2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Soccsksargen

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2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Soccsksargen
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All 11 Soccsksargen seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines
PartyCurrent seats
Lakas 4
NPC 2
Nacionalista 1
NUP 1
PFP 1
Vacant 1

The 2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Soccsksargen are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election.

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Cotabato

Cotabato's 1st district

Incumbent Joel Sacdalan (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a third term. [1] He was re-elected in 2022 under PDP–Laban with 89.63% of the vote.

Sacdalan is running against Edwin Cruzado (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino). [1] [2]

CandidateParty
Edwin Cruzado Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
Joel Sacdalan (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Total

Cotabato's 2nd district

Incumbent Rudy Caoagdan (Nacionalista Party) is running for a third term. [1] He was re-elected in 2022 with 96.40% of the vote.

Caoagdan is running against former representative Greg Andolana (Independent). [1] [3]

CandidateParty
Greg AndolanaIndependent
Rudy Caoagdan (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Total

Cotabato's 3rd district

Incumbent Samantha Santos (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term unopposed. [1] [4] She was elected in 2022 with 58.38% of the vote.

CandidateParty
Samantha Santos (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total

General Santos

Incumbent Loreto Acharon (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term. [5] He was elected in 2022 with 46.68% of the vote.

Acharon is running against two other candidates, including former representative Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino). [5] [6]

CandidateParty
Ton Acharon (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Sterling SañadoIndependent
Total

Sarangani

Incumbent Steve Solon (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term. [7] He was elected in 2022 under the People's Champ Movement with 92.38% of the vote.

Solon is running against two other candidates. [8]

CandidateParty
Butch BaliaoIndependent
Kingchopazar Belimac Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Steve Solon (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total

South Cotabato

South Cotabato's 1st district

Incumbent Ed Lumayag (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. [9] He was elected in 2022 with 58.95% of the vote.

Lumayag is running against three other candidates, including Polomolok councilor Leo Cordova (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino). [10]

CandidateParty
Emer AmpoIndependent
Gerry Barrientos Aksyon Demokratiko
Leo Cordova Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Ed Lumayag (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

South Cotabato's 2nd district

As a result of South Cotabato being redistricted in 2022, the district was reduced to the city of Koronadal and the municipalities of Banga and Tantangan.

Incumbent Peter Miguel (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term. [11] He was elected in 2022 under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas with 53.96% of the vote.

Miguel is running against former representative Ferdinand Hernandez (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas). [12]

CandidateParty
Ferdinand Hernandez Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Peter Miguel (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total

South Cotabato's 3rd district

As a result of South Cotabato being redistricted in 2022, the district was recreated with the municipalities of Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah and T'boli, which used to be under South Cotabato's 2nd district.

There are four candidates in this district, including Surallah vice mayor Antonio Bendita (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and South Cotabato board member Mike Matinong (Independent). [9] [13]

CandidateParty
Antonio Bendita Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Mike MatinongIndependent
Ahloy MesiasIndependent
Dibu Tuan Aksyon Demokratiko
Total

Sultan Kudarat

Sultan Kudarat's 1st district

Incumbent Bai Rihan Sakaluran (Lakas–CMD) is retiring to run for mayor of Isulan. [14] She was re-elected in 2022 with 80.13% of the vote.

Sakaluran's mother, former Lutayan mayor Ruth Sakaluran (Lakas–CMD), is running unopposed. [15]

CandidateParty
Ruth Sakaluran Lakas–CMD
Total

Sultan Kudarat's 2nd district

Incumbent Horacio Suansing Jr. (National Unity Party) is term-limited. He was re-elected in 2022 with 59.51% of the vote.

Suansing's daughter, Bella Suansing (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), is running unopposed. [16]

CandidateParty
Bella Suansing Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Battle for Cotabato: Gov Mendoza vs ex-DA chief Piñol in 2025". Politiko Mindanao. October 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ "ALAMADA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  3. ↑ "CITY_OF_KIDAPAWAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  4. ↑ "BANISILAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  5. 1 2 Gorgonio, Gilbert Jr. (October 2, 2024). "Pacquiao to face ex-mayor in 2025 General Santos elections". Daily Tribune.
  6. ↑ "CITY_OF_GENERAL_SANTOS" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  7. ↑ "Steve Solon seeks second term as Sarangani congressman". Politiko Mindanao.
  8. ↑ "ALABEL" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  9. 1 2 "2025 lineup: Partido Federal reveals candidates for South Cotabato polls". Politiko Mindanao. August 30, 2024.
  10. ↑ "POLOMOLOK" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  11. ↑ "Peter Miguel, wife Shine seek elective posts in South Cotabato". Politiko Mindanao. October 8, 2024.
  12. ↑ "CITY_OF_KORONADAL" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  13. ↑ "LAKE_SEBU" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  14. ↑ "Rep. Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran Officially Files for Isulan Mayor". Commission on Elections. October 8, 2024.
  15. ↑ "CITY_OF_TACURONG" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  16. ↑ "BAGUMBAYAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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