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2025 Manila local elections
20th Mayoral elections in Manila
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Local elections were held in Manila on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. The electorate would elect a mayor, a vice mayor, 36 members of the Manila City Council, and six district representatives 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.
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Isko Moreno and Chi Atienza were elected mayor on his non-consecutive second term and vice mayor on her first term respectively, defeating incumbents Honey Lacuna and Yul Servo.
Background
In the 2022 elections, Asenso Manileño attained a landslide victory, winning 34 of the 36 elective seats in the Manila City Council and all six Manila seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Then-vice mayor Honey Lacuna and Representative Yul Servo were elected mayor and vice mayor, respectively.[2]
The election is expected to be competitive after Isko Moreno, who served as mayor from 2019 to 2022, reportedly formed the Bagong Maynila party to contest the election with a full slate of candidates, despite a plea from the incumbent Mayor Lacuna (who was hran mate in the 2019 election and his endorsed candidate in the 2022 election) to "reconsider his plans".[3] Moreno initially intended not to run for any position after losing in the 2022 presidential election.[4]
In August 2024, members of the city council allied with Moreno filed an injunction against Vice Mayor Yul Servo, Majority Floor Leader Ernesto Isip Jr., Minority Floor Leader Philip Lacuna, and 19 other councilors for conducting a session on July 23, when the city government declared all work to be suspended in view of Typhoon Carina.[3] The Moreno allies who filed the suit condemned the meeting as being "illegal and secret", noting that ₱83 million city council funds were transferred to the office of the mayor during the meeting.[5] The accused belied the suit and said that the session was live streamed.[5]
Electoral system
Local elections in the Philippines are held in every second Monday of May, every three years starting in 1992. Single-seat positions (mayor, vice mayor and House representative) are elected via first-past-the-post-voting. The mayor and vice mayor are elected by the city at-large, while the House representative and city councilors are elected per district.
City council elections are done via plurality block voting; for the Manila City Council, the city is divided into six districts, with each district sending six councilors. There are two other ex officio seats, from the municipal presidents of the Liga ng mga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan; these will be determined later in the year at the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Voters in Manila shall also elect senators and party-list representatives on this day.
Campaign
The campaign period for local elections began on March 28, 2025, and ended on May 10.[6]
Campaign issues
Garbage collection contract
Reports stated that City Government of Manila did not pay its waste management firm Leonel Waste Management Corporation (Leonel) for its first 4 months of service in 2024 of ₱500 million. Incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna dismissed the allegation that her administration did not pay, and not a debt.[7]
Issues
Campaign conduct
In April 2025, third district councilor candidate Mocha Uson was criticized over her campaign jingle featuring the double-meaning lyric "Cookie ni Mocha, ang sarap-sarap" (transl. "Mocha's cookie, it's very delicious"), which was deemed sexually suggestive and objectifying. The COMELEC warned her, expressing concern that such content could detract from serious policy discussions and urged her to adopt a more appropriate campaign approach.[8] She later asked her campaign team to drop the jingle.[9]
Vote buying
On April 24, 2025, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Kontra Bigay committee issued show-cause orders to mayoral candidates Isko Moreno and Sam Verzosa over alleged vote buying activities surrounding their campaign.[10] A day later, it also issued show-cause order against incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna also for alleged vote buying, as well as alleged abuse of state resources, surrounding her re-election campaign.[11]
Endorsements
On March 28, 2025, during the Asenso Manileño proclamation rally in Sampaloc, Manila, singer and actress Angeline Quinto endorsed Honey Lacuna and voiced her concerns for Manileños.[12] While, on April 5, 2025, Mamamayang Liberal (ML) also expressed its support for Lacuna's re-election.[13]
