Casimiro Ynares III

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

The Honorable Casimiro Ynares III
Ynares in 2006.
Mayor of Antipolo
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Vice Mayor	Josefina Gatlabayan
Preceded by	Andrea Bautista-Ynares
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Vice Mayor	Ronaldo Leyva (2013-2016) Josefina Gatlabayan (2016-2019)
Preceded by	Danilo Leyble
Succeeded by	Andrea Bautista-Ynares
19th Governor of Rizal
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Preceded by	Casimiro Ynares Jr.
Succeeded by	Rebecca Ynares
Personal details
Born	Casimiro Alcantara Ynares III (1973-03-04) March 4, 1973 (age 51)
Political party	NPC
Spouse	Andrea Bautista-Ynares
Relations	Nina Ynares (sister) Consuelo Ynares-Santiago (aunt) Bong Revilla (brother-in-law) Ramon Revilla Sr. (father-in-law)
Children	3 (1 deceased)
Parent(s)	Casimiro Ynares Jr. Rebecca Ynares
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Physician

Casimiro "Jun" Alcantara Ynares III (born March 4, 1973) is a Filipino physician and politician who is the mayor of Antipolo from 2013 to 2019 and since 2022.[1] He previously served as the Public Information Officer of the city under his wife, former Mayor Andrea Bautista-Ynares, and the governor of Rizal from 2007 to 2013.[2][3]

Ynares is the son of former governors Casimiro Ynares Jr. and Rebecca Ynares. He is the brother of Governor Nina Ricci Ynares.

Early life

Ynares graduated from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology Major in Medical Biology.

Political Career

On January 30, 2024, he signed a memorandum of usufruct agreement to allow the construction of a DSWD Satellite Office for Calabarzon in the city. He said that the office would make the programs and services of the DSWD more accessible not just to Antipolo residents, but also to the people of Rizal and nearby towns of Laguna. He added that the office would also have a warehouse that would store readily available food and non-food packs that could be deployed during calamities and crises. The said office will serve as an extension arm of the DSWD Region IV-A.[4]

Personal life

He is married to Andrea Bautista-Ynares,[5] who also became mayor of Antipolo for one term. She is the daughter of former senator Ramon Revilla Sr., and sister of actor and incumbent senator Bong Revilla.[6] They have three children: Audrey Ann (deceased),[7] Cassandra Danielle, and Rebecca Victoria.

References

1. Andrade, Nel (May 11, 2022). "Ynares siblings in Rizal election sweep". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
2. Philstar.com [@PhilstarNews] (April 15, 2020). "Antipolo City PIO Jun Ynares said on Facebook that all Rizal mayors can use Antipolo's private crematorium for free if they need it for residents who have died of #COVID19PH. 📷 Facebook/Jun-Andeng Ynares" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
3. "Ynares takes Antipolo City". ABS-CBN News. May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
4. "Mayor Jun Ynares signs agreement to put up DSWD satellite office in the city". southluzon.politiko.com.ph. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
5. Lo, Ricky (April 26, 2005). "Andeng says yes after Jun's second try". Philstar. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
6. Baby E (October 20, 2018). "Andeng Bautista papalitan sa puwesto ang asawa!". Philstar (in Filipino). Retrieved July 10, 2020.
7. "Revilla clan mourns a granddaughter". ABS-CBN News. August 31, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2020.