2025 Philippine local elections in Eastern Visayas

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2025 Philippine local elections in Eastern Visayas
←  2022 May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12)2028 →
Gubernatorial elections
6 provincial governors and 2 city mayors
PartySeats
Nacionalista 3
PFP 2
Lakas 1
NPC 1
NUP 1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections
6 provincial vice governors and 2 city vice mayors
PartySeats
PFP 3
Lakas 2
Nacionalista 2
NPC 1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections
60 provincial board members and 20 city councilors
PartySeats
PFP 22
Lakas 17
Nacionalista 14
NUP 11
NPC 4
Liberal 2
KANP 1
Reporma 1
Tingog 1
Independent 5
Vacant 2
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

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

Contents

Summary

Governors

Province/cityIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Biliran Gerard Espina Nacionalista Rogelio Espina Nacionalista 85.42%
Eastern Samar Ben Evardone PFP RV Evardone PFP 45.22%
Leyte Jericho Petilla NPC Jericho Petilla NPC 89.96%
Northern Samar Edwin Ongchuan PFP Harris Ongchuan NUP 61.07%
Ormoc (ICC) Lucy Torres-Gomez PFP Lucy Torres-Gomez PFP 30.00%
Samar Sharee Ann Tan Nacionalista Sharee Ann Tan Nacionalista Unopposed
Southern Leyte Damian Mercado Lakas Damian Mercado Lakas 2.09%
Tacloban (HUC)Alfred Romualdez Nacionalista Alfred Romualdez Nacionalista 52.62%

Vice governors

Province/cityIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Biliran Kokoy Caneja Lakas Roselyn Espina-Paras Lakas Unopposed
Eastern Samar Maricar Sison PFP Maricar Sison PFP 33.10%
Leyte Sandy Javier NPC Sandy Javier NPC Unopposed
Northern Samar Clarence Dato PFP Clarence Dato PFP 68.10%
Ormoc (ICC)Carmelo Locsin Sr. PDP Carmelo Locsin Jr. PFP 23.94%
Samar Arnold Tan Nacionalista Arnold Tan Nacionalista Unopposed
Southern Leyte Milai Mercado Lakas Milai Mercado Lakas Unopposed
Tacloban (HUC)Edwin Chua Aksyon Raymund Romualdez Nacionalista 56.70%

Provincial boards

Province/citySeatsParty controlComposition
Previous Result
Biliran 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 Nacionalista No majority
  •   Nacionalista (4)
  •   Lakas (3)
  •   Independent (1)
  •   Vacant (2)
Eastern Samar 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 PDP–Laban PFP
Leyte 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 PDP–Laban No majority
Northern Samar 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 NUP NUP
  •   NUP (7)
  •   PFP (1)
  •   Independent (2)
Ormoc (ICC)10 elected
2 ex-officio		 PDP–Laban PFP
Samar 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 Nacionalista Nacionalista
Southern Leyte 10 elected
2 ex-officio		 PDP–Laban Lakas
Tacloban (HUC)10 elected
2 ex-officio		No majority Lakas

Biliran

Governor

Incumbent Governor Gerard Espina of the Nacionalista Party retired. [1]

The Nacionalista Party nominated Espina's father, former Biliran governor Rogelio Espina, who won the election against two other candidates. [1] [2] [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rogelio Espina Nacionalista Party 74,28291.59
Edgar AmbeIndependent5,0076.17
Jolan BoholIndependent1,8172.24
Total81,106100.00
Valid votes81,10678.30
Invalid/blank votes22,48321.70
Total votes103,589100.00
Registered voters/turnout124,19183.41
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Kokoy Caneja of Lakas–CMD ran for the Biliran Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. He was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

Lakas–CMD nominated provincial board member Roselyn Espina-Paras, who won the election unopposed. [2] [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Roselyn Espina-Paras Lakas–CMD 67,506100.00
Total67,506100.00
Valid votes67,50665.17
Invalid/blank votes36,08334.83
Total votes103,589100.00
Registered voters/turnout124,19183.41
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

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

The Nacionalista Party remained as the largest party in the provincial board with three seats, but lost its majority.

