2025 Las Piñas local elections
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Local elections were held in Las Piñas on Monday, May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. The electorate will elect a mayor, a vice mayor, twelve members of the Las Piñas City Council, and one representative to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. The officials elected in the election will assume their respective offices on June 30, 2025, for a three-year-long term.
The politics of Las Piñas has been dominated by the Aguilar family since the 1960s starting with the family patriarch, former mayor Filemon C. Aguilar. After his death, the mayoralty of the city passed on to his son, Vergel Aguilar, and eventually to his wife, incumbent Imelda Aguilar. Vergel's sister Cynthia married Manny Villar, enabling her branch of the family to become nationally prominent, with herself, her husband, and son Mark Villar later being elected to the Senate of the Philippines. The other branches of the family also entered local politics and together they have ruled the city.[1]
The run-up to the 2025 Philippine general election has caused a fracture in the family, particularly between the sisters-in-law Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Senator Cynthia Viliar.[2] The term-limited senator has hinted she will run for either mayor or representative, in direct conflict with her niece, Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery.[3] As a result, Mayor Aguilar and Vice Mayor Aguilar-Nery left the Nacionalista Party, led by Manny Villar, indicating a deepening in the family's rift.[4] The other branches of the family have indicated that they would side with the Villars against the incumbent branch of the family.[1]
Candidates
Candidates in italics indicate incumbents seeking reelection.
Administration coalition
| Position | # | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 2. | April Aguilar-Nery | NPC | |
| Vice mayor | 1. | Imelda Aguilar | NPC | |
| House representative | 2. | Mark Anthony Santos | Independent | |
| 1st district councilor | 1. | Zardi Abellera | NPC | |
| 3. | Alelee Aguilar | NPC | ||
| 5. | Brian Bayog | NPC | ||
| 11. | Robert Cristobal | NPC | ||
| 23. | Marlon Rosales | NPC | ||
| 25. | Mark Joseph Santos | NPC | ||
| 2nd district councilor | 4. | Lester Aranda | NPC | |
| 8. | Emmanuel Luis Casimiro | NPC | ||
| 19. | Tito Martinez | Independent | ||
| 20. | Henry Medina | NPC | ||
| 26. | Macky Saito | NPC | ||
| 29. | Euan Toralballa | NPC | ||
Primary opposition coalition
| Position | # | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 3. | Carlo Aguilar | Nacionalista | |
| Vice mayor | 5. | Luis Bustamante | Nacionalista | |
| House representative | 4. | Cynthia Villar | Nacionalista | |
| 1st district councilor | 2. | Adelbert Aguilar | Nacionalista | |
| 4. | Julio Balanag | Nacionalista | ||
| 6. | Jess Bustamante | Nacionalista | ||
| 12. | Rhoderick De Leon | Nacionalista | ||
| 20. | Oscar Peña | Nacionalista | ||
| 22. | Rex Riguera | Nacionalista | ||
| 2nd district councilor | 1. | Lord Linley Aguilar | Nacionalista | |
| 15. | Gywyn Gonzales | Independent | ||
| 18. | Albert Hernandez | Independent | ||
| 23. | Ruben Ramos | Nacionalista | ||
| 24. | Bonifacio Riguera | Nacionalista | ||
| 27. | Yolanda Tan | Nacionalista | ||
Other coalitions
| Position | # | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House representative | 1. | Luisito Redoble | KANP | |
| Mayor | 7. | Emerito Rivera | Independent | |
| Vice mayor | 6. | Luis Casimiro | Independent | |
| 1st district councilor | 8. | Michael Castillo | Independent | |
| 9. | Marino Chavez | Independent | ||
| 19. | Davey John Medidas | PDP | ||
| 2nd district councilor | 14. | Alberto Goco | Independent | |
| 31. | Virgilio Valle Jr. | Independent | ||
| Position | # | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 5. | Armando Ducat Jr. | Independent | |
| Vice mayor | 2. | Edilberto Angeles | Independent | |
| 1st district councilor | 10. | Jeric Antoni Calve | Independent | |
