2025 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas
 | It has been suggested that this article be split into articles titled 2025 Aklan local elections, 2025 Antique local elections, 2025 Capz local elections, 2025 Iloilo local elections, 2025 Iloilo City elections and 2025 Guimaras elections. (Discuss) (January 2025) |
The 2025 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025.
Aklan
[edit]Governor
[edit]Incumbent Jose Enrique Miraflores (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term. He was elected under PDP–Laban with 62.97% of the vote in 2022.
Miraflores is running against Pier Teodosio (Independent) and Willie Tolentino (Independent).[1]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Enrique Miraflores | Lakas–CMD | |
| Pier Teodosio | Independent | |
| Willie Tolentino | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
[edit]Term-limited incumbent Boy Quimpo (Lakas–CMD) is running for the Aklan Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. He was re-elected under the Nacionalista Party with 48.63% of the vote in 2022.
Lakas–CMD nominated Balete mayor Dexter Calizo, who is running against former Makato mayor Jun Legaspi (Aksyon Demokratiko).[1]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter Calizo | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jun Legaspi | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
[edit]The Aklan Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Nacionalista Party | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
[edit]Aklan's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Aklan's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[1]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Ace Bautista (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Apol Cleope (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Axel Gonzalez | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Boy Quimpo | Lakas–CMD | |
| Mark Quimpo (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Josel Rata | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Rina Sarceno | Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino | |
| Teddy Tupas (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Denis Villaruel | Independent | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
[edit]Aklan's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Aklan's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
Nine candidates were included in the election.[2]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jojo Cordova (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Lolong Dalisay (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Jupiter Gallenero (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Jose Haresco | Nacionalista Party | |
| Tingtong Ibarreta | Lakas–CMD | |
| Bubi Legaspi | Liberal Party | |
| Rose Nepomuceno | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Larry Solidum (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Rylo Tumbokon | Liberal Party | |
| Total | ||
Antique
[edit]Governor
[edit]Term-limited incumbent Rhodora Cadiao (National Unity Party) is running for the House of Representatives in Antique's lone legislative district.[3] She was re-elected with 75.58% of the vote in 2022.
Cadiao endorsed former Department of the Interior and Local Government undersecretary Jonathan Tan (Independent), who is running against Antique vice governor Edgar Denosta (Nacionalista Party), former representative Paolo Javier (Aksyon Demokratiko) and four other candidates.[4][5][6]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Rudy Bantolo | Independent | |
| Edgar Denosta | Nacionalista Party | |
| Vic Fedelicio | Independent | |
| Gaspar Gayona | Independent | |
| Paolo Javier | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Rodelo Pidoy | Independent | |
| Jonathan Tan | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
[edit]Term-limited incumbent Edgar Denosta (Nacionalista Party) is running for governor of Antique.[4] He was re-elected under the Nationalist People's Coalition with 49.16% of the vote in 2022.
Denosta endorsed Antique board member Maye Plameras (Nationalist People's Coalition), who is running against Caluya vice mayor Genevive Lim (National Unity Party), former Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner Edward Dy Buco (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and Rosario Bantolo (Independent).[6]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosario Bantolo | Independent | |
| Edward Dy Buco | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Maye Plameras | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Genevive Lim | National Unity Party | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
[edit]The Antique Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Liberal Party | |
| Nacionalista Party | |
| National Unity Party | |
| Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
[edit]Antique's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Anini-y, Belison, Hamtic, San Jose de Buenavista, San Remigio, Sibalom,Tobias Fornier and Valderrama. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
Nineteen candidates were included in the ballot.[6]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Abarientos | Nacionalista Party | |
| Mark Baculna | National Unity Party | |
| Dante Beriong (incumbent) | Independent | |
| Julie Cepe | National Unity Party | |
| Nanding Corvera | Nacionalista Party | |
| Ade Santillan Fajardo | Liberal Party | |
| Eduardo Fortaleza | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Martin Galino | Independent | |
| Bingbing Lotilla | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Alfie Jay Niquia | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Tracy Orquia | Nacionalista Party | |
| Jao Ortega | Independent | |
| Dax Pacificador | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| JC Cadiao Perlas | National Unity Party | |
| Vincent Piccio III | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Jun Saiyo | Nacionalista Party | |
| Steph Seguera Siblag | National Unity Party | |
| Berns Tubianosa | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Donna Chris Yan | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
[edit]Antique's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Barbaza, Bugasong, Caluya, Culasi, Laua-an, Libertad, Pandan, Patnongon, Sebaste and Tibiao. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
Nineteen candidates were included in the ballot.[7]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Noel Alamis (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | |
| Nonong Alojipan | National Unity Party | |
| Dong Dong Alonsagay | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Edison Biadora | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Nick Calawag | National Unity Party | |
| Milay Dimamay (incumbent) | Independent | |
| Egidio Elio (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Hector Frangue | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Jun Jun Genovata | Nacionalista Party | |
| Ruperto Lavega Jr. | Nacionalista Party | |
| Ramon Mosquera | Independent | |
| Ricky Orendain | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Sueki Palacios (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Joe Marie Pesayco | Lakas–CMD | |
| Gaseva Recopuerto | National Unity Party | |
| Jun Reponte | Independent | |
| Plaridel Sanchez IV | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Bobot Santillan | National Unity Party | |
| Wil Solis | Nacionalista Party | |
| Total | ||
Capiz
[edit]Governor
[edit]Incumbent Fredenil Castro (One Capiz) is running for a second term.[8] He was elected under Lakas–CMD with 62.18% of the vote in 2022.
