2022 Philippine local elections in Eastern Visayas

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2022 Philippine local elections in Eastern Visayas
← 2019May 9, 2022 2025  →
Gubernatorial elections
6 provincial governors and 2 city mayors
PartySeats
PDP–Laban 4
Nacionalista 3
NUP 1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections
6 provincial vice governors and 2 city vice mayors
PartySeats
PDP–Laban 4
Nacionalista 2
Aksyon 1
NUP 1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections
56 provincial board members and 20 city councilors
PartySeats
PDP–Laban 34
Nacionalista 22
NUP 10
Aksyon 4
Liberal 2
KNP 1
Lakas 1
PDDS 1
Tingog 1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The following are the results of the 2022 Philippine local elections in Eastern Visayas.

Contents

Summary

Governors

Province/cityIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Biliran Rogelio Espina Nacionalista Gerard Espina Nacionalista 78.42%
Eastern Samar Ben Evardone PDP–Laban Ben Evardone PDP–Laban 79.55%
Leyte Jericho Petilla PDP–Laban Jericho Petilla PDP–Laban 68.00%
Northern Samar Edwin Ongchuan NUP Edwin Ongchuan NUP 80.52%
Ormoc (ICC) Richard Gomez PDP–Laban Lucy Torres-Gomez PDP–Laban 25.69%
Samar Reynolds Michael Tan Nacionalista Sharee Ann Tan Nacionalista 25.48%
Southern Leyte Damian Mercado PDP–Laban Damian Mercado PDP–Laban Unopposed
Tacloban (HUC)Alfred Romualdez Nacionalista Alfred Romualdez Nacionalista 9.09%

Vice governors

Province/cityIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Biliran Kokoy Caneja Nacionalista Kokoy Caneja Nacionalista Unopposed
Eastern Samar Maricar Sison PDP–Laban Maricar Sison PDP–Laban 17.98%
Leyte Sandy Javier PDP–Laban Sandy Javier PDP–Laban 79.04%
Northern Samar Gary Lavin NUP Clarence Dato NUP 39.12%
Ormoc (ICC)Carmelo Locsin Jr. PDP–Laban Carmelo Locsin Sr. PDP–Laban 30.56%
Samar Angelica Gomez Liberal Arnold Tan Nacionalista 26.88%
Southern Leyte Christopherson Yap PDP–Laban Milai Mercado PDP–Laban Unopposed
Tacloban (HUC)Sambo YaokasinIndependentEdwin Chua Aksyon 3.28%

Provincial boards

Province/citySeatsParty controlComposition
Previous Result
Biliran 8 elected
3 ex-officio		No majority Nacionalista
  •   Nacionalista (6)
  •   Aksyon (1)
  •   Lakas (1)
Eastern Samar 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 PDP–Laban PDP–Laban
Leyte 10 elected
3 ex-officio		No majority PDP–Laban
Northern Samar 10 elected
3 ex-officio		No majority NUP
Ormoc (ICC)10 elected
2 ex-officio		 PDP–Laban PDP–Laban
Samar 10 elected
3 ex-officio		No majority Nacionalista
Southern Leyte 8 elected
2 ex-officio		 PDP–Laban PDP–Laban
Tacloban (HUC)10 elected
2 ex-officio		No majorityNo majority

Biliran

Governor

Incumbent Governor Rogelio Espina of the Nacionalista Party retired.

The Nacionalista Party nominated Espina's son, Naval mayor Gerard Espina, won the election against Edgardo Ambe (PROMDI). [1] [2]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Gerard Espina Nacionalista Party 73,56589.21
Edgardo Ambe PROMDI 8,90010.79
Total82,465100.00
Total votes103,359–
Registered voters/turnout123,23283.87
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [3] [4]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Kokoy Caneja of the Nacionalista Party won re-election for a second term unopposed. [2]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Kokoy Caneja (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 54,820100.00
Total54,820100.00
Total votes103,359–
Registered voters/turnout123,23283.87
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [3] [4]

Provincial Board

The Biliran Provincial Board is composed of 11 board members, eight of whom are elected.

