2025 Batangas local elections
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May 12, 2025
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| Registered | 1,958,794[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 79.45% ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 77.27% ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Local elections were held in the province of Batangas on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the six districts of Batangas.
Incumbent Hermilando Mandanas who was elected in 2016 and has served his third consecutive (sixth non-consecutive term) as governor and is ineligible for reelection.
Among those who announced their intention for the governorship is incumbent Mataasnakahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan.[2] Former party-list representative of 1st Consumer Alliance for Rural Energy (1-CARE) and former mayor of Padre Garcia Michael Angelo Rivera also expressed his intention to run for governor. Another candidate is Walter Ozaeta, currently captain of Barangay Poblacion IV, San Jose; he was endorsed by the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas as its gubernatorial candidate. Actress and former governor Vilma Santos-Recto also filed her certificate of candidacy for governor.[3] Santos-Recto once served as governor of Batangas from 2007 to 2016.
All single-winner positions in contention use first-past-the-post voting, while all multi-winner positions use plurality block voting. The positions in contention, as well as the quantity of each position, are as follows:
| District | Municipality or City | Representatives | Governor | Vice Governor | Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan | Mayor | Vice Mayor | Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Calaca | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Balayan | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Calatagan | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Lemery | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Lian | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Nasugbu | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Taal | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Tuy | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| 2nd | Bauan | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Lobo | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Mabini | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| San Luis | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| San Pascual | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Tingloy | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| 3rd | Santo Tomas, Batangas | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | ||
| Tanauan | 1 | 1 | 10 | |||||
| Agoncillo | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Alitagtag | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Balete | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Cuenca | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Laurel | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Malvar | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Mataasnakahoy | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| San Nicolas | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Santa Teresita | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Talisay | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| 4th | Ibaan | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Padre Garcia | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Rosario | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| San Jose | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| San Juan | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| Taysan | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| 5th | Batangas City | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | ||
| 6th | Lipa | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Provincial elections
Governor
Incumbent Governor Hermilando Mandanas is term-limited and is running for Vice Governor. Running for the position are incumbent Mataasnakahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan, barangay captain Walter Ozaeta, former 1-CARE partylist representative and former Padre Garcia mayor Michael Angelo Rivera and former governor Vilma Santos-Recto.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilma Santos-Recto | Nacionalista Party | 655,034 | 42.09 | |
| Michael Angelo Rivera | Liberal Party | 532,531 | 34.22 | |
| Jay Ilagan | PROMDI | 272,677 | 17.52 | |
| Walter Ozaeta | Independent | 95,946 | 6.17 | |
| Total | 1,556,188 | 100.00 | ||
| Nacionalista gain from PDP | ||||
Per City/Municipality
| City/Municipality | Vilma Santos-Recto | Michael Angelo Rivera | Jay Ilagan | Walter Ozaeta | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Agoncillo | 7,123 | 33.24 | 7,135 | 33.29 | 6,000 | 28.00 | 1,174 | 5.48 |
| Alitagtag | 6,420 | 43.74 | 4,557 | 31.05 | 3,290 | 22.42 | 419 | 2.79 |
| Balayan | 20,341 | 41.32 | 6,829 | 15.41 | 2,529 | 5.71 | 426 | 0.96 |
| Balete | 4,848 | 39.56 | 2,558 | 20.87 | 3,773 | 30.79 | 1,075 | 8.77 |
| Batangas City | 76,393 | 42.40 | 71,921 | 39.91 | 23,548 | 13.07 | 8,381 | 4.65 |
| Bauan | 12,854 | 26.80 | 20,610 | 42.97 | 12,688 | 26.45 | 1,813 | 3.78 |
| Calaca | 22,371 | 35.03 | 15,157 | 23.76 | 12,824 | 22.24 | 1,321 | 2.56 |
| Calatagan | 17,616 | 57.15 | 5,690 | 18.52 | 4,997 | 16.27 | 2,415 | 7.86 |
| Cuenca | 7,780 | 36.87 | 7,470 | 35.40 | 4,215 | 19.97 | 1,639 | 7.77 |
| Ibaan | 14,601 | 42.53 | 13,769 | 40.10 | 3,635 | 10.59 | 2,328 | 6.78 |
| Laurel | 10,068 | 42.76 | 7,197 | 30.56 | 5,494 | 23.33 | 788 | 3.35 |
| Lemery | 19,323 | 40.67 | 14,318 | 30.13 | 11,910 | 25.06 | 1,966 | 4.14 |
| Lian | 12,922 | 43.87 | 7,785 | 26.43 | 6,656 | 22.60 | 2,093 | 7.11 |
| Lipa | 109,708 | 58.18 | 58,582 | 28.47 | 23,509 | 11.43 | 3,951 | 1.92 |
| Lobo | 11,532 | 48.38 | 8,037 | 33.72 | 2,658 | 11.15 | 1,607 | 6.74 |
| Mabini | 13,547 | 48.44 | 9,241 | 33.04 | 4,431 | 15.84 | 748 | 2.67 |
| Malvar | 10,767 | 35.71 | 10,022 | 33.24 | 5,242 | 17.39 | 4,121 | 13.67 |
| Mataasnakahoy | 8,634 | 44.78 | 1,631 | 8.46 | 8,634 | 44.78 | 113 | 0.59 |
| Nasugbu | 33,065 | 48.63 | 18,031 | 26.52 | 15,061 | 22.15 | 1,840 | 2.71 |
| Padre Garcia | 2,523 | 8.52 | 26,368 | 89.07 | 513 | 1.73 | 201 | 0.68 |
| Rosario | 25,411 | 36.27 | 34,153 | 48.74 | 7,623 | 10.88 | 2,881 | 4.11 |
| San Jose | 12,717 | 24.30 | 8,235 | 15.73 | 3,522 | 6.73 | 27,863 | 53.24 |
| San Juan | 22,757 | 37.95 | 27,231 | 45.41 | 5,986 | 9.98 | 3,992 | 6.66 |
| San Luis | 8,667 | 39.22 | 7,936 | 35.91 | 4,894 | 22.15 | 601 | 2.72 |