Castro is running against former Capiz governor Esteban Evan Contreras (Independent) and Christopher Barrio (Independent).[8][9]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Barrio | Independent | |
| Fredenil Castro (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Esteban Evan Contreras | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
[edit]Incumbent Jaime Magbanua (One Capiz) is running for a third term.[8] He was re-elected under Lakas–CMD with 57.24% of the vote in 2022.
Magbanua is running against former Capiz board member Eleuper Martinez (Independent) and Argie Basiao (Independent).[9]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Argie Basiao | Independent | |
| Jaime Magbanua (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Eleuper Martinez | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
[edit]The Capiz Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| One Capiz | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
[edit]Capiz's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Capiz's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[9]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Blesilda Almalbis (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Amy Asis Bermejo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Gualberto Bernas III | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Tawi Billones Jr. | One Capiz | |
| Edward Contreras | Independent | |
| Pepe del Rosario (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Trina Marie Ignacio (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Thea Faith Reyes (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Cesar Yap Jr. | One Capiz | |
| Total | ||
Capiz's 2nd provincial district
[edit]Capiz's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Capiz's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[10]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Ardivilla (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Aldwin Cruz-Am (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Cecilio Fecundo (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Aying Fundal | One Capiz | |
| Inday San Felix (incumbent) | One Capiz | |
| Victor Tanco Jr. | Independent | |
| Averuth Teves | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Guimaras
[edit]Governor
[edit]Incumbent JC Rahman Nava (National Unity Party) is running for the House of Representatives in Guimaras's lone legislative district.[11] He was elected with 96.60% of the vote in 2022.
Nava's wife, Lucille Nava (National Unity Party), is running against Maggie Cacho (Independent).[11][12]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie Cacho | Independent | |
| Lucille Nava | National Unity Party | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor of Guimaras
[edit]Term-limited incumbent Edward Gando (National Unity Party) is running for mayor of Jordan. He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 63.41% of the vote in 2022.
The National Unity Party nominated Guimaras board member Cecile Gumarin, who is running against Tomas Junco Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[11][12]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Cecile Gumarin | National Unity Party | |
| Tomas Junco Jr. | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
[edit]Since Guimaras' reclassification as a 2nd class province, the Guimaras Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| National Unity Party | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
[edit]Guimaras's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Buenavista and San Lorenzo. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[13]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Cartel Jr. | National Unity Party | |
| Rommel John Edang | Independent | |
| Raymond Gavileño (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Boking Habaña (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Dag Habaña | Independent | |
| Arturo Junco | Independent | |
| Carlo Pillora | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Ariel Zambarrano | National Unity Party | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
[edit]Guimaras's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Jordan, Nueva Valencia and Sibunag. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.
Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[12]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Araneta (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Lordito Blanco | Independent | |
| Paul de la Cruz | National Unity Party | |
| Lynlyn Edang (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Eros Elevencione | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Nene Nava (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Joel Tanaleon | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Iloilo
[edit]Governor
[edit]Incumbent Arthur Defensor Jr. (Uswag Ilonggo) is running for a third term unopposed.[14][15][16] He was re-elected under the National Unity Party with 97.18% of the vote in 2022.
Mary Frances Chloe Noble (Independent) was initially a candidate, but withdrew on December 26, 2024.[15]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Defensor Jr. (incumbent) | Uswag Ilonggo | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
[edit]Incumbent Tingting Garin (Lakas–CMD) is running for vice mayor of Guimbal. She was re-elected under the Nacionalista Party unopposed in 2022.
