Philippine local elections
2025 Cebu local elections
Gubernatorial election
Vice gubernatorial election
Provincial Board election
First party
Second party
Third party
Party
1CEBU
Nacionalista
Lakas
Last election
3 seats, 21.95%
2 seats, 16.57%
Did not participate
Seats before
1 seats
3 seats
0 seats
Seats won
12
2
2
Seat change
11
1
2
Popular vote
1,463,453
349,055
243,636
Percentage
59.85
14.28
9.97
Local elections were held in the province of Cebu on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election . Voters elected candidates for all local positions: town mayor, vice mayor, and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice governor, governor, and representatives for the seven legislative districts of Cebu (including two districts of Cebu City , the lone district of Lapu-Lapu City , and the lone district of Mandaue City ).
Pam Baricuatro, backed by Duterte's PDP, emerged victorious in the gubernatorial race, defeating incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia, who was also supported by the current administration.[ 1] [ 2] However, Baricuatro's running mate, Joselito Ruiz, was defeated by Glenn Soco in the vice gubernatorial race.[ 3]
Provincial Elections [ edit ]
All incumbents Beltran are marked in Italics .
Incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia (One Cebu ) is running for a third term.[ 4] She was re-elected with 80.80% of the vote in 2022.
Garcia is running against Pam Baricuatro (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino ) and Valeriano Gingco (Independent).[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Incumbent Hilario Davide III (Independent) is running for the House of Representatives in Cebu's 2nd legislative district .[ 8] He was re-elected under the Liberal Party with 50.60% of the vote in 2022.
The candidates for vice governor are Cebu board member Glenn Soco (One Cebu ) and former Department of the Interior and Local Government undersecretary Joselito Ruiz (Independent).[ 9] [ 7]
Cebu 2025 Vice gubernatorial election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Glenn Soco
1,090,199
72.46
Independent
Joselito Ruiz
414,403
27.54
Total votes
1,504,602
100%
Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 on provincial board representation for component cities having their own legislative districts, the Cebu Provincial Board is composed of 19 board members, 16 of whom are elected.
Party Votes % Seats One Cebu 1,463,453 59.89 12 Nacionalista Party 349,055 14.28 2 Lakas–CMD 243,636 9.97 2 Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya 159,001 6.51 0 Independent 148,637 6.08 0 National Unity Party 60,262 2.47 0 Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 19,559 0.80 0 Ex officio seats3 Total 2,443,603 100.00 19
Incumbent Board Members Yolanda Daan and Raul Bacaltos are term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. Former Talisay City Councilor Antonio Bacaltos Jr. and Former San Fernando Mayor Lakambini Reluya are running for their first term. Both are unopposed.[ 7]
Cebu 1st District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Antonio 'Jojo' Bacaltos Jr.
209,375
59.98
Nacionalista
Lakambini Reluya
139,680
40.02
Total votes
349,055
100%
Incumbent Board Members Stanley Caminero and Raymond Calderon are running for a second term.[ 10]
Cebu 2nd District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Stanley 'Doc Stanley' Caminero
92,958
44.10
1-Cebu
Raymond Calderon
66,252
31.43
Independent
Odysseus 'Doc Ody' Camarillo
51,580
24.47
Total votes
210,790
100%
Incumbent Member Victoria Corominas-Toribio is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term, while Incumbent Member John Ismael Borgonia is running for a third term. On March 24, 2025, Borgonia withdrew his candidacy, citing problems with party support and logistics. However, COMELEC clarified that his name can no longer be removed from the official ballot, and any votes cast for him will be considered stray and will not be counted.[ 11]
Cebu 3rd District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Julius Anthony 'Oloy' Corominas
127,330
35.52
Lakas
Dason Lorenz Lagon
87,737
24.48
1-Cebu
John Ismael 'Atty. Jiembo' Borgonia (withdrew)
123,803
34.54
PFP
Farid Baena
19,559
5.46
Total votes
358,429
100%
Incumbent Member Horacio Paul Franco died while in office in 2022, he was replaced by his wife Minuel Carmela Franco who opted not to run for re-election. Incumbent Member Kerrie Shimura is running for a third term.[ 12]
Cebu 4th District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Kerrie Keane Shimura
164,718
42.80
1-Cebu
Nelson Mondigo
94,032
24.44
Independent
Frederick 'Icky' Salazar
65,807
17.10
NUP
Jenny Armamento
60,262
15.66
Total votes
384,819
100%
Incumbent Members Andrei Duterte and Michael Joseph Villamor is running for third and second term, respectively.[ 13]
Cebu 5th District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Andrei 'Red' Duterte
200,271
38.82
1-Cebu
Michael Joseph 'Mike' Villamor
156,605
30.36
BAKUD
Rosemary St. Vincent 'Binky' Durano-Sybico
89,485
17.35
BAKUD
Adrian 'Doc Adi' Pilones
69,516
13.48
Total votes
515,877
100%
The city of Mandaue used to be under this provincial district until a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 created a separate provincial district for the city.
