1-Pacman Rep. Michael “Mikee” Romero, president of the Party-list Coalition Foundation, Inc., posted a net worth of about P7.9 billion to retain his ranking as the wealthiest member of Congress. ADVERTISEMENTRomero’s party list group, One Patriotic Coalition of Marginalized Nationals (1-Pacman), supposedly stands for the “marginalized sector, including fisherfolk, farmers, peasants and those involved in other agriculture extension services,” according to its website. Trailing Romero as wealthiest House member is Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez, who posted a net worth of a little over P1 billion. Benitez takes the spot formerly occupied by then Diwa party list Rep. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, who has since been appointed undersecretary of the Department of Justice. The third richest House member is outgoing Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Romualdez Marcos with P923.8 million net worth.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 12, 2019 21:00 UTC