Two seats were left vacant as there were only eight candidates. The Local Government Code of 1991 states that vacancies in the provincial board are filled by the President of the Philippines. [6]

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nacionalista Party 75,34351.124–2
Lakas–CMD 60,42541.003+2
Independent11,6097.881+1
Vacant2+2
Total147,377100.0010+2
Total votes103,589–
Registered voters/turnout124,19183.41
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

1st district

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

Four candidates were included in the ballot. [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Kokoy Caneja Lakas–CMD 25,76232.48
Lucille Curso-Roa Nacionalista Party 21,28626.84
Miguel Casas Jr. (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 17,74522.37
Manolo Rubi Lakas–CMD 14,52218.31
Total79,315100.00
Total votes51,885–
Registered voters/turnout61,92983.78
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd 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.

Four candidates were included in the ballot. [7]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Charlie Chan (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 20,14129.59
Allan Paul Tubis (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 18,53327.23
Nilo Peñaflor Nacionalista Party 17,77926.12
Lorenzo Reveldez Jr.Independent11,60917.06
Total68,062100.00
Total votes51,704–
Registered voters/turnout62,26283.04
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Eastern Samar

Governor

Incumbent Governor Ben Evardone of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) initially ran for a third term, but withdrew on October 8, 2024. [1] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

The PFP nominated Eastern Samar Philippine Councilors League president RV Evardone, who won the election running against Quinapondan mayor Raffy Asebias (Alliance for Barangay Concerns). [1] [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
RV Evardone Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 204,56472.61
Raffy Asebias Alliance for Barangay Concerns 77,17827.39
Total281,742100.00
Valid votes281,74291.01
Invalid/blank votes27,8378.99
Total votes309,579100.00
Registered voters/turnout359,57086.10
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Maricar Sison of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term. She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Sison won the election against Neil Camenforte (Independent). [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Maricar Sison (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 166,52566.55
Neil CamenforteIndependent83,70233.45
Total250,227100.00
Valid votes250,22780.83
Invalid/blank votes59,35219.17
Total votes309,579100.00
Registered voters/turnout359,57086.10
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

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

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won 10 seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 784,49779.3710+10
Independent203,90420.6300
Total988,401100.00100
Total votes309,579–
Registered voters/turnout359,57086.10
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

1st 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.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot. [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
PJ Evardone (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 119,97021.97
Byron Suyot (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 94,79217.36
Gigi Zacate (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 87,07115.94
Jun Quelitano (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 79,71714.60
Timmy Campomanes Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 74,33513.61
Glenn EscotoIndependent50,2389.20
Pascual Robin Jr.Independent35,4566.49
Dionesio NiñoraIndependent4,5540.83
Total546,133100.00
Total votes176,549–
Registered voters/turnout204,99786.12
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd 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.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot. [9]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Pol Gonzales (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 72,42116.37
Christelle Yadao (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 71,57016.18
Evet Bandoy-Gaylon (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 71,09216.07
Pearl Evardone Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 60,87213.76
Nesty Cablao (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 52,65711.91
Hayasin GoIndependent40,5169.16
Jenny BaldonoIndependent35,4678.02
Betty Lopez-ReyesIndependent31,9337.22
Jessie GuabIndependent5,7401.30
Total442,268100.00
Total votes133,030–
Registered voters/turnout154,57386.06
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Leyte

Governor

Incumbent Governor Jericho Petilla of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for a second term. [10] [1] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Petilla won re-election against Romeo Plasquita (Independent). [11] [12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jericho Petilla (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 661,29994.98
Romeo PlasquitaIndependent34,9865.02
Total696,285100.00
Valid votes696,28573.65
Invalid/blank votes249,10826.35
Total votes945,393100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,093,48086.46
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Sandy Javier of the Nationalist People's Coalition won re-election for a second term unopposed. [10] [11] [12] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sandy Javier (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 569,092100.00
Total569,092100.00
Valid votes569,09260.20
Invalid/blank votes376,30139.80
Total votes945,393100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,093,48086.46
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

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

The Nationalist People's Coalition tied with the National Unity Party at four seats each.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nationalist People's Coalition 440,83741.794New
National Unity Party 242,30722.974+3
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 197,97718.771New
Liberal Party 64,2766.0910
Aksyon Demokratiko 49,1584.660New
Independent60,2165.7100
Total1,054,771100.00100
Total votes945,393–
Registered voters/turnout1,093,48086.46
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

1st 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.

Three candidates were included in the ballot. [13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Wilson Uy (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 67,33144.82
Bolingling Reposar (incumbent) Liberal Party 64,27642.78
Ray JuniaIndependent18,62712.40
Total150,234100.00
Total votes164,673–
Registered voters/turnout189,31686.98
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd 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.

