Nina Ynares | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Official portrait, 2017 | |
| 23rd Governor of Rizal | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor |
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| Preceded by | Rebecca Ynares |
| Treasurer of theLeague of Provinces of the Philippines | |
| Assumed office August 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Imelda Dimaporo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nina Ricci Alcantara Ynares (1970-10-20)October 20, 1970 (age 55) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Party | NPC |
| Spouse | James Chiongbian II |
| Relations |
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| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Nina Ricci Alcantara Ynares-Chiongbian (born October 20, 1970) is a Filipino politician who has served as the 20thgovernor of Rizal since 2022. A member of theNationalist People's Coalition, she concurrently serves as the treasurer of theLeague of Provinces of the Philippines.
Born to apolitical family inRizal, Ynares studied business at theDe La Salle University. She later served as a board member of theGovernment Service Insurance System in 2019 and served until her resignation in 2021. In 2022, she ran to succeed her mother,Rebecca, as governor and won, extending their family's three-decade hold on the office. She was reelected to a second term in 2025.
As governor, Ynares's major initiatives have focused on disaster response and the environment.
Nina Ricci Alcantara Ynares was born on October 19, 1970.[1] She is the eldest daughter of Casmiro andRebecca Ynares, both of whom would serve as governors of Rizal.[1] Her siblings,Casimiro III andMia, also went on to be active in politics.[1]
Ynares studied business administration and management at theDe La Salle University, earning her Bachelor of Arts in 1993 before pursuing legal studies atSan Beda University.[1] She became a board member of theGovernment Service Insurance System in 2019 and served until her resignation in 2021.[2][3]
Ynares's father, Casimiro, initially planned to seek a return to the governorship, having filed his candidacy on October 1, 2021.[4] However, he would later withdraw, with Ynares substituting for him.[5] During the campaign, she endorsed the presidential bid ofBongbong Marcos.[6]
Ynares sought reelection in 2025 and only faced token opposition.[7][8] With her vice governor, Reynaldo San Juan Jr., term-limited, she chose Josefina Gatlabayan as her running mate for the election.[9][10] During the campaign, she endorsed the senatorial bids ofMakati MayorAbigail Binay and SenatorPia Cayetano.[11][12] She went on to win a second term in the May 12 election with 83.48% of the vote.[13] Her reelection was proclaimed the following day.[14]
Ynares began her term as governor on June 30, 2022. She previously took her oath of office on June 25 at a ceremony at the Ynares Event Center.[15] On August 15, she was named as treasurer of theLeague of Provinces of the Philippines.[16]
Following severe rain enhanced byTyphoon Carina in July 2024, Ynares reported that four towns were "badly hit", prompting PresidentBongbong Marcos to order several government agencies to assist in relief operations.[17]
In July 2025, following widespread flooding brought by monsoon-enhanced rain, Ynares declared a state of calamity in the province and urged the national government to issue a moratorium on the quarrying operations in the province.[18]
In February 2024, Ynares and SecretaryToni Yulo-Loyzaga signed amemorandum of agreement for a sustainable water security project.[19]
In May 2024, local journalists criticized the Ynares administration for having an ineffective public information office, which they say contributed to the widening of the information gap on local issues.[20]
Ynares is married to James Chiongbian II, member of a political dynasty inSarangani, with whom she has two children.[15]
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
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| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2022 | Governor of Rizal | NPC | 952,019 | 85.51% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2025 | 884,132 | 83.48% | 1st | -2.08 | Won | |||
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Governor of Rizal 2022–present | Incumbent |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by | Treasurer of theLeague of Provinces of the Philippines 2022–present | Incumbent |