Lakas–CMD nominated representative Raul Tupas, who is running against Anilao mayor Nathalie Ann Debuque (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and Mark John Velasco (Independent).[17][14][16]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Nathalie Ann Debuque | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Raul Tupas | Lakas–CMD | |
| Mark John Velasco | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
[edit]The Iloilo Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Bunyog Party | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Liberal Party | |
| Nacionalista Party | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Reform PH Party | |
| Uswag Ilonggo | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
[edit]Iloilo's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[16]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Joan Basco-Germinanda | Lakas–CMD | |
| Migs Flores | Independent | |
| Rica Jane Garin | Lakas–CMD | |
| Elston Saquian | Independent | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
[edit]Iloilo's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[18]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolito Cajilig (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| June Mondejar (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
3rd district
[edit]Iloilo's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[19]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Gonzales (incumbent) | Liberal Party | |
| Anthony Margarico | Lakas–CMD | |
| Mark Palabrica (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| ER Palu-ay | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
4th district
[edit]Iloilo's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Five candidates were included in the ballot.[20]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolly Distura (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | |
| Bimboy Dolar | Independent | |
| Dominic Paul Oso | Nacionalista Party | |
| Antonio Parcon | Bunyog Party | |
| Jonathan Pinuela | Reform PH Party | |
| Total | ||
5th district
[edit]Iloilo's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[21]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Carlo Ong | Lakas–CMD | |
| Rolex Suplico | Uswag Ilonggo | |
| Darl Tupas | Lakas–CMD | |
| Beng Tupas | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Iloilo City
[edit]Mayor
[edit]Incumbent Jerry Treñas (National Unity Party) is retiring. Treñas was re-elected with 77.23% of the vote in 2022.
Treñas' daughter, Raisa Treñas (National Unity Party), is running against Roland Magahin (Independent).[22][23]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Magahin | Independent | |
| Raisa Treñas | National Unity Party | |
| Total | ||
Vice Mayor
[edit]Incumbent Jeffrey Ganzon (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term. He was re-elected under the National Unity Party with 79.80% of the vote in 2022.
Ganzon is running against former Iloilo City councilor Lovelove Baronda (Lakas–CMD).[23]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Lovelove Baronda | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jeffrey Ganzon (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
City Council
[edit]The Iloilo City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.
Twenty-nine candidates were included in the ballot.[23]
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Lakas–CMD | |
| National Unity Party | |
| Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Acap | National Unity Party | |
| Art Araneta | Independent | |
| Jan Barredo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Abner Batan | Independent | |
| Sedfrey Cabaluna (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Jun Capulot | Independent | |
| Nene dela Llana | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Von Deveza | Lakas–CMD | |
| Romel Duron (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Mor Espinosa | Independent | |
| Muni Estrella | Independent | |
| Stanley Flores | Lakas–CMD | |
| Rudolph Ganzon (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Boots Gerochi | Lakas–CMD | |
| Efren Gimeo | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Sheen Mabilog | Lakas–CMD | |
| Mandrie Malabor | National Unity Party | |
| Junjun Moleta | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Shiella Olid | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Peter Oñate | Lakas–CMD | |
| Frances Grace Parcon-Torres (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Kesha Pesina-Tupas | Lakas–CMD | |
| Rodelyn Prudente | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| GM Ariete Ramos | Lakas–CMD | |
| Rex Marcus Sarabia (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Miguel Treñas (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Johnny Young (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Alan Zaldivar (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Bryant Zulueta | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "ALTAVAS" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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- ^ a b Petinglay, Annabel Consuelo (October 9, 2024). "53 aspirants for provincial, congressional posts in Antique". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ Petinglay, Annabel Consuelo (October 4, 2024). "Ex-Rep. Javier seeks gubernatorial post in Antique". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ a b c "SAN_JOSE" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "BARBAZA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ a b c Yap, Tara (October 9, 2024). "Castro vs Contreras for governor of Capiz". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ a b c "CITY_OF_ROXAS" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "CUARTERO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ a b c Lena, Perla (October 8, 2024). "Nava couple swap posts in Guimaras". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ a b c "JORDAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "BUENAVISTA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ a b Lena, Perla (October 7, 2024). "Defensor files reelection bid in Iloilo with 'dynamic' running mate". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ a b Castor, Rjay Zuriaga (April 3, 2025). "Iloilo Governor Defensor banks on 3 of 5 districts to secure team's win". Rappler.
- ^ a b c "GUIMBAL" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ Zuriaga Castor, Rjay (October 11, 2024). "37 years in power: It's Tupas vs Tupas in Iloilo's 5th District". Rappler.
- ^ "ALIMODIAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "BADIANGAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "CITY_OF_PASSI" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "AJUY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ Ferreras, Vince Angelo (October 8, 2024). "Jerry Treñas' daughter files COC for Iloilo City mayor". GMA Network.
- ^ a b c "CITY_OF_ILOILO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.