Mia Ynares

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Mia Ynares
Rep. Rebecca Maria Ynares (20th Congress).jpg
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Rizal's 1st district
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Relatives Nina Ynares (sister)
Casimiro Ynares III (brother)
Rhea Ynares (cousin)
Occupation
  • Businesswoman
  • politician

Rebecca Maria "Mia" Alcantara Ynares (born October 1, 1976) is a Filipina politician and businesswoman who has served as the representative of Rizal's first district since 2025. She is the youngest daughter of former governors Casimiro Ynares Jr. and Rebecca Ynares.

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Early life

Ynares, nicknamed "Mia," was born Rebecca Maria Alcantara Ynares on October 1, 1976, in Quezon City, to then Binangonan mayor Casimiro Ynares Jr. and Rebecca Ynares as their youngest daughter. [1] [2] She is also the sister of incumbent Rizal governor Nina Ynares and incumbent Antipolo mayor Casimiro Ynares III. She is part of the Ynares family, which has ruled the province of Rizal since 1992. [3]

Prior to entering politics, Ynares served as an independent director on the board of directors of the Bank of Commerce. She served as director during the bank's period of growth and digital expansion. Ynares stepped down from the board following her victory from the 2025 election. [4] [5]

House of Representatives

On October 8, 2024, Ynares substituted her mother, Rebecca Ynares, as a candidate for representative in Rizal's first district. In filing her candidacy, she was accompanied by her sister, Nina Ynares, who filed her certificate of candidacy to run for a second term as Rizal governor. [6] She went on to win the seat in the 2025 election, succeeding Jack Duavit. [7]

For the 20th Congress, Ynares is a member of the majority, as well as being a member of the Food Security, Higher and Technical Education, Information and Communications Technology, and Trade and Industry committees. [8]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Mia Ynares
YearOfficePartyVotes receivedResult
Total%P. Swing
2025 District Representative
of Rizal's 1st District
NPC 255,25872.03%1stWon

References

  1. "Rebecca Maria Ynares" (PDF). COMELEC. October 8, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  2. "Rebecca Maria Alcantara Ynares". Rappler. May 11, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  3. De Leon, Dwight (March 7, 2025). "2025 polls in Rizal: Ynareses cruising to easy wins, few races remain competitive". Rappler. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  4. "Board of Directors". Bank of Commerce . May 27, 2025. Archived from the original on August 21, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  5. "BankCom director Ynares resigns after winning congressional seat". Bankero. July 1, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  6. Andrade, Nel (October 9, 2024). "Governor Ynares second to the last candidate to file COC for reelection". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  7. De Leon, Dwight (May 12, 2025). "Ynareses expand grip on power in Rizal as 5 family members win election bids". Rappler . Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  8. "HON. REBECCA MARIA ALCANTARA YNARES". House of Representatives of the Philippines . Retrieved August 21, 2025.


House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Representative of Rizal's 1st congressional district
2025–present
Incumbent