Four candidates were included in the ballot. [14]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Raissa Villasin (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 108,55848.83
Mildred Joy Que Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 72,16232.46
Carlo PilpaIndependent23,12810.40
Concesa EmnasIndependent18,4618.30
Total222,309100.00
Total votes262,254–
Registered voters/turnout305,52685.84
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

3rd 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.

Three candidates were included in the ballot. [15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Chinggay Veloso (incumbent) National Unity Party 53,89535.09
Alan Ang National Unity Party 50,55132.91
Bimbim Remandaban Aksyon Demokratiko 49,15832.00
Total153,604100.00
Total votes117,390–
Registered voters/turnout133,37888.01
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

4th 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.

Four candidates were included in the ballot. [16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ivan Centino (incumbent) National Unity Party 70,00926.55
Rico Codilla National Unity Party 67,85225.73
Indoy Arevalo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 66,27325.13
Rex Capanas Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 59,54222.58
Total263,676100.00
Total votes171,344–
Registered voters/turnout192,04889.22
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

5th 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.

Two candidates were included in the ballot. [17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mike Cari (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 137,47651.89
Carlo Loreto (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 127,47248.11
Total264,948100.00
Total votes229,732–
Registered voters/turnout273,21284.09
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Northern Samar

Governor

Incumbent Governor Edwin Ongchuan of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for the House of Representatives in Northern Samar's 2nd legislative district. [18] [1] He was previously affiliated with the National Unity Party.

Ongchuan endorsed his cousin, representative Harris Ongchuan (National Unity Party), who won the election against former representative Harlin Abayon (Aksyon Demokratiko) and Essie Unay (Independent). [1] [19] [20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Harris Ongchuan National Unity Party 212,47179.28
Harlin Abayon Aksyon Demokratiko 48,79218.21
Essie UnayIndependent6,7502.52
Total268,013100.00
Valid votes268,01374.47
Invalid/blank votes91,88925.53
Total votes359,902100.00
Registered voters/turnout449,19180.12
National Unity Party gain from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Clarence Dato of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with the National Unity Party.

Dato won re-election against Samuel Picardal (Aksyon Demokratiko). [19] [20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Clarence Dato (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 189,05784.05
Samuel Picardal Aksyon Demokratiko 35,87215.95
Total224,929100.00
Valid votes224,92962.50
Invalid/blank votes134,97337.50
Total votes359,902100.00
Registered voters/turnout449,19180.12
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

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

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

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
National Unity Party 538,50749.507+6
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 121,99911.211New
Aksyon Demokratiko 101,0899.290New
Liberal Party 72,9056.700–1
Bunyog Party 9,4180.870New
Independent244,02622.432+2
Total1,087,944100.00100
Total votes359,902–
Registered voters/turnout449,19180.12
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

1st 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.

12 candidates were included in the ballot. [20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lope Dorado Jr. Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 121,99919.18
Nadia OngIndependent113,18917.79
Yenyen Uy National Unity Party 110,19217.32
Neil HernandezIndependent88,80013.96
Vicvic Singzon (incumbent) National Unity Party 78,53612.35
Jing Layon (incumbent) Liberal Party 72,90511.46
Mark ClomaIndependent11,4881.81
Oscar Garalde Aksyon Demokratiko 11,0951.74
Dodoy Camposano Bunyog Party 9,4181.48
Nicolas Purog Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko 7,5081.18
Alvin Salazar Aksyon Demokratiko 7,0351.11
Crezan Visaya Aksyon Demokratiko 3,9280.62
Total636,093100.00
Total votes205,866–
Registered voters/turnout253,11281.33
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd 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.

12 candidates were included in the ballot. [21]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Don Abalon (incumbent) National Unity Party 84,66518.74
Dex Galit (incumbent) National Unity Party 76,41916.91
Gina Ong National Unity Party 70,65115.64
Ara Gillamac National Unity Party 68,60515.18
Leding Laodenio (incumbent) National Unity Party 49,43910.94
Antonio Casio Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko 26,1955.80
Frumenz LagrimasIndependent22,7445.03
Marlo Agno Aksyon Demokratiko 13,3102.95
Randy Lambino Aksyon Demokratiko 13,3072.94
Vic Caparroso Aksyon Demokratiko 10,6772.36
Eledio Acibar Aksyon Demokratiko 8,0341.78
Oscar EjercitoIndependent7,8051.73
Total451,851100.00
Total votes154,036–
Registered voters/turnout196,07978.56
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Ormoc

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. [22] She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Torres-Gomez won re-election against Violy Codilla (National Unity Party). [23] [24]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lucy Torres-Gomez (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 89,12365.00
Violy Codilla National Unity Party 47,99435.00
Total137,117100.00
Valid votes137,11797.82
Invalid/blank votes3,0622.18
Total votes140,179100.00
Registered voters/turnout161,28186.92
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Carmelo Locsin Sr. of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino retired.

