SettingsFilipino women in politics
Adela Serra-Ty
Doña Adela Serra-Ty was Lady Governor of Surigao del Sur, following the Serra politicians before her.
Doña Adela Serra-Ty was Lady Governor of Surigao del Sur, following the Serra politicians before her.
Agnes Devanadera
Agnes VST Devanadera, is the 41st and first woman Philippine Solicitor General or Attorney General duly appointed on February 22, 2007 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo assumed office on Marc...
Agnes VST Devanadera, is the 41st and first woman Philippine Solicitor General or Attorney General duly appointed on February 22, 2007 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo assumed office on Marc...
Angelica Jones
Angelica Jones is a singer actress in the Philippines Born Angelica B. Alarva on January 20, 1983 in Brgy Santisimo Rosario, San Pablo, Laguna.
Angelica Jones is a singer actress in the Philippines Born Angelica B. Alarva on January 20, 1983 in Brgy Santisimo Rosario, San Pablo, Laguna.
Bellaflor Angara-Castillo
Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo is the incumbent Governor of the Philippine Province of Aurora.
Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo is the incumbent Governor of the Philippine Province of Aurora.
Carmen Planas
Carmen Planas (b. March 23, 1914 - d. 1964), known as "Manila’s Darling", was the first woman to be elected to the city council of Manila, winning a seat in the Capital City Municipal Board by g...
Carmen Planas (b. March 23, 1914 - d. 1964), known as "Manila’s Darling", was the first woman to be elected to the city council of Manila, winning a seat in the Capital City Municipal Board by g...
Carmencita Reyes
Carmencita Ongsiako Reyes (born November 9, 1931) is a Filipino politician and jurist.
Carmencita Ongsiako Reyes (born November 9, 1931) is a Filipino politician and jurist.
Cecilia Seares-Luna
Cecilia S. Seares-Luna (born March 31, 1953) is a Filipino politician.
Cecilia S. Seares-Luna (born March 31, 1953) is a Filipino politician.
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office.
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office.
Corazon Nunez-Malanyaon
Corazon Nunez-Malanyaon is the governor of the Philippine province of Davao Oriental.
Corazon Nunez-Malanyaon is the governor of the Philippine province of Davao Oriental.
Corazon Soliman
Corazon "Dinky" Juliano Soliman is the current secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Philippines, appointed by President Benigno Aquino III on June 30, 2010.
Corazon "Dinky" Juliano Soliman is the current secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Philippines, appointed by President Benigno Aquino III on June 30, 2010.
Cristina Gonzales
Cristina "Kring-Kring" Gonzales-Romualdez (b May 1, 1976) is a former actress turned politician.
Cristina "Kring-Kring" Gonzales-Romualdez (b May 1, 1976) is a former actress turned politician.
Cynthia Villar
Cynthia Aguilar Villar (born July 29, 1950) is a Filipino politician who is the member of the House of Representatives for the Lone District of Las Piñas City.
Cynthia Aguilar Villar (born July 29, 1950) is a Filipino politician who is the member of the House of Representatives for the Lone District of Las Piñas City.
Darlene Antonino-Custodio
Darlene Magnolia Antonino-Custodio (born Darlene Magnolia R. Antonino on December 26, 1973) was a former representative of the first district of South Cotabato and current mayor of General...
Darlene Magnolia Antonino-Custodio (born Darlene Magnolia R. Antonino on December 26, 1973) was a former representative of the first district of South Cotabato and current mayor of General...
Delia Albert
Delia Domingo Albert (born August 11, 1942) is a career diplomat and was the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines from December 22, 2003 until August 18, 2004.
Delia Domingo Albert (born August 11, 1942) is a career diplomat and was the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines from December 22, 2003 until August 18, 2004.
Dulce Saguisag
Dulce Quintans-Saguisag (September 5, 1943 – November 8, 2007) was a Filipino politician and former Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development under the administration o...
Dulce Quintans-Saguisag (September 5, 1943 – November 8, 2007) was a Filipino politician and former Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development under the administration o...
Eileen Ermita-Buhain
Eileen Ermita-Buhain (born May 12, 1969) is a Filipino politician.
Eileen Ermita-Buhain (born May 12, 1969) is a Filipino politician.
