Mia Ynares
Rebecca Maria "Mia" Alcantara Ynares 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.
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. 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.Prior to entering politics, Ynares served as an independent director on the board of directors of the Bank of Commerce. She served as director during the bank's period of growth and digital expansion. Ynares stepped down from the board following her victory from the 2025 election.
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. She went on to win the seat in the 2025 election, succeeding Jack Duavit.For the 20th [Congress of the Philippines|20th Congress], Ynares is a member of the majority, as well as being a member of the Philippine House [Special Committee on Food Security|Food Security], Philippine [House Committee on Higher and Technical Education|Higher and Technical Education], Information and Communications Technology, and Trade and Industry committees.