Wilton Kho

Wilton Kho
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives from Masbate’s 3rd District
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byScott Davies Lanete
Mayor of Cataingan
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Vice MayorGeorge Gonzales Jr.
Succeeded byFelipe Cabataña
Personal details
BornWilton Tan Kho
(1986-05-13) May 13, 1986 (age 40)
Zamboanga City, Philippines
PartyLakas (2009–2015; 2023–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP–Laban (2018–2023)
Nacionalista (2015–2018)
Parent(s)Antonio Kho (father)
Wilfemia Tan (mother)
RelativesRichard Kho (half-brother)
Ara Kho (half-sister)
EducationUniversity of the Philippines
OccupationPolitician

Wilton "Tonton" Tan Kho (born May 13, 1986) is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as representative of the 3rd District of Masbate in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2019. He served as mayor of Cataingan from 2010 to 2016.

Early life and education

Kho was born on May 13, 1986, in Zamboanga City, to Antonio Kho and Wilfemia Tan. He took up master in public management at the University of the Philippines.

Political career

In 2010, Kho elected as mayor of Cataingan where he served for two terms.

In 2016, Kho ran for representative for third district of Masbate but he lost to Scott Davies Lanete.

In 2019, Kho elected as representative for third district of Masbate after he beat Rizalina Seachon-Lanete over 41,853 votes.

Personal life

He is married to Kristine Salve "Tintin" Hao-Kho, currently serving as mayor of Mandaon since 2022.

His half-brother, Richard Kho, currently serving as governor of Masbate since 2025.

His half-sister, Ara Kho, currently serving as mayor of Masbate City since 2025.

Electoral history

Electoral history of Wilton Kho
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Total % P. Swing
2010 Mayor of Cataingan Lakas 16,911 N/a 1st N/a Won
2013 15,300 N/a 1st N/a Won
2016 Representative (Masbate–3rd) Nacionalista 48,722 N/a 2nd N/a Lost
2019 PDP–Laban 94,366 N/a 1st N/a Won
2022 94,373 63.55% 1st N/a Won
2025 Lakas 127,161 89.18% 1st N/a Won

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Wilton Kho". Rappler.com. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  2. ↑ Quismorio, Ellson (29 November 2023). "Lakas-CMD membership swells to 89; PDP-Laban wilts". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Wilton Kho". PDP Laban. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
  4. ↑ "Wilton Kho". Filipino Congressional biography.
  5. ↑ "Rep. Kho hails Masbate for reducing poverty incidence rate". Politiko Bicol. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  6. ↑ Cajegas, Suzene (11 May 2022). "Masbate's Khos win reelections, secure 3 congressional seats". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Kho dynasty retains power in Masbate". Rappler. 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
  8. ↑ "2010 National and Local Elections - Cataingan" (PDF). COMELEC. Retrieved May 10, 2026.