Cojuangco family of Tarlac

Three generations · Tarlac congressional succession

14 documented relatives · 3 currently in public office · 13 documented relationships · Province of Tarlac

In Tarlac the family currently holds office through Jaime Eduardo Marc Cojuangco (Tarlac 1st district representative (since 2022)).

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Who they are

Portrait of Jaime Eduardo Marc Cojuangco

Jaime Eduardo Marc Cojuangco

Tarlac 1st district representative (since 2022)

In office

Sources: House · Jaime Eduardo Marc Cojuangco, Tarlac 1st district; Inquirer · Jaime succeeds his father Charlie Cojuangco; Wikipedia · Jaime Cojuangco (Tarlac 1st district rep since 2022); Rappler · 2025 Tarlac provincial results (governor, vice governor, board, House districts)

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Portrait of Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.

Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.

Secretary of National Defense (since 2023 · also 2007–2009) · former Tarlac 1st district representative (1998–2007) · presidential candidate, 2010 (lost)

In office

Sources: House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; Wikipedia · Gilbert Teodoro: Secretary of National Defense 2007–2009 and since 5 June 2023; Tarlac 1st district 1998–2007; married to Monica Prieto; Daily Tribune · Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. to join Seoul Defense Dialogue 2026; GMA · Administration bet Teodoro is rich, politically connected: mother is former Rep. Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro; Tarlac 1st district 1998–2007; wife Monica Prieto-Teodoro took over the post

See Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. in the map →
Portrait of Mark Cojuangco

Mark Cojuangco

Representative · Pangasinan D2

In office

Sources: House of Representatives · Journal, 23 February 2026; Pangasinan government · 2025 proclamations; GMA · Mark and Kimi Cojuangco

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Portrait of Carlos “Charlie” Cojuangco

Carlos “Charlie” Cojuangco

Former Tarlac 1st district representative (2016–2022) · former Negros Occidental 4th district representative (1998–2007) · deceased

Deceased

Sources: Philstar · Charlie Cojuangco dies; Inquirer · Jaime succeeds his father Charlie Cojuangco; Wikipedia · Charlie Cojuangco (Tarlac 1st district rep 2016–2022; Negros Occidental 4th district rep 1998–2007; son of Danding; died 22 February 2022)

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Portrait of Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr.

Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr.

Former Tarlac governor (1967–1969) and Tarlac 1st district representative (1969–1972) · deceased

Deceased

Sources: GMA · Cojuangco family relationships and Tarlac offices; GMA · Danding Cojuangco dies; Inquirer · Jaime succeeds his father Charlie Cojuangco; Wikipedia · Danding Cojuangco (Tarlac governor 1967–1969; Tarlac 1st district rep 1969–1972; died 16 June 2020); House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; 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 Melecio Cojuangco

Melecio Cojuangco

Tarlac 1st district member, Philippine Assembly (1907–1909) · died in office

Deceased

Sources: House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; Wikipedia · Tarlac’s 1st congressional district member list (cites House roster): Melecio Cojuangco 1907–1909 … Jaime Cojuangco 2022–; 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 José “Pepe” Cojuangco Sr.

José “Pepe” Cojuangco Sr.

Tarlac 1st district representative (1934–1946) · deceased 1976

Deceased

Sources: House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; Wikipedia · José Cojuangco Sr.: Tarlac 1st district representative 1934–1946; children include Maria Corazon and José Jr. “Peping”

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Portrait of Eduardo “Endeng” Cojuangco Sr.

Eduardo “Endeng” Cojuangco Sr.

Tarlac governor (elected 1940 · listed for 1941) · deceased

Deceased

Sources: 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; 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 José “Peping” Cojuangco Jr.

José “Peping” Cojuangco Jr.

Tarlac 1st district representative (1961–1969, 1987–1998) · former Paniqui mayor (1959–1961)

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 · Peping Cojuangco: son of José Cojuangco Sr.; Paniqui councilor, vice mayor and mayor 1955–1961; Tarlac 1st district 1961–1969 and 1987–1998; brother of Corazon Aquino; married to Tingting

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Portrait of Margarita “Tingting” Cojuangco

Margarita “Tingting” Cojuangco

Former Tarlac governor (1992–1998) · DILG undersecretary (2004) · Senate candidate, 2013 (lost)

Not in office

Sources: Wikipedia · Tingting Cojuangco: Tarlac governor 1992–1998; DILG undersecretary 2004; 2013 Senate candidate (lost); married José Cojuangco Jr. in 1962; 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 Enrique “Henry” Cojuangco

Enrique “Henry” Cojuangco

Tarlac 1st district representative (2010–2015) · died in office

Deceased

Sources: House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; Rappler · Tarlac First District Rep. Enrique Cojuangco dies: younger brother of Danding Cojuangco, maternal uncle of President Aquino; GMA · PNoy’s uncle Tarlac Rep. Enrique Cojuangco dies: brother of Danding; first cousin of Corazon Aquino; won Tarlac 1st district in 2010 and 2013; the Cojuangco brothers are uncles of Gilberto Teodoro

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Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro

Batasang Pambansa member, Region III / Tarlac (1978–1986)

