2025 Philippine local elections in the Cordillera Administrative Region

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2025 Philippine local elections in the Cordillera Administrative Region
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Gubernatorial elections
6 provincial governors and 1 city mayor
PartySeats
Lakas 3
NPC 2
PFP 2
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections
6 provincial vice governors and 1 city vice mayor
PartySeats
PFP 3
Lakas 2
PDP 1
Independent 1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections
60 provincial board members and 12 city councilors
PartySeats
Lakas 22
PFP 16
NPC 9
Nacionalista 8
Asenso Abrenio 2
Liberal 2
Aksyon 1
LDP 1
UBP 1
Independent 10
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Cordillera Administrative Region were held on May 12, 2025.

Contents

Summary

Governors

Province/cityIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Abra Dominic Valera Asenso Abrenio Takit Bersamin PFP 58.60%
Apayao Elias Bulut Jr. NPC Elias Bulut Jr. NPC Unopposed
Baguio (HUC) Benjamin Magalong NPC Benjamin Magalong NPC 9.07%
Benguet Melchor Diclas Lakas Melchor Diclas Lakas 40.31%
Ifugao Jerry Dalipog Lakas Jerry Dalipog Lakas 43.45%
Kalinga James Edduba Lakas James Edduba Lakas 10.46%
Mountain Province Bonifacio Lacwasan PFP Bonifacio Lacwasan PFP 4.08%

Vice governors

Province/cityIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Abra Joy Bernos Asenso AbrenioAnne Bersamin PFP 56.72%
Apayao Remy Albano KBL Kyle Bulut Lakas Unopposed
Baguio (HUC)Faustino Olowan PFP Faustino Olowan PFP 41.90%
Benguet Tagel Felipe PFP Marie Rose Fongwan-Kepes Lakas 32.16%
Ifugao Glenn Prudenciano Lakas Omar Habawel PDP 22.08%
Kalinga Jocel Baac PFP Dave Odiem PFP 6.56%
Mountain Province Francis Tauli PFP Jet DominguezIndependent9.73%

Provincial boards

Province/citySeatsParty controlComposition
Previous Result
Abra 10 elected
4 ex-officio		Asenso AbrenioNo majority
  •   PFP (7)
  •   Asenso Abrenio (2)
  •   NPC (1)
Apayao 10 elected
4 ex-officio		No majorityNo majority
Baguio (HUC)12 elected
3 ex-officio		No majorityNo majority
Benguet 10 elected
4 ex-officio		No majority Lakas
Ifugao 10 elected
3 ex-officio		No majorityNo majority
Kalinga 10 elected
4 ex-officio		No majorityNo majority
Mountain Province 10 elected
4 ex-officio		No majorityNo majority

Abra

Governor

Incumbent Governor Dominic Valera of Asenso Abrenio ran for mayor of Bangued.

Elected in 2022, Valera has been suspended by the Office of the President since December 9, 2024, for abuse of power in appointing a Bucay councilor. [1]

Asenso Abrenio nominated Valera's grandson, Bangued vice mayor Kiko Bernos, who was defeated by former Abra governor Takit Bersamin of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. [2] [3] [4]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Takit Bersamin Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 133,17679.30
Kiko BernosAsenso Abrenio34,75520.70
Total167,931100.00
Valid votes167,93197.09
Invalid/blank votes5,0282.91
Total votes172,959100.00
Registered voters/turnout188,95791.53
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Asenso Abrenio
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Joy Bernos of Asenso Abrenio ran for a full term. [2]

Elected in 2022, Bernos has been suspended by the Office of the President since August 12, 2024, for ordering the lockdown of a Bangued hospital during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when she was still governor, and for abuse of power in appointing a Bucay councilor. [7] [1]

Bernos was defeated by Anne Bersamin of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. [2] [3] [4]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Anne Bersamin Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 130,12778.36
Joy Bernos (incumbent)Asenso Abrenio35,93221.64
Total166,059100.00
Valid votes166,05996.01
Invalid/blank votes6,9003.99
Total votes172,959100.00
Registered voters/turnout188,95791.53
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Asenso Abrenio
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Provincial Board

