| Office 1 | Member of the House of Representatives from Masbate’s 3rd District |
|---|---|
| Term start 1 | June 30, 2019 |
| Predecessor 1 | Scott Davies Lanete |
| Office 2 | Mayor of Cataingan |
| Term start 2 | June 30, 2010 |
| Term end 2 | June 30, 2016 |
| 2blankname 2 | Vice Mayor |
| 2namedata 2 | George Gonzales Jr. |
| Successor 2 | Felipe Cabataña |
| Birth name | Wilton Tan Kho |
| Birth date | May 13, 1986 (age 40) |
| Birth place | Zamboanga City, Philippines[1] |
| Party | Lakas (2009–2015; 2023–present)[2] |
| Other party | PDP–Laban (2018–2023)[3] Nacionalista (2015–2018) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
| Relatives | Richard Kho (half-brother) Ara Kho (half-sister) |
| Parents | Antonio Kho (father) Wilfemia Tan (mother) |
Wilton "Tonton" Tan Kho (born May 13, 1986)[1] is a Filipino politician.[4][5] He is currently serving as representative of the 3rd District of Masbate in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2019.[6][7] He served as mayor of Cataingan from 2010 to 2016.
Early life and education
Kho was born on May 13, 1986, in Zamboanga City,[1] to Antonio Kho and Wilfemia Tan. He took up master in public management at the University of the Philippines.[3]
Political career
In 2010,[8] 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.[3]
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
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | . | Swing | |||||
| 2010 | Mayor of Cataingan | Lakas | 16,911 | 1st | ||||
| 2013 | 15,300 | 1st | ||||||
| 2016 | Representative (Masbate–3rd) | Nacionalista | 48,722 | 2nd | ||||
| 2019 | PDP–Laban | 94,366 | 1st | |||||
| 2022 | 94,373 | 63.55% | 1st | |||||
| 2025 | Lakas | 127,161 | 89.18% | 1st | ||||
References
- ^ "Wilton Kho". Rappler.com. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ Quismorio, Ellson (29 November 2023). "Lakas-CMD membership swells to 89; PDP-Laban wilts". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "Wilton Kho". PDP Laban. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ^ "Wilton Kho". Filipino Congressional biography
- ^ "Rep. Kho hails Masbate for reducing poverty incidence rate". Politiko Bicol. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ Cajegas, Suzene (11 May 2022). "Masbate’s Khos win reelections, secure 3 congressional seats". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ^ "Kho dynasty retains power in Masbate". Rappler. 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ^ "2010 National and Local Elections - Cataingan". COMELEC. Retrieved May 10, 2026.