Nina Ynares
Nina Ynares | |
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Official portrait, 2017 | |
| 20th Governor of Rizal | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor |
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| Preceded by | Rebecca Ynares |
| Treasurer of the League of Provinces of the Philippines | |
| Assumed office August 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Imelda Dimaporo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nina Ricci Alcantara Ynares October 19, 1970 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | NPC |
| Spouse | James Chiongbian II |
| Relations |
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| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Nina Ricci Alcantara Ynares-Chiongbian (born October 19, 1970) is a Filipino politician who has served as the 20th governor of Rizal since 2022, as a member of the Nationalist People's Coalition.
Born to a political family in Rizal, Ynares studied business at the De La Salle University. She later served as a board member of the Government Service Insurance System in 2019 and served until her resignation in 2021. In 2022, she ran to succeed her mother Rebecca as governor and won, extending their family's three-decade hold on the office.
Early life and career
Nina Ricci Alcantara Ynares was born on October 19, 1970.[1] She is the eldest daughter of Casmiro and Rebecca Ynares, both of whom would serve as governors of Rizal.[1] Her siblings, Casimiro III and Mia, also went on to be active in politics.[1]
Ynares studied business administration and management at the De La Salle University, earning her Bachelor of Arts in 1993 before pursuing legal studies at San Beda University.[1] She became a board member of the Government Service Insurance System in 2019 and served until her resignation in 2021.[2][3]
Governor of Rizal (since 2022)
Elections
2022
Ynares's father, Casimiro, initially planned to seek a return to the governorship, having filed his candidacy on October 1, 2021.[4] However, he would later withdraw, with Ynares substituting for him.[5] During the campaign, she endorsed the presidential bid of Bongbong Marcos.[6]
2025
Ynares sought reelection in 2025 and only faced token opposition.[7][8] During the campaign, she endorsed the senatorial bids of Makati Mayor Abigail Binay and Senator Pia Cayetano.[9][10] She went on to win a second term in the May 12 election with 83.48% of the vote.[11] Her reelection was proclaimed the following day.[12]
Tenure
Ynares began her term as governor on June 30, 2022. She previously took her oath of office on June 25 at a ceremony at the Ynares Event Center.[13] On August 15, she was named as treasurer of the League of Provinces of the Philippines.[14]
In February 2024, Ynares and Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga signed a memorandum of agreement for a sustainable water security project.[15]
In May 2024, local journalists criticized Ynares's administration for having an ineffective public information office, which they say contributed to the widening of the information gap on local issues.[16]
Personal life
Ynares is married to James Chiongbian II, member of a political dynasty in Sarangani, with whom she has two children.[13]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
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| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2022 | Governor of Rizal | NPC | 952,019 | 85.51% | 1st | — | Won | |
| 2025 | 884,132 | 83.48% | 1st | -2.08 | Won | |||
References
- ^ a b c d "Who is Nina Ricci Ynares". RAPPLER. May 12, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "BOARD COMMITTEES - Government Service Insurance System" (PDF). Government Service Insurance System. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ de Vera, Ben (February 14, 2020). "Macasaet stays as GSIS president, GM in acting capacity, says Dominguez". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ Andrade, Nel (October 1, 2021). "Heavy rain greets first three early COC filers in Comelec Rizal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "LIST: Who is running in Rizal in the 2022 Philippine elections?". RAPPLER. September 16, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ Peña, Kurt Dela (May 13, 2022). "All politics is local: Win, loss record of local backers of Marcos, Robredo". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ de Leon, Dwight (March 6, 2025). "2025 polls in Rizal: Ynareses cruising to easy wins, few races remain competitive". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ Silverio, Hazelyn (May 18, 2025). "Revilla, Tolentino clans reign in Calabarzon despite Senate losses". PCIJ.org. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "Sen. Pia suportado sa Rizal ipinahayag nina Rizal". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "Rizal power bloc backs Abby Binay's Senate bid". Daily Tribune. April 4, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ Orcio, Francis. "Ynares extends family's 3-decade reign in Rizal | ABS-CBN News". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "Rizal voters reelect Governor Nina Ynares". Manila Bulletin. May 13, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Andrade, Nel (June 27, 2022). "Rizal's newly elected officials take oath". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ "Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares named treasurer of LPP, meets President Marcos Jr". Politiko South Luzon. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- ^ Cabico, Gaea Katreena (February 20, 2024). "DENR, Rizal ink deals for water security, sustainable tourism projects". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ Go, Miriam Grace (May 2, 2024). "Hostile officials, fake media dampen revival of community press in Rizal". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 15, 2025.