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

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won seven seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 333,31960.307New
Asenso Abrenio113,10820.462–6
Nationalist People's Coalition 67,06612.131New
Nacionalista Party 23,4624.240New
Independent15,8202.860New
Total552,775100.0010+2
Total votes172,959–
Registered voters/turnout188,95791.53
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

1st district

Abra's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Boliney, Bucay, Bucloc, Daguioman, Langiden, Luba, Manabo, Peñarrubia, Pidigan, Pilar, Sallapadan, San Isidro, San Quintin, Tubo and Villaviciosa. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

14 candidates were included in the ballot. [8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jane Cecilia Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 47,21721.57
Rodolfo de la Paz (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 32,05114.64
Ruy Bernardez Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 29,95413.68
Glannie Domingo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 28,80313.16
Julius Balao-as Nacionalista Party 23,46210.72
Antonio DayagAsenso Abrenio12,3245.63
Quintin BeroñaAsenso Abrenio9,1834.19
Romeo AdvinculaAsenso Abrenio7,4653.41
Noli AlzateIndependent6,6583.04
Elmer Bides Nationalist People's Coalition 6,3562.90
Gilman BarcarseAsenso Abrenio6,2742.87
Jen LunaIndependent4,4012.01
Jessie DioayanIndependent3,3901.55
Robert SegundoIndependent1,3710.63
Total218,909100.00
Total votes75,358–
Registered voters/turnout81,77492.15
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

2nd district

Abra's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bangued, Danglas, Dolores, La Paz, Lacub, Lagangilang, Lagayan, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, San Juan, Tayum and Tineg. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot. [4]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Pat Abaya (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 66,50319.92
Byrone Alzate Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 64,86719.43
Mark Froilan Seares Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 63,92419.15
Luis Jorobots Bersamin IV Nationalist People's Coalition 60,71018.18
Panchet BringasAsenso Abrenio29,5438.85
Ivan BenwarenAsenso Abrenio18,3035.48
Dannah Rose GonzalesAsenso Abrenio15,6544.69
Cynlai OsorioAsenso Abrenio14,3624.30
Total333,866100.00
Total votes97,601–
Registered voters/turnout107,18391.06
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Apayao

Governor

Incumbent Governor Elias Bulut Jr. of the Nationalist People's Coalition won re-election for a second term unopposed. [9] [10]

Domingo Purieng (Independent) initially ran as a candidate. [9] However, on December 12, 2024, the Commission on Election's First Division declared Purieng as a nuisance candidate. [11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Elias Bulut Jr. (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 58,175100.00
Total58,175100.00
Valid votes58,17580.19
Invalid/blank votes14,37319.81
Total votes72,548100.00
Registered voters/turnout83,44186.95
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Remy Albano (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan) ran for the House of Representatives as a nominee of the Magbubukid party-list.

Governor Elias Bulut Jr.'s daughter, provincial board member Kyle Bulut of Lakas–CMD, won the election unopposed. [9] [10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Kyle Bulut Lakas–CMD 56,046100.00
Total56,046100.00
Valid votes56,04677.25
Invalid/blank votes16,50222.75
Total votes72,548100.00
Registered voters/turnout83,44186.95
Lakas–CMD gain from Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Provincial Board

Since Apayao's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2022, the Apayao Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Nationalist People's Coalition tied with Lakas–CMD at five seats each.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nationalist People's Coalition 120,65454.915+2
Lakas–CMD 99,06145.095New
Total219,715100.0010+2
Total votes72,548–
Registered voters/turnout83,44186.95
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

1st district

Apayao's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Calanasan, Conner and Kabugao. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot. [10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alison Betat (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 20,07620.39
Jun Labueng (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 20,01520.33
Iying Agnas-Real Lakas–CMD 19,62119.93
Vincent Talattag (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 19,46419.77
Girlie Laylay-Uy Lakas–CMD 19,27919.58
Total98,455100.00
Total votes34,068–
Registered voters/turnout39,70885.80
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

