2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Central Visayas

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2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Central Visayas
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All 14 Central Visayas seats in the House of Representatives
PartySeats+/–
Lakas 7+6
NPC 2−2
NUP 2−2
LDP 1+1
PFP 1+1
PMP 1+1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Central Visayas were held on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election.

Contents

Summary

Congressional districtIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Bohol–1st Edgar Chatto NUP John Geesnell Yap LDP 9.13%
Bohol–2nd Vanvan Aumentado Lakas Vanvan Aumentado Lakas 57.72%
Bohol–3rd Alexie Tutor Lakas Alexie Tutor Lakas 44.46%
Cebu–1st Rhea Gullas Lakas Rhea Gullas Lakas Unopposed
Cebu–2nd Edsel Galeos Lakas Edsel Galeos Lakas 20.96%
Cebu–3rd Pablo John Garcia NUP Karen Garcia NUP Unopposed
Cebu–4th Janice Salimbangon NUP Sun Shimura PMP 6.00%
Cebu–5th Duke Frasco NUP Duke Frasco NUP 24.02%
Cebu–6th Daphne Lagon Lakas Daphne Lagon Lakas Unopposed
Cebu–7th Peter John Calderon NPC Patricia Calderon NPC 24.87%
Cebu City–1st Rachel del Mar NPC Rachel del Mar NPC 9.56%
Cebu City–2nd Edu Rama Lakas Edu Rama Lakas 15.78%
Lapu-Lapu City Cynthia Chan Lakas Junard Chan PFP 44.34%
Mandaue Emmarie Dizon Lakas Emmarie Dizon Lakas 19.10%

Bohol

1st district

Incumbent Edgar Chatto of the National Unity Party ran for a third term.

Chatto was defeated by former Tagbilaran mayor John Geesnell Yap of Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino. Two other candidates also ran for representative. [1] [2] [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
John Geesnell Yap Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 130,66146.84
Edgar Chatto (incumbent) National Unity Party 105,18737.71
Jordan Pizarras Aksyon Demokratiko 41,84115.00
Marybelle de la SernaIndependent1,2840.46
Total278,973100.00
Valid votes278,97395.89
Invalid/blank votes11,9684.11
Total votes290,941100.00
Registered voters/turnout327,86288.74
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino gain from National Unity Party
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Incumbent Vanvan Aumentado of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term. [6] She was previously affiliated with the People's Reform Party.

Aumentado won re-election against former National Irrigation Administration Regional Director for Central Visayas Modesto Membreve (Liberal Party). [2] [7]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Vanvan Aumentado (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 187,71978.86
Modesto Membreve Liberal Party 50,30821.14
Total238,027100.00
Valid votes238,02783.43
Invalid/blank votes47,27816.57
Total votes285,305100.00
Registered voters/turnout326,93787.27
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

3rd district

Incumbent Alexie Tutor of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. She was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

Tutor won re-election against Makdo Castañares (Liberal Party). [2] [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alexie Tutor (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 184,28072.23
Makdo Castañares Liberal Party 70,84927.77
Total255,129100.00
Valid votes255,12989.21
Invalid/blank votes30,85610.79
Total votes285,985100.00
Registered voters/turnout326,76587.52
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Cebu

1st district

Incumbent Rhea Gullas of Lakas–CMD won re-election for a second term unopposed. [9] [10] She was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rhea Gullas (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 282,814100.00
Total282,814100.00
Valid votes282,81466.09
Invalid/blank votes145,14033.91
Total votes427,954100.00
Registered voters/turnout495,80786.31
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Incumbent Edsel Galeos of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term. [9] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Galeos won re-election against Cebu vice governor Hilario Davide III (Independent). [11] [12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Edsel Galeos (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 91,98460.48
Hilario Davide III Independent60,11139.52
Total152,095100.00
Valid votes152,09593.65
Invalid/blank votes10,3186.35
Total votes162,413100.00
Registered voters/turnout181,87389.30
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

