PULITIKLAN › Mga pamilya › Zamboanga Sibugay Hofer family of Zamboanga Sibugay Adds a second source for the two Hofer grandsons on the provincial board: George Hofer's obituary names his grandchildren Ralph and Pava.
5 documented relatives · 3 currently in public office · 7 documented relationships · Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
Open the interactive map → Tap any name to follow the connection and read the evidence behind it. Who they are How they are related George Tocao Hofer and Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer (“Ann”) — Father → daughterBlood Evidence: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics · “She is the daughter of the late George Hofer, the founding father and first governor of Zamboanga Sibugay.” ; PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races George Tocao Hofer and George “Jet” Hofer II — Father → sonBlood Evidence: SunStar · Jalosjos is new political kingpin of Zambo Peninsula · “Romeo Jr., more known as Jon-jon, also bagged the congressional seat representing the second district in a tightly fought race with Hofer's son George II.” ; Rappler · Son of Zamboanga Sibugay's first governor runs for congressman ; Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer (“Ann”) and George “Jet” Hofer II — SiblingsBlood Evidence: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics · “Dulce Ann's brother, George II, is running for congressman in a bid to keep the province's 2nd District a political bailiwick of the Hofers.” ; Rappler · "Payao Mayor Joeper Mendoza" Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer (“Ann”) and George Pavlo Suguitan Hofer (“Pava”) — Aunt → nephewBlood Evidence: PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races · “Her nephews Ralph Hofer de los Santos and Pava Hofer also secured seats as board members.” Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer (“Ann”) and Ralph Hector Hofer de los Santos — Aunt → nephewBlood Evidence: PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races · “Her nephews Ralph Hofer de los Santos and Pava Hofer also secured seats as board members.” George Tocao Hofer and Ralph Hector Hofer de los Santos — Grandfather → grandsonBlood Evidence: GMA News · Zamboanga Sibugay founding father passes away at 80 · “He is survived by his wife, Dulce; children Marietta, Jet & Pauline, and Rod & Ann; and grandchildren Ralph, Pava and Klaus.” George Tocao Hofer and George Pavlo Suguitan Hofer (“Pava”) — Grandfather → grandsonBlood Evidence: GMA News · Zamboanga Sibugay founding father passes away at 80 · “He is survived by his wife, Dulce; children Marietta, Jet & Pauline, and Rod & Ann; and grandchildren Ralph, Pava and Klaus.” 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 Hofer relationship map → Sources PNA · Zamboanga Sibugay "founding-father" passes away at 80 · 2019-01-07 Politiko Mindanao · Gov. Ann Hofer honors founding governor on seventh death anniversary · 2026-01-06 Rappler 2025 results · 2025-05 Comelec certified list of provincial candidates 2025 (MindaNews copy, archived) · 2024-12-18 Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics · 2022-03-27 PNA via Politiko · Gov Palma gets 3rd straight term · 2019-05-17 PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races · 2025-05-20 Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics · “She is the daughter of the late George Hofer, the founding father and first governor of Zamboanga Sibugay.” · 2022-03-27 SunStar · Jalosjos is new political kingpin of Zambo Peninsula · “Romeo Jr., more known as Jon-jon, also bagged the congressional seat representing the second district in a tightly fought race with Hofer's son George II.” · 2010-05-13 Rappler · Son of Zamboanga Sibugay's first governor runs for congressman · 2021-10-06 Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics · “Dulce Ann's brother, George II, is running for congressman in a bid to keep the province's 2nd District a political bailiwick of the Hofers.” · 2022-03-27 Rappler · "Payao Mayor Joeper Mendoza" · 2021-10-01 PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races · “Her nephews Ralph Hofer de los Santos and Pava Hofer also secured seats as board members.” · 2025-05-19 GMA News · Zamboanga Sibugay founding father passes away at 80 · “He is survived by his wife, Dulce; children Marietta, Jet & Pauline, and Rod & Ann; and grandchildren Ralph, Pava and Klaus.” · 2019-01-07 Other families documented in Zamboanga Sibugay Cabilao–Yambao 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). Olegario Ipil-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). Mendoza Payao 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. Eudela Former 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. Cainglet Kabasalan's Cainglet clan: Mayor Katrina Cainglet-Balladares was challenged in 2022 by her cousin, then-Vice Mayor Luvly Cainglet. All families and officials in Zamboanga Sibugay →