2nd district

Apayao's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Flora, Luna, Pudtol and Santa Marcela. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot. [12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Josie Bangsil Nationalist People's Coalition 20,72917.09
Myla Ballesteros Lakas–CMD 19,26515.89
Hector Reuel Pascua Nationalist People's Coalition 18,68315.41
Ricky Laoat Lakas–CMD 15,51512.79
Vic Maruquin Lakas–CMD 13,07810.79
Revalone Albano Lakas–CMD 12,30310.15
Emmanuel Galleon Nationalist People's Coalition 11,1119.16
Bobby Balanay Nationalist People's Coalition 10,5768.72
Total121,260100.00
Total votes38,480–
Registered voters/turnout43,73387.99
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Baguio

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Benjamin Magalong of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for a third term. [13]

Magalong won re-election against representative Mark Go (Nacionalista Party), city councilor Benny Bomogao (Independent), and three other candidates. [14] [9] [15] [16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Benjamin Magalong (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 55,49742.80
Mark Go Nacionalista Party 43,73233.73
Benny BomogaoIndependent27,56121.26
Mark Andrew DirectoIndependent2,4461.89
Rei Ann CayetanoIndependent3460.27
Abdul CamoIndependent700.05
Total129,652100.00
Valid votes129,65298.12
Invalid/blank votes2,4891.88
Total votes132,141100.00
Registered voters/turnout166,41679.40
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term. [13] He was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

Olowan won re-election against city councilor Mylen Yaranon (Nacionalista Party). [9] [16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Faustino Olowan (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 86,30270.95
Mylen Yaranon Nacionalista Party 35,33829.05
Total121,640100.00
Valid votes121,64092.05
Invalid/blank votes10,5017.95
Total votes132,141100.00
Registered voters/turnout166,41679.40
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

City Council

The Baguio City Council is composed of 15 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

39 candidates were included in the ballot. [16]

Lakas–CMD won four seats, becoming the largest party in the city council.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD 280,72524.054+3
Nacionalista Party 211,05918.081–1
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 157,52313.4910
Nationalist People's Coalition 72,2186.1910
Liberal Party 56,1964.811–3
People's Reform Party 30,6032.6200
Independent359,04830.764+2
Total1,167,372100.00120
Total votes132,141–
Registered voters/turnout166,41679.40
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]
CandidatePartyVotes%
Edison Bilog Lakas–CMD 58,2184.99
Joel Alangsab Lakas–CMD 57,1744.90
Jose Molintas (incumbent) Liberal Party 56,1964.81
Leandro Yangot Jr. (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 55,9724.79
Vladimir Cayabas (incumbent)Independent53,4614.58
Peter Fianza (incumbent)Independent51,6024.42
Van DicangIndependent49,4344.23
Fred Bagbagen (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 48,6424.17
Paolo SalvosaIndependent48,5444.16
Betty Lourdes Tabanda (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 47,8074.10
Yuri Weygan Nationalist People's Coalition 47,0544.03
Elmer Datuin (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 46,0363.94
Michael Lawana Nacionalista Party 41,0423.52
Esther Litlit Nacionalista Party 37,1363.18
Elaine Sembrano Lakas–CMD 36,6573.14
JD Balajadia-Tabora Nacionalista Party 36,4243.12
Eddie Carta Lakas–CMD 34,8332.98
Jun Orca Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 32,2822.77
Ron Perez Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 31,5772.70
Levy Orcales People's Reform Party 30,6032.62
Pam Cariño Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 28,2562.42
John Glenn Gaerlan Nationalist People's Coalition 25,1642.16
Esteban SomngiIndependent23,7702.04
Mike Humiding Nacionalista Party 20,8931.79
Standford Ang Nacionalista Party 19,5921.68
Murphy Maspil Sr.Independent18,2501.56
Kurt Justin SantiagoIndependent17,5321.50
Spencer BasbasIndependent16,8821.45
John Rhey Mananeng Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 16,7661.44
Eric James KellyIndependent14,3011.23
Ryan JavierIndependent11,9481.02
Ted TanIndependent11,6831.00
Saturnino Lem-ewIndependent11,1310.95
Salvador Francisco Neri IVIndependent8,1140.70
Martin ManodonIndependent6,0840.52
Alberto Ramos Jr.Independent5,2070.45
Edilberto GapuzIndependent4,1000.35
Tia ImadhayIndependent3,7450.32
Norma BenuyoIndependent3,2600.28
Total1,167,372100.00
Total votes132,141–
Registered voters/turnout166,41679.40
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Benguet

Governor

Incumbent Governor Melchor Diclas of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. [9] He was previously affiliated with the PDP–Laban.

