2025 Philippine local elections in the Negros Island Region
 | It has been suggested that this article be split into articles titled 2025 Bacolod local elections, 2025 Negros Occidental local elections, 2025 Negros Oriental local elections and 2025 Siquijor local elections. (Discuss) (January 2025) |
The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Negros Island Region are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025.
Bacolod
[edit]Mayor
[edit]Incumbent Albee Benitez (Independent) is running for the House of Representatives in Bacolod's lone legislative district.[1] He was elected under PDP–Laban with 61.54% of the vote in 2022.
Benitez endorsed representative Greg Gasataya (Nationalist People's Coalition), who is running against Bacolod vice mayor El Cid Familiaran (Lakas–CMD).[1][2]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| El Cid Familiaran | Lakas–CMD | |
| Greg Gasataya | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Total | ||
Vice Mayor
[edit]Term-limited incumbent El Cid Familiaran (Lakas–CMD) is running for mayor of Bacolod.[1] He was re-elected under the Nacionalista Party with 48.79% of the vote in 2022.
Familiaran endorsed Bacolod councilor Enoy Novero (Independent), who is running against Bacolod councilor Kalaw Puentevella (Nationalist People's Coalition).[1][2]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Enoy Novero | Independent | |
| Kalaw Puentevella | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Total | ||
City Council
[edit]The Bacolod City Council consists of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.
28 candidates were included in the ballot.[2]
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Akbayan | |
| Bayan Muna | |
| Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Em Ang (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Homer Bais | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Archie Baribar | Independent | |
| Kenneth Ian Belario | Independent | |
| Abem Cañal | Independent | |
| Maria Ella Dapiton | Independent | |
| Lindy de Leon | Independent | |
| Caesar Distrito | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Al Victor Espino (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Celia Flor (incumbent) | Independent | |
| Wilson Gamboa Jr. | Independent | |
| Ken Paolo Gilo | Akbayan | |
| Vladi Gonzalez (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Bebeng Noble | Independent | |
| Ana Marie Palermo | Independent | |
| Pepito Pico | Bayan Muna | |
| Dindo Ramos | Independent | |
| Bobby Rojas | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Israel Salanga (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Thaddy Sayson (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Lilian Sembrano | Independent | |
| Marlon Solidum | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Pao Sy (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Rico Villafuerte | Independent | |
| Jason Villarosa (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Christian Weber | Independent | |
| Beboy Yap | Independent | |
| Bebe Yulo | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Negros Occidental
[edit]Governor
[edit]Incumbent Eugenio Jose Lacson (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a third term.[3] He was re-elected with 92.63% of the vote in 2022.
Lacson is running against former Victorias mayor Wantan Palanca (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) and three other candidates.[4]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Ferdenand Diego | Independent | |
| Eugenio Jose Lacson (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Toto Librando | Independent | |
| J. Paul Octaviano | Partido Lakas ng Masa | |
| Wantan Palanca | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
[edit]Incumbent Jeffrey Ferrer (National Unity Party) is running for the House of Representatives in Negros Occidental's 4th legislative district.[5] He was re-elected with 92.06% of the vote in 2022.
The National Unity Party endorsed Negros Occidental board member Joeben Alonso, who is running against Rosemarie Jaro Dreyfus (Partido Lakas ng Masa).[3][4]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Joeben Alonso | National Unity Party | |
| Rosemarie Jaro Dreyfus | Partido Lakas ng Masa | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
[edit]The Negros Occidental Provincial Board is composed of 15 board members, 12 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Nacionalista Party | |
| National Unity Party | |
| Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| United Negros Alliance | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
[edit]Negros Occidental's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[4]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Macmac dela Cruz | National Unity Party | |
| Araceli Somosa (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
[edit]Negros Occidental's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[6]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Pal Guanzon | United Negros Alliance | |
| Atoy Marañon | National Unity Party | |
| Total | ||
3rd district
[edit]Negros Occidental's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[7]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Bambi Depasucat | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Rolin Meliton | Lakas–CMD | |
| Andrew Montelibano | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Tukoy Occida | Independent | |
| Total | ||
4th district
[edit]Negros Occidental's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[8]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Paula Alonso | National Unity Party | |
| Leo Carlo Delfinado | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Angelo Quitco | Independent | |
| Nikko Yulo | National Unity Party | |
| Total | ||
5th district
[edit]Negros Occidental's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Six candidates were included in the ballot.[9]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Cherrie Hope Belarga | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Kareem Feria | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Rita Gatuslao | United Negros Alliance | |
| Patrick Montilla | Independent | |
| Aly Tongson Jr. | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Hadji Trojillo | Nacionalista Party | |
| Total | ||
6th district
[edit]Negros Occidental's 6th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 6th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Five candidates were included in the ballot.[10]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Raymund Agbay | Independent | |
| Ralph Alvarez | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Michael Legaspi | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Jeffrey Tubola | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Chad Zayco | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Negros Oriental
[edit]Governor
[edit]Incumbent Chaco Sagarbarria (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a full term.[11] He became governor on May 31, 2023, after Guido Reyes died.