On April 24, 2025, Isko Moreno and other candidates on his ticket were endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte while campaigning in eastern Tondo, which is encompassed by the 2nd district.[14][15]
Tickets
Honey-Yul (Asenso Manileño/Lakas–CMD/ML)
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Yorme's Choice (Aksyon Demokratiko[b])
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Team SV Manila Wide
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Team Joseph Lumbad
Ilocano Defenders
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
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Makabayan
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Partido Maharlika
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Independents
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Mayoral election
The incumbent mayor is Honey Lacuna, who was elected in 2022 with 63.68% of the vote. Elected as a member of Asenso Manileño, Lacuna is seeking reelection to a second consecutive term as a member of Lakas–CMD, having joined the party on August 7, 2024.[16]
Lacuna previously served as vice mayor from 2019 to 2022 under former Mayor Isko Moreno, who did not seek a second term to run for president of the Philippines.[17] Moreno was unsuccessful in his bid and had stated since 2021 that he would retire from politics if he lost.[4] However, in July 2024, media outlets reported that Moreno plans to seek a return to the mayoralty under a newly formed "Bagong Maynila" party, severing his ties to the Asenso Manileño party but remaining a member of Aksyon Demokratiko, continuing his role as its party president,[18] stating that he was just answering the calls that he should return as mayor.[19] Following the reports, Lacuna remained committed with her reelection bid and encouraged Moreno to reconsider his plans for the mayoralty, while maintaining respect for his eventual decision, emphasizing her "sibling love" for the former.[20]
Declared
- Raymond Bagatsing (Independent), actor[21]
- Isko Moreno (Aksyon), mayor of Manila (2019–2022, 2025–present)[17]
- Jerry Garcia (Independent)[22]
- Alvin Karingal (Independent)[22]
- Honey Lacuna (Asenso), mayor of Manila (2022–2025)[20][23]
- Jopor Ocampo (Independent)[22]
- Enrico Reyes (Independent)[22]
- Michael Say (Ilocano Defenders)[22]
- Mahra Tamondong (KBL), candidate for councilor in 2022[21]
- Ervin Tan (Independent)[22]
- Sam Verzosa (Independent), Tutok To Win partylist representative (2022–2025)[24][25]
Declined
- Imee Marcos (Nacionalista), incumbent senator of the Philippines (2019–present) (running for re-election)[26][27]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Isko Moreno Domagoso | Aksyon Demokratiko | 530,825 | 59.02 | |
| Honey Lacuna (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño/Lakas–CMD | 190,617 | 21.19 | |
| Sam Verzosa | Independent | 164,434 | 18.28 | |
| Raymond Bagatsing | Independent | 6,242 | 0.69 | |
| Michael Say | Ilocano Defenders | 2,325 | 0.26 | |
| Mahra Tamondong | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 1,853 | 0.21 | |
| Ervin Tan | Independent | 822 | 0.09 | |
| Enrico Reyes | Independent | 702 | 0.08 | |
| Jerry Garcia | Independent | 597 | 0.07 | |
| Alvin Karingal | Independent | 508 | 0.06 | |
| Jopoy Ocampo | Independent | 428 | 0.05 | |
| Total | 899,353 | 100.00 | ||
| Aksyon gain from Asenso | ||||
Opinion polling
| Fieldwork Date(s) | Pollster | Sample Size | MoE | Domagoso Aksyon |
Versoza Independent |
Lacuna Asenso |
Bagatsing Independent |
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| Apr 25–26, 2025 | Tangere[28] | 1,500 | ±2.48% | 48% | 8% | 40% | — |
| Apr 20–23, 2025 | OCTA Research[29] | 1,200 | ±3% | 63% | 16% | 18% | 1% |
| Mar 15–20, 2025 | RPMD Foundation Inc.[30] | 5,000 | ±1% | 45% | 38% | 15% | — |
| Mar 2–6, 2025 | OCTA Research[31] | 1,200 | ±3% | 67% | 16% | 15% | 1% |
| Jan 8–15, 2025 | HKPH-ARC[32] | 1,800 | ±2% | 46% | 15% | 31% | — |
| Jan 2–7, 2025 | PhilData Trends[33] | 1,200 | ±3% | 72.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2–7, 2025 | OCTA Research[34] | 1,200 | ±3% | 74% | 15% | 9% | — |
- Honey Lacuna vs. Isko Moreno
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Lacuna Asenso Manileño |
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| July 6–10, 2024 | OCTA Research[35] | 1,200 | ±3% | 86% | 8% |
Vice mayoral election
The incumbent Vice mayor is Yul Servo, who was elected in 2022 with 73.67% of the vote. Servo is eligible for reelection to a second term.