The Nacionalista Party won six seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats
Nacionalista Party 121,41256.766
Aksyon Demokratiko 31,32614.651
Lakas–CMD 24,77211.581
Independent36,38917.010
Total213,899100.008
Total votes103,359–
Registered voters/turnout123,23283.87

1st district

Biliran's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Almería, Kawayan and Naval. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot. [2]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Roselyn Espina-Paras Aksyon Demokratiko 31,32638.33
Miguel Casas Jr. (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 18,59222.75
Lando Ty (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 16,28119.92
Ricardo Kho (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 15,53519.01
Total81,734100.00
Total votes51,401–
Registered voters/turnout62,24582.58
Source: Commission on Elections [3] [4]

2nd district

Biliran's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Biliran, Cabucgayan, Caibiran, Culaba and Maripipi. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot. [5]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Grace Casil Lakas–CMD 24,77218.74
Gina Enage (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 24,51918.55
Allan Paul Tubis (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 24,46318.51
Charlie Chan Nacionalista Party 22,02216.66
Florida BunaniIndependent19,43014.70
Rico PeñaflorIndependent5,6014.24
Irvin CordetaIndependent5,2583.98
Berlina GarinIndependent4,4903.40
Ruel RosalesIndependent1,6101.22
Total132,165100.00
Total votes51,958–
Registered voters/turnout60,98785.20
Source: Commission on Elections [3] [4]


Eastern Samar

Governor

Incumbent Governor of Eastern Samar Ben Evardone of PDP–Laban ran for a second term.

Evardone won re-election against two other candidates. [6] [7] [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ben Evardone (incumbent) PDP–Laban 211,55488.52
Petronilo Abuyen Jr. Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 21,4448.97
Bishop HobayanIndependent6,0012.51
Total238,999100.00
Total votes293,098–
Registered voters/turnout347,61684.32
PDP–Laban hold
Source: Commission on Elections [9] [4]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Maricar Sison of PDP–Laban ran for a second term.

Sison won re-election against former Eastern Samar governor Dindo Picardal (Aksyon Demokratiko), Dado Picardal Jr. (Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan) and Borongan councilor Jesse Solidon (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas). [6] [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Maricar Sison (incumbent) PDP–Laban 130,04055.34
Dindo Picardal Aksyon Demokratiko 87,78737.36
Dado Picardal Jr. Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan 13,3945.70
Jesse Solidon Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 3,7611.60
Total234,982100.00
Total votes293,098–
Registered voters/turnout347,61684.32
PDP–Laban hold
Source: Commission on Elections [9] [4]

Provincial Board

The Eastern Samar Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The PDP–Laban won eight seats, maintaining its majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats
PDP–Laban 595,31165.978
Aksyon Demokratiko 106,81711.841
Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan 89,9949.971
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 49,8125.520
Independent60,4206.700
Total902,354100.0010
Total votes293,098–
Registered voters/turnout347,61684.32

1st district

Eastern Samar's 1st provincial district consists of the city of Borongan and the municipalities of Arteche, Can-avid, Dolores, Jipapad, Maslog, Oras, San Julian, San Policarpo, Sulat and Taft. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

13 candidates were included in the ballot. [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Philip Evardone Jr. Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan 89,99417.68
Gigi Zacate (incumbent) PDP–Laban 84,30116.57
Byron Suyot PDP–Laban 79,20015.56
Annabelle Capito (incumbent) PDP–Laban 63,86312.55
Jun Quelitano (incumbent) PDP–Laban 57,98011.39
Renato BagacayIndependent49,4259.71
Glenn Escoto Aksyon Demokratiko 33,5786.60
Celerino Johan Bagro Aksyon Demokratiko 15,6653.08
Gio BaquilodIndependent10,9952.16
Benedicto Gudes Sr. Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 7,3951.45
Juan Buna Jr. PDP–Laban 6,7731.33
Thelma Dalina Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 6,7011.32
Nicolas Hicao Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 3,0210.59
Total508,891100.00
Total votes165,698–
Registered voters/turnout197,20584.02
Source: Commission on Elections [9] [4]

