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The following is a list of notable political families of the Philippines and their areas of influence. Names in bold indicate the individual was/is a president of the Philippines. Names in italic indicate the individual has not held public office, but represents an intervening connection between two or more officeholders from the same family.
The Philippine political arena is mainly arranged and operated by families or alliances of families, rather than being organized around political parties.
The Del Mar family is one of the oldest political clans in Cebu, originating from the town of Parian before its eventual incorporation into the Municipality of Cebu (the future Cebu City) under American rule. [57] The family, through the late Rep. Raul del Mar and his children, have continuously held Cebu City's 1st congressional district since the seat's creation in 1987.
Governor (1972–1986,1988-1992)
Governor (1992–2001) Mayor (Cauayan) (1988–1992,2010-2013)
Mayor (Cauayan) (2013–2022) Ambassador (Switzerland) (2022–Present)
Councilor (Cabatuan, Isabela) (2019–Present)
Faustino Kiko Dy (Mayor for 9 yrs, currently the Vice-Governor elected in 2025) Faustino Inno Dy (Representative of the 6th District, currently the elected Mayor of Echague in 2025. A husband to the current City Mayor of Santiago City (2025) that was before a Representative of the 3rd district of Isabela)
Member
Member (2019–Present)