# Wilton Kho

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**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](/source/Masbate's_3rd_congressional_district) of [Masbate](/source/Masbate) in the [House of Representatives of the Philippines](/source/House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines) since 2019.[6][7] He served as mayor of [Cataingan](/source/Cataingan) from 2010 to 2016.

## Early life and education

Kho was born on May 13, 1986, in [Zamboanga City](/source/Zamboanga_City),[1] to [Antonio Kho](/source/Antonio_Kho_(politician)) and Wilfemia Tan. He took up master in public management at the [University of the Philippines](/source/University_of_the_Philippines).[3]

## Political career

In 2010,[8] Kho elected as mayor of [Cataingan](/source/Cataingan) where he served for two terms.

In [2016](/source/2016_Philippine_House_of_Representatives_elections), Kho ran for representative for [third district](/source/Masbate's_3rd_congressional_district) of Masbate but he lost to Scott Davies Lanete.

In [2019](/source/2019_Philippine_House_of_Representatives_elections), 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](/source/Mandaon) since 2022.[3]

His half-brother, [Richard Kho](/source/Richard_Kho), currently serving as [governor](/source/Governor_of_Masbate) of Masbate since 2025.

His half-sister, [Ara Kho](/source/Ara_Kho), currently serving as mayor of [Masbate City](/source/Masbate_City) since 2025.

## Electoral history

Electoral history of Wilton Kho 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

1. ["Wilton Kho"](https://www.rappler.com/people/p05509864-wilton-tan-kho/). *Rappler.com*. Retrieved 10 May 2026.

1. Quismorio, Ellson (29 November 2023). ["Lakas-CMD membership swells to 89; PDP-Laban wilts"](https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/29/lakas-cmd-membership-swells-to-89-pdp-laban-wilts). *Manila Bulletin*. Retrieved 10 May 2026.

1. ["Wilton Kho"](https://pdplaban.org.ph/wilton-kho/). *PDP Laban*. Retrieved 2026-05-10.

1. ["Wilton Kho"](https://www.congress.gov.ph/house-members/view/?member=J046&name=KHO%2C+WILTON+%22TONTON%22+T.&page=0). *Filipino Congressional biography*

1. ["Rep. Kho hails Masbate for reducing poverty incidence rate"](https://bicol.politiko.com.ph/2024/02/16/rep-kho-hails-masbate-for-reducing-poverty-incidence-rate/headlines/). *Politiko Bicol*. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2026.

1. Cajegas, Suzene (11 May 2022). ["Masbate’s Khos win reelections, secure 3 congressional seats"](https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1596333/masbates-khos-win-reelections-secure-3-congressional-seats). *Inquirer.net*. Retrieved 10 May 2026.

1. ["Kho dynasty retains power in Masbate"](https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/kho-dynasty-masbate-governor-district-representatives-results-2025/). *Rappler*. 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2026-05-10.

1. ["2010 National and Local Elections - Cataingan"](https://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/References/Results/2010NLE/citymun/region5/masbate_cataingan.pdf). *COMELEC*. Retrieved May 10, 2026.

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