On July 22, 2024, Moreno introduced Ali Atienza as his vice mayoral running mate, however, he would be replaced by his sister Chi.[36]
Candidates
Declared
- Chi Atienza (Aksyon), TV host and daughter of former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza[37]
- Niño Anthony Magno (Independent)[22]
- Yul Servo (Asenso), vice mayor of Manila (2022–2025)[23]
- Chikee Ocampo (PFP), member of the Manila City Council from the fifth district (1995–1998)[21]
- Remedios Oyales (KBL)[21]
- Arvin Reyes (Independent)[22]
- Solomon Say (Ilocano Defenders)[22]
Declined
- Ali Atienza (Lakas), former councilor of 5th district and son of former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza[36]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Chi Atienza | Aksyon Demokratiko | 584,145 | 66.65 | |
| Yul Servo (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 249,691 | 28.49 | |
| Niño Anthony Magno | Independent | 16,479 | 1.88 | |
| Chikee Ocampo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 9,120 | 1.04 | |
| Arvin Reyes | Independent | 7,921 | 0.90 | |
| Solomon Say | Ilocano Defenders | 6,966 | 0.79 | |
| Remedios Oyales | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 2,073 | 0.24 | |
| Total | 876,395 | 100.00 | ||
| Aksyon gain from Asenso | ||||
Opinion polling
House of Representatives elections
First district
Incumbent Ernix Dionisio ran for re-election to a second term.
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Candidates
- Ernix Dionisio (Lakas–CMD), incumbent representative from Manila's 1st district (2022–present)[39]
- Manny Lopez (Asenso Manileño), former representative from Manila's 1st district (2016–2022), son of former Mayor Mel Lopez[23]
- Joseph Lumbad (FRPAMM)[40]
- Edwin Santos (Independent)[40]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Ernix Dionisio (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD/Aksyon | 109,838 | 51.15 | |
| Joseph Lumbad | Filipino Rights Protection Advocates of Manila Movement | 87,183 | 40.60 | |
| Manny Lopez | Asenso Manileño | 16,334 | 7.61 | |
| Edwin Santos | Independent | 1,385 | 0.64 | |
| Total | 214,740 | 100.00 | ||
| Lakas–CMD hold | ||||
Second district
Incumbent Rolan Valeriano ran for re-election to a third term. His opponent is former Congressman Carlo Lopez. They have each won one of the last two contests: Lopez in 2010 and Valeriano in 2022.
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Candidates
- Carlo Lopez (Nacionalista), former representative from Manila's 2nd district (2010–2019)[41][42]
- Rolan Valeriano (Asenso Manileño/NUP), incumbent representative from Manila's 2nd district (2019–present)[23]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Rolan Valeriano (incumbent) | National Unity Party/Asenso Manileño | 59,865 | 52.74 | |
| Carlo Lopez | Nacionalista Party/Aksyon | 53,650 | 47.26 | |
| Total | 113,515 | 100.00 | ||
| National Unity Party/Asenso Manileño hold | ||||
Third district
Incumbent Joel Chua ran for re-election to a second term.
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Candidates
- Joel Chua (Asenso Manileño/Lakas–CMD), representative from Manila's 3rd district (2022–present)[23]
- Ramon Morales (PDP), councilor for the 3rd district (2006–2007, 2008–2013)[40]
- Apple Nieto-Rodriguez (Aksyon), councilor for the 3rd district (2019–2025)[43][41]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Joel Chua (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 55,007 | 47.83 | |
| Apple Nieto-Rodriguez | Aksyon Demokratiko | 51,283 | 44.59 | |
| Ramon Morales | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 8,725 | 7.59 | |
| Total | 115,015 | 100.00 | ||
| Lakas–CMD hold | ||||
Fourth district
Incumbent Edward Maceda is term-limited. His party nominated his wife, Giselle Lazaro-Maceda.
