2025 Philippine local elections in Central Visayas

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The 2025 Philippine local elections in Central Visayas are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025.

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Bohol

Governor of Bohol

Incumbent Aris Aumentado (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a first full term. Aumentado 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. Dionisio Victor Balite served as acting governor following Aumentado's suspension. On July 17, 2024, Balite died and was succeeded by Tita Baja as acting governor. On July 31, 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman reinstated Aumentado.

CandidateParty
Aris Aumentado (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Hardy Leopando Labor Party Philippines
Dan Lim Independent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Vice Governor of Bohol

Incumbent Tita Baja (Nacionalista Party) is running for the Bohol Provincial Board in the 3rd provincial district. Baja became vice governor on July 31, 2024, after Dionisio Victor Balite died.

CandidateParty
Santos AbellaIndependent
Nick Besas Nacionalista Party
Gerardo Garcia Liberal Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Bohol Provincial Board

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

Party
Akbayan
Democratic Party of the Philippines
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino
Nacionalista Party
National Unity Party
Nationalist People's Coalition
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Reform PH Party
Independent
Total

Bohol's 1st provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
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 RamasolaIndependent
Mutya Tirol Reform PH Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Bohol's 2nd provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
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
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Bohol's 3rd provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
Lilit Toribio AbundoIndependent
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
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Cebu

Governor of Cebu

Incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia (One Cebu) is running for a third term. Garcia was re-elected with 80.80% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Pam Baricuatro Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Gwendolyn Garcia (incumbent) One Cebu
Valeriano GingcoIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Vice Governor of Cebu

Incumbent Hilario Davide III (Independent) is running for the House of Representatives in Cebu's 2nd legislative district. Davide was re-elected under the Liberal Party with 50.60% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Joselito RuizIndependent
Glenn Soco One Cebu
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu Provincial Board

Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023, the number of elected members in the Cebu Provincial Board increased from 14 to 16, which also increased the total number of board members from 17 to 19.

Party
Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya
Lakas–CMD
Nacionalista Party
National Unity Party
One Cebu
One Cebu/Lakas–CMD
One Cebu/National Unity Party
One Cebu/Nationalist People's Coalition
Independent
Total

Cebu's 1st provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
Jojo Bacaltos Nacionalista Party
Lakambini Reluya Nacionalista Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu's 2nd provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
Raymond Calderon (incumbent) One Cebu
Ody CamarilloIndependent
Stanley Caminero (incumbent) One Cebu
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu's 3rd provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
Farid Baena Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Jiembo Borgonia (incumbent) One Cebu
Oloy Corominas One Cebu
Lorenz Lagon Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu's 4th provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
Jenny Armamento National Unity Party
Nelson Mondigo One Cebu/National Unity Party
Icky SalazarIndependent
Kerrie Shimura (incumbent) One Cebu
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu's 5th provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
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
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu's 6th provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
Larenz Lagon One Cebu/Lakas–CMD
Alfie Ouano Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu's 7th provincial district

Cebu's 7th provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 7th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Sarsi Baricuatro (incumbent) One Cebu
Lorenz LoronoIndependent
Lingling Rozgoni One Cebu/Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Mandaue's lone provincial district

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.

CandidateParty
JJ Go One Cebu
Malcolm Sanchez One Cebu
Olin Seno Lakas–CMD
Wilmer ZanoriaIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu City

Mayor of Cebu City

Incumbent Raymond Alvin Garcia (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a first full term. Garcia became mayor on October 3, 2024, after Office of the Ombudsman dismissed Mike Rama for nepotism in hiring city employees.

CandidateParty
Nestor Archival Liberal Party
Julieto CoIndependent
Raymond Alvin Garcia (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Mike Rama Partido Barug
Yogi Ruiz Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Vice Mayor of Cebu City

Incumbent Dondon Hontiveros (Partido Barug) is running for a first full term. Hontiveros became vice mayor on October 10, 2024, after Raymond Alvin Garcia became mayor upon Mike Rama's dismissal.

CandidateParty
Joey Daluz Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Dondon Hontiveros (incumbent) Partido Barug
Tommy Osmeña Liberal Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Cebu City Council

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

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.

