Mia Ynares

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Alcantara and the surname or paternal family name is Ynares.

Rebecca Maria "Mia" Alcantara Ynares (born October 1, 1976) is a Filipina politician and businesswoman who has served as the representative of Rizal's first district since 2025. She is the youngest daughter of former governors Casimiro Ynares Jr. and Rebecca Ynares.

Mia Ynares
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Rizal's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Jack Duavit
Personal details
Born	Rebecca Maria Alcantara Ynares (1976-10-01) October 1, 1976 (age 48) Quezon City, Philippines
Political party	Nationalist People's Coalition
Parents	Casimiro Ynares Jr. (father) Rebecca Ynares (mother)
Relatives	Nina Ynares (sister) Casimiro Ynares III (brother) Rhea Ynares (cousin)
Occupation	Businesswoman politician

Early life

Ynares, nicknamed "Mia," was born Rebecca Maria Alcantara Ynares on October 1, 1976, in Quezon City, to then Binangonan mayor Casimiro Ynares Jr. and Rebecca Ynares as their youngest daughter.^[1][2] She is also the sister of incumbent Rizal governor Nina Ynares and incumbent Antipolo mayor Casimiro Ynares III. She is part of the Ynares family, which has ruled the province of Rizal since 1992.^[3]

House of Representatives

On October 8, 2024, Ynares substituted her mother, Rebecca Ynares, as a candidate for representative in Rizal's first district. In filing her candidacy, she was accompanied by her sister, Nina Ynares, who filed her certificate of candidacy to run for a second term as Rizal governor.^[4]

She went on to win the seat in the 2025 election, succeeding Jack Duavit.^[5]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Mia Ynares

Year	Office	Party		Votes received				Result
				Total	%	P.	Swing
2025	District Representative of Rizal's 1st District		NPC	255,258	72.03%	1st	—	Won