| Office 1 | 22nd Governor of Masbate |
|---|---|
| Vice governor 1 | Fernando Talisic |
| Term start 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| Predecessor 1 | Antonio Kho |
| Office 2 | Member of the House of Representatives from Masbate's 1st District |
| Term start 2 | June 30, 2022 |
| Term end 2 | June 30, 2025 |
| Predecessor 2 | Narciso Bravo Jr. |
| Successor 2 | Antonio Kho |
| Birth name | Richard Tingcungco Kho |
| Birth date | December 31, 1996 (age 29) |
| Birth place | Pasig, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (2023–present) |
| Other party | PDP–Laban (2021–2023) |
| Parents | Antonio Kho (father) Olga Kho (mother) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Relations | Ara Kho (sister) Wilton Kho (half-brother) |
Ricardo "Richard" Tingcungco Kho (born December 31, 1996)[1] is a Filipino lawyer and politician who has served as Governor of Masbate since 2025.[2] He was previously a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, represented the 1st District of Masbate from 2022 to 2025.[3]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | . | Swing | |||||
| 2022 | Representative (Masbate–1st) | PDP–Laban | 57,770 | 59.34% | 1st | |||
| 2025 | Governor of Masbate | Lakas | 321,100 | 71.08% | 1st | |||
References
- ^ "Ricardo Kho". RAPPLER. 2026-02-23. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ Barcia, Rhaydz (2024-10-09). "Tuason, Kho, Bravo vie for Masbate governor". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ DT (2025-05-13). "Kho dynasty retains power in Masbate". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-09.