Incumbent Member Jonkie Ouano is term-limited and is running for Mandaue City Mayor. Incumbent Member Glenn Soco opted to run as Vice Governor and won.[ 14]
Cebu 6th District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Dason Larenz Lagon
87,744
60.21
Lakas
Alfred Francis 'Alfie' Ouano
57,978
39.79
Total votes
145,722
100%
Incumbent Member Jerome Librando is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a third consecutive term. Incumbent Member Cesar Baricuatro is running for a second term.[ 15]
Cebu 7th District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Paz 'Lingling' Rozgoni
66,367
45.03
1-Cebu
Cesar 'Sarsi' Baricuatro
65,411
44.38
Independent
Lorenzo 'Bro.Lorenz' Lorono
15,602
10.59
Total votes
147,380
100%
Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023, a provincial district was created for the city of Mandaue , which used to be under the 6th provincial district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Incumbent Mandaue City Councilor Malcolm Sanchez is running for his first term in the newly created district.[ 16]
Mandaue City Lone District Sangguniang Panlalawigan election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Malcolm Sanchez
107,453
38.38
Lakas
Nilo 'Olin' Seno
97,921
34.98
1-Cebu
Jesse James 'JJ'Go
58,929
21.05
Independent
Wilmer Zanoria
15,648
5.59
Total votes
279,951
100%
Congressional Elections [ edit ]
Incumbent Representative Rhea Gullas is running for second term and is running unopposed.
Incumbent Representative Edsel Galeos is running for a second term. Incumbent Vice Governor Hilario Davide III is also running for congress
Incumbent Representative Pablo John Garcia is running for a third term, However, on October 8, 2025, he withdrew his Certificate of Candidacy in order to pursue career advancement and personal projects that had been put on hold due to his duties at the Congress. He was replaced by his wife Karen Flores-Garcia and is running unopposed.[ 17]
Incumbent Representative Janice Salimbangon is running for a third term. Also running for congress is Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura .[ 18]
Incumbent Representative and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco is running for a third term. Also running for the seat is Danao City Mayor Mix Durano.[ 19]
Incumbent Representative Daphne Lagon is running for a second term and is running unopposed.