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Candidates
- Trisha Bonoan-David (Independent), representative from Manila's 4th district (2007–2016)[40]
- Luisito Chua (Independent), councilor from the 4th district (2004–2013, 2016–2025)[40]
- Giselle Lazaro-Maceda (Asenso Manileño), wife of incumbent representative Edward Maceda[23]
- Joel T. Villanueva[c] (Aksyon), councilor from the 4th district (2016–2025)[44]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Giselle Lazaro-Maceda | Asenso Manileño | 54,446 | 41.75 | |
| Joel T. Villanueva[c] | Aksyon Demokratiko | 35,651 | 27.34 | |
| Louie Luisito Chua | Independent | 32,937 | 25.26 | |
| Trisha Bonoan-David | Independent | 7,371 | 5.65 | |
| Total | 130,405 | 100.00 | ||
| Asenso Manileño gain from Nationalist People's Coalition | ||||
Fifth district
Incumbent Irwin Tieng ran for re-election to a second term.
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Candidates
- Amado Bagatsing (Aksyon/KABAKA), former representative from Manila's 5th district (1987–1998, 2007–2016)[45][40]
- Irwin Tieng (Asenso Manileño/Lakas–CMD), incumbent representative from Manila's 5th district (2022–present)[23]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Irwin Tieng (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 87,003 | 52.08 | |
| Amado Bagatsing | Aksyon Demokratiko | 80,064 | 47.92 | |
| Total | 167,067 | 100.00 | ||
| Lakas–CMD hold | ||||
Sixth district
Incumbent Benny Abante is eligible for re-election to a third consecutive term.
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Candidates
- Benny Abante (Asenso Manileño/NUP), incumbent Representative from Manila's 6th district (2004–2010, 2019–present)[23]
- Joey Uy (Aksyon), councilor for the 6th district (2004–2013, 2022–2025)[41]
Results
On June 18, 2025, the Second Division of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) annulled Joey Uy's election to the House of Representatives over questions surrounding his citizenship, effectively handing victory to his opponent, Benny Abante. On July 7, COMELEC, sitting en banc, upheld the June 30 decision to reject Uy's motion for reconsideration and ordered Abante's formal proclamation as the duly elected representative for Manila's 6th district. The following day, Abante was officially declared the winner and immediately assumed office, returning to the post he previously held until June 30.[46][47][48]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Benny Abante (incumbent) | National Unity Party | 63,358 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 63,358 | 100.00 | ||
| National Unity Party hold | ||||
City Council election
These are the parties participating in the election based on the initial list provided by COMELEC:
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| Aksyon Demokratiko | 2,241,698 | 50.09 | 23 | |
| Asenso Manileño | 1,547,285 | 34.57 | 12 | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 58,355 | 1.30 | 0 | |
| Filipino Rights Protection Advocates of Manila Movement | 53,089 | 1.19 | 0 | |
| Asenso Manileño/Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 32,921 | 0.74 | 0 | |
| Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 18,910 | 0.42 | 0 | |
| PROMDI | 13,082 | 0.29 | 0 | |
| Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 9,007 | 0.20 | 0 | |
| Makabayan | 6,577 | 0.15 | 0 | |
| Partido Maharlika | 3,498 | 0.08 | 0 | |
| Independent | 491,066 | 10.97 | 1 | |
| Ex officio seats | 2 | |||
| Total | 4,475,488 | 100.00 | 38 | |
First district
The city council district, coextensive with Manila's 1st congressional district, is composed of barangays in western Tondo (Barangays 1-146).
Councilors Irma Alfonso, Niño dela Cruz, Jesus Fajardo Jr., Martin V. Isidro Jr. and Erick Ian Nieva are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Moises Lim is term-limited.