2nd district

Eastern Samar's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Balangiga, Balangkayan, General MacArthur, Giporlos, Guiuan, Hernani, Lawaan, Llorente, Maydolong, Mercedes, Quinapondan and Salcedo. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot. [10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Pol Gonzales (incumbent) PDP–Laban 71,94618.29
Evet Bandoy-Gaylon PDP–Laban 65,19916.57
Christelle Yadao (incumbent) PDP–Laban 64,79616.47
Melchor Mergal PDP–Laban 58,12614.77
Nestonette Cablao Aksyon Demokratiko 57,57414.63
Maning Velasco PDP–Laban 43,12710.96
Boyboy Baldono Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 11,8573.01
Rodito Fabillar Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 7,6831.95
Camilo Salazar Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 6,7531.72
Doniego Alluso Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 3,5990.91
Jose Vallejos Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 2,8030.71
Total393,463100.00
Total votes127,400–
Registered voters/turnout150,41184.70
Source: Commission on Elections [9] [4]

Leyte

Governor

Incumbent Governor Leopoldo Petilla of PDP–Laban was term-limited.

PDP–Laban nominated Petilla's brother, former Secretary of Energy Jericho Petilla, who won the election against two other candidates. [1] [11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jericho Petilla PDP–Laban 547,10982.23
Avit Opiniano People's Reform Party 94,67014.23
Romulo GacgacaoIndependent23,5283.54
Total665,307100.00
Total votes925,545–
Registered voters/turnout1,063,61987.02
PDP–Laban hold
Source: Commission on Elections [12] [4]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Carlo Loreto of PDP–Laban ran for the Leyte Provincial Board in the 5th provincial district.

PDP–Laban nominated former Javier mayor Sandy Javier, who won the election against Carlo Pilpa (Independent). [1] [11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sandy Javier PDP–Laban 510,92289.52
Carlo PilpaIndependent59,79010.48
Total570,712100.00
Total votes925,545–
Registered voters/turnout1,063,61987.02
PDP–Laban hold
Source: Commission on Elections [12] [4]

Provincial Board

The Leyte Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

PDP–Laban won eight seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats
PDP–Laban 656,56270.588
Liberal Party 62,4896.721
PROMDI 55,4975.970
National Unity Party 46,9125.041
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 32,8093.530
People's Reform Party 30,1863.250
Independent45,7314.920
Total930,186100.0010
Total votes925,545–
Registered voters/turnout1,063,61987.02

1st district

Leyte's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 1st legislative district, excluding the city of Tacloban. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot. [11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Bolingling Reposar Liberal Party 62,48942.13
Wilson Uy PDP–Laban 62,28141.99
Butch Colasito People's Reform Party 15,44510.41
Lito BagunasIndependent8,1125.47
Total148,327100.00
Total votes161,376–
Registered voters/turnout184,82587.31
Source: Commission on Elections [12] [4]

2nd district

Leyte's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot. [13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ebbie Apostol (incumbent) PDP–Laban 88,53334.77
Raissa Villasin (incumbent) PDP–Laban 80,90131.78
Dennis Garay Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 23,9339.40
Odell BaroñaIndependent18,3187.19
Felizardo Tiu People's Reform Party 14,7415.79
Moises AndradeIndependent10,2824.04
Anderson EncarnacionIndependent9,0193.54
Bentan Villegas Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 8,8763.49
Total254,603100.00
Total votes260,074–
Registered voters/turnout295,38388.05
Source: Commission on Elections [12] [4]

3rd district

Leyte's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot. [14]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Chinggay Veloso National Unity Party 46,91257.53
Maricor Remandaban (incumbent) PDP–Laban 34,63842.47
Total81,550100.00
Total votes115,003–
Registered voters/turnout131,73687.30
Source: Commission on Elections [12] [4]