3rd district

Incumbent Pablo John Garcia of the National Unity Party (NUP) initially ran for a third term, but withdrew his candidacy on October 8, 2024. [13]

The NUP substituted Garcia with his wife, Karen Flores-Garcia, who won the election unopposed. [13] [14]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Karen Flores-Garcia National Unity Party 155,730100.00
Total155,730100.00
Valid votes155,73045.88
Invalid/blank votes183,66454.12
Total votes339,394100.00
Registered voters/turnout397,83185.31
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

4th district

Incumbent Janice Salimbangon of the National Unity Party ran for a third term. [9]

Salimbangon was defeated by Daanbantayan mayor Sun Shimura of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino. Sal Cariaga (Independent) also ran for representative. [15] [16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sun Shimura Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 149,33652.56
Janice Salimbangon (incumbent) National Unity Party 132,30246.56
Sal CariagaIndependent2,5090.88
Total284,147100.00
Valid votes284,14791.99
Invalid/blank votes24,7528.01
Total votes308,899100.00
Registered voters/turnout355,16886.97
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino gain from National Unity Party
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

5th district

Incumbent Duke Frasco of the National Unity Party ran for a third term. [9]

Frasco won re-election against Danao mayor Mix Durano (Independent). [17] [18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Duke Frasco (incumbent) National Unity Party 217,30362.01
Mix DuranoIndependent133,10237.99
Total350,405100.00
Valid votes350,40595.83
Invalid/blank votes15,2294.17
Total votes365,634100.00
Registered voters/turnout419,98687.06
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

6th district

Incumbent Daphne Lagon of Lakas–CMD won re-election for a second term unopposed. [9] [19]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Daphne Lagon (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 104,768100.00
Total104,768100.00
Valid votes104,76882.00
Invalid/blank votes22,99618.00
Total votes127,764100.00
Registered voters/turnout153,45083.26
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

7th district

Incumbent Peter John Calderon of the Nationalist People's Coalition was term-limited.

The NPC nominated Calderon's wife, Patricia Calderon, who won against Maria Fema Duterte (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) and Lito Navarro (Independent). [9] [20] [21] [22]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Patricia Calderon Nationalist People's Coalition 74,93659.71
Maria Fema Duterte Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 43,72534.84
Lito NavarroIndependent6,8295.44
Total125,490100.00
Valid votes125,49084.17
Invalid/blank votes23,60315.83
Total votes149,093100.00
Registered voters/turnout168,05588.72
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Cebu City

1st district

Incumbent Rachel del Mar of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for a second term. [9]

Del Mar won re-election against Cebu City Liga ng mga Barangay president Franklyn Ong (Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino), city councilor Mary Ann de los Santos (Liberal Party) and Bert Lerios (Independent). [23] [24] [25] [26] [27]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rachel del Mar (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 105,58142.26
Franklyn Ong Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 81,70532.70
Mary Ann de los Santos Liberal Party 60,28224.13
Bert LeriosIndependent2,2570.90
Total249,825100.00
Valid votes249,82593.08
Invalid/blank votes18,5816.92
Total votes268,406100.00
Registered voters/turnout326,00782.33
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Incumbent Edu Rama of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term.

Rama won re-election against former representative Rodrigo Abellanosa (Independent). [25] [26] [28]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Edu Rama (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 181,05557.89
Rodrigo Abellanosa Independent131,72342.11
Total312,778100.00
Valid votes312,77891.62
Invalid/blank votes28,6058.38
Total votes341,383100.00
Registered voters/turnout395,46286.33
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Lapu-Lapu City

Incumbent Cynthia Chan of Lakas–CMD retired to run for mayor of Lapu-Lapu City. [29] She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Chan endorsed her husband, Lapu-Lapu City mayor Junard Chan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), who won the election against Ryan Yuson (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino). [29] [26] [30]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Junard Chan Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 160,44772.17
Ryan Yuson Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 61,85627.83
Total222,303100.00
Valid votes222,30394.07
Invalid/blank votes14,0145.93
Total votes236,317100.00
Registered voters/turnout277,28885.22
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Lakas–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Mandaue

