2025 Philippine local elections in Caraga

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2025 Philippine local elections in Caraga
  2022 May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12)2028 
Gubernatorial elections

5 provincial governors and 1 city mayor
PartySeats
Nacionalista 2
NUP 2
PDP 1
PFP 1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections

5 provincial vice governors and 1 city vice mayor
PartySeats
Nacionalista 2
PFP 2
NUP 1
PDP 1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections

50 provincial board members and 12 city councilors
PartySeats
Nacionalista 14
Lakas 12
PFP 12
NUP 11
PDP 8
Akbayan 1
Hugpong Surigao Sur 1
Independent 3
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine local elections in Caraga were held on May 12, 2025.

Contents

Summary

Governors

Province/cityIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Agusan del Norte Angelica Amante PDP Angelica Amante PDP 94.38%
Agusan del Sur Santiago Cane Jr. NUP Santiago Cane Jr. NUP 71.34%
Butuan (HUC) Ronnie Vicente Lagnada Nacionalista Lawrence Fortun Nacionalista 18.60%
Dinagat Islands Nilo Demerey Jr. PFP Nilo Demerey Jr. PFP 21.92%
Surigao del Norte Lyndon Barbers Nacionalista Lyndon Barbers Nacionalista 1.59%
Surigao del Sur Alexander Pimentel PFP Johnny Pimentel NUP 42.09%

Vice governors

Province/cityIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Agusan del Norte Rico Corvera PDP Rico Corvera PDP 85.56%
Agusan del Sur Sammy Tortor NUP Pat Plaza NUP Unopposed
Butuan (HUC) Lawrence Fortun Nacionalista Rey Desiata Nacionalista Unopposed
Dinagat Islands Benglen Ecleo Lakas Jade Ecleo PFP 14.82%
Surigao del Norte Geed Gokiangkee Nacionalista Geed Gokiangkee Nacionalista 28.78%
Surigao del Sur Mangi Alameda PFP Mangi Alameda PFP 40.82%

Provincial boards

Province/citySeatsParty controlComposition
Previous Result
Agusan del Norte 10 elected
4 ex-officio
PDP–Laban PDP
  •   PDP (8)
  •   Independent (2)
Agusan del Sur 10 elected
4 ex-officio
NUP NUP
Butuan (HUC)12 elected
2 ex-officio
No majority Nacionalista
Dinagat Islands 10 elected
3 ex-officio
Lakas No majority
Surigao del Norte 10 elected
3 ex-officio
PDP–Laban No majority
Surigao del Sur 10 elected
4 ex-officio
No majority PFP

Agusan del Norte

Governor

Incumbent Governor Angelica Amante of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino ran for a second term. [1] [2]

Amante won re-election against Emon Peligrino (Independent). [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Angelica Amante (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 192,14597.19
Emon PeligrinoIndependent5,5522.81
Total197,697100.00
Registered voters/turnout272,163
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Rico Corvera of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino ran for a second term. [2]

Corvera won re-election against Daniel Racaza (Independent). [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rico Corvera (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 168,55692.78
Daniel RacazaIndependent13,1197.22
Total181,675100.00
Registered voters/turnout272,163
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

Since Agusan del Norte's reclassification as a 1st class province in 2025, the Agusan del Norte Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino won eight seats, maintaining its majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 518,91574.3380
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 10,5181.5100
Independent168,69624.162+2
Total698,129100.0010+2
Registered voters/turnout272,163

1st district

Since Agusan del Norte's redistricting in 2022, Agusan del Norte's 1st provincial district consists of the city of Cabadbaran and the municipalities of Jabonga, Kitcharao, Magallanes, Remedios T. Romualdez, Santiago and Tubay. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot. [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ryan Jade Lim (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 86,47820.27
Nieva Famador (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 86,45120.26
Rey Jamboy Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 85,03219.93
Alan AsioIndependent78,27218.35
Randy CatarmanIndependent69,85416.37
Napoleon MoralesIndependent8,5392.00
Yancy MongayaIndependent6,1551.44
Daniel PantanosasIndependent5,8761.38
Total426,657100.00
Registered voters/turnout153,358
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Since Agusan del Norte's redistricting in 2022, Agusan del Norte's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Buenavista, Carmen, Las Nieves and Nasipit. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot. [6]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Francisco Chan Jr. (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 54,63520.13
James Reserva (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 52,15819.21
Erwin Dano (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 52,04719.17
Virgilio Escasiñas Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 51,82919.09
Rudy Pitogo (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 50,28518.52
Juntex Tecson Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 10,5183.87
Total271,472100.00
Registered voters/turnout118,805
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Agusan del Sur

