Vico Sotto Biography
Last updated: July 2026
Who Is Vico Sotto?
Victor Ma. Regis Nubla Sotto, known publicly as Vico Sotto, is a Filipino politician who has served as the 12th Mayor of Pasig City since June 30, 2019. A member of the prominent Sotto family, he is widely regarded as a symbol of clean, transparent, data-driven local governance in the Philippines, having ended the Eusebio family’s 27-year hold on the Pasig mayoralty on his first run for the office in 2019 and going on to win a third and final term in the May 2025 elections.
Hon. Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” Sotto
Pasig City Mayor
Vico Sotto finished his bachelor’s degree in 2011, with a major in political science, and his master’s degree in public management in 2018, with honors, both at the Ateneo de Manila University.
He was previously a Project Associate for the twin programs of Government Watch and Political Democracy and Reforms.
He then served one term as City Councilor of Pasig, where he championed the passage of ordinances on citizen participation and freedom of information (FOI), with the latter becoming the first local legislation of FOI in Metro Manila.
Running on a platform of change, he was elected Pasig City Mayor in May 2019. Two years into his administration, the United States Government recognized his efforts for transparency and accountability in governance, conferring him the Anti- Corruption Champion Award, along with 11 others from the rest of the world.
He won his re-election bid in May 2022, with a renewed mandate to continue the
fight for good governance in Pasig City.
Vico Sotto Age
Vico Sotto was born on June 17, 1989, making him 37 years old as of 2026.
Vico Sotto Early Life and Family
Sotto was born in Quezon City, Philippines, into a family with deep roots in both Philippine entertainment and politics. He is the son of veteran actor-comedian-host Vic Sotto and actress Coney Reyes, and the great-grandson of former Senator Vicente Yap Sotto. Despite growing up around Philippine show business, Sotto has said he never wanted to pursue an entertainment career, expressing an interest in government as early as age 10, an ambition he has credited partly to the influence of his older half-brother, LA Mumar, who studied development. He grew up in Pasig City’s Valle Verde subdivision.
Vico Sotto State/Province of Origin
Vico Sotto was born in Quezon City, though he has lived in and represented Pasig City, part of Metro Manila, throughout his political career.
Vico Sotto Parents
Vico Sotto’s father is Vic Sotto, one of the Philippines’ most recognizable actors, comedians, and television hosts, and his mother is Coney Reyes, an accomplished actress in her own right. He is also related to LA Mumar, his older half-brother.
Vico Sotto Education
Sotto received his secondary education at Brent International School before attending Ateneo de Manila University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2011. He later returned to Ateneo to complete a Master’s degree in Public Management in 2018 through the Ateneo School of Government, and in the same year received the YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative) Professional Fellowship Award.
Vico Sotto Career
Sotto entered politics in 2016 as an independent candidate for Pasig City Councilor from the 1st District, defying expectations for a member of a family long associated with show business and the Sotto political dynasty. He won the seat and served one term on the Pasig City Council from 2016 to 2019, where he authored the Pasig Transparency Mechanism Ordinance, the first local freedom-of-information law of its kind in Metro Manila, requiring public access to city financial records.
In 2019, Sotto ran for Mayor of Pasig City on an anti-corruption, “Big Five” platform focused on healthcare, housing, education, public participation, and fighting corruption. He defeated longtime incumbent Bobby Eusebio, ending the Eusebio family’s 27-year control of the mayoralty. As mayor, Sotto gained national attention and praise for Pasig’s local government response during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he has continued to be widely cited as a model for transparent, reform-oriented local governance in the Philippines. He was reelected for a second term and went on to win a third and final term as mayor in the May 2025 elections. His political affiliations over the years have included the Aksyon Demokratiko party (2018–2022) and the local Giting ng Pasig party, though he has largely run and governed as an independent.
Vico Sotto Wife
Vico Sotto has not been publicly reported to be married, and no wife or spouse has been confirmed in his public profiles.
Vico Sotto Net Worth
Vico Sotto’s personal net worth has not been officially disclosed. As an elected local government official, his declared assets are subject to Philippine government disclosure requirements (Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth, or SALN), but a specific, independently verified net worth figure is not widely published in public reporting.
Vico Sotto Awards and Achievements
- 12th Mayor of Pasig City (2019–present), elected to a third and final term in 2025
- Ended the Eusebio family’s 27-year hold on the Pasig mayoralty in his first mayoral run
- Author of the Pasig Transparency Mechanism Ordinance, Metro Manila’s first local freedom-of-information law
- YSEALI Professional Fellowship Award recipient (2018)
- Widely recognized nationally and internationally for reform-oriented, transparent local governance, including recognition tied to United Nations-linked local governance initiatives
Vico Sotto Social Media Accounts
Vico Sotto maintains an active public presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), where he regularly posts updates on Pasig City governance, public services, and civic initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vico Sotto
How old is Vico Sotto?
He was born on June 17, 1989, making him 37 years old as of 2026.
Who are Vico Sotto’s parents?
His father is actor-comedian Vic Sotto and his mother is actress Coney Reyes.
What is Vico Sotto’s full name?
His full name is Victor Ma. Regis Nubla Sotto.
What position does Vico Sotto hold?
He is the Mayor of Pasig City, a position he has held since June 30, 2019, currently serving his third and final term.
Is Vico Sotto married?
He has not been publicly reported to have a wife or spouse.
Where did Vico Sotto study?
He studied Political Science and later Public Management at Ateneo de Manila University.
What is Vico Sotto known for?
He is known for ending the Eusebio family’s 27-year hold on the Pasig mayoralty and for championing transparent, anti-corruption local governance, including Metro Manila’s first local freedom-of-information ordinance.
Is Vico Sotto related to any senators?
Yes. His great-grandfather was former Senator Vicente Yap Sotto, and he belongs to the broader Sotto family, which has produced multiple senators and entertainment figures.
This biography is compiled from publicly available news reporting and verified profiles as of July 2026 and will be updated as Vico Sotto’s political career progresses.