| San Nicolas | 5,833 | 46.52 | 2,777 | 22.15 | 3,490 | 27.84 | 438 | 3.49 |
| San Pascual | 9,547 | 27.00 | 16,009 | 45.27 | 8,060 | 22.79 | 1,747 | 4.94 |
| Santa Teresita | 6,494 | 57.82 | 1,476 | 13.14 | 3,112 | 27.71 | 150 | 1.34 |
| Santo Tomas | 39,626 | 42.28 | 33,367 | 35.60 | 16,617 | 17.73 | 4,121 | 4.40 |
| Taal | 10,396 | 32.97 | 10,206 | 32.37 | 9,326 | 29.58 | 1,599 | 5.07 |
| Talisay | 11,007 | 45.47 | 6,340 | 26.19 | 4,713 | 19.47 | 2,147 | 8.87 |
| Tanauan | 44,439 | 70.97 | 42,601 | 36.10 | 23,869 | 20.22 | 7,114 | 6.03 |
| Taysan | 8,817 | 36.71 | 11,739 | 48.87 | 2,871 | 11.95 | 593 | 2.47 |
| Tingloy | 3,186 | 40.10 | 1,872 | 23.56 | 2,551 | 32.10 | 337 | 4.24 |
| Tuy | 13,701 | 56.02 | 6,367 | 26.03 | 3,725 | 15.23 | 664 | 2.71 |
| TOTAL | 655,034 | 42.09 | 532,531 | 35.50 | 272,677 | 17.52 | 95,946 | 6.17 |
Vice Governor
Incumbent Mark Leviste who has declared his intention for the governorship decided to run for congress.[3] His party nominated incumbent governor Hermilando Mandanas. His opponents are incumbent Bauan mayor Ryanh Dolor and TV host Luis Manzano, son of former governor Vilma Santos.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermilando Mandanas | PDP | 821,380 | 54.27 | |
| Luis Manzano | Nacionalista Party | 565,077 | 37.34 | |
| Ryanh Dolor | Independent | 127,036 | 8.39 | |
| Total | 1,513,493 | 100.00 | ||
| PDP hold | ||||
Per City/Municipality
| City/Municipality | Dodo Mandanas | Luis "Lucky" Manzano | Ryanh Dolor | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Agoncillo | 13,537 | 65.43 | 5,905 | 28.54 | 1,246 | 6.02 |
| Alitagtag | 7,261 | 51.08 | 5,436 | 38.24 | 1,518 | 10.68 |
| Balayan | 26,178 | 55.19 | 17,486 | 37.13 | 3,428 | 7.20 |
| Balete | 7,091 | 59.92 | 4,471 | 37.78 | 273 | 2.31 |
| Batangas City | 102,772 | 57.68 | 60,944 | 34.20 | 14,468 | 8.12 |
| Bauan | 13,113 | 25.94 | 6,830 | 13.51 | 30,616 | 60.55 |
| Calaca | 32,251 | 63.00 | 17,013 | 33.35 | 1,858 | 3.63 |
| Calatagan | 13,032 | 44.05 | 14,925 | 50.45 | 1,628 | 5.50 |
| Cuenca | 12,347 | 61.28 | 6,435 | 31.94 | 1,368 | 6.79 |
| Ibaan | 19,428 | 57.71 | 13,003 | 38.62 | 1,235 | 3.67 |
| Laurel | 12,662 | 56.51 | 9,236 | 41.22 | 510 | 2.28 |
| Lemery | 26,028 | 56.03 | 14,923 | 32.12 | 5,502 | 11.84 |
| Lian | 18,555 | 64.41 | 9,258 | 32.14 | 994 | 3.45 |
| Lipa | 94,266 | 47.25 | 96,807 | 48.52 | 8,436 | 4.23 |
| Lobo | 13,058 | 41.55 | 11,346 | 40.11 | 5,186 | 18.34 |
| Mabini | 11,752 | 41.55 | 11,346 | 40.11 | 5,186 | 18.34 |
| Malvar | 17,969 | 61.83 | 9,436 | 32.47 | 1,656 | 5.70 |
| Mataasnakahoy | 8,732 | 47.69 | 8,851 | 48.34 | 727 | 3.97 |
| Nasugbu | 36,693 | 55.33 | 27,198 | 41.01 | 2,425 | 3.66 |
| Padre Garcia | 20,865 | 77.28 | 5,231 | 19.38 | 902 | 3.34 |
| Rosario | 37,552 | 55.63 | 27,449 | 40.66 | 2,508 | 3.72 |
| San Jose | 25,049 | 53.12 | 18,448 | 39.12 | 3,658 | 7.76 |
| San Juan | 30,914 | 53.69 | 24,516 | 42.58 | 2,151 | 3.74 |
| San Luis | 12,866 | 59.09 | 6,425 | 29.51 | 2,481 | 11.40 |
| San Nicolas | 6,165 | 50.48 | 5,404 | 44.25 | 644 | 5.27 |
| San Pascual | 16,269 | 45.98 | 6,939 | 19.61 | 12,171 | 34.40 |
| Santa Teresita | 5,120 | 46.33 | 5,404 | 48.90 | 526 | 4.76 |
| Santo Tomas | 52,680 | 57.94 | 33,157 | 36.47 | 5,090 | 5.60 |
| Taal | 20,821 | 67.10 | 7,640 | 24.62 | 2,569 | 8.28 |
| Talisay | 12,369 | 52.79 | 10,022 | 42.77 | 1,041 | 4.44 |