Elenita Binay
Dr. Elenita Sombillo-Binay nicknamed as Ellen is the former mayor of Makati City serving from 1998 to 2001 and the current Second Lady of the Philippines for being the wife of Vice Preside...
Dr. Elenita Sombillo-Binay nicknamed as Ellen is the former mayor of Makati City serving from 1998 to 2001 and the current Second Lady of the Philippines for being the wife of Vice Preside...
Elisa Ochoa
Elisa Rosales Ochoa (December 3, 1897 - September 20, 1978) was the first woman elected to the Philippine Congress.
Elisa Rosales Ochoa (December 3, 1897 - September 20, 1978) was the first woman elected to the Philippine Congress.
Elisa Olga Kho
Elisa Olga Kho is the governor of Masbate province in the Philippines.
Elisa Olga Kho is the governor of Masbate province in the Philippines.
Emilia Boncodin
Emilia Tabalanza Boncodin was a former Budget Secretary of the Philippines.
Emilia Tabalanza Boncodin was a former Budget Secretary of the Philippines.
Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza
Emmylou J. Taliño-Mendoza (born February 25, 1972) is a Filipino politician.
Emmylou J. Taliño-Mendoza (born February 25, 1972) is a Filipino politician.
Esperanza Cabral
Esperanza A. Icasas Cabral was the Secretary of the Department of Health in the Philippines.
Esperanza A. Icasas Cabral was the Secretary of the Department of Health in the Philippines.
Etta Rosales
Etta Rosales (born Loretta Ann P. Rosales) is a Filipino activist, teacher and politician who has served three terms as the party-list representative of the Akbayan Citizens' Action Party ...
Etta Rosales (born Loretta Ann P. Rosales) is a Filipino activist, teacher and politician who has served three terms as the party-list representative of the Akbayan Citizens' Action Party ...
Eva Estrada-Kalaw
Eva Reynada Estrada-Kalaw is a Filipino politician, served as a Senator in the Senate of the Philippines for 7 years.
Eva Reynada Estrada-Kalaw is a Filipino politician, served as a Senator in the Senate of the Philippines for 7 years.
Floydelia Diasen
Floydelia Diasen is Governor of the Philippine province of Kalinga within the Cordilliera Administrative Region of the Philippines.
Floydelia Diasen is Governor of the Philippine province of Kalinga within the Cordilliera Administrative Region of the Philippines.
Geraldine Ecleo Villaroman
Geraldine Ecleo Villaroman was the first governor of the former Philippine province of Dinagat Islands.
Geraldine Ecleo Villaroman was the first governor of the former Philippine province of Dinagat Islands.
Gina de Venecia
Gina de Venecia, also known as "Manay Gina", is a member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the 4th district of Pangasinan.
Gina de Venecia, also known as "Manay Gina", is a member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the 4th district of Pangasinan.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Ph.D. (born April 5, 1947) is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines ...
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Ph.D. (born April 5, 1947) is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines ...
Grace Padaca
Ma. Gracia Cielo "Grace" Magno Padaca (born October 25, 1963) has been the governor of the northern province of Isabela, Philippines since 2007.
Ma. Gracia Cielo "Grace" Magno Padaca (born October 25, 1963) has been the governor of the northern province of Isabela, Philippines since 2007.
Gwendolyn Garcia
Gwendolyn Fiel Garcia, commonly known as Gwen, is the Governor of the Philippine province of Cebu.
Gwendolyn Fiel Garcia, commonly known as Gwen, is the Governor of the Philippine province of Cebu.
Harriet Demetriou
Harriet Demetriou is a Filipino lawyer and was the first Chairwoman of the Philippine election commission, the COMELEC, appointed by Joseph Estrada.
Harriet Demetriou is a Filipino lawyer and was the first Chairwoman of the Philippine election commission, the COMELEC, appointed by Joseph Estrada.
Haydee Yorac
Haydee Yorac (March 4, 1941 — September 13, 2005) was a Filipino public servant, law professor and politician.
Haydee Yorac (March 4, 1941 — September 13, 2005) was a Filipino public servant, law professor and politician.
Imee Marcos
Maria Imelda Josefa Romualdez Marcos, most widely known as Imee Marcos, is a Filipino politician who has been Governor of Ilocos Norte since 2010.