Sagarbarria is running against former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves (Liberal Party) and four other candidates.[12][13]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Glendol Badon | Independent | |
| Joh Jaos | Independent | |
| Alex Larita | Independent | |
| Chaco Sagarbarria (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Pryde Henry Teves | Liberal Party | |
| Stephen Tuballa | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
[edit]Incumbent Jaime Reyes (Independent) is running for a first full term.[14] He became vice governor on May 31, 2023, after Chaco Sagarbarria became governor upon Gudio Reyes' death.
Reyes is running against Siaton mayor Fritz Diaz (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and Erwin Vergara (Independent).[13]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Fritz Diaz | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Jaime Reyes (incumbent) | Independent | |
| Erwin Vergara | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
[edit]The Negros Oriental Provincial Board consists of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Liberal Party | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| PROMDI | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
[edit]Negros Oriental's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Oriental's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this district.
Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[13]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Amador | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Angelito Carriaga | PROMDI | |
| Eric Jabel | Liberal Party | |
| Rico Mijares | PROMDI | |
| Carlisle Reyes | Liberal Party | |
| Rusty Serion | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Tanie Villahermosa | Independent | |
| Ikay Villanueva (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
[edit]Negros Oriental's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Oriental's 2nd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this district.
Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[15]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Apolinario Arnaiz Jr.(incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Jose Baldado | Liberal Party | |
| Franklin Culanag | Independent | |
| Nyrth Christian Degamo (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Nichol Elnan | Independent | |
| Erwin Macias | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Woodrow Maquiling Sr. (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Karen Villanueva | Liberal Party | |
| Total | ||
3rd district
[edit]Negros Oriental's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Oriental's 3rd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this district.
Six candidates were included in the ballot.[16]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Bobot Adanza | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Johanna Dawn Aurea | Independent | |
| Alex Elnar | Independent | |
| Carlo Remontal (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Popoy Renacia (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Elvis Tinguha | Liberal Party | |
| Total | ||
Siquijor
[edit]Governor
[edit]Incumbent Jake Vincent Villa (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. He was elected under the Nationalist People's Coalition with 50.96% of the vote in 2022.
Villa is running against Enrique Villanueva mayor Cacang Masayon (Aksyon Demokratiko).[17]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Cacang Masayon | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Jake Vincent Villa (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
[edit]Term-limited incumbent Mimi Quezon (Aksyon Demokratiko) is running for the House of Representatives in Siquijor's lone legislative district. She was re-elected under the Nationalist People's Coalition with 57.44% of the vote in 2022.
Aksyon Demokratiko nominated former Larena mayor Danny Villa, who is running against Siquijor board member Dindo Tumala (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[17]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Dindo Tumala | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Danny Villa | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
[edit]Since Siquijor's reclassification as a 3rd class province, the Siquijor Provincial Board is composed of 11 board members, eight of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | |
1st district
[edit]Siquijor's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Enrique Villanueva, Larena and Siquijor. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[17]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Andresito Cortes | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Erson Digal (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Junnie Jumawan | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Marlon Padayhag | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Jap Royo | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Brylle Tumarong-Quio (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Rene Woo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
[edit]Siquijor's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Lazi, Maria and San Juan. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[18]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Mark Baroy | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Rommel Dimagnaong | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Orville Fua (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Heddah Vios Largo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Shirley Ligutom | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Edwin Quimno | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Bobong Vios | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Election-related incidents
[edit]On the last day of candidate registration on October 8, 2024, an attempt was made to steal a certificate of candidacy at a COMELEC office in Himamaylan, Negros Occidental.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Guadalquiver, Nanette (October 8, 2024). "Top Bacolod City officials switch posts for 2025 polls". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ a b c "CITY_OF_BACOLOD" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ a b Guadalquiver, Nanette (October 3, 2024). "Negros Occidental governor eyeing last term with new running mate". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ a b c "CITY_OF_ESCALANTE" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ Guadalquiver, Nanette (October 6, 2024). "NegOcc vice guv, ex-Housing exec battle for congressional post". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ "CITY_OF_CADIZ" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "CITY_OF_SILAY" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "CITY_OF_BAGO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "CITY_OF_HIMAMAYLAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "CITY_OF_KABANKALAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ Partlow, Mary Judaline (October 8, 2024). "Sagarbarria family, Degamo widow file COC for key NegOr posts". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ Partlow, Mary Judaline (October 4, 2024). "Pryde Teves seeks NegOr governorship comeback". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ a b c "CITY_OF_CANLAON" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ Partlow, Mary Judaline (October 7, 2024). "Liberal Party fields newbies, 'returnees' for Negros Oriental posts". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ "CITY_OF_BAIS" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "CITY_OF_BAYAWAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ a b c "SIQUIJOR" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "LAZI" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "Man snatches COC in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental". GMA News. 2024-10-10. Archived from the original on October 10, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-10.