Term-limited
- Moises T. Lim (Asenso Manileño)
Declared
- Joaquin Domagoso (Aksyon), actor and son of Isko Moreno[37]
Withdrew
- Rosmar Tan (Independent), vlogger and entrepreneur[49]
Declined
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Joaquin Domagoso | Aksyon Demokratiko | 114,593 | 53.36 | |
| Jesus Fajardo Jr. (Incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 108,710 | 50.62 | |
| Erick Ian Nieva (Incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 105,063 | 48.93 | |
| Irma Alfonso (Incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 88,902 | 41.40 | |
| Rosalino Ibay Jr. | Aksyon Demokratiko | 85,561 | 39.84 | |
| MC Bobby Limyuen | Asenso Manileño | 73,426 | 34.19 | |
| Niño Dela Cruz (Incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 70,699 | 32.92 | |
| Marjun Isidro (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 69,328 | 32.28 | |
| Peter Ong | Asenso Manileño | 63,276 | 29.47 | |
| Adrian Alban | Filipino Rights Protection Advocates of Manila Movement | 53,089 | 24.72 | |
| Bobby Hernane | Aksyon Demokratiko | 37,832 | 17.62 | |
| Eugene Santiago Jr. | Asenso Manileño | 36,453 | 16.98 | |
| Alex Dionisio | Independent | 33,704 | 15.70 | |
| Marcelino Pedrozo | Asenso Manileño/Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 32,921 | 15.33 | |
| Ferdie Sandoval | Independent | 28,031 | 13.05 | |
| Jay Ching Pineda | Independent | 19,109 | 8.90 | |
| Edgar Solis | Independent | 18,970 | 8.83 | |
| Mike Asilo Pornilos | Independent | 11,749 | 5.47 | |
| Mike Nash | Independent | 6,816 | 3.17 | |
| Edong Gado | Makabayan | 6,577 | 3.06 | |
| Ian Halili | Independent | 5,621 | 2.62 | |
| Monte Tabios | Independent | 4,976 | 2.32 | |
| Sylvia Felisa Manansala | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 3,728 | 1.74 | |
| Paolo Crisanto Niguid | Independent | 2,935 | 1.37 | |
| Rosmar Tan (withdrew) | Independent | 2,883 | 1.34 | |
| Art Flora | Partido Maharlika | 2,631 | 1.23 | |
| Total | 1,087,583 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 1,087,583 | – | ||
Second district
The city council district, coextensive with Manila's 2nd congressional district, is composed of barangays in eastern Tondo (Barangays 147-267).
Councilors Ruben Buenaventura, Rodolfo Lacsamana, Numero Lim, Roma Paula Robles-Daluz, and Darwin Sia are eligible for re-election. However, Sia's certificate of candidacy was cancelled by the 2nd Division of COMELEC due to a previous criminal conviction that perpetually disqualified him from public office.[52] Councilor Macario Lacson is term-limited.
On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order against Sia's disqualification, allowing him to be proclaimed. He was the topnotcher in the election upon getting 72,745 votes.[53]
Term-limited
- Macario Lacson (Asenso Manileño)
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Darwin Sia (Incumbent)[d] | Aksyon Demokratiko | 72,745 | 64.08 | |
| Numero Lim (Incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 62,564 | 55.12 | |
| Ruben Buenaventura (Incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 60,500 | 53.30 | |
| Edward Tan | Aksyon Demokratiko | 56,628 | 49.89 | |
| Rodolfo Lacsamana (Incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 53,645 | 47.26 | |
| John Christopher Sy | Aksyon Demokratiko | 49,599 | 43.69 | |
| Roma Paula Robles (Incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 46,939 | 41.35 | |
| Robert Bautista-Ong | Aksyon Demokratiko | 43,609 | 38.42 | |
| Marc Christian Lacson | Asenso Manileño | 42,785 | 37.69 | |
| Nico Evangelista | Aksyon Demokratiko | 40,950 | 36.07 | |
| David John Chua | Asenso Manileño | 34,811 | 30.67 | |
| Rommel Miranda | Aksyon Demokratiko | 32,518 | 28.65 | |
| Total | 597,293 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 597,293 | – | ||
Third district
The city council district, coextensive with Manila's 3rd congressional district, is composed of barangays in Binondo, Quiapo, San Nicolas and Santa Cruz (Barangays 268-394).
Councilors Maile Atienza, Pamela Fugoso, Ernesto Isip Jr., Apple Nieto-Rodriguez and Tol Zarcal are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Terrence Alibarbar is term-limited. However, Nieto-Rodriguez chose to retire from the council to run for district representative.
