Cabilao–Yambao family of Zamboanga Sibugay

Belma Cabilao (the province's first representative), her daughter Dr. Anna Florence "Apple" Cabilao Yambao (Malangas mayor, 2025) and Apple's brother Jonathan Cabilao Yambao (1st district representative 2010–2013, board member).

3 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 3 documented relationships · Province of Zamboanga Sibugay

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Who they are

Anna Florence Cabilao Yambao (“Apple”)

Mayor of Malangas (2025); lost 1st district races 2019 and 2022

In office

Sources: Rappler · Petition targets Zamboanga Sibugay mayoral bet over government appointments; Rappler 2025 Malangas results

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Jonathan Cabilao Yambao (“Boyet”)

Board member, 1st district (2025); Representative, 1st district 2010–2013

In office

Sources: Comelec certified list of provincial candidates 2025 (MindaNews copy, archived); SunStar · Jalosjos is new political kingpin of Zambo Peninsula; Politiko Mindanao · Hofer slate (Boyet Cabilao Yambao)

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Belma Arellano Cabilao

Representative, lone district 2001–2007 and 1st district 2007–2010, 2013–2016

Not in office

Sources: Rappler · Petition targets Zamboanga Sibugay mayoral bet over government appointments; MindaNews · Jalosjos brothers lose in Sibugay polls

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How they are related

• Belma Arellano Cabilao and Anna Florence Cabilao Yambao (“Apple”) — Mother → daughterBloodEvidence: Rappler · Petition targets Zamboanga Sibugay mayoral bet over government appointments · “Yambao comes from a political family in Zamboanga Sibugay. Her mother, Belma Cabilao, was the province's lone district representative from 2001 to 2007.”; PNA via Politiko · Gov Palma gets 3rd straight term; Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics
• Anna Florence Cabilao Yambao (“Apple”) and Jonathan Cabilao Yambao (“Boyet”) — SiblingsBloodEvidence: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022 · “Her brother, Jonathan Cabilao, is serving as a member of the provincial board and seeking reelection in the province's 1st District.”; Rappler · Cabilao's daughter faces Zamboanga Sibugay governor in congressional race
• Belma Arellano Cabilao and Jonathan Cabilao Yambao (“Boyet”) — Relatives; degree unreportedBloodEvidence: SunStar · Jalosjos is new political kingpin of Zambo Peninsula · “A Cabilao kin, Jonathan Yambao, is taking over the congressional seat in the first district.”

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. Rappler · Petition targets Zamboanga Sibugay mayoral bet over government appointments · 2024-11-18
2. MindaNews · Jalosjos brothers lose in Sibugay polls · 2013-05-15
3. Rappler 2025 Malangas results · 2025-05
4. Comelec certified list of provincial candidates 2025 (MindaNews copy, archived) · 2024-12-18
5. SunStar · Jalosjos is new political kingpin of Zambo Peninsula · 2010-05-13
6. Politiko Mindanao · Hofer slate (Boyet Cabilao Yambao) · 2025-04-05
7. Rappler · Petition targets Zamboanga Sibugay mayoral bet over government appointments · “Yambao comes from a political family in Zamboanga Sibugay. Her mother, Belma Cabilao, was the province's lone district representative from 2001 to 2007.” · 2024-11-18
8. PNA via Politiko · Gov Palma gets 3rd straight term · 2019-05-17
9. Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics · 2022-03-27
10. Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022 · “Her brother, Jonathan Cabilao, is serving as a member of the provincial board and seeking reelection in the province's 1st District.” · 2022-03-27
11. Rappler · Cabilao's daughter faces Zamboanga Sibugay governor in congressional race · 2021-10-06
12. SunStar · Jalosjos is new political kingpin of Zambo Peninsula · “A Cabilao kin, Jonathan Yambao, is taking over the congressional seat in the first district.” · 2010-05-13

Other families documented in Zamboanga Sibugay

• HoferAdds a second source for the two Hofer grandsons on the provincial board: George Hofer's obituary names his grandchildren Ralph and Pava.
• OlegarioIpil-based family: Rey Andre Olegario (Ipil mayor, vice governor 2007–2016 and 2019–2025), his son Richard "Ric-Ric" Olegario (vice governor 2025) and kin Anamel "Inday Amy" Olegario (Ipil mayor 2016–2025, vice mayor 2025).
• MendozaPayao mayor Joeper Mendoza was succeeded in 2022 by his son Joshua Carlo Mendoza; in 2025 Joshua was re-elected mayor and Joeper won vice mayor.
• EudelaFormer 2nd district Rep. Antonieta "Ate Tata" Eudela; Wikipedia calls board member Nath Anthony "Nat-Nat" Eudela her son and Tungawan Mayor Lito Aniñon her husband. No outlet confirmation found; held back.
• CaingletKabasalan's Cainglet clan: Mayor Katrina Cainglet-Balladares was challenged in 2022 by her cousin, then-Vice Mayor Luvly Cainglet.

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