Maria Imelda Josefa Romualdez Marcos, most widely known as Imee Marcos, is a Filipino politician who has been Governor of Ilocos Norte since 2010.
Imelda Marcos
Imelda R. Marcos (born Imelda Remedios Visitasion Romualdez on July 2, 1929) is a Filipino politician and widow of 10th Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos.
Imelda R. Marcos (born Imelda Remedios Visitasion Romualdez on July 2, 1929) is a Filipino politician and widow of 10th Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos.
Jane Censoria Cajes
Jane Censoria Cajes (born on January 10, 1989) was a former president of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) or Youth Council in the Philippines.
Jane Censoria Cajes (born on January 10, 1989) was a former president of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) or Youth Council in the Philippines.
Joy Belmonte
Joy Belmonte is the daughter of Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.
Joy Belmonte is the daughter of Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.
Juanita Amatong
Juanita Amatong (born March 23, 1935) is a member of the Monetary Board of the Philippines, a policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines), and for...
Juanita Amatong (born March 23, 1935) is a member of the Monetary Board of the Philippines, a policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines), and for...
Judith Cajes
Judith del Rosario-Cajes is a Filipino politician who is the first woman mayor elected in Trinidad, Bohol, Philippines.
Judith del Rosario-Cajes is a Filipino politician who is the first woman mayor elected in Trinidad, Bohol, Philippines.
Judy Syjuco
Judy J. Syuco is a Filipino politician and was the Representative of the 2nd District of Iloilo in the 14th Congress.
Judy J. Syuco is a Filipino politician and was the Representative of the 2nd District of Iloilo in the 14th Congress.
Karina Constantino-David
Karina Constantino-David is a former Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission of the Philippines.
Karina Constantino-David is a former Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission of the Philippines.
Kata Inocencio
Kata Inocencio (born 15 September 1960) is a broadcast journalist, child rights advocate, and television host in the Philippines1.
Kata Inocencio (born 15 September 1960) is a broadcast journalist, child rights advocate, and television host in the Philippines1.
Kit Oppus
Kit Oppus (born Ann Mariquit Derito-Oppus) is a Filipino politician in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.
Kit Oppus (born Ann Mariquit Derito-Oppus) is a Filipino politician in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.
Leila De Lima
Leila Magistrado De Lima(born on August 27, 1959) is the secretary of Philippine Department of Justice under the Administration of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III.
Leila Magistrado De Lima(born on August 27, 1959) is the secretary of Philippine Department of Justice under the Administration of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III.
Leonor Briones
Leonor Magtolis Briones is a professor at the University of the Philippines and a former Presidential Adviser for Social Development with Cabinet Rank at the Office of the President.
Leonor Magtolis Briones is a professor at the University of the Philippines and a former Presidential Adviser for Social Development with Cabinet Rank at the Office of the President.
Leticia Ramos-Shahani
Leticia Ramos-Shahani is a Philippines Senator and writer.
Leticia Ramos-Shahani is a Philippines Senator and writer.
Loi Estrada
Luisa Pimentel-Ejercito (born Luisa Fernandez Pimentel on June 2, 1930 in Iba, Zambales), better known as Loi Estrada was a Filipino politician.
Luisa Pimentel-Ejercito (born Luisa Fernandez Pimentel on June 2, 1930 in Iba, Zambales), better known as Loi Estrada was a Filipino politician.
Loren Legarda
Loren Legarda is a Filipino broadcast journalist, environmentalist, and politician of Visayan ancestry, notable as the only female to top two senatorial elections (1998 and 2007).
Loren Legarda is a Filipino broadcast journalist, environmentalist, and politician of Visayan ancestry, notable as the only female to top two senatorial elections (1998 and 2007).
Lorna Silverio
Lorna C. Silverio (born February 1, 1948) is a Filipino politician.
Lorna C. Silverio (born February 1, 1948) is a Filipino politician.
Lucy Torres
Lucy Torres-Gomez, née, Marie is a Filipina congresswoman, actress, and television host.
Lucy Torres-Gomez, née, Marie is a Filipina congresswoman, actress, and television host.
Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Luisa Lloren Cuaresma is governor of the Philippine province of Nueva Vizcaya.
Luisa Lloren Cuaresma is governor of the Philippine province of Nueva Vizcaya.