4th district

Leyte's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 4th legislative district, excluding the city of Ormoc. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Three candidates were included in the ballot. [15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ivan Centino PDP–Laban 67,80536.97
Vince Rama PDP–Laban 60,10232.77
Rico Codilla PROMDI 55,49730.26
Total183,404100.00
Total votes158,843–
Registered voters/turnout181,80587.37
Source: Commission on Elections [12] [4]

5th district

Leyte's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot. [16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mike Cari PDP–Laban 132,50150.51
Carlo Loreto PDP–Laban 129,80149.49
Total262,302100.00
Total votes230,249–
Registered voters/turnout269,87085.32
Source: Commission on Elections [12] [4]

Northern Samar

Governor

Incumbent Governor Edwin Ongchuan of the National Unity Party ran for a second term.

Ongchuan won re-election against former Philippine Health Insurance Corporation president and CEO Hildegardes Dineros (Independent). [7] [17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Edwin Ongchuan (incumbent) National Unity Party 226,40090.26
Hildegardes DinerosIndependent24,4429.74
Total250,842100.00
Total votes367,586–
Registered voters/turnout453,62081.03
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [18] [4]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Gary Lavin of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for mayor of San Antonio.

The NUP nominated San Jose mayor Clarence Dato, who won the election against four other candidates. [17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Clarence Dato National Unity Party 169,40765.15
Capo Carpio Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 67,69926.03
Emiliano de AsisIndependent9,7483.75
Samuel Picardal PROMDI 7,9183.04
Proceso Cotero Jr.Independent5,2632.02
Total260,035100.00
Total votes367,586–
Registered voters/turnout453,62081.03
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [18] [4]

Provincial Board

The Northern Samar Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The National Unity Party won nine seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats
National Unity Party 658,97973.689
Liberal Party 82,4929.221
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 51,3895.750
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 15,5191.740
PROMDI 12,4591.390
Independent73,5858.230
Total894,423100.0010
Total votes367,586–
Registered voters/turnout453,62081.03

1st district

Northern Samar's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Northern Samar's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot. [17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Tantan Uy (incumbent) National Unity Party 97,92518.71
Vicvic Singzon National Unity Party 83,99316.05
Jing Layon Liberal Party 82,49215.76
Tingting Saludaga National Unity Party 78,38514.98
Liza Esidera National Unity Party 62,47811.94
Oscar Garalde Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 51,3899.82
Jaime BolosIndependent21,1594.04
Danny BaladingIndependent18,6043.55
Nicolas Purog Jr.Independent14,4832.77
Herminia Tafalla PROMDI 12,4592.38
Total523,367100.00
Total votes214,355–
Registered voters/turnout251,93985.08
Source: Commission on Elections [18] [4]

2nd district

Northern Samar's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Northern Samar's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot. [19]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Don Abalon National Unity Party 73,77819.88
Dex Galit National Unity Party 70,47818.99
Albert Lucero (incumbent) National Unity Party 68,98518.59
Tess Gillamac (incumbent) National Unity Party 68,86918.56
Leding Laodenio National Unity Party 54,08814.58
Roberto DulayIndependent19,3395.21
Glyn Celajes Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 15,5194.18
Total371,056100.00
Total votes153,231–
Registered voters/turnout201,68175.98
Source: Commission on Elections [18] [4]

Ormoc

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Richard Gomez of PDP–Laban ran for the House of Representatives in Leyte's 4th legislative district.

PDP–Laban nominated Gomez' wife, representative Lucy Torres-Gomez, who won the election against former Ormoc mayor Ondo Codilla (People's Reform Party) and two other candidates. [20] [1] [21]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lucy Torres-Gomez PDP–Laban 73,86662.28
Ondo Codilla People's Reform Party 43,40136.59
Glend Gomez Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago 9590.81
Joemar GallardoIndependent3830.32
Total118,609100.00
Total votes128,341–
Registered voters/turnout143,68689.32
PDP–Laban hold
Source: Commission on Elections [22] [4]

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Carmelo Locsin Jr. of PDP–Laban was term-limited.

