Romualdez family

The Romualdez family is a political family in the Philippines. Starting from Trinidad Lopez-Romualdez and Daniel Romualdez Sr. The family reached its peak during Imelda Marcos, originally from the Romualdez family, inaugurated as the First Lady of the Philippines and the presidency of Bongbong Marcos. The family contains the careers of Daniel Romualdez, Imee Marcos, Norberto Romualdez, and Martin Romualdez.

Early involvement with Politics (1880-1940)
The family started with Trinidad Lopez-Romualdez as the matriarch and Daniel Romualdez Sr as the Patriarch. Together, they had three children, including Norberto Romualdez, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Miguel Romualdez, the former Mayor of Manila, and Vicente Romualdez, the former Sheriff of Leyte.

The family started a coconut business, containing coconuts and abaca. Norberto Romualdez became a writer, he also became known as the "favorite son of Leyte." In 1920, Miguel Romualdez was elected as the 6th Mayor of Manila. In 1938, Norberto Romualdez was also elected as a representative for Leyte's 4th congressional district.

Further reach of Politics (1940-1980)
Miguel Romualdez married Brigada Zialcita.