2025 Philippine local elections in Eastern Visayas

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

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Biliran

Governor of Biliran

Incumbent Gerard Espina (Nacionalista Party) is retiring. Espina was elected with 89.21% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Edgar AmbeIndependent
Jolan BoholIndependent
Rogelio Espina Nacionalista Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Vice Governor of Biliran

Incumbent Kokoy Caneja (Lakas–CMD) is running for the Biliran Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. Caneja was re-elected under the Nacionalista Party unopposed in 2022.

CandidateParty
Roselyn Espina-Paras Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Biliran Provincial Board

Following the reclassification of Biliran as a 2nd class province in 2025, the number of elected members in the Biliran Provincial Board increased from 8 to 10, which also increased the total number of board members from 11 to 13.

Party
Lakas–CMD
Nacionalista Party
Independent
Total

Biliran's 1st provincial district

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

CandidateParty
Kokoy Caneja Lakas–CMD
Miguel Casas Jr. (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Lucille Curso-Roa Nacionalista Party
Manolo Rubi Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Biliran's 2nd provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Charlie Chan (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Nilo Peñaflor Nacionalista Party
Lorenzo Reveldez Jr.Independent
Allan Paul Tubis (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Eastern Samar

Governor of Eastern Samar

Incumbent Ben Evardone (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is retiring. Evardone was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 88.52% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Raffy Asebias Alliance for Barangay Concerns
RV Evardone Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Vice Governor of Eastern Samar

Incumbent Maricar Sison (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term. Sison was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 55.34% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Neil CamenforteIndependent
Maricar Sison (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Eastern Samar Provincial Board

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

Party
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

Eastern Samar's 1st provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Timmy Campomanes Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Glenn EscotoIndependent
PJ Evardone (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Dionesio NiñoraIndependent
Jun Quelitano (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Pascual Robin Jr.Independent
Byron Suyot (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Gigi Zacate (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Eastern Samar's 2nd provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Jenny BaldonoIndependent
Evet Bandoy-Gaylon (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Nesty Cablao (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Pearl Evardone Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Hayasin GoIndependent
Pol Gonzales (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Jessie GuabIndependent
Betty Lopez-ReyesIndependent
Christelle Yadao (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Leyte

Governor of Leyte

Incumbent Jericho Petilla (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term. Petilla was elected under PDP–Laban with 82.23% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Minda BuctotIndependent
Jericho Petilla (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Romeo PlasquitaIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Vice Governor of Leyte

Incumbent Sandy Javier (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term unopposed. Javier was elected under PDP–Laban with 89.52% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Sandy Javier (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Leyte Provincial Board

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

Party
Aksyon Demokratiko
Liberal Party
National Unity Party
Nationalist People's Coalition
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

Leyte's 1st provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Ray JuniaIndependent
Bolingling Reposar (incumbent) Liberal Party
Wilson Uy (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Leyte's 2nd provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Concesa EmnasIndependent
Carlo PilpaIndependent
Mildred Joy Que Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Raissa Villasin (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Leyte's 3rd provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Alan Ang National Unity Party
Bimbim Remandaban Aksyon Demokratiko
Chinggay Veloso (incumbent) National Unity Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Leyte's 4th provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Indoy Arevalo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Rex Capanas Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Ivan Centino (incumbent) National Unity Party
Rico Codilla National Unity Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Leyte's 5th provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Mike Cari (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Carlo Loreto (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Northern Samar

Governor of Northern Samar

Incumbent Edwin Ongchuan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the House of Representatives in Northern Samar's 2nd legislative district. Ongchuan was re-elected under the National Unity Party with 90.26% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Harlin Abayon Aksyon Demokratiko
Harris Ongchuan National Unity Party
Essie UnayIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Vice Governor of Northern Samar

Incumbent Clarence Dato (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. Dato was elected under the National Unity Party with 65.15% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Clarence Dato (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Samuel Picardal Aksyon Demokratiko
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Northern Samar Provincial Board

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

Party
Aksyon Demokratiko
Bunyog Party
Liberal Party
National Unity Party
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

Northern Samar's 1st provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Dodoy CamposanoBunyog Party
Mark ClomaIndependent
Lope Dorado Jr. Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Oscar Garalde Aksyon Demokratiko
Neil HernandezIndependent
Jing Layon (incumbent) Liberal Party
Nadia Ong National Unity Party
Nicolas Purog Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko
Alvin Salazar Aksyon Demokratiko
Vicvic Singzon (incumbent) National Unity Party
Yenyen Uy National Unity Party
Crezan Visaya Aksyon Demokratiko
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Northern Samar's 2nd provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Don Abalon (incumbent) National Unity Party
Eledio Acibar Aksyon Demokratiko
Marlo Agno Aksyon Demokratiko
Vic Caparroso Aksyon Demokratiko
Antonio Casio Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko
Oscar EjercitoIndependent
Dex Galit (incumbent) National Unity Party
Ara Gillamac National Unity Party
Frumenz LagrimasIndependent
Randy Lambino Aksyon Demokratiko
Leding Laodenio (incumbent) National Unity Party
Gina Ong National Unity Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Ormoc