Incumbent Representative Peter John Calderon is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. His wife Patricia Calderon is seeking for the seat.[ 20]
2025 Philippine House of Representatives election in Cebu's 7th District
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
NPC
Patricia Calderon
74,936
59.71
PDP–Laban
Maria Fema Duterte
43,725
34.84
Independent
Joselito 'Lito' Navarro
6,829
5.44
Total votes
125,490
100%
1st District (North)[ edit ]
Barangays : Adlaon, Agsungot, Apas, Bacayan, Banilad, Binaliw, Budlaan, Busay, Cambinocot, Capitol Site, Carreta, Cogon Ramos, Day‑as, Ermita, Guba, Hipodromo, Kalubihan, Kamagayan, Kamputhaw (Camputhaw), Kasambagan, Lahug, Lorega‑San Miguel, Lusaran, Luz, Mabini, Mabolo, Malubog, Pahina Central, Pari-an, Paril, Pit-os, Pulangbato, Sambag I, Sambag II, San Antonio, San Jose, San Roque, Santa Cruz, Santo Niño (Central), Sirao, T. Padilla (Villa Gonzalo), Talamban, Taptap, Tejero, Tinago, Zapatera
Incumbent Representative Rachel del Mar (running under KUSUG - Panaghiusa coalition) is running for a second term. Also running for the seat is incumbent North District Councilor Mary Ann delos Santos (running under BOPK ) and ABC President and City Councilor Franklyn Ong (running under Partido Barug )
2025 Philippine House of Representatives election in Cebu City First District
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
NPC
Rachel del Mar
105,581
42.26
LDP
Franklyn Ong
81,705
32.70
Liberal
Mary Ann de los Santos
60,282
24.13
Independent
Berty Neil 'Bert' Lerios
2,257
0.90
Total votes
249,825
100%
2nd District (South)[ edit ]
Barangays : Babag, Basak Pardo, Basak San Nicolas, Bonbon, Buhisan, Bulacao, Buot, Calamba, Cogon Pardo, Duljo Fatima, Guadalupe, Inayawan, Kalunasan, Kinasang-an Pardo, Labangon, Mambaling, Pahina San Nicolas, Pamutan, Pasil, Poblacion Pardo, Pung-ol Sibugay, Punta Princesa, Quiot, San Nicolas Proper, Sapangdaku, Sawang Calero, Sinsin, Suba, Sudlon I, Sudlon II, Tabunan, Tagbao, Tisa, Toong
Incumbent representative Eduardo Rama Jr. (running under Partido Barug ) ran for a second term. Former Cebu City 2nd District respresentative Rodrigo Abellanosa (running under BOPK ) attempted to return to congress. Rama successfully defeated his seat and dealt Abellanosa his first-ever electoral defeat.
Incumbent Representative Ma. Cynthia Chan is eligible for re-election but opted to run for City Mayor. Lapu Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan is running for congress.
Incumbent Representative Emmarie Ouano-Dizon (running under ONE Mandaue) is running for a second term. Former Mandaue City Treasurer Atty. Regal Oliva (running under TEAM Mandaue) is also running for congress.
City & Municipal Elections[ edit ]
Incumbent Mayor Patrick Barcenas is running for a second term. Former Mayor Mercedita Apura is eying to return to the mayoral post.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Efren Quijano is running for a second term.
Carcar City Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Perkins de Dios
34,246
47.11
NPC
Efren Quijano
19,574
26.93
PDP–Laban
Jhufel Alcuizar
18,875
25.96
Total votes
72,695
100%
Carcar City City Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Rey Lawas
42,725
7.02%
Nacionalista
Bebe Barcenas
41,690
6.85%
Independent
Eddie Alberca
40,797
6.7%
Nacionalista
Inting Escobido
39,501
6.49%
NPC
Mich Amistad-Zozobrado
35,424
5.82%
Nacionalista
Jeson Fernandez
35,258
5.79%
Nacionalista
Roy Velez
34,723
5.7%
Nacionalista
Archilles Gantuangco
31,284
5.14%
NPC
Nice Apura
29,874
4.91%
NPC
Lorena Mae Tabora
29,313
4.81%
Nacionalista
Harold Nacua
28,394
4.66%
NPC
Ian Bhokyol Del Rosario
27,069
4.44%
Nacionalista
Kimson Castañares
24,888
4.09%
NPC
Kimbox Lapinid
23,936
3.93%
NPC
Chowking Quijano
19,688
3.23%
NPC
Richard Noel Barangan
17,762
2.92%
Nacionalista
Rogelio Baran
16,935
2.78%
Nacionalista
Danilo Satinitigan
16,456
2.7%
NPC
Ed Lawas
15,796
2.59%
Independent
Romart Tangaro
12,858
2.11%
NPC
Kashii Delacerna-Apostol
12,697
2.08%
NPC
Marco Espiritu
10,226
1.68%
PDP–Laban
Juric Sato
7,581
1.24%
PDP–Laban
Daddy Bonch Yamid
7,444
1.22%
Independent
Manolito Languido
4,611
0.76%
Independent
Jonathan Lapaz
2,057
0.34%
Total votes
608,987
100.00%
Incumbent Mayor Valdemar Chiong is running for a second term.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Virgilio Chiong is running for a second term and is unopposed.
