Cecilia Marcos (politician)
Cecilia Marcos | |
|---|---|
| 1st Governor of Ilocos Norte | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Manotoc |
| Vice Governor | Matthew Manotoc |
| Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Governor | Matthew Manotoc |
| Preceded by | Eugenio Angelo Barba |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Manotoc |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1956 Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista |
| Spouse |
Mariano Marcos II (died) |
| Relatives | Marcos family |
| Residence(s) | Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
| Occupation | Politician |
Cecilia "Cecile" Araneta Marcos is a Filipino politician who was elected Governor of Ilocos Norte in 2025.[1]
She is the wife of former vice governor Mariano Marcos II, cousin of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.[1] She was elected vice governor in 2019, substituting her husband, who died from cardiac arrest during the campaign. In 2024, she withdrew her reelection bid for vice governor and exchanged candidacies with her nephew, outgoing governor Matthew Manotoc.[2]
References
- ^ a b Anna Felicia Bajo (May 13, 2025). "Cecilia Araneta Marcos, Matthew Manotoc proclaimed Ilocos Norte gov, vice gov". GMA News. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Leilanie Adriano (October 9, 2024). "Ilocos Norte gov withdraws reelection bid, switches with aunt instead". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 2, 2025.