Rhea Ynares
Rhea Ynares | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Binangonan | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Vice Mayor | Russel Ynares |
| Preceded by | Cesar Ynares |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Elvira Cecille Rivera Ynares September 13, 1984 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Spouse |
Mark Reifel (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Nina Ynares (cousin) Casimiro Ynares III (cousin) Mia Ynares (cousin) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, Politician |
Maria Elvira Cecille "Rhea" Rivera Ynares-Reifel (born September 13, 1984) is a Filipino politician and businesswoman who has served as the mayor of Binangonan since 2025. A member of the prominent Ynares family, she is the first woman to become the town's mayor.
Early life and career
Maria Elvira Cecille Rivera Ynares, nicknamed "Rhea," was born on September 13, 1984, in Quezon City.[1] She is the only daughter of former Binangonan mayor Cecilio Ynares, who served from 2007 to 2016, and the youngest of three siblings.[2]
In 2009, Ynares founded Serany Foundation Inc., a non-governmental organization based in Binangonan focused on providing relief assistance to underprivileged sectors of the community. She currently serves as the foundation's president.[3]
Ynares previously worked in the capitol under the administration of her cousin, Nina Ynares, as the head of the Provincial Tourism Office.[4][5]
Political career
Mayor of Binangonan
Ynares won as the mayor of Binangonan in 2025, running unopposed in the polls.[6] After her victory in the election, Ynares' local coalition, together with its victors, held a victory motorcade to "personally thank the public for their support."[7] Before entering office, with the assistance of outgoing mayor Cesar Ynares, she implemented a new traffic trial scheme that would ease road traffic in Barangays Darangan, Pantok, Palangoy, and Bilibiran which took effect on June 23, 2025.[8] Together with the incoming elected officials of the municipality, Ynares was inaugurated on June 28, 2025.[9]
Personal life
Ynares is married to Mark Reifel; together they have a daughter. She is cousins with Rizal governor Nina Ynares, Antipolo mayor Casimiro Ynares III, Rizal's first district representative Mia Ynares, Binangonan vice mayor Russel Ynares, and Binangonan councilor Linggit Rivera.[10]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2025 | Mayor of Binangonan | NPC | 82,101 | 100.00% | 1st | — | Won | |
References
- ^ "Ma. Elvira Cecille Rivera Ynares" (PDF). COMELEC. October 8, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ Andrade, Nel (March 29, 2025). "Team Ynares-Gatlabayan holds proclamation rally in Binangonan, Rizal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ "400 Poor Families in Talim Island Receive Health Insurance". PhilHealth. February 10, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Andrade, Nel (October 9, 2024). "21 candidates submit certificates of candidacy in Binangonan, Rizal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "CITIZEN'S CHARTER 2025" (PDF). Rizal Provincial Government. 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ De Leon, Dwight (May 12, 2025). "Ynareses expand grip on power in Rizal as 5 family members win election bids". Rappler. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Andrade, Nel (May 17, 2025). "Binangonan poll winners celebrate with victory motorcade". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Ynares, Rhea (June 22, 2025). "BASAHIN: BAGONG TRAFFIC TRIAL SCHEME SA DAPAPABI". Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Andrade, Nel (June 28, 2025). "Incoming Binangonan LGU officials take oath of office". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ De Leon, Dwight (March 7, 2025). "2025 polls in Rizal: Ynareses cruising to easy wins, few races remain competitive". Rappler. Retrieved July 5, 2025.