Naga City Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Virgilio Chiong
56,492
100
Total votes
56,492
100%
Naga City City Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Clint Isidro Chiong
45,849
10.02%
Nacionalista
Alex Lara
38,890
8.5%
Nacionalista
Domer Libor
37,688
8.23%
Nacionalista
Aniceto Alinsonorin
35,998
7.86%
Nacionalista
Junjie Navales Cruz
35,875
7.84%
Nacionalista
Charmaine Navarro
35,872
7.84%
Nacionalista
Elmer John Lapitan
35,707
7.8%
Nacionalista
Justino Dakay
34,106
7.45%
Nacionalista
Ray Manabat
31,905
6.97%
Nacionalista
Letty Abangan
31,415
6.86%
Liberal
Venci Del Mar
23,906
5.22%
Independent
Boy Tablate
18,750
4.1%
Independent
Theresa Palarion
12,745
2.78%
Independent
Kenneth Abella
10,000
2.18%
Independent
Normando Panilag
9,402
2.05%
Liberal
Fabie Villasencio
7,761
1.7%
Independent
Uni Abella
7,044
1.54%
Independent
Undo Reroma
4,875
1.06%
Total votes
457,788
100.00%
Incumbent Mayor Samsam Gullas is running for a third term and is running unopposed.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Choy Aznar is running for a second term and is running unopposed
Talisay City Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Richard Francis 'Choy' Aznar
106,186
100.00
Total votes
106,186
100%
Incumbent Mayor Rajiv Enad is running for a second term and is running unopposed.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Elanito Peña is running for a second term and is running unopposed.
Minglanilla Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Lheslen Enad
56,656
12.88%
Nacionalista
Jay-R De La Calzada
51,076
11.62%
Nacionalista
Jong-Jong Adlawan
43,697
9.94%
Nacionalista
Atty. Boyet Velez
37,056
8.43%
Nacionalista
Kap Mulot Laput
36,569
8.32%
Nacionalista
Kap Jehn Lariosa
36,475
8.29%
Nacionalista
Jerry Cañares
32,016
7.28%
Nacionalista
Jaime Caumeran
30,247
6.88%
NUP
Jyra Lapitan
29,531
6.72%
Independent
Jenny Young
25,596
5.82%
Independent
Jojo Selma
22,150
5.04%
Independent
Loben Geonzon
16,692
3.8%
Independent
Engr. Roy Nacario
14,841
3.37%
Independent
Alejandro Bastida
4,629
1.05%
Independent
Tony Tan
2,506
0.57%
Total votes
439,288
100.00%
Incumbent Mayor Mytha Canoy is running for a second term and is running unopposed.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ricci Regen Reluya is running for a second term. Incumbent SB Member Gema Bacalla is also running for the post.
San Fernando Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Gema Bacalla
20,805
50.33
NPC
Ricci Regen Reluya
20,534
49.67
Total votes
41,339
100%
San Fernando Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
PJ Medalla
28,866
11.43%
Nacionalista
Carlos Miguel Canoy
27,251
10.79%
Nacionalista
Rizza Canoy
23,773
9.41%
Nacionalista
Libby Manlosa
21,147
8.37%
Nacionalista
Jovie Aratia
20,998
8.31%
Nacionalista
Juvy Procianos
19,735
7.81%
Nacionalista
Cocoy Enad
19,011
7.53%
Nacionalista
Sulping Alguire
18,944
7.50%
Independent
Leizel Garcia
17,682
7.00%
NPC
Travis Reluya
17,670
7.00%
NPC
Talino Villasan
11,068
4.38%
NPC
Jayvee Sebial
10,489
4.15%
NPC
Joemar Romano
8,122
3.22%
Independent
Rea Ramirez
3,719
1.47%
Independent
Doter Geocallo
2,389
0.95%
Independent
Jesus Christ Talledo
1,702
0.67%
Total votes
252,867
100.00%
Incumbent Mayor Lionel Bacaltos died while in office last 2024, Vice Mayor Mariano Ponce took over in accordance to the Order of succession . Ponce opted to run for vice mayor. Incumbent councilor Caroline Bacaltos is running for the position where she was the mayor from 2016 to 2019.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Joel Ponce opted to run for councilor. Mayor Mariano Ponce is running back to his former post and is unopposed.
