2025 Philippine local elections in the Bicol Region

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The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Bicol Region are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025.

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Albay

Governor of Albay

Incumbent Edcel Greco Lagman (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) was initially running for a first full term. However, Lagman withdrew his candidacy on December 5, 2024, and endorsed Noel Rosal (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) for governor. Lagman became governor on December 1, 2022, after Rosal's election as governor in 2022 was nullified by the Commission on Elections for violating a public spending ban during the election. On October 18, 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman suspended Lagman over graft and corruption charges. Glenda Bongao became acting governor.

CandidateParty
Noel Rosal Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Joey Salceda Lakas–CMD
Rosaler Sara Jr.Independent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Vice Governor of Albay

Incumbent Glenda Bongao (Liberal Party) is retiring. Bongao became vice governor on December 1, 2022, after Edcel Greco Lagman became governor upon Noel Rosal's election was nullified. On October 18, 2024, Bongao became acting governor after Lagman was suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman. Rey Bragais becoming acting vice governor.

CandidateParty
Jun Alegre Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Te ArandiaIndependent
Diday Co Lakas–CMD
Gil Goyena Workers' and Peasants' Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Albay Provincial Board

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

Party
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
Lakas–CMD
Liberal Party
National Unity Party
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

Albay's 1st provincial district

Albay's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Albay's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Elmar Barreda Liberal Party
Gio Bongao Liberal Party
Coco RB Borejon Lakas–CMD
Arnaldo Bragais Lakas–CMD
Antonio CantalIndependent
Sheina Onrubia Liberal Party
Carol Ziga Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Albay's 2nd provincial district

Albay's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Albay's 2nd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Melissa Abadeza (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Jordan AlpajaroIndependent
Glenn Casulla Lakas–CMD
Harold Imperial Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Rudy Llosala Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Joel ManzanoIndependent
Ygi Ojano Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Albay's 3rd provincial district

Albay's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Albay's 3rd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Brayan Arandia Lakas–CMD
Herbert Borja Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Ramonito LautaIndependent
Clara MadridIndependent
Das Maronilla Lakas–CMD
Gina Peralta National Unity Party
Prime Reluya Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Manny Ribaya Lakas–CMD
Juan Miguel Salceda Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [1]

Camarines Norte

Governor of Camarines Norte

Incumbent Ricarte Padilla (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. Padilla was elected under Aksyon Demokratiko with 51.84% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Romeo BalmeoIndependent
Ricarte Padilla (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Edgar Tallado Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Vice Governor of Camarines Norte

Incumbent Joseph Ascutia (Liberal Party) is running for a second term. Ascutia was elected with 57.65% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Joseph Ascutia (incumbent) Liberal Party
John RomIndependent
Artemio Serdon Jr. Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Camarines Norte Provincial Board

The Camarines Norte Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Party
Nacionalista Party
Nationalist People's Coalition
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

Camarines Norte's 1st provincial district

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

CandidateParty
Nardz BaningIndependent
Mike Canlas Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Aida Dasco Nationalist People's Coalition
Lukad de Lima (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Marisol Diaz Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Mike Dolera Nationalist People's Coalition
Junjun Enova Nationalist People's Coalition
Teresita Malubay (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Winnie Oco (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Muriel Pandi (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Bong Quibral Nationalist People's Coalition
Cecille ZabalaIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Camarines Sur's 2nd District

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

CandidateParty
Wenefredo Abanto Jr. Nationalist People's Coalition
Nol Balane Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Joy Carranza Nationalist People's Coalition
Pol Gache (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Renee Herrera Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Meo PanotesIndependent
Noel Pardo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Jonah Pimentel Nacionalista Party
Gerry Quiñones (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Dennis Riel Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Arnulfo Salagoste Nationalist People's Coalition
Marlon Tejada Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Camarines Sur

Governor of Camarines Sur

Incumbent Luigi Villafuerte (National Unity Party) is running for the House of Representatives in Camarines Sur's 2nd legislative district. Villafuerte was elected under PDP–Laban with 52.92% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Bong Rodriguez Nationalist People's Coalition
Luis Raymund Villafuerte National Unity Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Vice Governor of Camarines Sur