PDP–Laban nominated his father, former Ormoc mayor Carmelo Locsin Sr., who won the election against Francis Pepito (Aksyon Demokratiko). [21]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Toto Locsin PDP–Laban 67,77965.28
Francis Pepito Aksyon Demokratiko 36,05534.72
Total103,834100.00
Total votes128,341–
Registered voters/turnout143,68689.32
PDP–Laban hold
Source: Commission on Elections [22] [4]

City Council

The Ormoc City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.

24 candidates were included in the ballot. [21]

PDP–Laban won 10 seats, maintaining its majority in the city council.

PartyVotes%Seats
PDP–Laban 588,14662.5610
People's Reform Party 165,83017.640
Aksyon Demokratiko 156,09116.600
Independent30,0983.200
Total940,165100.0010
Total votes128,341–
Registered voters/turnout143,68689.32
CandidatePartyVotes%
Roiland Villasencio (incumbent) PDP–Laban 67,7947.21
Nolitz Quilang (incumbent) PDP–Laban 66,0617.03
Rey Evangelista PDP–Laban 65,9547.02
Perok Rodriguez (incumbent) PDP–Laban 59,9746.38
Goito Yrastorza (incumbent) PDP–Laban 59,9206.37
Jasper Lucero (incumbent) PDP–Laban 59,6226.34
Caren Torres-Rama PDP–Laban 55,5535.91
Edmund Kierulf PDP–Laban 55,2065.87
Burt Pades PDP–Laban 49,6485.28
Lalaine Marcos (incumbent) PDP–Laban 48,4145.15
Danda Codilla People's Reform Party 39,0464.15
Macoy Larrazabal People's Reform Party 38,0744.05
Godi Ebcas Aksyon Demokratiko 37,8394.02
Conrad Conopio Aksyon Demokratiko 35,1543.74
Jun-jun Sia People's Reform Party 32,7623.48
Voltaire Conejos People's Reform Party 31,9693.40
Wenceslao Arcuino Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko 30,7543.27
Dodjie Omega Aksyon Demokratiko 28,4683.03
Tikboy Mañago People's Reform Party 23,9792.55
Nelly Navales Aksyon Demokratiko 23,8762.54
Jose Renante TerreIndependent17,9601.91
Tata BoaquinIndependent5,5230.59
Joey CorderoIndependent3,7640.40
Cecilio TaboadaIndependent2,8510.30
Total940,165100.00
Total votes128,341–
Registered voters/turnout143,68689.32
Source: Commission on Elections [22] [4]

Samar

Governor

Incumbent Governor Reynolds Michael Tan of the Nacionalista Party ran for the House of Representatives in Samar's 2nd legislative district. He became governor on November 30, 2019, after Milagrosa Tan died.

The Nacionalista Party nominated Tan's sister, representative Sharee Ann Tan, who won the election against Santa Margarita mayor Gemma Zosa (National Unity Party) and two other candidates. [7] [23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sharee Ann Tan Nacionalista Party 293,55762.27
Gemma Zosa National Unity Party 173,45736.79
Ronald PaldezIndependent2,8470.60
Billy GoldenIndependent1,6000.34
Total471,461100.00
Total votes511,268–
Registered voters/turnout597,29085.60
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [24] [4]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Angelica Gomez of the Liberal Party ran for the Samar Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. She became vice governor on November 30, 2019, after Reynolds Michael Tan became governor upon Milagrosa Tan's death.

The Liberal Party nominated Catbalogan councilor Alma Uy-Lampasa, who was defeated by Arnold Tan (Nacionalista Party). [7] [23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Arnold Tan Nacionalista Party 277,56163.44
Alma Uy-Lampasa Liberal Party 159,96436.56
Total437,525100.00
Total votes511,268–
Registered voters/turnout597,29085.60
Nacionalista Party gain from Liberal
Source: Commission on Elections [24] [4]

Provincial Board

The Samar Provincial Board consists of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Nacionalista Party won 10 seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats
Nacionalista Party 1,175,32665.1910
Liberal Party 301,27116.710
National Unity Party 142,6647.910
Aksyon Demokratiko 70,9953.940
Independent112,7356.250
Total1,802,991100.0010
Total votes511,268–
Registered voters/turnout597,29085.60

