Marlo Bancoro
Marlo Bancoro | |
|---|---|
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 |
| Party | PFP (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | LDP (2021–2024) |
| Spouse | Ritzi A. Bancoro |
| Alma mater | Misamis University |
| 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.
Early life
Bancoro was born on September 25, 1974 in Malangas, Zamboanga del Norte (now Zamboanga Sibugay).[2]
Political career
Board member (2022 - 2025)
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.[3][4]
House of Representatives (2025 - present)
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.[5] Bancoro supported House Speaker Martin Romualdez and became part of the Majority Bloc.[6]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2022 | Board Member (Zamboanga Sibugay) | LDP | 57,026 | 10.77% | 5th | N/a | Won | |
| 2025 | Representative (Zamboanga Sibugay-1st) | PFP | 81,915 | 55.98% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
Personal life
Bancoro's wife is Doctor. Ritzi A. Bancoro.[1]
References
- ^ a b "2025 NLE COC of Bancoro, Atty Marlo for House Representative Of the 1st Distrct of Zamboanga Sibugay" (PDF).
- ^ "Marlo Cantancio Bancoro". RAPPLER. 2026-02-12. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ "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.