Not in office

Sources: House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members; GMA · New DND chief Gilbert Teodoro: walking in Uncle Danding’s shadow; only child of Gilberto Teodoro Sr. and former Batasang Pambansa member Mercedes Cojuangco; Philstar · Cousin vs cousin in 2010: Gibo Teodoro and Noynoy Aquino are second cousins; Mercedes Cojuangco is the younger sister of Danding

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Portrait of Monica Prieto-Teodoro

Monica Prieto-Teodoro

Former Tarlac 1st district representative (2007–2010) · Special Envoy to UNICEF (since 2022)

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 · Monica Prieto-Teodoro: Tarlac 1st district representative 2007–2010; Special Envoy to UNICEF since July 2022; spouse of Gilbert Teodoro; GMA · Administration bet Teodoro is rich, politically connected: mother is former Rep. Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro; Tarlac 1st district 1998–2007; wife Monica Prieto-Teodoro took over the post

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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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How they are related

How this was researched

Jaime followed his father Charlie in the first district. Danding is Jaime’s grandfather. This is a documented branch, not the complete extended family.

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

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Sources

  1. House · Jaime Eduardo Marc Cojuangco, Tarlac 1st district · Reviewed 13 September 2026
  2. Inquirer · Jaime succeeds his father Charlie Cojuangco · 2022
  3. Wikipedia · Jaime Cojuangco (Tarlac 1st district rep since 2022) · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  4. Rappler · 2025 Tarlac provincial results (governor, vice governor, board, House districts) · Results as of 15 May 2025
  5. Philstar · Charlie Cojuangco dies · 22 February 2022
  6. Wikipedia · Charlie Cojuangco (Tarlac 1st district rep 2016–2022; Negros Occidental 4th district rep 1998–2007; son of Danding; died 22 February 2022) · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  7. GMA · Cojuangco family relationships and Tarlac offices · 2010
  8. GMA · Danding Cojuangco dies · 17 June 2020
  9. Wikipedia · Danding Cojuangco (Tarlac governor 1967–1969; Tarlac 1st district rep 1969–1972; died 16 June 2020) · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  10. House of Representatives · Roster of Philippine Legislators (1907–2019): terms by district for Aquino, Cojuangco, Aquino-Oreta and Teodoro members · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  11. 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
  12. Wikipedia · Tarlac’s 1st congressional district member list (cites House roster): Melecio Cojuangco 1907–1909 … Jaime Cojuangco 2022– · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  13. 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
  14. Wikipedia · José Cojuangco Sr.: Tarlac 1st district representative 1934–1946; children include Maria Corazon and José Jr. “Peping” · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  15. Wikipedia · Peping Cojuangco: son of José Cojuangco Sr.; Paniqui councilor, vice mayor and mayor 1955–1961; Tarlac 1st district 1961–1969 and 1987–1998; brother of Corazon Aquino; married to Tingting · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  16. Wikipedia · Tingting Cojuangco: Tarlac governor 1992–1998; DILG undersecretary 2004; 2013 Senate candidate (lost); married José Cojuangco Jr. in 1962 · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  17. Rappler · Tarlac First District Rep. Enrique Cojuangco dies: younger brother of Danding Cojuangco, maternal uncle of President Aquino · 12 May 2015
  18. GMA · PNoy’s uncle Tarlac Rep. Enrique Cojuangco dies: brother of Danding; first cousin of Corazon Aquino; won Tarlac 1st district in 2010 and 2013; the Cojuangco brothers are uncles of Gilberto Teodoro · 12 May 2015
  19. GMA · New DND chief Gilbert Teodoro: walking in Uncle Danding’s shadow; only child of Gilberto Teodoro Sr. and former Batasang Pambansa member Mercedes Cojuangco · 3 July 2007
  20. Philstar · Cousin vs cousin in 2010: Gibo Teodoro and Noynoy Aquino are second cousins; Mercedes Cojuangco is the younger sister of Danding · 16 September 2009
  21. Wikipedia · Gilbert Teodoro: Secretary of National Defense 2007–2009 and since 5 June 2023; Tarlac 1st district 1998–2007; married to Monica Prieto · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  22. Daily Tribune · Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. to join Seoul Defense Dialogue 2026 · 4 September 2026
  23. GMA · Administration bet Teodoro is rich, politically connected: mother is former Rep. Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro; Tarlac 1st district 1998–2007; wife Monica Prieto-Teodoro took over the post · 16 September 2009
  24. Wikipedia · Monica Prieto-Teodoro: Tarlac 1st district representative 2007–2010; Special Envoy to UNICEF since July 2022; spouse of Gilbert Teodoro · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  25. Senate · Aquino III family and office history · 27 July 2021
  26. Wikipedia · Corazon Aquino (President 1986–1992; died 1 August 2009) · Reviewed 22 September 2026
  27. House of Representatives · Journal, 23 February 2026 · Reviewed 13 September 2026
  28. Pangasinan government · 2025 proclamations · Reviewed 13 September 2026
  29. GMA · Mark and Kimi Cojuangco · Reviewed 13 September 2026
  30. Philstar · Cory: “Danding Cojuangco is not my brother. He is my cousin”; their fathers Jose and Eduardo were brothers · 17 July 2003
  31. Wikipedia · Mark Cojuangco: eldest son of Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. and Gretchen Oppen; Pangasinan 2nd district since 2022; 5th district 2001–2010 · Reviewed 22 September 2026

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