1st district

Samar's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Samar's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot. [23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alan Diomangay Nacionalista Party 123,89912.63
Edward Clemens Nacionalista Party 123,29212.57
Milay Olaje Nacionalista Party 121,19512.36
Lydia de los Reyes Nacionalista Party 117,50011.98
Anecio Guades Nacionalista Party 115,23811.75
Angelica Gomez Liberal Party 82,1678.38
Julius Mancol (incumbent) Liberal Party 78,5518.01
Ina Rabuya (incumbent) Liberal Party 77,2757.88
Alex Gelera Aksyon Demokratiko 70,9957.24
Fred Serrano (incumbent) National Unity Party 70,6597.20
Total980,771100.00
Total votes232,253–
Registered voters/turnout260,53489.14
Source: Commission on Elections [24] [4]

2nd district

Samar's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Samar's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

12 candidates were included in the ballot. [25]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Fe Arcales (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 129,39715.74
Bebot Nacario (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 125,45915.26
Bembot Bermejo Nacionalista Party 121,21114.74
Elpa Estorninos-de Jesus Nacionalista Party 100,84812.27
Neng Neng Sabenecio Nacionalista Party 97,28711.83
Joyce LimIndependent76,8319.34
Buboy Torres National Unity Party 36,6284.45
Edgar Navales National Unity Party 35,3774.30
Joecal Calderon Liberal Party 34,4854.19
Iyang Mejes Liberal Party 28,7933.50
Jason TyIndependent20,4252.48
Edwin PanicanIndependent15,4791.88
Total822,220100.00
Total votes279,015–
Registered voters/turnout336,75682.85
Source: Commission on Elections [24] [4]

Southern Leyte

Governor

Incumbent Governor Damian Mercado of PDP–Laban won re-election for a third term unopposed. [26] [1] [27]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Damian Mercado (incumbent) PDP–Laban 167,859100.00
Total167,859100.00
Total votes254,159–
Registered voters/turnout293,63586.56
PDP–Laban hold
Source: Commission on Elections [28] [4]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Christopherson Yap of PDP–Laban ran for the House of Representatives in Southern Leyte's 2nd legislative district.

PDP–Laban nominated Milai Mercado, sister of Governor Damian Mercado, who won the election unopposed. [26] [1] [27]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Milai Mercado PDP–Laban 167,859100.00
Total167,859100.00
Total votes254,159–
Registered voters/turnout293,63586.56
PDP–Laban hold
Source: Commission on Elections [28] [4]

Provincial Board

The Southern Leyte Provincial Board is composed of 10 board members, eight of whom are elected.

PDP–Laban won eight seats, maintaining its majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats
PDP–Laban 399,55973.008
Liberal Party 49,1828.990
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 37,8426.910
Lakas–CMD 23,0544.210
Independent37,6726.880
Total547,309100.008
Total votes254,159–
Registered voters/turnout293,63586.56

1st district

Southern Leyte's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Southern Leyte's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot. [27]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Fe Edillo (incumbent) PDP–Laban 54,09322.01
Jojo Maraon PDP–Laban 50,73120.64
Boy Rojas (incumbent) PDP–Laban 45,95018.69
Pete Fustanes (incumbent) PDP–Laban 39,18715.94
Ty Duarte Liberal Party 20,8408.48
Rey Catarman Lakas–CMD 17,4127.08
Oscar Camus Liberal Party 6,3882.60
Onie Maningo Lakas–CMD 5,6422.30
Jimmy MindanaoIndependent5,5592.26
Total245,802100.00
Total votes116,426–
Registered voters/turnout133,75387.05
Source: Commission on Elections [28] [4]

2nd district

Southern Leyte's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Southern Leyte's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot. [29]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nap Regis (incumbent) PDP–Laban 60,01519.91
Myra Rentuza (incumbent) PDP–Laban 57,86719.19
Rolan Bacoy (incumbent) PDP–Laban 50,38516.71
Boy Mortera PDP–Laban 41,33113.71
Edmundo Villa Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 37,84212.55
Nazario AmperIndependent24,1158.00
Pol Baclayon Liberal Party 12,8134.25
Romulo Bautista Liberal Party 9,1413.03
Berting LaribaIndependent7,9982.65
Total301,507100.00
Total votes137,733–
Registered voters/turnout159,88286.15
Source: Commission on Elections [28] [4]

Tacloban

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Alfred Romualdez of the Nacionalista Party ran for a second term.