Diclas won re-election against provincial board member Ruben Paoad (Independent), George Punasen (Independent), and former Benguet vice governor Johnny Waguis (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas). [9] [17] [18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Melchor Diclas (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 116,21257.44
Ruben PaoadIndependent34,65717.13
George PunasenIndependent32,52516.07
Johnny Waguis Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 18,9409.36
Total202,334100.00
Valid votes202,33495.93
Invalid/blank votes8,5934.07
Total votes210,927100.00
Registered voters/turnout249,72984.46
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Tagel Felipe of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) ran for the House of Representatives in Benguet's lone legislative district. [9] He was elected as an independent with 52.43% of the vote in 2022.

The PFP nominated former Benguet vice governor Nelson Dangwa, who was defeated by provincial board member Marie Rose Fongwan-Kepes of Lakas–CMD. Provincial board member Pandong Balaodan (Independent), and Sammy Paran (Independent) also ran for vice governor. [9] [17] [18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Marie Rose Fongwan-Kepes Lakas–CMD 116,16959.95
Nelson Dangwa Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 53,85427.79
Pandong BalaodanIndependent17,4779.02
Sammy ParanIndependent6,2843.24
Total193,784100.00
Valid votes193,78491.87
Invalid/blank votes17,1438.13
Total votes210,927100.00
Registered voters/turnout249,72984.46
Lakas–CMD gain from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Provincial Board

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

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

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD 464,29462.408New
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 231,78531.151+1
United Benguet Party46,2576.221–6
Independent1,7210.230–1
Total744,057100.00100
Total votes210,927–
Registered voters/turnout249,72984.46
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

1st district

Benguet's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bokod, Itogon, Kabayan, Sablan and Tuba. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot. [19]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sander Fianza (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 36,15416.42
Johannes Amuasen (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 34,69415.76
Charmaine Molintas Lakas–CMD 31,92214.50
Thomas Wales Jr.United Benguet Party31,28914.21
Myrna Nazarro Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 24,31711.04
Jani Galutan Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 22,52110.23
Jhonar Rebutazo Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 19,5038.86
Lison Latawan Jr.United Benguet Party14,9686.80
Roi David Lakas–CMD 3,1071.41
Erlinda BalogIndependent1,7210.78
Total220,196100.00
Total votes75,830–
Registered voters/turnout89,10885.10
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

2nd district

Benguet's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Atok, Bakun, Buguias, Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan and Tublay. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot. [18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ruben Tinda-an Lakas–CMD 67,73112.93
Romeo Salda Lakas–CMD 63,80212.18
Manny Fermin Lakas–CMD 63,40512.10
Armando Lauro Lakas–CMD 59,37911.33
Neptali Camsol (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 57,54710.99
Jim Botiwey Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 48,0199.17
Frenzel Ayong Lakas–CMD 46,5538.89
Joel Tingbaoen Jr. (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 37,8537.23
Alex Castañeda Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 34,1576.52
Anjie Bugtong Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 25,0874.79
Thorrsson Montes Keith Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 20,3283.88
Total523,861100.00
Total votes135,097–
Registered voters/turnout160,62184.11
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Ifugao

Governor

Incumbent Governor Jerry Dalipog of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. [9] He was previously affiliated with Kilusang Bagong Lipunan.

