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It has been suggested that this article be split into articles titled 2025 Bohol local elections, 2025 Cebu local elections, 2025 Cebu City local elections, 2025 Lapu-Lapu City elections and 2025 Mandaue local elections. (Discuss) (January 2025) |
The 2025 Philippine local elections in Central Visayas are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025.
Incumbent Aris Aumentado (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a full term.[1] He was elected under the Nationalist People's Coalition with 61.76% of the vote in 2022.
On May 28, 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman suspended Aumentado over the illegal construction of a resort at the Chocolate Hills.[2] Dionisio Victor Balite became acting governor following Aumentado's suspension.[2] On July 17, 2024, Balite died and was succeeded by Tita Baja as acting governor.[3] On July 31, 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman reinstated Aumentado.[4]
Aumentado is running against former Tagbilaran mayor Dan Lim (Independent) and Hardy Leopando (Workers' and Peasants' Party).[5]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Aris Aumentado (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Hardy Leopando | Labor Party Philippines | |
| Dan Lim | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Tita Baja (Nacionalista Party) is running for the Bohol Provincial Board in the 3rd provincial district. She became vice governor on July 31, 2024, after Dionisio Victor Balite died.
The Nacionalista Party nominated Bohol Philippine Councilors League president Nick Besas, who is running against former Bohol board member Gerardo Garcia (Liberal Party) and Santos Abella (Independent).[5]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Santos Abella | Independent | |
| Nick Besas | Nacionalista Party | |
| Gerardo Garcia | Liberal Party | |
| Total | ||
The Bohol Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
Bohol's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Bohol's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[5]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Benjie Arcamo (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Jonas Cacho | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino | |
| Aldner Damalerio (incumbent) | National Unity Party | |
| Margaux Herrera-Caya | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Lucille Lagunay (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Rey Loquere | Democratic Party of the Philippines | |
| Willy Ramasola | Independent | |
| Mutya Tirol | Reform PH Party | |
| Total | ||
Bohol's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Bohol's 2nd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
Five candidates were included in the ballot.[6]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Abapo (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Mimi Boniel (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Eping Estavilla | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Frans Garcia | Akbayan | |
| Jamie Aumentado Villamor (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Bohol's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Bohol's 3rd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[7]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Lilit Toribio Abundo | Independent | |
| Tita Baja | Nacionalista Party | |
| DJ Balite | Nacionalista Party | |
| Nathaniel Binlod (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | |
| Elpidio Bonita (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Rene Espinosa | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Greg Jala (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | |
| Along Olandria | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino | |
| Dominic Villafuerte | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia (One Cebu) is running for a third term.[8] She was re-elected with 80.80% of the vote in 2022.
Garcia is running against Pam Baricuatro (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) and Valeriano Gingco (Independent).[9][10][11]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Baricuatro | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Gwendolyn Garcia (incumbent) | One Cebu | |
| Valeriano Gingco | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Hilario Davide III (Independent) is running for the House of Representatives in Cebu's 2nd legislative district.[12] He was re-elected under the Liberal Party with 50.60% of the vote in 2022.
