Rhea Ynares
Rhea Ynares | |
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.jpg) Ynares in 2025 | |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]Mayor of Binangonan
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
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| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2025 | Mayor of Binangonan | NPC | 82,101 | 100.00% | 1st | — | Won | |
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
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