Dalipog won re-election against former Ifugao governor Eugene Balitang (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), and two other candidates. [9] [20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jerry Dalipog (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 80,48670.43
Eugene Balitang Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 30,83326.98
Romy BallatongIndependent2,5012.19
Rolando PaliganIndependent4650.41
Total114,285100.00
Valid votes114,28596.99
Invalid/blank votes3,5503.01
Total votes117,835100.00
Registered voters/turnout136,31886.44
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Glenn Prudenciano of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. [9] He was previously affiliated with the Liberal Party.

Prudenciano was defeated by Lagawe mayor Omar Habawel of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino. [9] [20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Omar Habawel Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 67,87461.04
Glenn Prudenciano (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 43,32838.96
Total111,202100.00
Valid votes111,20294.37
Invalid/blank votes6,6335.63
Total votes117,835100.00
Registered voters/turnout136,31886.44
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino gain from Lakas–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Provincial Board

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

Lakas–CMD won five seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD 187,01540.375New
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 99,13221.402New
Nationalist People's Coalition 40,1618.671New
Independent136,97829.572–3
Total463,286100.0010+2
Total votes117,835–
Registered voters/turnout136,31886.44
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

1st district

Ifugao's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Asipulo, Hingyon, Hungduan, Kiangan, Lagawe, Lamut and Tinoc. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot. [20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jordan Gullitiw (incumbent)Independent42,24614.17
Pedro Mayam-o Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 41,70413.99
Jaweh Habbiling Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 41,53113.93
Josel Guyguyon (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 40,06213.44
Alberto Binlang Jr. (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 39,72113.33
Geronimo Bimohya Lakas–CMD 37,55812.60
David DumangengIndependent24,4478.20
Julio TindunganIndependent13,6904.59
Manuel UminyadIndependent10,4393.50
Richard CalingayanIndependent6,6382.23
Total298,036100.00
Total votes66,792–
Registered voters/turnout78,41485.18
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

2nd district

Ifugao's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista, Banaue and Mayoyao. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot. [21]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Gaspar Chilagan Jr. Nationalist People's Coalition 31,25918.92
Orlando Addug (incumbent)Independent24,90415.07
Jojo Odan (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 23,63314.30
Peter Bunnag (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 23,44514.19
Perfecta Dulnuan (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 22,59613.67
Jun Dumar Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 15,8979.62
Marcenio Himmoldang Nationalist People's Coalition 8,9025.39
Samuel AngawaIndependent6,6694.04
Fernando BahatanIndependent5,4723.31
Sanjeeve MahiconIndependent2,4731.50
Total165,250100.00
Total votes51,043–
Registered voters/turnout57,90488.15
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Kalinga

Governor

Incumbent Governor James Edduba of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term. [9]

Edduba won re-election against Kalinga vice governor Jocel Baac (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas). [9] [22]

CandidatePartyVotes%
James Edduba (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 75,30555.23
Jocel Baac Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 61,03544.77
Total136,340100.00
Valid votes136,34097.00
Invalid/blank votes4,2143.00
Total votes140,554100.00
Registered voters/turnout158,55588.65
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jocel Baac of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) ran for governor of Kalinga. [9] He was previously affiliated with Aksyon Demokratiko.

The PFP nominated former Kalinga vice governor Dave Odiem, who won the election against provincial board members Mark Aldrich Diasen (Independent), Danzel Michael Langkit (Reform PH Party) and Antonio Bakilan (Independent). [9] [22]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Dave Odiem Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 44,03333.43
Mark Aldrich DiasenIndependent35,39426.87
Danzel Michael Langkit Reform PH Party 27,99721.26
Antonio BakilanIndependent24,29018.44
Total131,714100.00
Valid votes131,71493.71
Invalid/blank votes8,8406.29
Total votes140,554100.00
Registered voters/turnout158,55588.65
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Provincial Board

Since Kalinga's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Kalinga Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

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

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nacionalista Party 141,11833.084+2
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 67,51915.831New
Liberal Party 41,4999.731+1
Nationalist People's Coalition 38,8749.111New
Aksyon Demokratiko 26,1526.1310
Independent111,43026.122New
Total426,592100.0010+2
Total votes140,554–
Registered voters/turnout158,55588.65
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

