office

Sources: House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; Wikipedia · Sergio Aquino (politician): Concepcion municipal president 1937–1941, Tarlac governor 1943–1944, National Assembly 1943–1944; brother of Aurora Aquino, wife of Benigno Aquino Sr.; Wikipedia · Governor of Tarlac list (cites the Province of Tarlac “Past Governors” page): Eduardo Cojuangco Sr. 1941; Sergio Aquino 1942–1944; Ninoy 1963–1967; Danding 1967–1969; Margarita Cojuangco 1992–1998

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Portrait of Agapito “Butz” Aquino

Agapito “Butz” Aquino

Senator (1987–1995) · Makati 2nd district representative (1998–2007) · Makati mayoral candidate, 2010 (lost) · deceased 2015

Deceased

Sources: House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; Wikipedia · Butz Aquino: son of Benigno Aquino Sr.; senator 1987–1995; Makati 2nd district representative 1998–2007; brother of Ninoy, Paul and Tessie

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Portrait of Tessie Aquino-Oreta

Tessie Aquino-Oreta

Former senator · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Oreta · family and office record 1; Oreta · family and office record 2

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How they are related

How this was researched

Bam Aquino is Ninoy’s nephew. His current Senate seat is a national office, distinct from local Tarlac government.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

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Sources

  1. Senate · Aquino III family and office history · 27 July 2021
  2. Wikipedia · Ninoy Aquino (senator 1967–1972; governor 1961–1967; vice governor 1959–1961; Concepcion mayor 1955–1959) · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  3. Wikipedia · Corazon Aquino (President 1986–1992; died 1 August 2009) · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  4. Wikipedia · Benigno Aquino III (President 2010–2016; senator 2007–2010; Tarlac 2nd district rep 1998–2007; died 24 June 2021) · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  5. PNA · Senator Bam Aquino commemorates Ninoy · 21 August 2026
  6. Senate · Bam Aquino is Ninoy Aquino’s nephew · 2 July 2012
  7. Wikipedia · Bam Aquino (senator since 2025 and 2013–2019; NYC chairman 2003–2006; son of Paul Aquino; nephew of Ninoy) · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  8. Wikipedia · Herminio Aquino (Tarlac 3rd district representative 1987–1998, vice governor 1998–2001; half-uncle of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.; died 31 July 2021) · Reviewed 21 September 2026
  9. Wikipedia · Servillano Aquino: elected mayor of Murcia, Tarlac (1896); Malolos Congress delegate; father of Benigno Sr. and Herminio · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  10. Wikipedia · Malolos Congress delegate list (cites Kalaw 1927): Servillano Aquino, appointed delegate for Samar; Tarlac delegates were Carpio, Nepomuceno and Tañedo · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  11. Tatler Asia (Gus Vibal) · The Aquino and Cojuangco clans: Servillano appointed deputy to the Malolos Congress; Melecio Cojuangco, 1907 assemblyman, father of José Snr (Pepe) and Eduardo Snr; Peping and Danding first cousins · 2 April 2020
  12. House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  13. Wikipedia · Benigno Aquino Sr.: son of Servillano “Mianong” Aquino; Tarlac 2nd district 1919, senator 1928, National Assembly 1935, Speaker 1943–1944; children with Aurora Aquino include Ninoy, Butz, Paul and Tessie · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  14. Wikipedia · Sergio Aquino (politician): Concepcion municipal president 1937–1941, Tarlac governor 1943–1944, National Assembly 1943–1944; brother of Aurora Aquino, wife of Benigno Aquino Sr. · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  15. Wikipedia · Governor of Tarlac list (cites the Province of Tarlac “Past Governors” page): Eduardo Cojuangco Sr. 1941; Sergio Aquino 1942–1944; Ninoy 1963–1967; Danding 1967–1969; Margarita Cojuangco 1992–1998 · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  16. Wikipedia · Butz Aquino: son of Benigno Aquino Sr.; senator 1987–1995; Makati 2nd district representative 1998–2007; brother of Ninoy, Paul and Tessie · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  17. Oreta · family and office record 1 · Dated historical / election records; reviewed 11 September 2026
  18. Oreta · family and office record 2 · Dated historical / election records; reviewed 11 September 2026
  19. Wikipedia · Tessie Aquino-Oreta: daughter of Benigno Aquino Sr. and Aurora Aquino; Malabon–Navotas representative 1987–1998; senator 1998–2004; mother of Lenlen Oreta · Reviewed 22 September 2026

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