Sibonga Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Mariano 'Dotis' Ponce
24,917
100.00
Total votes
24,917
100%
Sibonga Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Nacionalista
Joel Ponce
23,294
11.47
Nacionalista
Lorraine Khate Bacaltos
19,771
9.74
Nacionalista
Eloisa Bacaltos
19,593
9.65
Nacionalista
Michelle Caballes
17,569
8.65
Nacionalista
Cirila Dela Cruz
12,917
6.36
Nacionalista
Tommy Codilla
12,223
6.02
Nacionalista
Rolando Dela Vega
9,772
4.81
Liberal
Joejie Chan
9,736
4.8
Liberal
Noel Ponce
9,613
4.73
Liberal
Gina Patalinghug
8,740
4.3
Independent
Sally Blanco
7,615
3.75
Liberal
Mariano Marvin Lee
7,375
3.63
Liberal
Elerio Alima
6,931
3.41
Independent
Glenn Milagrosa
6,016
2.96
Nacionalista
Fortunato Jr. Diez
4,035
1.99
Liberal
Clint John Recopilacion
3,229
1.59
Independent
Puyot Uytico
902
0.44
Independent
Sweet Secretaria
611
0.3
Independent
Dolreich Cabilao
590
0.29
Independent
Rizalde Dingding
318
0.16
Independent
Dexter Magallano
311
0.15
Total votes
203,199
100.00
Incumbent Mayor Michael Sestoso is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. Eugene Singson who run for mayor last 2022 which he lost against Sestoso, is running and is unopposed.
Alcoy Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Eugene Singson
10,240
100.00
Total votes
10,240
100%
incumbent Vice Mayor Neil Plando is running for councilor. Incumbent Mayor Michael Sestoso is running for vice mayor and is unopposed
Alcoy Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Michael Sestoso
9,375
100.00
Total votes
9,375
100%
Alcoy Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Independent
Jojo Miñoza
8,980
10.5
Lakas
Jojo Duran
7,705
9.01
Independent
Coach Niño Delos Santos
7,329
8.57
Independent
Guia Romarate
7,235
8.46
1-Cebu
Jimmy Abajon
6,041
7.06
Independent
Hank Ocampo
6,098
7.13
1-Cebu
Neil Plando
6,472
7.57
1-Cebu
Tata Abajon
5,909
6.91
1-Cebu
Beroy Carungay
4,551
5.32
1-Cebu
Beth Mejares Metcalf
4,820
5.64
Lakas
Charmaigne Gonzales
5,478
6.41
Independent
Ascher Medel
6,659
7.79
Independent
Jun F Fuentes
3,731
4.36
1-Cebu
Riric Teo
3,923
4.59
Independent
Gerry Paler
587
0.69
Total votes
85,512
100.00
Incumbent Mayor Allan Sesaldo is running for a third term.
Argao Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Allan Sesaldo
27,358
56.73
Lakas
Clifford 'General' Gairanod
20,869
43.27
Total votes
48,227
100%
Incumbent Vice Mayor Orvi Ortega is running for a second term. Incumbent SB Member Jonathan Villegas Sr. is eying for the post.
Argao Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Independent
Orvi Ortega
26,300
55.86
Lakas
Jonathan 'Atty.Atan' Villegas Sr.
20,786
44.14
Total votes
47,086
100%
Argao Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Atty. Collin Rizon
25,430
8.99
1-Cebu
Doktor Rhine Mamac
24,327
8.60
Independent
Jessa Flores-Mier
23,479
8.30
1-Cebu
Bootsie Almirante
19,717
6.97
1-Cebu
Kuya Medics Albero
19,569
6.91
Independent
Juncam Caminero
19,143
6.76
1-Cebu
Jag-Lucero Bacalso
18,260
6.45
Independent
Vip-Choy Semilla
17,243
6.09
1-Cebu
Elican Canada
17,236
6.09
Independent
Mariglen Lucero
16,992
6.00
Independent
Kap Boyet Saragena
12,956
4.58
Lakas
Boy Saniel
12,768
4.51
Lakas
Audrey Sarmago
12,527
4.43
Independent
Atty. Rj Miranda
10,943
3.87
Lakas
Chanito Quiblat
9,416
3.33
Lakas
Parekoy Lanutan
9,134
3.23
Independent
Doc Torre Dela Torre
7,761
2.74
Independent
Roy Sarael
2,142
0.76
Independent
Coach Jun Villamejor
2,011
0.71
Independent
Pito Garganera
1,970
0.70
Total votes
282,935
100.00
Incumbent Mayor Jojie Derama is running for a second term.