Governor

Incumbent Governor Santiago Cane Jr. of the National Unity Party ran for a third term. [1] [2]

Cane won re-election against Edgard Engles (Independent). [7]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Santiago Cane Jr. (incumbent) National Unity Party 222,21785.67
Edgard EnglesIndependent37,15814.33
Total259,375100.00
Registered voters/turnout446,642
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Sammy Tortor of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for the Agusan del Sur Provincial Board in the 2nd provincial district.

The NUP nominated Pat Plaza, who won the election unopposed. [7]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Pat Plaza National Unity Party 214,614100.00
Total214,614100.00
Registered voters/turnout446,642
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

The Agusan del Sur Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The National Unity Party won 10 seats, maintaining its majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
National Unity Party 821,49497.74100
Independent18,9572.260New
Total840,451100.00100
Registered voters/turnout446,642

1st district

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

Five candidates were included in the ballot. [7]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Cesar Alonde (incumbent) National Unity Party 89,64321.89
Gina Ceballos (incumbent) National Unity Party 82,80620.22
Jesryl Masendo (incumbent) National Unity Party 80,67119.70
Nilo Manpatilan (incumbent) National Unity Party 78,51619.17
Edgar Ga (incumbent) National Unity Party 77,85819.01
Total409,494100.00
Registered voters/turnout214,205
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

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

Six candidates were included in the ballot. [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sammy Tortor National Unity Party 91,03321.12
Cox Elorde (incumbent) National Unity Party 84,66719.65
Joseph Plaza (incumbent) National Unity Party 83,54519.39
Pamela Yucosing (incumbent) National Unity Party 79,62318.48
Valot Cejas (incumbent) National Unity Party 73,13216.97
Mickel AlfantaIndependent18,9574.40
Total430,957100.00
Registered voters/turnout232,437
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Butuan

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada of the Nacionalista Party is term-limited.

The Nacionalista Party nominated Butuan vice mayor Lawrence Fortun, who won the election against former Philippine Economic Zone Authority director general Charito Plaza (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), and three other candidates. [1] [2] [9] [10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lawrence Fortun Nacionalista Party 101,34558.86
Charito Plaza Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 69,32340.26
Florencio Bunal Jr.Independent1,1670.68
Dickston Morano Sr.Independent1970.11
Danie Boy CublanIndependent1550.09
Total172,187100.00
Registered voters/turnout220,694
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Lawrence Fortun of the Nacionalista Party ran for mayor of Butuan. [1] [2]

The Nacionalista Party nominated city councilor Rey Desiasta, who won the election unopposed. [9] [10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rey Desiata Nacionalista Party 112,514100.00
Total112,514100.00
Registered voters/turnout220,694
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

City Council

Since Butuan's redistricting in 2022, the Butuan City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

25 candidates were included in the ballot.

The Nacionalista Party won eight seats, gaining a majority in the city council.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nacionalista Party 706,39951.488+2
Lakas–CMD 298,57421.763+1
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 161,61111.780New
National Unity Party 90,6686.6110
Independent114,8628.370–1
Total1,372,114100.0012+2
Registered voters/turnout220,694
CandidatePartyVotes%
Glenn Carampatana Lakas–CMD 112,8418.22
Ferdinand Nalcot Lakas–CMD 106,1267.73
Rema Burdeos Nacionalista Party 95,1216.93
Carlo Sanchez Nacionalista Party 93,5336.82
Victor Plaza (incumbent) National Unity Party 90,6686.61
Dennis Bacala Nacionalista Party 88,4226.44
Arturo Gado (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 86,9686.34
Clint Dabalos Nacionalista Party 84,2286.14
Dendo Udarbe Nacionalista Party 82,4586.01
Ronaldo Montero Nacionalista Party 81,8565.97
TG Salcedo Lakas–CMD 79,6075.80
Marlon Labis Nacionalista Party 72,0835.25
Jason Radaza Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 32,8692.40
Denz Basubas Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 31,3312.28
Jo Montefalcon Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 28,9242.11
Florito DugadugaIndependent28,5942.08
Buds Cupin Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 25,6611.87
Benson LelengIndependent23,3061.70
Eduardo Gonzalez (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 21,7301.58
Audie Munda Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 21,6121.58
Jessie TioaquenIndependent21,3141.55
Temoteo Pableo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 21,2141.55
Neneng NuezaIndependent19,3041.41
Joel CalimboIndependent11,2070.82
Oscar Buyan Jr.Independent11,1370.81
Total1,372,114100.00
Registered voters/turnout220,694
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Dinagat Islands

Governor

Incumbent Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. [1] [2] He was previously affiliated with Lakas–CMD.

