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Who was the richest congressman in 2012?

Manny Pacquiao during his WBO welterweight title match against Timothy Bradley on June 9, 2012 in Las Vegas
1. Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao remains the richest congressman after reporting a net worth of P1.77 billion. This makes the Philippine boxing icon the only billionaire in the Lower Congress. He was worth P1.352 billion in 2011 and P1.134 in 2010.

Senators may hold more powerful votes than congressmen, but when it comes to wealth, they pale in comparison to the richest members of the House of Representatives. (By Rio Rose Ribaya)