Boljoon Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Jojie Derama
6,154
60.51
Independent
Alfredo Awe
4,016
39.49
Total votes
10,170
100%
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ervin Villanueva is eligible for a second term but opted to run for councilor. Incumbent SB Member Inday Mubarak Obaid is running for the seat.
Boljoon Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Feliberta 'Inday' Mubarak Obaid
6,808
68.91
Independent
Archibaldwin 'Baldwin' Navarro
3,071
31.09
Total votes
9,879
100%
Boljoon Mayoral Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Independent
Genus Navarro
6,383
9.81
1-Cebu
Merlou Derama
6,253
9.61
1-Cebu
Anjo Nicanor
5,965
9.17
Independent
Marvin Ian Niere
5,878
9.04
1-Cebu
Monit Fedillaga
5,907
9.08
Independent
Darrel John Felices
5,600
8.61
1-Cebu
Ervin Villanueva
5,561
8.55
1-Cebu
Lindzey Romero
4,998
7.68
1-Cebu
Alexseus Celis
4,965
7.63
Lakas
Rick Bentazal
4,917
7.56
Independent
Edmundo Estavilla
3,906
6.00
Independent
Alberto Ordoña
3,200
4.92
Independent
Enton Figueroa
1,064
1.64
Independent
Orsing Sestoso
454
0.70
Total votes
65,091
100.00
Incumbent Mayor Ronald Cesante is running for a second term.
Dalaguete Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
PMP
Nelin 'Bembie' Tambis
22,933
52.47
1-Cebu
Ronald Cesante
20,770
47.53
Total votes
43,703
100%
Incumbent Vice Mayor William Lagahid is running for a third term. Incumbent SB Member Jeffrey Belciña is also running for the post.
Dalaguete Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Wiiliam Lagahid
24,500
58.61
PMP
Jeffrey Belciña
17,305
41.39
Total votes
41,805
100%
Dalaguete Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
PMP
Coca Nicohl Bustamante
21,927
7.97
PMP
Lowell Amaya
21,807
7.92
1-Cebu
Ernesto Tangpos
20,628
7.49
PMP
Andrade Alcantara
19,286
7.01
1-Cebu
John Ritz Osorio
18,965
6.89
PMP
Ricardo Villahermosa
17,380
6.31
1-Cebu
Kevin Belandres
17,291
6.28
PMP
El-Joesur Survilla
17,034
6.19
PMP
Jose Eser Coronel
15,884
5.77
1-Cebu
Rommel Alcantara
15,789
5.74
1-Cebu
Felix Villahermosa
15,710
5.71
PMP
Jack Elemino
15,040
5.46
1-Cebu
Kap Phine Nepomuceno
14,306
5.20
PMP
Ating Anore
14,134
5.13
1-Cebu
Mario Montenegro
12,900
4.69
1-Cebu
Bai Ferds Llanos
12,629
4.59
Independent
Sir Ricky Geldore
2,353
0.85
Independent
Emilio Dibdib Jr.
2,227
0.81
Total votes
282,910
100.00
Incumbent Mayor Ronald Guaren is running for a second term. Incumbent Vice Mayor Roger Trapa is also running for mayor.
Oslob Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Ronald Guaren
10,427
57.32
PMP
Roger Trapa
7,765
42.68
Total votes
18,192
100%
Incumbent Vice Mayor Roger Trapa is eligible for a second term but opted to run for mayor. Former Mayor Jun Tumulak and Incumbent SB Member Edel Nazareno is running.