Demerey won re-election against Sonny Llamera (Independent). [2] [11] [12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nilo Demerey Jr. (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 41,67960.96
Sonny LlameraIndependent26,69439.04
Total68,373100.00
Registered voters/turnout81,673
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Benglen Ecleo of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term. [2]

Ecleo was defeated by his sister, former Dinagat Islands governor Jade Ecleo of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. [2] [11] [12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jade Ecleo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 36,06957.41
Benglen Ecleo (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 26,75842.59
Total62,827100.00
Registered voters/turnout81,673
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Lakas–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

Since the Dinagat Islands' reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Dinagat Islands Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Lakas–CMD remained as the largest party in the provincial board with five seats, but lost its majority.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD 110,88044.755–1
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 78,45231.663New
Akbayan 30,29512.231+1
Independent28,13211.351+1
Total247,759100.0010+2
Registered voters/turnout81,673

1st district

Dinagat Islands' 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Basilisa, Libjo, Loreto and Tubajon. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot. [13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ali Adlawan (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 24,28816.74
Kaloy Bua (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 19,80413.65
Nilo Marco Demerey Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 18,62412.83
Lyn Dialde (incumbent) Akbayan 18,00212.41
Toto Vales Lakas–CMD 16,18611.15
Ronald Luib Sr. Lakas–CMD 15,78810.88
Jo Bucio-Relator (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 14,58210.05
Zaldy Merano Lakas–CMD 14,0559.69
Weng Weng EbraIndependent3,7832.61
Total145,112100.00
Registered voters/turnout43,293
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Dinagat Islands' 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Cagdianao, Dinagat and San Jose. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

12 candidates were included in the ballot. [12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ailong dela Cruz (incumbent)Independent17,18416.74
Jaypee Espares Lakas–CMD 13,14112.80
Debbie Durano Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 13,02412.69
Al Tugay Lakas–CMD 12,53812.21
Sean Eludo Akbayan 12,29311.98
Gwendolyn Ecleo-Pols (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 9,3139.07
Elvis dela Merced Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 7,3847.19
Nono Nicolas Lakas–CMD 5,5715.43
Jess Paul Ecleo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 5,0344.90
Rochelyn LiborIndependent4,0133.91
Wilfredo TiuIndependent2,3752.31
Antonio AcabalIndependent7770.76
Total102,647100.00
Registered voters/turnout38,380
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Surigao del Norte

Governor

Incumbent Governor Lyndon Barbers of the Nacionalista Party ran for a second term. [1] [2]

Barbers won re-election against representative Francisco Jose Matugas II (Lakas–CMD) and Emeteria Vega (Independent). [14] [1] [2] [15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lyndon Barbers (incumbent) Nacionalista 174,67550.49
Francisco Jose Matugas II Lakas–CMD 169,18148.90
Emeteria VegaIndependent2,1130.61
Total345,969100.00
Registered voters/turnout407,056
Lakas–CMD gain from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Geed Gokiangkee of the Nacionalista Party ran for a third term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Gokiangkee won re-election against provincial board member Bully Navarro IV (Lakas–CMD). [15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Geed Gokiangkee (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 214,33264.39
Bully Navarro IV Lakas–CMD 118,52035.61
Total332,852100.00
Registered voters/turnout407,056
Lakas–CMD gain from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

The Surigao del Norte Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Nacionalista Party won five seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nacionalista Party 613,18246.965+3
Lakas–CMD 523,51140.094New
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 55,3074.240–8
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 36,4062.791New
National Unity Party 29,7842.280New
Independent47,6003.6500
Total1,305,790100.00100
Registered voters/turnout407,056