CandidateParty
Edgar Aballe People's Reform Party
Mae Anne Aguipo Lakas–CMD
Jun Alcover (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Bebs Andales Liberal Party
Nice Archival Liberal Party
Alvin Arcilla Liberal Party
Titing Biton Lakas–CMD
Glena Buanghug Partido Barug
Maria Buanghug Partido Barug
Jijing Candungog Liberal Party
Alvin Dizon Akbayan
Joel Garganera (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Harold Kendrick Go Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Mac Gordon Liberal Party
Ailien Guardo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Ernesto Herrera II Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Niceforo Iroy Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Boy Labella Liberal Party
Edgardo Labella (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Rey Lauron Lakas–CMD
Niña Mabatid Aksyon Demokratiko
Mat Eric Medalle Liberal Party
Rex Millan Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino
Gyle OmbajinIndependent
RJ Osmeña Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Lary Otadoy Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Winston Pepito Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Mike RalotaIndependent
Ren RancheIndependent
Jessica Resch Lakas–CMD
Kevin Anthony SanchezIndependent
Noel Wenceslao (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Cebu City's 2nd councilor district

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.

CandidateParty
Michelle Abella Liberal Party
Pie Abella Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Nobie Abella-Cabatino Lakas–CMD
Win-Win AbellanaIndependent
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 BeridoIndependent
Vic BuendiaIndependent
Bobcab Cabarrubias Liberal Party
Ali CabidoIndependent
Yvonne Cania People's Reform Party
Jerone CastilloIndependent
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 GutobatIndependent
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 TelloIndependent
Dave Tumulak Aksyon Demokratiko
Abdon Verdida Jr.Independent
Phillip Zafra (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Lapu-Lapu City

Mayor of Lapu-Lapu City

Incumbent Junard Chan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the House of Representatives in Lapu-Lapu's lone legislative district. Chan was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 76.43% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Cindi Chan Lakas–CMD
Paz Radaza Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Cristine Takahashi Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Vice Mayor of Lapu-Lapu City

Incumbent Celsi Sitoy (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term. Sitoy was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 70.38% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Myk Dignos Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Celsi Sitoy (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Lapu-Lapu City Council

The Lapu-Lapu City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

Party
Lakas–CMD
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total
CandidateParty
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 BarotIndependent
Ronnie Berdin Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Rufo Bering Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Loloy Cahilog Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Henry CañeteIndependent
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 LaraIndependent
Joseph Pangatungan (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Boy Patalinjug Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Vince PrimorIndependent
Montor Tatoy (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Titing Tumulak Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Alfredo VerameIndependent
Ariane Yap Lakas–CMD
Boy YbalezIndependent
Regina Ybañez Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Teddy Ybañez Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Mandaue

Mayor of Mandaue

Incumbent Glenn Bercede (One Cebu) is running for vice mayor of Mandaue. Bercede became mayor on October 4, 2024, after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed Jonas Cortes for the illegal operation of a cement batching plant.

CandidateParty
Jojo Cortes Aksyon Demokratiko
Jo CortesIndependent
Jonas Cortes [a] One Cebu
Jonkie Ouano Lakas–CMD
Gepind RequiermeIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Vice Mayor of Mandaue

Incumbent Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (Lakas–CMD) is running for a first full term. Soon-Ruiz became vice mayor on October 8, 2024, after Glenn Bercede became mayor upon Jonas Cortes' dismissal.

CandidateParty
Jude AparreIndependent
Glenn Bercede One Cebu
Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Mandaue City Council

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

Party
Aksyon Demokratiko
Lakas–CMD
Lakas–CMD/One Cebu
Liberal Party
One Cebu
Independent
Total
CandidateParty
Eugene Andaya Lakas–CMD
Jun Arcilla One Cebu
Jocel BaluyotIndependent
Ben Basiga Lakas–CMD
Dante Borbajo One Cebu
Editha Cabahug One Cebu
Cesar Cabahug Lakas–CMD/One Cebu
JP CenizaIndependent
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/One Cebu
Jimmy Lumapas One Cebu
Ernie Manatad Liberal Party
Aidan PepitoIndependent
FK Remedio Aksyon Demokratiko
Marco Sanchez Aksyon Demokratiko
Joel Seno Lakas–CMD/One Cebu
Bubbles Suson Lakas–CMD
Dar Tarriman Lakas–CMD
Fritz Villamor Lakas–CMD
Copoy Villanueva Lakas–CMD
Greg Yap Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Notes

  1. ↑ Disqualified on December 27, 2024.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "CLC_REGION7_BOHOL_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Cebu_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "CEBU_CEBUCITY1STDISTRICT" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  4. 1 2 3 "CEBU_LAPULAPUCITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  5. 1 2 3 "CEBU_MANDAUECITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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