Luzviminda Ilagan
Luzviminda Ilagan is a Filipino politician and development worker.
Luzviminda Ilagan is a Filipino politician and development worker.
Luzviminda Tancangco
Luzviminda Tancangco is the first non-lawyer and woman commissioner of the Philippine Commission on Elections.
Luzviminda Tancangco is the first non-lawyer and woman commissioner of the Philippine Commission on Elections.
Ma. Catalina L. Loreto-Go
Ma. Catalina L. Loreto-Go also known as Nene L. Go (born February 5, 1962 in Baybay, Leyte) is a former member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Fifth Di...
Ma. Catalina L. Loreto-Go also known as Nene L. Go (born February 5, 1962 in Baybay, Leyte) is a former member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Fifth Di...
Ma. Victoria Sy-Alvarado
Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado (born March 23, 1957) is a Filipino politician.
Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado (born March 23, 1957) is a Filipino politician.
Magnolia Antonino
Magnolia Welborn-Antonino (December 14, 1915 – July 22, 2010) was a Senator of the Philippines.
Magnolia Welborn-Antonino (December 14, 1915 – July 22, 2010) was a Senator of the Philippines.
Maria Clara Lobregat
María Clara Rafols Lorenzo Lobregat (April 26, 1921–January 2, 2004) was a Latina Zamboangueña - Filipina politician from Zamboanga City, where she served as its first woman mayor and also a rep...
María Clara Rafols Lorenzo Lobregat (April 26, 1921–January 2, 2004) was a Latina Zamboangueña - Filipina politician from Zamboanga City, where she served as its first woman mayor and also a rep...
Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar
Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar (born September 7, 1966), also known as Beng Climaco is a Filipino politician.
Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar (born September 7, 1966), also known as Beng Climaco is a Filipino politician.
Maria Valentina Plaza
Maria Valentina Plaza is the former Governor and current representative of the first district of the Philippine province of Agusan del Sur.
Maria Valentina Plaza is the former Governor and current representative of the first district of the Philippine province of Agusan del Sur.
Marides Fernando
Maria Lourdes Carlos-Fernando or shortly known as Marides Fernando (known as MCF in her constituents in Marikina City), was an award-winning city mayor of Marikina and the wife of Former MMDA Ch...
Maria Lourdes Carlos-Fernando or shortly known as Marides Fernando (known as MCF in her constituents in Marikina City), was an award-winning city mayor of Marikina and the wife of Former MMDA Ch...
Miriam Defensor Santiago
Miriam Defensor Santiago is a Judge-elect of the International Criminal Court and a member of the Senate of the Philippines.
Miriam Defensor Santiago is a Judge-elect of the International Criminal Court and a member of the Senate of the Philippines.
Mitzi Cajayon
Mary Mitzi Lim Cajayon is a Filipino politician.
Mary Mitzi Lim Cajayon is a Filipino politician.
Monica Prieto-Teodoro
Monica Louise Prieto-Teodoro, or simply Nikki Teodoro, is the Representative of the 1st district of Tarlac and the spouse of Gilbert Teodoro, a former Secretary of the Philippine National ...
Monica Louise Prieto-Teodoro, or simply Nikki Teodoro, is the Representative of the 1st district of Tarlac and the spouse of Gilbert Teodoro, a former Secretary of the Philippine National ...
Nelida Cabigayan
Nelida Cabigayan (a.k.a. Commander Lina) was a member of the New People's Army who fought the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines.
Nelida Cabigayan (a.k.a. Commander Lina) was a member of the New People's Army who fought the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines.
Nerissa Corazon Soon-Ruiz
Nerissa Corazon Soon-Ruiz is a Filipino politician.
Nerissa Corazon Soon-Ruiz is a Filipino politician.
Nieves Confesor
Maria Nieves R. Confesor, popularly known as Nieves Confesor, is the current Dean of the Institute of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), a leading graduate business school in the Asi...
Maria Nieves R. Confesor, popularly known as Nieves Confesor, is the current Dean of the Institute of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), a leading graduate business school in the Asi...
Nikki Coseteng
Anna Dominique "Nikki" Marquez-Lim Coseteng (born December 18, 1952 in Manila) is a Filipina politician who has served in the 8th Congress of the Philippines and the Senate of the Philippines.