1st district

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

14 candidates were included in the ballot. [15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Vic Vic Solloso Lakas–CMD 44,16511.21
John Cubillan Nacionalista Party 42,91110.89
Aiken Andanar Lakas–CMD 36,9159.37
Cathy Gopico (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 36,4069.24
Julecs Sunico Lakas–CMD 35,3808.98
Sim Castrence (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 33,1698.42
Paola Alvarez Nacionalista Party 30,2437.67
Teodocio Mosquito Lakas–CMD 29,8057.56
Zander Plaza National Unity Party 29,7847.56
Peter Jade Ruaya Nacionalista Party 29,3077.44
Eric Arellano Nacionalista Party 22,7475.77
John David CorpinIndependent14,7003.73
Azil CoroIndependent5,2581.33
Mayet ArcenaIndependent3,2890.83
Total394,079100.00
Registered voters/turnout113,571
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Surigao del Norte's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Surigao del Norte's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected in this provincial district.

14 candidates were included in the ballot. [16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Noel Christian Catre Nacionalista Party 111,90812.27
Victor Bernal (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 110,24712.09
Pinggoy Patiño Nacionalista Party 104,35011.45
Jeff Larong (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 89,2279.79
Kaiser Recabo Jr. (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 86,5079.49
Yayo Charcos Nacionalista Party 74,9628.22
Kent Yuipco (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 69,5897.63
Mai Ugay Lakas–CMD 66,4397.29
Jerry Madera Lakas–CMD 61,8536.78
Val Lozada Lakas–CMD 56,9696.25
Jun Parada Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 36,3453.99
Garry Simbit Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 18,9622.08
Jun Jun MantillaIndependent15,3051.68
Boboy UriarteIndependent9,0480.99
Total911,711100.00
Registered voters/turnout293,485
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Surigao del Sur

Governor

Incumbent Governor Alexander Pimentel of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for the House of Representatives in Surigao del Sur's 2nd legislative district. [1] [2] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Pimentel endorsed his brother, representative Johnny Pimentel (National Unity Party), who won the election against former Department of Education undersecretary Epi Densing (Aksyon Demokratiko), and four other candidates. [1] [2] [17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Johnny Pimentel National Unity Party 252,47768.74
Epi Densing Aksyon Demokratiko 97,88426.65
Anecito MurilloIndependent6,9281.89
Mario LumanaoIndependent3,5210.96
Mitchel UrbiztondoIndependent3,2470.88
Joseph ArniegoIndependent3,2230.88
Total367,280100.00
Registered voters/turnout476,689
National Unity Party gain from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Mangi Alameda of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with Hugpong Surigao.

Alameda won re-election against Ricky Lindo (Independent). [17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mangi Alameda (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 237,57570.41
Ricky LindoIndependent99,82229.59
Total337,397100.00
Registered voters/turnout476,689
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

The Surigao del Sur Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won eight seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 830,82858.718New
Aksyon Demokratiko 372,18026.300New
Hugpong Surigao Sur126,5268.941New
Nacionalista Party 85,5506.051New
Total1,415,084100.00100
Registered voters/turnout476,689

1st district

Surigao del Sur's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Surigao del Sur's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected in this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot. [17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Wawing Momo (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 149,61517.91
Henrich PimentelHugpong Surigao Sur126,52615.14
Junjun Dumagan (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 117,08314.01
Antonio Azarcon (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 111,03113.29
Lery Montesclaros (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 96,72911.58
Primo Murillo Aksyon Demokratiko 66,7987.99
Alan Pelenio Aksyon Demokratiko 54,3376.50
Kent Yubengsing Aksyon Demokratiko 42,0725.04
Pakits Plaza Aksyon Demokratiko 36,3874.36
Eddie Estal Aksyon Demokratiko 34,9294.18
Total835,507100.00
Registered voters/turnout276,452
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Surigao del Sur's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Surigao del Sur's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected in this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot. [18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Joey Pama Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 102,51017.69
Ricky Sayawan (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 86,97815.01
Margie Garay (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 85,55014.76
Tonton Cañedo (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 84,99614.67
Raul Salazar (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 81,88614.13
Rey Acilo Aksyon Demokratiko 44,9077.75
Inday Ligaya Villegas Aksyon Demokratiko 36,3266.27
Gringgo Mark Millan Aksyon Demokratiko 28,1614.86
Boycon Consuegra Aksyon Demokratiko 16,1182.78
Didit Montero Aksyon Demokratiko 12,1452.10
Total579,577100.00
Registered voters/turnout200,237
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

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