Raul Tupas
Raul Tupas | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Iloilo’s 5th district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Niel Tupas Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Binky Tupas |
| Vice Governor of Iloilo | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Governor | Arthur Defensor Sr. |
| Preceded by | Richard Garin |
| Succeeded by | Christine Garin |
| Mayor of Barotac Viejo | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raul Causing Tupas June 10, 1971[1] Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (2016–2024) NPC (2015–2016) Liberal (until 2015) |
| Spouse | Binky Tupas[2] |
| Parent(s) | Niel Tupas Sr. (father) Myrna Causing (mother) |
| Relatives | Niel Tupas Jr. (brother) Lex Tupas (brother) |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Raul "Boboy" Causing Tupas (born June 10, 1971)[1] is a Filipino politician. He served as representative of the 5th District of Iloilo in the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2016 to 2025.[3] He served as vice governor of Iloilo from 2013 to 2016.[4][5]
Early life and education
Tupas was born on June 10, 1971, in Iloilo City, to then-Mayor Niel Tupas Sr. and Myrna Causing. He studied La Salle Greenhills for his secondary education. He studied Philippine Military Academy and graduated in 1994 as part of Bantay Laya class.
Military career
Before entering politics, he was served as captain for the Special Forces Regiment, an elite unit of the Philippine Army.
Political career
Tupas started career in politics when he was a mayor of Barotac Viejo from 2001 to 2010 where he served for three consecutive terms.
Tupas was served as director and technical assistant of the Department of Agriculture from 2010 to 2013.
In 2013, Tupas became a vice governor of Iloilo until 2016.
In 2016, Tupas was elected as representative for fifth district of Iloilo for three consecutive terms after he succeeded his brother.
In 2025, Tupas ran again as vice governor of Iloilo but he lost to Nathalie Ann Debuque.[6]
Personal life
Tupas is married to Binky April Tupas,[2] a current representative for fifth district of Iloilo (2025–present) and has four children.
His brother Niel Tupas Jr., is also served as representative for fifth district of Iloilo from 2007 to 2016.[7][8]
His father Niel Tupas Sr., was a representative and governor from Iloilo.
References
- ^ a b "Raul "Boboy" Tupas". Rappler.com. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Binky Tupas". Rappler.com. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Momblan, Gail (6 August 2019). "Iloilo solon files bill seeking to hike elders' pension". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Sunnexdesk (20 May 2015). "Iloilo vice governor Tupas backs NIR". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ "Raul "Boboy" Tupas". Serbisyo.ph.
- ^ Allaine Kate Leda, Ruchelle Denice Demaisip (13 May 2025). "Rep. Tupas concedes to Debuque in Iloilo vice gubernatorial race". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ "Raul triumphs in Tupas brothers mano-a-mano in Iloilo". Politiko Visayas. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Yap, Tara (11 May 2022). "Cong. Raul Tupas beats brother anew in Iloilo". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 19 March 2026.