1st district

Kalinga's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Balbalan, Lubuagan, Pasil, Pinukpuk and Tinglayan. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot. [23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Roger Saga-oc (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 28,38216.37
Romeo SaclagIndependent26,34715.20
Harley Duguiang (incumbent) Aksyon Demokratiko 26,15215.09
Emilio Kitongan Nacionalista Party 23,83213.75
Sikoy LucasIndependent19,48911.24
Hilario AggalaoIndependent13,8998.02
Johnny Tiwang Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 13,1607.59
Maria Socorro SaclagIndependent12,7567.36
Alfredo Gamongan Sr. Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 9,3125.37
Total173,329100.00
Total votes54,091–
Registered voters/turnout59,66790.65
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

2nd district

Kalinga's 2nd provincial district consists of the city of Tabuk and the municipalities of Rizal and Tanudan. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot. [22]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Camilo Lammawin Jr. Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 45,04717.79
Glenn Amla (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 44,51517.58
Chester Alunday Nacionalista Party 44,38917.53
Chris Donaal Liberal Party 41,49916.39
Alfredo DanganiIndependent38,93915.37
Bernard Glenn Dao-as Nationalist People's Coalition 38,87415.35
Total253,263100.00
Total votes86,463–
Registered voters/turnout98,88887.44
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Mountain Province

Governor

Incumbent Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term. [9] He was previously affiliated with the PDP–Laban.

Lacwasan won re-election against former Sagada mayor Eduardo Latawan Jr. (Independent). [24]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Bonifacio Lacwasan (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 50,66652.04
Eduardo Latawan Jr.Independent46,68547.96
Total97,351100.00
Valid votes97,35197.98
Invalid/blank votes2,0122.02
Total votes99,363100.00
Registered voters/turnout121,64781.68
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Francis Tauli of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term. [9] He was previously affiliated with the PDP–Laban.

Tauli was defeated by Jet Dominguez, an independent candidate. Three other candidates ran for vice governor. [24]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jet DominguezIndependent46,63351.11
Francis Tauli (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 37,76041.38
Miyo CarlosIndependent4,3454.76
Albert Paday-osIndependent1,4651.61
Cleto Chacapna Jr.Independent1,0381.14
Total91,241100.00
Valid votes91,24191.83
Invalid/blank votes8,1228.17
Total votes99,363100.00
Registered voters/turnout121,64781.68
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

Provincial Board

Since the Mountain Province's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Mountain Province Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won four seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nacionalista Party 133,82435.853+1
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 90,64224.284New
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 20,2825.4310
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino 17,8854.790New
Independent110,65929.642+1
Total373,292100.0010+2
Total votes99,363–
Registered voters/turnout121,64781.68
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

1st district

Mountain Province's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Barlig, Bontoc, Natonin, Paracelis and Sadanga. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot. [24]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Roy Gammonac Nacionalista Party 27,73415.05
Federico Onsat (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 22,30112.10
Ezra Samson Gomez (incumbent) Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 20,28211.01
Joshua Fronda (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 20,22010.98
Janice Barillo Nacionalista Party 19,45110.56
Mateo Chiyawan Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino 17,8859.71
Tancio MirandaIndependent15,0538.17
Jose Biangalen Nacionalista Party 14,1477.68
Maximillian ClaverIndependent11,2506.11
John Pelew Nacionalista Party 10,8415.88
Vidastos FocaoIndependent5,0662.75
Total184,230100.00
Total votes49,135–
Registered voters/turnout58,38184.16
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

2nd district

Mountain Province's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bauko. Besao, Sabangan, Sagada and Tadian. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot. [25]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jowee DominguezIndependent28,50715.08
Sally Banaken-UllalimIndependent25,03513.24
Ricardo Masidong Jr. (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 24,26112.83
Johnson Bantog II (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 23,86012.62
Henry Bastian Jr. (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 21,94711.61
Bartolo Badecao Nacionalista Party 21,52111.38
Anselmo Andayan Nacionalista Party 18,1839.62
Andres SapdoyIndependent10,8955.76
Jimmy CajiganIndependent6,1343.24
Akay ManodonIndependent5,7803.06
Perfecto IgidIndependent2,9391.55
Total189,062100.00
Total votes50,228–
Registered voters/turnout63,26679.39
Source: Commission on Elections [5] [6]

