2025 Cebu local elections
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May 12, 2025
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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]
Governor
All incumbents 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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDP–Laban | Pam Baricuatro | 1,107,924 | 58.11 | |
| 1-Cebu | Gwendolyn Garcia | 765,051 | 40.13 | |
| Independent | Valeriano Ginco | 33,563 | 1.76 | |
| Total votes | 1,906,538 | 100% | ||
Vice Governor
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]
| 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% | ||
Provincial Board
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 | |
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| 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 seats | 3 | |||
| Total | 2,443,603 | 100.00 | 19 | |
1st district
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nacionalista | Antonio 'Jojo' Bacaltos Jr. | 209,375 | 59.98 | |
| Nacionalista | Lakambini Reluya | 139,680 | 40.02 | |
| Total votes | 349,055 | 100% | ||
2nd district
Incumbent Board Members Stanley Caminero and Raymond Calderon are running for a second term.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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% | ||
3rd District
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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% | ||
4th District
- City: Bogo
- Municipalities: Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Madridejos, Medellin, San Remigio, Santa Fe, Tabogon, Tabuelan
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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% | ||
5th District
- City: Danao
- Municipalities: Borbon, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Liloan, Pilar, Poro, San Francisco, Sogod, Tudela
Incumbent Members Andrei Duterte and Michael Joseph Villamor is running for third and second term, respectively.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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% | ||
6th District
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 1-Cebu | Dason Larenz Lagon | 87,744 | 60.21 | |
| Lakas | Alfred Francis 'Alfie' Ouano | 57,978 | 39.79 | |
| Total votes | 145,722 | 100% | ||
7th District
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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% | ||
Mandaue City
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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% | ||