Locsin endorsed his son, former Ormoc vice mayor Carmelo Locsin Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), who won the election against city councilor Roiland Villasencio (National Unity Party). [24]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Carmelo Locsin Jr. Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 82,73361.97
Roiland Villasencio National Unity Party 50,76438.03
Total133,497100.00
Valid votes133,49795.23
Invalid/blank votes6,6824.77
Total votes140,179100.00
Registered voters/turnout161,28186.92
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

City Council

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

22 candidates were included in the ballot. [24]

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won 10 seats, gaining a majority in the city council.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 736,98361.3710New
National Unity Party 458,12938.150New
Partido Lakas ng Masa 2,9740.250New
Independent2,7050.2300
Total1,200,791100.00100
Total votes140,179–
Registered voters/turnout161,28186.92
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]
CandidatePartyVotes%
Ari Larrazabal Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 78,0176.50
Edmund Kierulf (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 76,4776.37
Tommy Serafica Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 75,5386.29
Jasper Lucero (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 75,3236.27
Perok Rodriguez (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 74,3086.19
Caren Torres-Rama (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 73,9326.16
Gerry Penserga Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 72,7826.06
Burt Pades (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 71,8685.99
Kia Mercadal Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 70,7065.89
Lalaine Marcos (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 68,0325.67
Jing-Jing Codilla National Unity Party 48,5714.04
Dodjie Omega National Unity Party 48,1514.01
Fernan Lingo National Unity Party 47,8913.99
RJ Deen National Unity Party 47,1713.93
Ando Conejos National Unity Party 46,5733.88
Doni Cayanong National Unity Party 45,3443.78
Larry Singson National Unity Party 44,3303.69
Jeffrey del Socorro National Unity Party 44,0873.67
Elmer Placido National Unity Party 43,4573.62
Ralph Yauna National Unity Party 42,5543.54
Camlon Aliniabon Partido Lakas ng Masa 2,9740.25
Saldo SolisIndependent2,7050.23
Total1,200,791100.00
Registered voters/turnout140,179–
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Samar

Governor

Incumbent Governor Sharee Ann Tan of the Nacionalista Party won re-election for a second term unopposed. [1] [25]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sharee Ann Tan (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 419,470100.00
Total419,470100.00
Valid votes419,47083.35
Invalid/blank votes83,76916.65
Total votes503,239100.00
Registered voters/turnout625,54380.45
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Arnold Tan of the Nacionalista Party won re-election for a second term unopposed. [1] [25]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Arnold Tan (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 405,879100.00
Total405,879100.00
Valid votes405,87980.65
Invalid/blank votes97,36019.35
Total votes503,239100.00
Registered voters/turnout625,54380.45
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

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

The Nacionalista Party won 10 seats, maintaining their majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nacionalista Party 1,581,48694.70100
Liberal Party 34,7732.0800
Independent53,6653.2100
Total1,669,924100.00100
Total votes503,239–
Registered voters/turnout625,54380.45
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

1st 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.

Five candidates were included in the ballot. [25]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Edward Clemens (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 179,81320.31
Abbie Irigon Nacionalista Party 178,82520.20
Dawn Diomangay Nacionalista Party 177,07820.01
Milay Olaje (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 176,09919.89
Anecio Guades (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 173,34619.58
Total885,161100.00
Total votes229,519–
Registered voters/turnout289,75679.21
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd 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.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot. [26]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Bembot Bermejo (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 149,79319.09
Yolanda Tan Nacionalista Party 141,29118.00
Elpa Estorninos (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 139,69017.80
Bebot Nacario (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 136,28517.37
Jade Kie Tiu Nacionalista Party 129,26616.47
Alex BolokIndependent53,6656.84
Nengneng Sabenecio (incumbent) Liberal Party 34,7734.43
Total784,763100.00
Total votes273,720–
Registered voters/turnout335,78781.52
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Southern Leyte

Governor

Incumbent Governor Damian Mercado of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. [1] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Mercado won re-election against Amalia Yap (Independent) and Leo Oliverio (Independent). [1] [27]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Damian Mercado (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 126,53650.65
Amalia YapIndependent121,33448.56
Leo OliverioIndependent1,9780.79
Total249,848100.00
Valid votes249,84893.67
Invalid/blank votes16,8956.33
Total votes266,743100.00
Registered voters/turnout300,00588.91
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Milai Mercado of Lakas–CMD won re-election for a second term unopposed. [27] She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Milai Mercado (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 139,765100.00
Total139,765100.00
Valid votes139,76552.40
Invalid/blank votes126,97847.60
Total votes266,743100.00
Registered voters/turnout300,00588.91
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Provincial Board