Incumbent Sal Fortuno Jr. (National Unity Party) is running for a second term. Fortuno was elected under PDP–Laban with 52.07% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Belen BelanoIndependent
Ireneo Bongat Jr.Independent
Sal Fortuno Jr. (incumbent) National Unity Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Camarines Sur Provincial Board

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

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

Camarines Sur's 1st provincial district

Camarines Sur's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Camarines Sur's 1st legislative district. One board member is elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Bobby Matamorosa Nationalist People's Coalition
Warren Señar (incumbent) National Unity Party
Total
Source: [3]

Camarines Sur's 2nd provincial district

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

CandidateParty
Angel Hernandez National Unity Party
Boboy Nopra National Unity Party
Juno Patrick Oriño Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Camarines Sur's 3rd provincial district

Camarines Sur's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Camarines Sur's 3rd legislative district excluding the city of Naga. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Emelita BenitezIndependent
Ruben CatimbangIndependent
Pol Manaog (incumbent) National Unity Party
Vanessa Señar (incumbent) National Unity Party
Randy VillaralboIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Camarines Sur's 4th provincial district

Camarines Sur's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Camarines Sur's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Awel Llaguno (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Beyong Panuelos National Unity Party
JJ Pilapil Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Camarines Sur's 5th provincial district

Camarines Sur's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Camarines Sur's 5th legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Mel Abonita Nationalist People's Coalition
Shai Noble (incumbent) National Unity Party
Regin Oliver Oliva National Unity Party
Donna Oñate (incumbent) National Unity Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [3]

Catanduanes

Governor of Catanduanes

Incumbent Joseph Cua (Lakas–CMD) is running for mayor of Virac. Cua was re-elected under the Nationalist People's Coalition with 64.87% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Macky AlbertoIndependent
Patrick AzanzaIndependent
Peter Cua Lakas–CMD
Oliver RodulfoIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Vice Governor of Catanduanes

Incumbent Peter Cua (Lakas–CMD) is running for governor of Catanduanes. Cua was elected under PDP–Laban with 75.85% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Shirley AbundoIndependent
Obet Fernandez Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Catanduanes Provincial Board

The Catanduanes Provincial Board is composed of 11 board members, eight of whom are elected.

Party
Lakas–CMD
Nationalist People's Coalition
Independent
Total

Catanduanes' 1st provincial district

Catanduanes' 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Caramoran, San Andres and Virac. Four board members are elected from this district.

CandidateParty
Boboy Albaniel Lakas–CMD
Bani Balmadrid Nationalist People's Coalition
Aldrin DomanaisIndependent
Sonny Francisco (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Fred Gianan Lakas–CMD
Domingo PonganIndependent
Allan SomidoIndependent
Jun TorresIndependent
Santos Zafe (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Catanduanes' 2nd provincial district

Catanduanes' 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bagamanoc, Baras, Bato, Gigmoto, Pandan, Panganiban, San Miguel and Viga. Four board members are elected from this district.

CandidateParty
Boy Balidoy (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Fernando ChavezIndependent
Roy RegaladoIndependent
Edwin Tanael (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Lorenzo Templonuevo Jr. Nationalist People's Coalition
Amando TolledoIndependent
Arnel Turado Nationalist People's Coalition
Dean Vergara (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [4]

Masbate

Governor of Masbate

Term-limited incumbent Antonio Kho (Lakas–CMD) is running for the House of Representatives in Masbate's 1st legislative district. Kho was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 57.52% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Richard Kho Lakas–CMD
Socrates Tuason Liberal Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Vice Governor of Masbate

Incumbent Elisa Olga Kho (Lakas–CMD) is running for the House of Representatives in Masbate's 2nd legislative district. Kho was elected under PDP–Laban with 64.43% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Pert Gadia Liberal Party
Fernando Talisic Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Masbate Provincial Board

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

Party
Lakas–CMD
Liberal Party
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Independent
Total

Masbate's 1st provincial district

Masbate's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Masbate's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Alfredo Alim Jr. (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Nilo Cabug Liberal Party
Nonong Cantela (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Antonio Mendoza Jr. Liberal Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Masbate's 2nd provincial district

