Hofer family of Zamboanga Sibugay

George Hofer, the province’s first governor, his daughter Gov. Ann Hofer and son Jet, two grandsons on the provincial board, and Ann’s cousin Rep. Marly Hofer-Hasim.

6 documented relatives · 4 currently in public office · 8 documented relationships · Province of Zamboanga Sibugay

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Who they are

Portrait of Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer (“Ann”)

Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer (“Ann”)

Governor (re-elected 2025); 2nd district representative 2007–2010 and 2013–2022

In office

Sources: Rappler 2025 results; Comelec certified list of provincial candidates 2025 (MindaNews copy, archived)

See Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer (“Ann”) in the map →
Portrait of George Pavlo Suguitan Hofer (“Pava”)

George Pavlo Suguitan Hofer (“Pava”)

Board member, 2nd district (2025)

In office

Sources: PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races; Comelec certified list of provincial candidates 2025 (MindaNews copy, archived)

See George Pavlo Suguitan Hofer (“Pava”) in the map →
Portrait of Ralph Hector Hofer de los Santos

Ralph Hector Hofer de los Santos

Board member, 1st district (2025)

In office

Sources: PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races; Comelec certified list of provincial candidates 2025 (MindaNews copy, archived)

See Ralph Hector Hofer de los Santos in the map →
Portrait of Anna Marlesa Malahat Hofer Tamano Hasim (“Marly” Hofer-Hasim)

Anna Marlesa Malahat Hofer Tamano Hasim (“Marly” Hofer-Hasim)

Representative, 2nd district (2025–present)

In office

Sources: Rappler · RESULTS: Zamboanga Sibugay election 2025; Doc Marly Hofer T. Hasim (verified Facebook page) · “Hapi and Healthy Birthday, my dear cousin, Governor Ann K. Hofer!”

See Anna Marlesa Malahat Hofer Tamano Hasim (“Marly” Hofer-Hasim) in the map →
Portrait of George Tocao Hofer

George Tocao Hofer

First governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2001–2010); Zamboanga del Sur 3rd district representative (1998–2001); Titay mayor (1992–1998)

Deceased

Sources: PNA · Zamboanga Sibugay "founding-father" passes away at 80; Politiko Mindanao · Gov. Ann Hofer honors founding governor on seventh death anniversary

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Portrait of George “Jet” Hofer II

George “Jet” Hofer II

Candidate for 2nd district representative (2010, 2022) and governor (2019) · former provincial administrator

Not in office

Sources: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics; PNA via Politiko · Gov Palma gets 3rd straight term; SunStar · Jalosjos is new political kingpin of Zambo Peninsula; Rappler · Son of Zamboanga Sibugay's first governor runs for congressman

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How they are related

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.

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Sources

  1. PNA · Zamboanga Sibugay "founding-father" passes away at 80 · 2019-01-07
  2. Politiko Mindanao · Gov. Ann Hofer honors founding governor on seventh death anniversary · 2026-01-06
  3. Rappler 2025 results · 2025-05
  4. Comelec certified list of provincial candidates 2025 (MindaNews copy, archived) · 2024-12-18
  5. Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Two families dominate Zamboanga Sibugay politics · 2022-03-27
  6. PNA via Politiko · Gov Palma gets 3rd straight term · 2019-05-17
  7. SunStar · Jalosjos is new political kingpin of Zambo Peninsula · 13 May 2010
  8. Rappler · Son of Zamboanga Sibugay's first governor runs for congressman · Reviewed 13 October 2026
  9. PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races · 2025-05-20
  10. Rappler · RESULTS: Zamboanga Sibugay election 2025 · Reviewed 13 October 2026
  11. Doc Marly Hofer T. Hasim (verified Facebook page) · “Hapi and Healthy Birthday, my dear cousin, Governor Ann K. Hofer!” · 2 June 2026; read 13 October 2026
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Rappler · Son of Zamboanga Sibugay's first governor runs for congressman · 2021-10-06
  15. 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
  16. Rappler · "Payao Mayor Joeper Mendoza" · 2021-10-01
  17. 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
  18. 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

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