The Philippine National Police said that the region has the most election-related incidents, with 11 cases recorded. [26]

On February 28, 2025, the convoy of a mayoral candidate of Pidigan, Abra, was ambushed in Pilar, killing two people including a barangay chairman. [27] On April 7, a candidate for councilor in Lagangilang, Abra, shot dead a barangay chairman during a dispute with a rival candidate before being shot dead himself by an unidentified individual. [28] On April 21, a shootout between the convoys of a mayoral candidate in Tayum, Abra and a barangay kagawad left one person dead and another injured. [29] Following the incident, Joseph Bernos, the mayor of La Paz, Abra who was running for Congress, was accused of threatening a journalist from DZRH who reported on the shooting. [30]

On polling day, two people were injured after gunmen opened fire near a polling station in Bangued, Abra. [31] Two poll watchers were removed in Abra after a video went viral of them shading ballots for senior citizens. [32]

References

  1. 1 2 Dumlao, Artemio (December 10, 2024). "Palace suspends Abra Governor for 60 days". The Philippine Star.
  2. 1 2 3 Tubadeza, Christian Allister (October 11, 2024). "COC filing in Abra peaceful – Comelec". Philippine Information Agency.
  3. 1 2 "Bersamin's brother, niece win governor, vice gov posts in Abra". GMA Network. May 13, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "BANGUED" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 "Data on the Total Number Established and Clustered Precincts, Registered Voters and Voting Centers" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 "COC Results". Commission on Elections.
  7. ↑ Cabato, Luisa (August 24, 2024). "Abra Vice Gov. Bernos suspended over hospital closure during pandemic". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  8. ↑ "BOLINEY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Cawis, Redjie Melvic (October 11, 2024). "Incumbent, former officials in CAR vie for top local positions in 2025 elections". Philippine Information Agency.
  10. 1 2 3 "KABUGAO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  11. ↑ Commission on Elections [@COMELEC] (December 12, 2024). "2/2" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ "FLORA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  13. 1 2 Comanda, Zaldy (October 8, 2024). "Baguio Mayor Magalong, slate file candidacies". Manila Bulletin.
  14. ↑ Comanda, Zaldy (October 7, 2024). "Solon files COC for Baguio City mayor". Manila Bulletin.
  15. ↑ Caacbay, Kennedy (May 13, 2025). "Halalan 2025: Magalong secures third and final term in Baguio". ABS-CBN.
  16. 1 2 3 "BAGUIOCITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  17. 1 2 Fokno, Mia Magdalena (May 13, 2025). "Yap proclamation suspended; gov, vice gov, board members declared winners in Benguet". Rappler.
  18. 1 2 3 "LATRINIDAD" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  19. ↑ "BOKOD" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  20. 1 2 3 "LAGAWE" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  21. ↑ "AGUINALDO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  22. 1 2 3 "CITYOFTABUK" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  23. ↑ "BALBALAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  24. 1 2 3 "BONTOC" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  25. ↑ "BAUKO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  26. ↑ "PNP: 35 election-related incidents, 13 dead ahead of 2025 polls". ABS-CBN . April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Mayoral bet's convoy ambushed; 2 killed". The Philippine Star . March 2, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Kapitan at Sangguniang Bayan candidate, patay sa barilan sa kampanya sa Abra". ABS-CBN . April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  29. ↑ "1 killed, 1 injured in Abra campaign sortie". ABS-CBN . April 22, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  30. ↑ "DZRH says its news correspondent threatened by Abra mayor". Rappler . April 24, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  31. ↑ "2 injured after gunshots heard near polling center in Abra town: police". ABS-CBN . May 12, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  32. ↑ Mangaluz, Jean (2025-05-12). "Poll watchers in video shading for seniors sacked, to face raps". The Philippine Star . Retrieved 2025-05-12.
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