Oslob Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Friedel Ricardo 'Edel' Nazareno
9,806
55.34
PMP
Jose 'Jun' Tumulak
7,914
44.66
Total votes
17,720
100%
Oslob Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Eti Franz Barrera
10,562
8.67
1-Cebu
Therese Guaren
10,180
8.35
1-Cebu
Jose Dodjie Abines
9,558
7.84
1-Cebu
Engr. Carlos Mirasol
9,349
7.67
1-Cebu
Brando Romares
8,258
6.78
1-Cebu
Gwen Gallano
8,186
6.72
1-Cebu
Arturo Doroon
8,014
6.58
PMP
Florencio Labiste
8,014
6.58
PMP
Raul Butron
7,790
6.39
PMP
Veronica Rendon
7,357
6.04
1-Cebu
Jun Llena
7,182
5.89
PMP
Therese Dalumpines
6,447
5.29
PMP
Luche Abines
6,427
5.27
PMP
Jevey Dacoron
5,272
4.33
PMP
Lino Baguio
5,146
4.22
PMP
Ananias Legarde
4,135
3.39
Total votes
121,877
100.00
Incumbent Mayor Emerito Calderon is running for a third term. Former DOE Visayas director Mark Gamallo is also running.[ 21]
Samboan Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Emerito 'Tito-Tito' Calderon
8,156
62.70
Aksyon
Mark Gamallo
4,851
37.30
Total votes
13,007
100%
Incumbent Vice Mayor Irving Gamallo is running for a third term.
Samboan Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Irving Gamallo
11,013
94.54
Independent
Peter Bilocura
636
5.46
Total votes
11,649
100%
Oslob Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Eti Franz Barrera
10,562
8.67
1-Cebu
Therese Guaren
10,180
8.35
1-Cebu
Jose Dodjie Abines
9,558
7.84
1-Cebu
Engr. Carlos Mirasol
9,349
7.67
1-Cebu
Brando Romares
8,258
6.78
1-Cebu
Gwen Gallano
8,186
6.72
1-Cebu
Arturo Doroon
8,014
6.58
PMP
Florencio Labiste
8,014
6.58
PMP
Raul Butron
7,790
6.39
PMP
Veronica Rendon
7,357
6.04
1-Cebu
Jun Llena
7,182
5.89
PMP
Therese Dalumpines
6,447
5.29
PMP
Luche Abines
6,427
5.27
PMP
Jevey Dacoron
5,272
4.33
PMP
Lino Baguio
5,146
4.22
PMP
Ananias Legarde
4,135
3.39
Total votes
121,877
100.00
Incumbent Mayor Marites Buscato is running for a third term.
Santander Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Marites 'Monic' Buscato
9,956
87.68
Independent
Benny Aseñas
1,349
11.88
Independent
Roy Gumere
50
0.44
Total votes
13,642
100%
Incumbent Vice Mayor Julie Wenceslao is running for a second term.
Santander Vice Mayoral election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Julie Wenceslao
9,945
87.83
Independent
Mary Ann Aseñas
1,378
12.17
Total votes
11,323
100%
Santander Municipal Council Election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
1-Cebu
Wilson Wenceslao
9,401
11.99
1-Cebu
Joji Culanag
9,036
11.52
1-Cebu
Rene Pentac Estaño
8,366
10.67
1-Cebu
Manny Regulacion
8,368
10.67
1-Cebu
Margie Cajigas
8,042
10.26
1-Cebu
Judito Buscato
8,029
10.24
1-Cebu
Bambi Buscato
7,846
10.01
1-Cebu
Dondon Teves
7,677
9.79
Independent
Ric Zablan
3,413
4.35
Independent
Elecia Luzano
1,266
1.61
Independent
Emeliana Malana
1,110
1.42
Independent
Jun Onlagada
1,029
1.31
Independent
Emmanuel Frejoles
984
1.25
Independent
Lucila Joyohoy
756
0.96
Independent
Junior Rabadon
747
0.95
Independent
Etoy Binondo
694
0.89
Independent
Florenda Miramon
680
0.87
Independent
Renato Ferrater
402
0.51
Independent
John Andry Tesio
329
0.42
Independent
Renaldo Villamor
238
0.30
Total votes
80,751
100.00
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