The candidates for vice governor are Cebu board member Glenn Soco (One Cebu) and former Department of the Interior and Local Government undersecretary Joselito Ruiz (Independent).[13][11]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Joselito Ruiz | Independent | |
| Glenn Soco | One Cebu | |
| Total | ||
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.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Nacionalista Party | |
| National Unity Party | |
| One Cebu | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
Cebu's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[11]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jojo Bacaltos | Nacionalista Party | |
| Lakambini Reluya | Nacionalista Party | |
| Total | ||
Cebu's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Three candidates were included in the ballot.[14]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Calderon (incumbent) | One Cebu | |
| Ody Camarillo | Independent | |
| Stanley Caminero (incumbent) | One Cebu | |
| Total | ||
Cebu's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[15]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Farid Baena | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Jiembo Borgonia (incumbent) | One Cebu | |
| Oloy Corominas | One Cebu | |
| Lorenz Lagon | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
Cebu's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[16]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Armamento | National Unity Party | |
| Nelson Mondigo | One Cebu | |
| Icky Salazar | Independent | |
| Kerrie Shimura (incumbent) | One Cebu | |
| Total | ||
Cebu's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[17]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Duterte (incumbent) | One Cebu | |
| Adi Pilones | Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya | |
| Binky Durano Sybico | Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya | |
| Mike Villamor (incumbent) | One Cebu | |
| Total | ||
Cebu's 6th provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 6th legislative district. 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. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[18]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Larenz Lagon | One Cebu | |
| Alfie Ouano | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
Cebu's 7th district consists of the same area as Cebu's 7th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Three candidates were included in the ballot.[19]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Sarsi Baricuatro (incumbent) | One Cebu | |
| Lorenz Lorono | Independent | |
| Lingling Rozgoni | One Cebu | |
| Total | ||
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.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[20]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| JJ Go | One Cebu | |
| Malcolm Sanchez | One Cebu | |
| Olin Seno | Lakas–CMD | |
| Wilmer Zanoria | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Raymond Alvin Garcia (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a full term.[21] Garcia became mayor on October 3, 2024, after Office of the Ombudsman dismissed Mike Rama for nepotism in hiring city employees.[22][23]
Garcia is running against former Cebu City mayor Mike Rama (Partido Barug), Cebu City councilor Nestor Archival (Liberal Party), former Bureau of Customs commissioner Yogi Ruiz (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan) and Julieto Co (Independent).[24][25][26]
Mike Rama's dismissal as mayor by the Office of the Ombudsman disqualified him from the election. However, the Supreme Court ordered on October 22, 2024, for the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to put Rama's disqualification on hold.[27]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Nestor Archival | Liberal Party | |
| Julieto Co | Independent | |
| Raymond Alvin Garcia (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Mike Rama | Partido Barug | |
| Yogi Ruiz | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Dondon Hontiveros (Partido Barug) is running for a full term.[24] Hontiveros became vice mayor on October 10, 2024, after Raymond Alvin Garcia became mayor upon Mike Rama's dismissal.
Hontiveros is running against former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña (Liberal Party) and former Metro Cebu Water District chairman Joey Daluz (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[25][26]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Daluz | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Dondon Hontiveros (incumbent) | Partido Barug | |
| Tomas Osmeña | Liberal Party | |
| Total | ||
The Cebu City Council consists of 18 councilors, 16 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Akbayan | |
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Liberal Party | |
| Partido Barug | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| People's Reform Party | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
Cebu City's 1st councilor district consists of the same area as Cebu City's 1st legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
31 candidates were included in the ballot.[28]
Cebu City's 2nd councilor district consists of the same area as Cebu City's 2nd legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
38 candidates were included in the ballot.[29]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Abella | Liberal Party | |
| Pie Abella | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Nobie Abella-Cabatino | Lakas–CMD | |
| Win-Win Abellana | Independent | |
| Jose Abellanosa (incumbent) | Liberal Party | |
| Opel Abellanosa | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Raf Alcoseba | Liberal Party | |
| Ramon Alcoseba | Lakas–CMD | |
| Bonel Balingit | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Gremar Barete | Lakas–CMD | |
| Susan Jaca Berido | Independent | |
| Vic Buendia | Independent | |
| Bobcab Cabarrubias | Liberal Party | |
| Ali Cabido | Independent | |
| Yvonne Cania | People's Reform Party | |
| Jerone Castillo | Independent | |
| James Cuenco (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Harry Eran | Lakas–CMD | |
| Francis Esparis (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jungabs Gabuya | Liberal Party | |
| Rey Gealon (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Jeson Guardo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Rom Regala Gutobat | Independent | |
| Omar Kintanar | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Eugene Labella | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Paul Labra | Liberal Party | |
| Emman Maranga | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Boyet Ocampo | Liberal Party | |
| Renil Oliva | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Ian Osmeña | Liberal Party | |
| Renato Osmeña (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Joy Pesquera (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Mikel Rama | Partido Barug | |
| Arlene Salahuddin | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Aldem Tello | Independent | |
| Dave Tumulak | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Abdon Verdida Jr. | Independent | |
| Phillip Zafra (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Junard Chan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the House of Representatives in Lapu-Lapu's lone legislative district.[30] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 76.43% of the vote in 2022.