| 24. | Maria Teresa Santamaria | Independent | ||
| 2nd district councilor | 16. | Simnar Gran | Independent | |
| 17. | Elmer Gregorio | Independent | ||
| 28. | Pedro Tato | Independent | ||
Other parties
| Position | # | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st district councilor | 7. | Jinsei Ray Castillo | Makabayan | |
| Position | # | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 1. | Antonio Abellar Jr. | PM | |
Independents
| Position | # | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 4. | Rolando Barredo Jr. | Independent | |
| 6. | Conrado Antonio Miranda | Independent | ||
| Vice mayor | 3. | Felipe Arteta | Independent | |
| 4. | Eduveges Batalan | Independent | ||
| 7. | Quirino Ruben Chavez | Independent | ||
| 8. | Angelico Francisco David | Independent | ||
| House representative | 3. | John Barry Tayam | Independent | |
| 1st district councilor | 13. | Larry Esmeña | Independent | |
| 14. | Larry Eusebio | Independent | ||
| 15. | Amelita Gallano | Independent | ||
| 16. | Angelito Jamco Jr. | Independent | ||
| 17. | Rodolfo Llupar | Independent | ||
| 18. | Lauro Matundan III | Independent | ||
| 21. | Larry Perez | Independent | ||
| 26. | Rick Jason Someros | Independent | ||
| 27. | Angelita Suñer | Independent | ||
| 28. | Maria Zharina Tolentino | Independent | ||
| 2nd district councilor | ||||
| 2. | Michaela Irish Alvarado | Independent | ||
| 3. | Avelino Andal | Independent | ||
| 5. | Jefferson Boyo | Independent | ||
| 6. | Adoracion Bustillo | Independent | ||
| 7. | Danilo Calitizen | Independent | ||
| 9. | Marlon Dayao | Independent | ||
| 10. | Irene Deciembre | Independent | ||
| 11. | Berlin Dela Cruz | Independent | ||
| 12. | Noli Fiesta | Independent | ||
| 13. | Angelo Anthony Garcia | Independent | ||
| 21. | Edgardo Parungao | Independent | ||
| 22. | Carlson Pascual | Independent | ||
| 25. | Adelia Rosales | Independent | ||
| 30. | Edgardo Tugano Jr. | Independent | ||
| 32. | Araceli Ventura | Independent | ||
Mayoral election
The incumbent is Imelda Aguilar, who is term-limited after winning her third consecutive term in 2022. She will instead run for Vice Mayor. The race will be contested by cousins, Incumbent Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery and former City Councilor Carlo Aguilar.
Candidates
Declared
- April Aguilar-Nery, incumbent vice mayor (2019–present)[5]
- Carlo Aguilar, former city councilor (2010–2019)[6]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Aguilar-Nery | Nationalist People's Coalition | 117,800 | 48.54 | |
| Carlo Aguilar | Nacionalista Party | 80,880 | 33.33 | |
| Emerito Rivera | Independent | 25,205 | 10.39 | |
| Armando Ducat Jr. | Independent | 10,548 | 4.35 | |
| Antonio Abellar Jr. | Partido Maharlika | 3,725 | 1.54 | |
| Conrado Antonio Miranda | Independent | 2,827 | 1.16 | |
| Rolando Barredo Jr. | Independent | 1,678 | 0.69 | |
| Total | 242,663 | 100.00 | ||
| Nationalist People's Coalition hold | ||||
Vice mayoral election
Incumbent vice mayor April Aguilar-Nery is on her second term, having defended the seat in the 2022 elections. She was eligible to run for her third consecutive term, but decided to run for Mayor instead. running for the position are Incumbent Mayor Imelda Aguilar and former Vice Mayor and Incumbent City Councilor Luis Bustamante.
Candidates
Declared
- Imelda Aguilar, incumbent mayor of Las Piñas (2016–present)[5]
- Luis Bustamante, incumbent City councilor (2019–present)[7]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | 123,622 | 51.98 | |
| Luis Bustamante | Nacionalista Party | 68,058 | 28.62 | |
| Luis Casimiro | Independent | 24,907 | 10.47 | |
| Edilberto Angeles | Independent | 11,305 | 4.75 | |
| Quirino Ruben Chavez | Independent | 4,327 | 1.82 | |
| Angelico Francisco David | Independent | 2,252 | 0.95 | |
| Felipe Arteta | Independent | 2,027 | 0.85 | |
| Eduveges Batalan | Independent | 1,321 | 0.56 | |
| Total | 237,819 | 100.00 | ||
| Nationalist People's Coalition hold | ||||
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