Since Southern Leyte's reclassification as a 1st class province in 2025, the Southern Leyte Provincial Board is composed of 12 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Lakas–CMD won seven seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD 351,34060.487+7
Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma 42,7387.361New
Tingog Sinirangan 48,9648.431New
Independent137,85223.731+1
Total580,894100.0010+2
Total votes266,743–
Registered voters/turnout300,00588.91
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

1st 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.

Six candidates were included in the ballot. [27]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jojo Maraon (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 51,25919.87
Alan Jose Aroy Lakas–CMD 48,16618.67
Boy Rojas (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 45,01317.45
Rolly Manalo Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma 42,73816.57
King Ruales Lakas–CMD 37,65014.60
Josefino CincoIndependent33,09912.83
Total257,925100.00
Total votes118,792–
Registered voters/turnout134,73888.17
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd 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.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot. [28]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nap Regis (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 61,65619.09
Rolan Bacoy (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 57,40417.77
Roy DatorIndependent52,78816.34
Boy Mortera (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 50,19215.54
Jay Calva Tingog Sinirangan 48,96415.16
Jose LoquinteIndependent38,17011.82
Berting LaribaIndependent13,7954.27
Total322,969100.00
Total votes147,951–
Registered voters/turnout165,26789.52
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Tacloban

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Alfred Romualdez of the Nacionalista Party ran for a third term. [29]

Romualdez won re-election against Michael dela Cruz (Independent). [30] [31]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alfred Romualdez (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 78,19376.31
Michael dela CruzIndependent24,27423.69
Total102,467100.00
Valid votes102,46786.01
Invalid/blank votes16,66413.99
Total votes119,131100.00
Registered voters/turnout146,29381.43
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Edwin Chua of Aksyon Demokratiko retired. [29]

Tacloban Liga ng mga Barangay president Raymund Romualdez (Nacionalista Party), son of Tacloban mayor Alfred Romualdez, won the election against his cousin, Makoy Romualdez (Independent). [32] [30] [31]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Raymund Romualdez Nacionalista 73,03878.35
Makoy RomualdezIndependent20,18521.65
Total93,223100.00
Valid votes93,22378.25
Invalid/blank votes25,90821.75
Total votes119,131100.00
Registered voters/turnout146,29381.43
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

City Council

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

20 candidates were included in the ballot. [31]

Lakas–CMD won seven seats, gaining a majority in the city council.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD 422,14861.407New
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino 72,83310.5910
Liberal Party 39,1495.691+1
Tingog Sinirangan 28,3624.120–1
Independent125,07718.191+1
Total687,569100.00100
Total votes119,131–
Registered voters/turnout146,29381.43
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]
CandidatePartyVotes%
Edmund Edward Chua Lakas–CMD 77,21611.23
Edward Frederick Chua (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 74,47210.83
Jerry Uy (incumbent) Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino 72,83310.59
Marty Romualdez Lakas–CMD 70,93310.32
Eric de VeyraIndependent50,4917.34
Dandee Grafil Lakas–CMD 41,7486.07
Chris Esperas (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 40,8675.94
Brian Granados (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 40,7085.92
Jom Bagulaya Liberal Party 39,1495.69
Edson Malaki (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 38,5095.60
Jeric Granados (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 37,6955.48
Leo Bahin (incumbent) Tingog Sinirangan 28,3624.12
Bob AbellanosaIndependent22,1493.22
Jimmy LaurenteIndependent14,4552.10
Rulfin MacayaIndependent9,0031.31
Rolando SalinoIndependent8,7571.27
Paking CondalorIndependent6,2640.91
Salde LabatosIndependent6,2330.91
Chekoy GambalaIndependent4,2900.62
Renato SardeñaIndependent3,4350.50
Total687,569100.00
Total votes119,131–
Registered voters/turnout146,29381.43
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

On April 10, Kerwin Espinosa, a mayoral candidate of Albuera, Leyte who had previously admitted to being a drug trafficker, was shot and injured along with his running-mate for vice mayor and a bystander while at a campaign rally. [33] The next day, suspected explosive materials were discovered abandoned at his campaign headquarters. [34]

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