Masbate's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Masbate's 2nd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Juls Aguilar Liberal Party
Alex Albao Liberal Party
Gil BayabanIndependent
Allan Cos (incumbent) Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Yong DanaoIndependent
Tata Danao (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Kris Espinosa (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Masbate's 3rd provincial district

Masbate's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Masbate's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

CandidateParty
Nilda Aguilar Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Rodolfo Badillo Liberal Party
Bong Gonzales (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Allan Lepasana (incumbent) Lakas–CMD
Ansbert Son Lakas–CMD
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [5]

Naga

Mayor of Naga

Incumbent Nelson Legacion (Lakas–CMD) is running for the House of Representatives in Camarines Sur's 3rd legislative district. Legacion was re-elected under the Liberal Party with 42.98% of the vote in 2022.

CandidateParty
Ganda AbrazadoIndependent
Toots de QuirosIndependent
Louie OrtegaIndependent
Leni Robredo Liberal Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [6]

Vice Mayor of Naga

Incumbent Nene de Asis (Liberal Party) is retiring. De Asis was re-elected with 56.21% of the vote in 2021.

CandidateParty
Gabriel Bordado Liberal Party
Topi FortunaIndependent
Tato MendozaIndependent
Benjamin VillafuerteIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [6]

Naga City Council

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

Party
Bunyog Party
Kusog Bikolandia
Liberal Party
National Unity Party
Independent
Total
CandidateParty
Gayle Abonal-Gomez (incumbent) Liberal Party
Simeon AdanIndependent
Jess Albeus (incumbent) Liberal Party
Miles Raquid Arroyo Liberal Party
Elmer Baldemoro Liberal Party
Gil BelenKusog Bikolandia
Bert BenitezBunyog Party
Toby BongonIndependent
Vito Borja II Liberal Party
Omar Buenafe (incumbent) Liberal Party
July CatimbangIndependent
Malou DavidIndependent
Ferds de Hitta National Unity Party
Jude DioknoIndependent
Boboy Luntok National Unity Party
Areiz Macaraig Liberal Party
Brim Mangubat National Unity Party
CK MendozaIndependent
Frank Mendoza Liberal Party
Joeper Perez (incumbent) Liberal Party
Oying Rosales (incumbent) Liberal Party
Nono SalakKusog Bikolandia
Hector SalesIndependent
Nathan SergioIndependent
Jak VillafuerteIndependent
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [6]

Sorsogon

Governor of Sorsogon

Incumbent Jose Edwin Hamor (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term. Hamor was elected with 72.81% of the votes in 2022.

CandidateParty
Jose Edwin Hamor (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Cattleya So Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Edwin Zuñiga Reform PH Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

Vice Governor of Sorsogon

Incumbent Jun Escudero (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term. Escudero was elected with 81.28% of the votes in 2022.

CandidateParty
Ryan DionedaIndependent
Jun Escudero (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Willy Larosa Reform PH Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

Sorsogon Provincial Board

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

Party
Nationalist People's Coalition
People's Reform Party
Reform PH Party
Independent
Total

Sorsogon's 1st provincial district

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

CandidateParty
Ryan AanacioIndependent
Ed Atutubo (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Atan Balintong Reform PH Party
Dave Duran Nationalist People's Coalition
Nonoy Lacsa Reform PH Party
Luis Leosala Jr. Nationalist People's Coalition
Junjun Mella (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Elmer Mirandilla People's Reform Party
Nini Ravanilla (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Carol Sumangil Reform PH Party
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

Sorsogon's 2nd provincial district

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

CandidateParty
Bobot Alindogan People's Reform Party
Roland Añonuevo (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Boytee Doma (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Ton Erlano People's Reform Party
Bryan Escandor People's Reform Party
Jun GlipoIndependent
Jose GrafilIndependent
Rene HadapIndependent
Bobot Laguna People's Reform Party
Christian Lim Nationalist People's Coalition
Jun Ong (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Dama Oro People's Reform Party
Ramil Robles (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "ALBAY_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "CAMNORTE_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "CAMARINESSUR_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "CATANDUANES_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "MASBATE_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  6. 1 2 3 "CAMARINESSUR_CITYOFNAGA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "SORSOGON_OPES" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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