| Tanauan | 64,170 | 56.59 | 43,333 | 38.21 | 5,893 | 5.20 |
| Taysan | 12,080 | 53.09 | 9,302 | 40.88 | 1,373 | 6.03 |
| Tingloy | 4,763 | 60.26 | 2,558 | 32.74 | 553 | 7.00 |
| Tuy | 12,592 | 52.31 | 10,684 | 44.38 | 796 | 3.31 |
| TOTAL | 821,380 | 54.29 | 565,077 | 37.32 | 127,036 | 8.39 |
Provincial board
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista Party | 1,447,209 | 64.23 | 10 | |
| Independent | 282,790 | 12.55 | 1 | |
| Lakas–CMD | 169,747 | 7.53 | 0 | |
| Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino | 127,648 | 5.67 | 0 | |
| Nationalist People's Coalition | 126,139 | 5.60 | 1 | |
| PROMDI | 58,213 | 2.58 | 0 | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 41,440 | 1.84 | 0 | |
| Ex officio seats | 3 | |||
| Total | 2,253,186 | 100.00 | 15 | |
First district
Incumbent Roman Rosales Jr. is term-limited. Incumbent Armie Bausas is eligible for a second-term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Anna Rosales Santos | 150,934 | 29.86 | |
| Nacionalista | Armie Bausas | 133,519 | 26.41 | |
| LDP | Raymund Apacible | 127,648 | 25.25 | |
| PROMDI | Leo Malinay | 58,213 | 11.51 | |
| PFP | Roberto Landicho | 35,138 | 6.95 | |
| Total votes | 505,512 | 100.00 | ||
Second district
Incumbents Wilson Leandro Rivera and Arlina Magboo are term-limited.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Reina Abu-Reyes | 86,228 | 29.16 | |
| Nacionalista | Jently Rivera | 72,470 | 24.51 | |
| Lakas | Rolan Richard Dieza | 67,328 | 22.77 | |
| Lakas | Amelia Alvarez | 60,211 | 20.36 | |
| PFP | Ramon Lagrana | 6,302 | 2.13 | |
| Independent | Andro Hernandez | 3,173 | 1.07 | |
| Total votes | 295,712 | 100.00 | ||
Third district
- Cities: Santo Tomas, Tanauan
- Municipalities: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay
Incumbents Alfredo Corona and Rodolfo Balba are running for re-election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Alfredo Corona | 223,928 | 49.09 | |
| Nacionalista | Rodolfo Balba | 163,464 | 45.83 | |
| Independent | Dennis Macalintal | 68,758 | 15.07 | |
| Total votes | 456,150 | 100.00 | ||
Fourth district
Incumbents Jonas Patrick Gozos and Jesus De Veyra are term-limited.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Marcus Dominic Mendoza | 126,139 | 29.83 | |
| Independent | Melvin Vidal | 106,257 | 25.12 | |
| Nacionalista | Eric De Veyra | 92,281 | 21.82 | |
| Independent | Jerick Mercado | 49,949 | 11.81 | |
| Independent | Alvin John Samonte | 48,279 | 11.42 | |
| Total votes | 422,905 | 100.00 | ||
Fifth district
Incumbents Ma. Claudette Ambida and Arthur Blanco are term-limited. Arthur Blanco will run for the councilor of Batangas City.
Former Batangas vice mayor Jun Berberabe and councilor Hamilton Blanco will run for the board member of Batangas.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Emilio Francisco Berberabe Jr. | 145,728 | 49.21 | |
| Nacionalista | Hamilton Blanco | 101,753 | 34.37 | |
| Lakas | Vicente Cantos | 42,208 | 14.26 | |
| Independent | Ramil Cueto | 6,374 | 2.16 | |
| Total votes | 296,113 | 100.00 | ||
Sixth district
Incumbent Lydio Lopez Jr. is term-limited while incumbent Aries Emmanuel Mendoza is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Aries Emmanuel Mendoza | 146,393 | 52.87 | |
| Nacionalista | Oscar Gozos II | 130,515 | 47.13 | |
| Total votes | 276,907 | 100.00 | ||