Term-limited
- Terrence Alibarbar (Asenso Manileño)
Declared
- Bong Alvarez (Aksyon), former basketball player[37]
- Mocha Uson (Aksyon), former deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (2019–2022)[37]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Ernesto Isip Jr. (Incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 74,536 | 64.81 | |
| Pamela Fugoso (Incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 73,379 | 63.80 | |
| Maile Atienza (Incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 70,075 | 60.93 | |
| Timothy Oliver Zarcal (Incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 67,747 | 58.90 | |
| Karen Alibarbar | Asenso Manileño | 58,280 | 50.67 | |
| Jefferson Lau | Asenso Manileño | 42,295 | 36.77 | |
| Johnny Dela Cruz | Aksyon Demokratiko | 37,177 | 32.32 | |
| Christopher Tagle | Aksyon Demokratiko | 32,989 | 28.68 | |
| Paul Alvarez | Aksyon Demokratiko | 32,420 | 28.19 | |
| Mocha Uson | Aksyon Demokratiko | 31,103 | 27.04 | |
| Jose Jamisola | Independent | 23,538 | 20.47 | |
| Nelson Ty | Independent | 11,041 | 9.60 | |
| Henrick Shan Cigres | Independent | 10,788 | 9.38 | |
| Antonio Cua Lee | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 9,007 | 7.83 | |
| Albert Alvin Go | Independent | 8,449 | 7.35 | |
| Nomer David | Independent | 3,919 | 3.41 | |
| Rodelito Jurilla | Independent | 3,277 | 2.85 | |
| Eleazar De Pereira | Independent | 2,994 | 2.60 | |
| Total | 593,014 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 593,014 | – | ||
Fourth district
The city council district, coextensive with Manila's 4th congressional district, is composed of barangays in Sampaloc (Barangays 395-586).
Councilors Don Juan Bagatsing, Louisa Quintos and Science Reyes are eligible for reelection, while Councilors Krystle Marie Bacani, Luisito Chua and Joel T. Villanueva are term-limited.
Term-limited
- Krystle Marie Bacani (Asenso Manileño)
- Luisito Chua (Asenso Manileño)
- Joel T. Villanueva (Aksyon)
Withdrew
- Wendell Ramos (Independent), actor[54]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Quintos (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 64,266 | 49.28 | |
| Don Juan Bagatsing (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 59,639 | 45.73 | |
| Science Reyes (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 57,127 | 43.81 | |
| Francis Almiron | Aksyon Demokratiko | 51,706 | 39.65 | |
| Mark Ryan Ponce | Independent | 49,850 | 38.23 | |
| Eunice Castro | Aksyon Demokratiko | 46,776 | 35.87 | |
| Anton Capistrano | Independent | 46,655 | 35.78 | |
| Dianne Nieto | Asenso Manileño | 43,840 | 33.62 | |
| Christian Floirendo | Asenso Manileño | 37,330 | 28.63 | |
| Freddie Bucad Jr. | Asenso Manileño | 32,350 | 24.81 | |
| Percival Bacani | Asenso Manileño | 28,354 | 21.74 | |
| Eduardo Quintos | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 23,395 | 17.94 | |
| Romeo Bagay | Aksyon Demokratiko | 21,775 | 16.70 | |
| Ramon Marzan | Asenso Manileño | 20,775 | 15.93 | |
| Gerino Tolentino Jr. | Aksyon Demokratiko | 18,786 | 14.41 | |
| Gerardo Gamez | PROMDI | 13,082 | 10.03 | |
| Jerrick Rotap | Independent | 12,156 | 9.32 | |
| Romulo Acio Jr. | Independent | 10,078 | 7.73 | |
| Carlo Dela Cruz | Independent | 9,296 | 7.13 | |
| Edwin Cayetano | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 5,579 | 4.28 | |
| Wendell Ramos (withdrew) | Independent | 5,272 | 4.04 | |
| Francisco Ramos | Independent | 4,771 | 3.66 | |
| Clark Ferrer | Independent | 4,273 | 3.28 | |
| Andrew Lopez | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 2,579 | 1.98 | |
| Reymon Cortez | Independent | 1,907 | 1.46 | |
| Philip Jerico Sy | Independent | 1,837 | 1.41 | |
| Aldwin Tan | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 1,622 | 1.24 | |
| Christopher Gabriel | Independent | 1,522 | 1.17 | |
| Mojtaba Habibi | Independent | 1,192 | 0.91 | |
| Ricardo Mariño | Partido Maharlika | 867 | 0.66 | |
| Napoleon Tenay | Independent | 843 | 0.65 | |
| Total | 679,500 | 100.00 | ||
Fifth district
The city council district, coextensive with Manila's 5th congressional district, is composed of barangays in Ermita, Intramuros, Malate, Port Area, San Andres, and southern Paco (Barangays 649-828).