Anna Dominique "Nikki" Marquez-Lim Coseteng (born December 18, 1952 in Manila) is a Filipina politician who has served in the 8th Congress of the Philippines and the Senate of the Philippines.
Nuevas Montes
Nuevas Tirol-Montes is a lawyer and a former Vice Mayor of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.
Nuevas Tirol-Montes is a lawyer and a former Vice Mayor of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.
Nur-Ana Sahidulla
Nur-Ana "Lady Ann" I. Sahidulla is a Filipino politician and current representative (2010-13) of Sulu Province's 2nd congressional district in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Nur-Ana "Lady Ann" I. Sahidulla is a Filipino politician and current representative (2010-13) of Sulu Province's 2nd congressional district in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Patricia Santo Tomas
Patricia Aragon Santo Tomas is the Chairman of the Board of Development Bank of the Philippines since 2006.
Patricia Aragon Santo Tomas is the Chairman of the Board of Development Bank of the Philippines since 2006.
Pia Cayetano
Pilar Juliana "Pia" Cayetano (born Pilar Juliana Schramm Cayetano on March 22, 1966), popularly known as Compañera Pia or Pia, is a Filipino lawyer, politician, and incumbent Senat...
Pilar Juliana "Pia" Cayetano (born Pilar Juliana Schramm Cayetano on March 22, 1966), popularly known as Compañera Pia or Pia, is a Filipino lawyer, politician, and incumbent Senat...
Presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
The Presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spans from January 20, 2001 to June 30, 2010.
The Presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spans from January 20, 2001 to June 30, 2010.
Reylina Nicolas
Reylina G. Nicolas (born February 1, 1945 in Santa Maria, Bulacan) is a Filipino politician.
Reylina G. Nicolas (born February 1, 1945 in Santa Maria, Bulacan) is a Filipino politician.
Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel
Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, is a Filipino activist, journalist, and politician who was the party-list representative of the Akbayan Citizens' Action Party to the Philippines' House of Representati...
Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, is a Filipino activist, journalist, and politician who was the party-list representative of the Akbayan Citizens' Action Party to the Philippines' House of Representati...
Rosalinda Baldoz
Rosalinda D. Baldoz is the current Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment.
Rosalinda D. Baldoz is the current Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment.
Sally Ante Lee
Sally Ante Lee is the Governor of Sorsogon province in the Philippines.
Sally Ante Lee is the Governor of Sorsogon province in the Philippines.
Sally Ponce Enrile
Salvacion Ponce Enrile (born March 12, 1965) is a Filipino politician.
Salvacion Ponce Enrile (born March 12, 1965) is a Filipino politician.
Sonia Roco
Sonia Cubillo Malasarte-Roco is the widow of Raul Roco, senator of the Philippines and former Presidential candidate.
Sonia Cubillo Malasarte-Roco is the widow of Raul Roco, senator of the Philippines and former Presidential candidate.
Terence Perez
Terence Perez is the incumbent governor of the Philippine province of Aurora.
Terence Perez is the incumbent governor of the Philippine province of Aurora.
Teresa Aquino-Oreta
Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta (born Maria Teresa Aquino Aquino on June 28, 1944), better known as Tessie Aquino-Oreta, was a Philippine senator.
Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta (born Maria Teresa Aquino Aquino on June 28, 1944), better known as Tessie Aquino-Oreta, was a Philippine senator.
Teresita S. Lazaro
Teresita Lazaro is the former Governor of the Philippine Province of Laguna from 2001 to 2010.
Teresita Lazaro is the former Governor of the Philippine Province of Laguna from 2001 to 2010.
Victoria Hernandez-Reyes
Victoria Hernandez-Reyes (born September 10, 1954) is a Filipino politician.
Victoria Hernandez-Reyes (born September 10, 1954) is a Filipino politician.
Victoria Sy-Alvarado
Maria Victoria Reyes Sy-Alvarado is a Filipino politician.
Maria Victoria Reyes Sy-Alvarado is a Filipino politician.
Vilma Santos
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician.
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician.
Winnie Monsod
Solita Collas-Monsod, popularly known as Mareng Winnie, is a Filipino broadcaster, host, economist, professor, and writer.
Solita Collas-Monsod, popularly known as Mareng Winnie, is a Filipino broadcaster, host, economist, professor, and writer.