Chan's wife, representative Cindi Chan (Lakas–CMD), is running against former representative Paz Radaza (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) and Cristine Takahashi (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan).[30][31][32]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Cindi Chan | Lakas–CMD | |
| Paz Radaza | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Cristine Takahashi | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Celsi Sitoy (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term.[31] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 70.38% of the vote in 2022.
Sitoy is running against Myk Dignos (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino).[31][32]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Myk Dignos | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Celsi Sitoy (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
The Lapu-Lapu City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.
30 candidates were included in the ballot.[32]
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Gadoy Abejo | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Jun Alforque (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Alan Jay Amodia | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Carolina Apa-Acaba | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Richard Aparri | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Rogelio Aying | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Tino Aying (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Susan Baring (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jose Marvin Barot | Independent | |
| Ronnie Berdin | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Rufo Bering | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Loloy Cahilog | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Henry Cañete | Independent | |
| Abeth Cuizon (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Janvi dela Serna (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Delano Eviota | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Jeorgen Eyas-Book (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Emilio Galaroza (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Efren Herrera (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Belle Lara | Independent | |
| Joseph Pangatungan (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Boy Patalinjug | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Vince Primor | Independent | |
| Montor Tatoy (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Titing Tumulak | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Alfredo Verame | Independent | |
| Ariane Yap | Lakas–CMD | |
| Boy Ybalez | Independent | |
| Regina Ybañez | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Teddy Ybañez | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Glenn Bercede (One Cebu) is running for vice mayor of Mandaue. He became mayor on October 4, 2024, after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed Jonas Cortes for the illegal operation of a cement batching plant.[33]
One Cebu nominated former Mandaue mayor Jonas Cortes, who is running against Cebu board member Jonkie Ouano (Lakas–CMD) and two other candidates.[34][35]
Cortes' dismissal as mayor by the Office of the Ombudsman disqualified him from the election. However, the Supreme Court ordered on October 22, 2024, for the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to put Cortes' disqualification on hold.[27]
On December 27, 2024, the COMELEC cancelled Cortes' candidacy for failing to disclose about his dismissal by the Office of the Ombudsman.[36] The COMELEC was temporarily prevented by the Supreme Court from cancelling Cortes' candidacy on January 20, 2025.[37]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jo Cortes | Independent | |
| Jonas Cortes | One Cebu | |
| Jonkie Ouano | Lakas–CMD | |
| Gepind Requierme | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Incumbent Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (Lakas–CMD) is running for a full term. Soon-Ruiz became vice mayor on October 8, 2024, after Glenn Bercede became mayor upon Jonas Cortes' dismissal.
Soon-Ruiz is running against Mandaue mayor Glenn Bercede (One Cebu) and Jude Aparre (Independent).[35]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jude Aparre | Independent | |
| Glenn Bercede | One Cebu | |
| Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
The Mandaue City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.
27 candidates were included in the ballot.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Liberal Party | |
| One Cebu | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene Andaya | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jun Arcilla | One Cebu | |
| Jocel Baluyot | Independent | |
| Ben Basiga | Lakas–CMD | |
| Dante Borbajo | One Cebu | |
| Editha Cabahug | One Cebu | |
| Cesar Cabahug | Lakas–CMD | |
| JP Ceniza | Independent | |
| Maline Cortes-Zafra | One Cebu | |
| Oca del Castillo | One Cebu | |
| Jen del Mar | One Cebu | |
| Eping Diano | Lakas–CMD | |
| Tingy Echavez | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jojie Espina | Liberal Party | |
| Carlo Fortuna | Liberal Party | |
| Anjong Icalina Ouano | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jimmy Lumapas | One Cebu | |
| Ernie Manatad | Liberal Party | |
| Aidan Pepito | Independent | |
| FK Remedio | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Marco Sanchez | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Joel Seno | Lakas–CMD | |
| Bubbles Suson | Lakas–CMD | |
| Dar Tarriman | Lakas–CMD | |
| Fritz Villamor | Lakas–CMD | |
| Copoy Villanueva | Lakas–CMD | |
| Greg Yap | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||