Incumbent Emmarie Dizon of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. [9] She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Dizon won re-election against Regal Oliva (Aksyon Demokratiko). [31] [26] [32]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Emmarie Dizon (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 117,10759.55
Regal Oliva Aksyon Demokratiko 79,54840.45
Total196,655100.00
Valid votes196,65594.73
Invalid/blank votes10,9435.27
Total votes207,598100.00
Registered voters/turnout236,85387.65
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

References

  1. ↑ Udtohan, Leo (October 6, 2024). "Environmental lawyer files COC for Bohol 1st district congressman". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  2. 1 2 3 "Aumentado, other Bohol contenders proclaimed winner in local polls". Politiko. May 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ "TAGBILARAN_CITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Data on the Total Number Established and Clustered Precincts, Registered Voters and Voting Centers" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "COC Results". Commission on Elections.
  6. ↑ Rappler [@rapplerdotcom] (October 3, 2024). "Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado and wife Bohol 2nd District Representative Maria Vanessa Aumentado file their certificates of candidacy on Thursday, October 3, seeking reelection" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ "BIEN_UNIDO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  8. ↑ "ALICIA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cordova, Calvin (September 30, 2024). "One Cebu party reveals congressional bets". Manila Bulletin.
  10. ↑ "CARCARCITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  11. ↑ Erram, Morexette Marie B. (October 8, 2024). "Junjun Davide to run for Congress instead". Cebu Daily News.
  12. ↑ "ALCOY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  13. 1 2 Valeros, Eleanor (October 8, 2024). "Cebu Third District solon withdraws COC". GMA Network.
  14. ↑ "TOLEDOCITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  15. ↑ Olivero, Niña Mae C. (October 4, 2024). "Sun Shimura seeks Cebu 4th district's congressional seat, to challenge 1Cebu's Salimbangon". Cebu Daily News.
  16. ↑ "BOGOCITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  17. ↑ Oliverio, Niña Mae C. (October 11, 2024). "Durano eyes comeback for congress in Cebu's 5th district". Cebu Daily News.
  18. ↑ "DANAOCITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  19. ↑ "CONSOLACION" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  20. ↑ Erram, Morexette Marie B. (October 8, 2024). "Nayong Pilipino whistleblower seeks seat in Congress for Cebu". Cebu Daily News.
  21. ↑ Ares, Emmariel (October 8, 2024). "Mining executive aims for Cebu's 7th district congressional seat". Cebu Daily News.
  22. ↑ "ALCANTARA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  23. ↑ Oliverio, Niña Mae C. (October 1, 2024). "Osmeña on Cutie's shift of alliance: Mary Ann is a better choice". Cebu Daily News.
  24. ↑ Piquero, Pia (October 4, 2024). "Ong affirms 'very strong' alliance with Rama amid Ombud ruling". Cebu Daily News.
  25. 1 2 Piquero, Pia (May 13, 2025). "Election 2025: BOPK dominates Cebu City polls". Cebu Daily News.
  26. 1 2 3 4 Galarpe, Luel (May 14, 2025). "Three cities in Cebu province elect new mayors". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  27. ↑ "CEBUCITY1STDISTRICT" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  28. ↑ "CEBUCITY2NDDISTRICT" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  29. 1 2 Inso, Futch Anthony (October 8, 2024). "Ahong, Cindi swap positions in Lapu-Lapu City for 2025 elections". Cebu Daily News.
  30. ↑ "LAPULAPUCITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  31. ↑ Sagarino, Mary Rose (October 8, 2024). "Mandaue's Regal Oliva runs for Congress, vows to combat abuse of power". Cebu Daily News.
  32. ↑ "MANDAUECITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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