Ruel “Balong” Gripo Molina
Mayor, Kumalarang
In officeSources: Rappler · 2025 Kumalarang results
See Ruel “Balong” Gripo Molina in the map →Molina family of Zamboanga del Sur
Kumalarang: Mayor Ruel “Balong” Molina and his wife, Vice Mayor Pinky Molina
2 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 1 documented relationship · Province of Zamboanga del Sur
Who they are
Pinky “Pinkz” Panganiban Molina
Vice mayor, Kumalarang
In officeSources: Rappler · 2025 Kumalarang results
See Pinky “Pinkz” Panganiban Molina in the map →How they are related
- Ruel “Balong” Gripo Molina and Pinky “Pinkz” Panganiban Molina — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Official Facebook page of Mayor Ruel “Balong” Molina · birthday post for his wife · “Happy Birthday to my beloved wife, Vice Mayor Pinky Molina!”; Official Facebook page of Mayor Ruel “Balong” Molina
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.
Open the Molina relationship map →Sources
- Rappler · 2025 Kumalarang results · 2025-05-15
- Official Facebook page of Mayor Ruel “Balong” Molina · birthday post for his wife · “Happy Birthday to my beloved wife, Vice Mayor Pinky Molina!” · Read September 2026
- Official Facebook page of Mayor Ruel “Balong” Molina · Read September 2026
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