Raul Tupas

Early life and education Tupas was born on June 10, 1971, in Iloilo City, to then-Mayor Niel Tupas Sr. and Myrna Causing. He studied La Salle Greenhills for his secondary education. He studied Philippine Military Academy and graduated in 1994 as part of Bantay Laya class.

Military career Before entering politics, he was served as captain for the Special Forces Regiment, an elite unit of the Philippine Army.

Political career Tupas started career in politics when he was a mayor of Barotac Viejo from 2001 to 2010 where he served for three consecutive terms.

In 2010, Tupas run for Governor of Iloilo to replace his father term-limited Governor Niel Tupas Sr. but defeated by Arthur Defensor Sr.

Tupas was served as director and technical assistant of the Department of Agriculture from 2010 to 2013.

In 2013, Tupas became a vice governor of Iloilo until 2016.

In 2016, Tupas was elected as representative for fifth district of Iloilo for three consecutive terms after he succeeded his brother.

In 2025, Tupas ran again as vice governor of Iloilo but he lost to Nathalie Ann Debuque.

Personal life Tupas is married to Binky April Tupas, a current representative for fifth district of Iloilo (2025–present) and has four children.

His brother Niel Tupas Jr., is also served as representative for fifth district of Iloilo from 2007 to 2016.

His father Niel Tupas Sr., was a representative and governor from Iloilo.