Pam Baricuatro, backed by Duterte's PDP, emerged victorious in the gubernatorial race, defeating incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia, who was also supported by the current administration.[1][2] However, Baricuatro’s running mate, Joselito Ruiz, was defeated by Glenn Soco in the vice gubernatorial race.[3]
Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 on provincial board representation for component cities having their own legislative districts, the Cebu Provincial Board is composed of 19 board members, 16 of whom are elected.
Incumbent Board Members Yolanda Daan and Raul Bacaltos are term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. Former Talisay City Councilor Antonio Bacaltos Jr. and Former San Fernando Mayor Lakambini Reluya are running for their first term. Both are unopposed. [7]
Cebu 1st District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Incumbent Member Victoria Corominas-Toribio is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term, while Incumbent Member John Ismael Borgonia is running for a third term. On March 24, 2025, Borgonia withdrew his candidacy, citing problems with party support and logistics. However, COMELEC clarified that his name can no longer be removed from the official ballot, and any votes cast for him will be considered stray and will not be counted.[11]
Cebu 3rd District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Incumbent Member Horacio Paul Franco died while in office in 2022, he was replaced by his wife Minuel Carmela Franco who opted not to run for re-election. Incumbent Member Kerrie Shimura is running for a third term.[12]
Cebu 4th District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
The city of Mandaue used to be under this provincial district until a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 created a separate provincial district for the city.
Incumbent Member Jonkie Ouano is term-limited and is running for Mandaue City Mayor. Incumbent Member Glenn Soco opted to run as Vice Governor and won.[14]
Cebu 6th District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Incumbent Member Jerome Librando is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a third consecutive term. Incumbent Member Cesar Baricuatro is running for a second term.[15]
Cebu 7th District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023, a provincial district was created for the city of Mandaue, which used to be under the 6th provincial district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Incumbent Mandaue City Councilor Malcolm Sanchez is running for his first term in the newly created district. [16]
Mandaue City Lone District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Incumbent Representative Pablo John Garcia is running for a third term, However on October 8, 2025 he withdrew his Certificate of Candidacy in order to pursue career advancement and personal projects that had been put on hold due to his duties at the Congress. He was replaced by his wife Karen Flores-Garcia and is running unopposed. [17]
Incumbent Representative Peter John Calderon is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. His wife Patricia Calderon is seeking for the seat.[20]
Barangays: Adlaon, Agsungot, Apas, Bacayan, Banilad, Binaliw, Budlaan, Busay, Cambinocot, Capitol Site, Carreta, Cogon Ramos, Day‑as, Ermita, Guba, Hipodromo, Kalubihan, Kamagayan, Kamputhaw (Camputhaw), Kasambagan, Lahug, Lorega‑San Miguel, Lusaran, Luz, Mabini, Mabolo, Malubog, Pahina Central, Pari-an, Paril, Pit-os, Pulangbato, Sambag I, Sambag II, San Antonio, San Jose, San Roque, Santa Cruz, Santo Niño (Central), Sirao, T. Padilla (Villa Gonzalo), Talamban, Taptap, Tejero, Tinago, Zapatera
Incumbent Representative Rachel del Mar (running under KUSUG- Panaghiusa coalition) is running for a second term. Also running for the seat is incumbent North District Councilor Mary Ann delos Santos (running under BOPK) and ABC President and City Councilor Franklyn Ong (running under Partido Barug)
Barangays: Babag, Basak Pardo, Basak San Nicolas, Bonbon, Buhisan, Bulacao, Buot, Calamba, Cogon Pardo, Duljo Fatima, Guadalupe, Inayawan, Kalunasan, Kinasang-an Pardo, Labangon, Mambaling, Pahina San Nicolas, Pamutan, Pasil, Poblacion Pardo, Pung-ol Sibugay, Punta Princesa, Quiot, San Nicolas Proper, Sapangdaku, Sawang Calero, Sinsin, Suba, Sudlon I, Sudlon II, Tabunan, Tagbao, Tisa, Toong
Incumbent representative Eduardo Rama Jr. (running under Partido Barug) ran for a second term. Former Cebu City 2nd District respresentative Rodrigo Abellanosa (running under BOPK) attempted to return to congress. Rama successfully defeated his seat and dealt Abellanosa his first-ever electoral defeat.
Incumbent Representative Ma. Cynthia Chan is eligible for re-election but opted to run for City Mayor. Lapu Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan is running for congress.
Incumbent Representative Emmarie Ouano-Dizon (running under ONE Mandaue) is running for a second term. Former Mandaue City Treasurer Atty. Regal Oliva (running under TEAM Mandaue) is also running for congress.
Incumbent Mayor Lionel Bacaltos died while in office last 2024, Vice Mayor Mariano Ponce took over in accordance to the Order of succession. Ponce opted to run for vice mayor. Incumbent councilor Caroline Bacaltos is running for the position where she was the mayor from 2016 to 2019.
Incumbent Mayor Michael Sestoso is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. Eugene Singson who run for mayor last 2022 which he lost against Sestoso, is running and is unopposed.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ervin Villanueva is eligible for a second term but opted to run for councilor. Incumbent SB Member Inday Mubarak Obaid is running for the seat.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Roger Trapa is eligible for a second term but opted to run for mayor. Former Mayor Jun Tumulak and Incumbent SB Member Edel Nazareno is running.