Born: 1949 (age 74 years), Pola, Philippines
Previous offices: Vice President of the Philippines (2004–2010) and Senator of the Philippines (2001–2004)
Spouse: Arlene Sinsuat (m. 1991) and Pacita Torralba (m. ?–1998)
Children: Kat de Castro
Party: Aksyon Demokratiko
Parents: Manuel de Castro Sr. and Leuterio
Education: University of the East (1971)