Marlo Bancoro
Marlo Bancoro | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga Sibugay's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | WIlter Palma |
| Member of the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Board from the 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marlo Cantancio Bancoro September 25, 1974 Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines |
| Political party | PFP (2024 - Present) |
| Other political affiliations | LDP (2021 - 2024) |
| Spouse | Ritzi A. Bancoro |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer, businessman |
| Nickname | Atty. Marlo |
Marlo Cantancio Bancoro[1] (born September 25, 1974) is a Filipino politician, lawyer, and businessman from the province of Zamboanga Sibugay in the Philippines. He is currently serving as the incumbent Representative for Zamboanga Sibugay's 1st congressional district since 2025. He previously served as a member of the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Board from the same district from 2022 to 2025.
Personal life
[edit]Bancoro was born on September 25, 1974 in Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay. His wife is Doctor. Ritzi A. Bancoro[1]
Political career
[edit]Board member (2022 - 2025)
[edit]Bancoro ran for Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga Sibugay's 1st congressional district during the 2022 elections under Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino, he placed in 5th place and successfully gained a seat.[2][3]
House of Representatives (2025 - present)
[edit]Bancoro ran for the House of Representatives during the 2025 elections under Partido Federal ng Pilipinas and successfully defeated incumbent representative and former Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay, Wilter Palma of Lakas–CMD.[4] Bancoro supported House Speaker Martin Romualdez and became part of the Majority Bloc.[5]
Electoral performance
[edit]2025
[edit]| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlo Bancoro | PFP | 81,915 | 55.98 | |
| Wilter Palma (incumbent) | Lakas | 64,415 | 44.02 | |
| Total | 146,330 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 179,359 | – | ||
| PFP gain from Lakas | ||||
| Source: [6] | ||||
2022
[edit]| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Palma (incumbent) | Lakas | 61,300 | 11.57 | |
| Allan Escamillan (incumbent) | Lakas | 59,991 | 11.33 | |
| Jessie Lagas (incumbent) | Lakas | 59,776 | 11.28 | |
| Jung-Jung Yanga | Lakas | 58,964 | 11.13 | |
| Marlo Bancoro | LDP | 57,026 | 10.77 | |
| Tata Castor - Tan | PPP | 53,443 | 10.09 | |
| Jonathan Yambao | Nacionalista | 51,961 | 9.81 | |
| Cresencio 'Cres' Jore (incumbent) | Lakas | 49,490 | 9.34 | |
| Bobby Musa | PPP | 45,271 | 8.55 | |
| Roger Lu | PPP | 32,493 | 6.13 | |
| Total | 529,715 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 144,095 | – | ||
| Source: [7] | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2025 NLE COC of Bancoro, Atty Marlo for House Representative Of the 1st Distrct of Zamboanga Sibugay" (PDF).
- ^ "LIST: Who is running in Zamboanga Sibugay in the 2022 Philippine elections?". RAPPLER. 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ "COMELEC".
- ^ G, Herbie (2025-05-14). "Reelected Governor Ann Hofer's group dominates Zamboanga Sibugay polls". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ Shay Du, James Patrick Cruz (2025-07-28). "LIST: Who are in the House majority, minority blocs in 20th Congress?". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "COMELEC".
- ^ "COMELEC".
Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Zamboanga Sibugay | ||
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| 2nd district | ||
| Lone district (defunct) |
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