Mayor of Ormoc

Incumbent Lucy Torres-Gomez (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. Torres-Gomez was elected under PDP–Laban with 62.28% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Violy Codilla National Unity Party
Lucy Torres-Gomez (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Vice Mayor of Ormoc

Incumbent Carmelo Locsin Sr. (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) is retiring. Locsin was elected with 65.28% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Carmelo Locsin Jr. Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Francis Pepito National Unity Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Ormoc City Council

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

Party
National Unity Party
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Partido Lakas ng Masa
Independent
Total
CandidateParty
Camlon Aliniabon Partido Lakas ng Masa
Doni Cayanong National Unity Party
Jing-Jing Codilla National Unity Party
Ando Conejos National Unity Party
RJ Deen National Unity Party
Jeffrey del Socorro National Unity Party
Edmund Kierulf (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Ari Larrazabal Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Fernan Lingo National Unity Party
Jasper Lucero (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Lalaine Marcos (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Kia Mercadal Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Dodjie Omega National Unity Party
Burt Pades (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Gerry Penserga Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Elmer Placido National Unity Party
Perok Rodriguez (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Tommy Serafica Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Larry Singson National Unity Party
Saldo SolisIndependent
Caren Torres-Rama (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Ralph Yauna National Unity Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Samar

Governor of Samar

Incumbent Sharee Ann Tan (Nacionalista Party) is running for a second term. Tan was elected with 62.27% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Sharee Ann Tan (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [6]

Vice Governor of Samar

Incumbent Arnold Tan (Nacionalista Party) is running for a second term. Tan was elected with 63.44% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Arnold Tan (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [6]

Samar Provincial Board

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

Party
Liberal Party
Nacionalista Party
Independent
Total

Samar's 1st provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Edward Clemens (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Dawn Diomangay Nacionalista Party
Anecio Guades (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Abbie Irigon Nacionalista Party
Milay Olaje (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [6]

Samar's 2nd provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Bembot Bermejo (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Alex BolokIndependent
Elpa Estorninos (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Bebot Nacario (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Nengneng Sabenecio (incumbent) Liberal Party
Yolanda Tan Nacionalista Party
Jade Kie Tiu Nacionalista Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [6]

Southern Leyte

Governor of Southern Leyte

Incumbent Damian Mercado (Lakas–CMD) is running for a third term. Mercado was re-elected under PDP–Laban unopposed in 2022.

CandidateParty
Damian Mercado (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Leo OliverioIndependent
Amalia YapIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

Vice Governor of Southern Leyte

Incumbent Milai Mercado (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term. Mercado was elected under PDP–Laban unopposed in 2022.

CandidateParty
Milai Mercado (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: [7]

Southern Leyte Provincial Board

Following the reclassification of Southern Leyte as a 1st class province in 2025, the number of elected members in the Southern Leyte Provincial Board increased from 8 to 10, which also increased the total number of board members from 10 to 12.

Party
Lakas–CMD
Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma
Tingog Sinirangan
Independent
Total

Southern Leyte's 1st provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Alan Jose Aroy Lakas–CMD
Josefino CincoIndependent
Rolly Manalo Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma
Jojo Maraon (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Boy Rojas (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
King Ruales Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

Southern Leyte's 2nd provincial 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.

CandidateParty
Rolan Bacoy (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Jay Calva Tingog Sinirangan
Roy DatorIndependent
Berting LaribaIndependent
Jose LoquinteIndependent
Boy Mortera (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Nap Regis (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

Tacloban

Mayor of Tacloban

Incumbent Alfred Romualdez (Nacionalista Party) is running for a third term. Romualdez was re-elected with 54.42% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Michael dela CruzIndependent
Alfred Romualdez (incumbent) Nacionalista Party
Quintin Nilo AyusteIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [8]

Vice Mayor of Tacloban

Incumbent Edwin Chua (Aksyon Demokratiko) is retiring. Chua was elected with 51.64% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Makoy RomualdezIndependent
Raymund Romualdez Nacionalista
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [8]

Tacloban City Council

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

Party
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
Lakas–CMD
Liberal Party
Tingog Sinirangan
Independent
Total
CandidateParty
Bob AbellanosaIndependent
Jom Bagulaya Liberal Party
Leo Bahin (incumbent) Tingog Sinirangan
Lian Casal-Panis Lakas–CMD
Edmund Edward Chua Lakas–CMD
Edward Frederick Chua (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Paking CondalorIndependent
Eric de VeyraIndependent
Elwil DuanIndependent
Chris Esperas (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Chekoy GambalaIndependent
Dandee Grafil Lakas–CMD
Brian Granados (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Jeric Granados (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Salde LabatosIndependent
Jimmy LaurenteIndependent
Rulfin MacayaIndependent
Edson Malaki (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Marty Romualdez Lakas–CMD
Rolando SalinoIndependent
Renato SardeñaIndependent
Jerry Uy (incumbent) Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [8]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "EASTERNSAMAR_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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  4. 1 2 3 4 "NORTHSAMAR_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  5. 1 2 3 "LEYTE_ORMOCCITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "SOUTHLEYTE_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  8. 1 2 3 "LEYTE_CITYOFTACLOBAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.