Richard T. Kho is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He is currently serving as governor of Masbate Province in the Bicol Region or Region 5, Philippines.
In the May 9, 2022 elections, Richard Kho ran for congressman under PDP-Laban and won over Marvi Bravo of National Unity Party (NUP).
Personal Informationban
Complete Name –> Ricardo Tingcungco Kho
Nickname –> Richard
Birth Date –> December 31, 1996 (Age )
Hometown –> San Jacinto, Masbate, Philippines
Political Party –> Lakas-CMD (2025)
Family
Father –> Congressman Antonio T. Kho
Mother –> Congresswoman Elisa Olga Kho
Brother –> Congressman Wilton Kho
Sister –> Vice Governor Ara Kho
Education
College –> N/A
Law School –> San Beda University
* Passed the BAR examination in 2023 (See other passers here.)
Political Career / Work Experiences
2025-2028 – Governor
2022-2025 – Vice Chairman, Committee on Banks And Financial Intermediaries
2022-2025 – Congressman
Bills / Laws / Resolution
HB01571 – AN ACT CONVERTING THE BARANGAY TAGPU-ALAS- SAN JUAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANDAON, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB01573 – AN ACT DECLARING THE PALANI BEACH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALUD, PROVINCE OF MASBATE AS AN ECO-TOURISM ZONE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB01574 – AN ACT REQUIRING ALL NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS To ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A DIALYSIS SERVICE FACILITY IN THEIR RESPECTIVE HOSPITAL AND PROVIDING FREE DIALYSIS TREATMENT TO INDIGENT PATIENTS
Affiliation
Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
RELATED: Top Elected Provincial Officials in Masbate Province
See also: Famous People from Masbate Province
See also: Top Government Officials under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
See also: Bar Topnotchers in the Philippines