Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano is the poorest member of the House of Representatives while world boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao is the richest.
Rep. Mariano noted in his 2011 statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) assets amounting to P46,946.73. Mariano had no liabilities last year.
The top five poorest congressmen in terms of net worth, including Mariano, were all party-list representatives. They are: Bayan Muna Rep. Teodoro Casiño (P91,000), Kabataan Rep. Raymond Palatino (P195,000), Kalinga Rep. Abigail Faye Ferriol (P483,006.30), and Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares (P697,701).
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