Elisa Kho
Elisa Kho | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Masbate's 2nd District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ara Kho |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Kho |
| Succeeded by | Ara Kho |
| Vice Governor of Masbate | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ara Kho |
| 20th Governor of Masbate | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Kho |
| Succeeded by | Rizalina Lanete[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elisa Tingcungco July 1, 1956 |
| Party | Lakas (2004–2015; 2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2016–2023) Nacionalista (2015–2016) Reporma (2001–2004) |
| Spouse | Antonio Kho |
| Children | 3, including Richard and Ara |
| Occupation | Physician, Politician |
Elisa "Olga" Tingcungco Kho (born July 1, 1956) is a Filipino politician[2][3] and medical doctor who is currently serving in the House of Representatives of the Philippines as the Representative of Masbate's 2nd congressional district since 2025, a position she previously held from 2013 to 2022. She previously served as vice governor of Masbate from 2022 to 2025. She served as the first female governor of Masbate from 2007 to 2010. She is married to the current Representative Antonio Kho.[4] Part of a political family in the province, the couple's children, Ara, Richard and Wilton are also politicians.[5]
References
- ^ Soltes, Jonas Cabiles (February 19, 2013). "Ex-priest in quixotic quest for governor". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "Elisa Kho". Rappler. March 21, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "House of Representatives House Members". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Kho dynasty retains power in Masbate". Rappler. May 12, 2025. Archived from the original on May 12, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ Barreiro, Victor Jr (October 6, 2024). "Masbate's Kho family files for various posts as city mayor vies for province's top political seat". Rappler. Retrieved March 21, 2026.