Romualdez won re-election against Tacloban vice mayor Sambo Yaokasin (Independent) and Quintin Nilo Ayuste (Independent). [30]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alfred Romualdez (incumbent) Nacionalista 63,97654.42
Sambo YaokasinIndependent53,28945.33
Quintin Nilo AyusteIndependent3030.26
Total117,568100.00
Total votes123,120–
Registered voters/turnout143,56285.76
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [31] [4]

Vice Mayor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Mayor Sambo Yaokasin ran for mayor of Tacloban as an independent.

Yaokasin endorsed Edwin Chua (Aksyon Demokratiko), who won the election against Mayor Alfred Romualdez' son, Raymund Romualdez (Nacionalista Party). [30]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Edwin Chua Aksyon Demokratiko 56,47851.64
Raymund Romualdez Nacionalista Party 52,88748.36
Total109,365100.00
Total votes123,120–
Registered voters/turnout143,56285.76
Aksyon Demokratiko gain from Independent
Source: Commission on Elections [31] [4]

City Council

The Tacloban City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.

26 candidates were included in the ballot. [30]

The Nacionalista Party won six seats, remaining as the largest party in the city council.

PartyVotes%Seats
Nacionalista Party 359,28946.216
Aksyon Demokratiko 102,71113.212
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino 96,02912.351
Tingog 46,3875.971
Liberal Party 37,8694.870
Independent135,21917.390
Total777,504100.0010
Total votes123,120–
Registered voters/turnout143,56285.76
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jerry Uy Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino 60,4777.78
Edward Frederick Chua Aksyon Demokratiko 60,0657.73
Elvie Casal (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 59,0157.59
Edson Malaki Nacionalista Party 52,5466.76
Aimee Grafil (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 49,2766.34
Leo Bahin (incumbent) Tingog 46,3875.97
Yanyan Granados (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 46,3385.96
Tata Granados Nacionalista Party 45,6965.88
Chris Esperas Nacionalista Party 42,9245.52
Rachelle Erica Pineda (incumbent) Aksyon Demokratiko 42,6465.48
Marvin Modelo Nacionalista Party 38,0164.89
Lucky Bagulaya Liberal Party 37,8694.87
Neil Glova Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino 35,5524.57
Abet EviotaIndependent32,8704.23
Larry PortilloIndependent31,7554.08
Manix Marta Nacionalista Party 25,4783.28
Jimmy LaurenteIndependent19,9402.56
Pax CondalorIndependent18,1522.33
Bomboy LledoIndependent9,0291.16
Renato SipacoIndependent5,1130.66
Jerry BorjaIndependent4,3150.55
Adrian BanzonIndependent3,4030.44
Ricardo PantojaIndependent3,1570.41
Luther LorenoIndependent2,9690.38
Tito AyesIndependent2,3750.31
Ervin CamentingIndependent2,1410.28
Total777,504100.00
Total votes123,120–
Registered voters/turnout143,56285.76
Source: Commission on Elections [31] [4]

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  14. ↑ "CALUBIAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  15. ↑ "ALBUERA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  16. ↑ "BAYBAY_CITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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  18. 1 2 3 4 "NORTHERN SAMAR". Commission on Elections.
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  25. ↑ "CATBALOGAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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  28. 1 2 3 4 "SOUTHERN LEYTE". Commission on Elections.
  29. ↑ "ANAHAWAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  30. 1 2 3 "TACLOBAN_CITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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