Councilors Roberto Espiritu II, Jaybee Hizon, Charry Ortega and Raymundo Yupangco are eligible for reelection, while Councilors Laris Borromeo and Ricardo Isip Jr. are term-limited.
Term-limited
- Laris Borromeo (Aksyon)
- Ricardo Isip Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Borromeo | Aksyon Demokratiko | 109,089 | 12.84 | |
| Jaybee Hizon (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 107,057 | 12.60 | |
| Bobby Espiritu II (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 104,611 | 12.31 | |
| Raymundo Yupangco (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 102,525 | 12.07 | |
| Charry Ortega (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 81,725 | 9.62 | |
| Mark Anthony Ignacio | Aksyon Demokratiko | 77,078 | 9.07 | |
| Bel Isip | Asenso Manileño | 75,720 | 8.91 | |
| Zeb Laureano Lao | Aksyon Demokratiko | 57,897 | 6.82 | |
| Felix Tobillo Jr. | Independent | 19,351 | 2.28 | |
| Rubee Ruth Cagasca | Independent | 17,621 | 2.07 | |
| Sonia Tamondong | Independent | 16,514 | 1.94 | |
| Ariel Dakis | Independent | 10,005 | 1.18 | |
| Andrew Ocampo | Independent | 9,214 | 1.08 | |
| Paulino Ejercito | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 8,515 | 1.00 | |
| Diana Dayao | Independent | 7,788 | 0.92 | |
| Roderick Valbuena | Independent | 5,821 | 0.69 | |
| Harry Huecas | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 3,926 | 0.46 | |
| Juan Luarca | Independent | 3,771 | 0.44 | |
| Gladina Villar | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 3,528 | 0.42 | |
| Dorothy Remegio | Independent | 3,425 | 0.40 | |
| Jett Magno | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 3,237 | 0.38 | |
| John Cyruz Villanueva | Independent | 3,178 | 0.37 | |
| Malou Ocsan | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 2,578 | 0.30 | |
| Strauss Tugnao | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 2,440 | 0.29 | |
| Jona Kuizon | Independent | 2,285 | 0.27 | |
| Shaun Olarte | Independent | 1,954 | 0.23 | |
| Gloria Enriquez | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 1,930 | 0.23 | |
| Vincent Dinglasa | Independent | 1,877 | 0.22 | |
| Injim Bunayog | Independent | 1,863 | 0.22 | |
| Wenifredo Limit | Independent | 1,502 | 0.18 | |
| Jun Poligratis | Independent | 1,453 | 0.17 | |
| Total | 849,478 | 100.00 | ||
Sixth district
The city council district, coextensive with Manila's 6th congressional district, is composed of barangays in northern Paco, Pandacan, San Miguel, Santa Ana, and Santa Mesa (Barangays 587-648 and 829-905).
Councilors Benny Fog Abante III, Salvador Philip Lacuna, Elmer Par, Luis Uy, and Lou Veloso are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Carlos Castañeda is term-limited. However, Uy chose to retire from the council to run for district representative.
Term-limited
- Carlos Castañeda (Aksyon)
Declared
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Veloso (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 72,502 | 10.84 | |
| Joel Elmer Par (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | 72,185 | 10.80 | |
| Christian Uy | Aksyon Demokratiko | 71,181 | 10.65 | |
| Voltaire Castañeda | Aksyon Demokratiko | 67,628 | 10.11 | |
| Benny Fog Abante III (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 62,329 | 9.32 | |
| Fernando Mercado | Aksyon Demokratiko | 61,912 | 9.26 | |
| Salvador Philip Lacuna (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | 55,548 | 8.31 | |
| Francis Olaso | Asenso Manileño | 50,426 | 7.54 | |
| Martin Ignacio Romualdez | Asenso Manileño | 42,203 | 6.31 | |
| Raul Marasigan | Aksyon Demokratiko | 36,939 | 5.52 | |
| Paulito Linis | Asenso Manileño | 26,567 | 3.97 | |
| James Lagasca | Independent | 12,444 | 1.86 | |
| Raffy Jimenez Crespo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 9,692 | 1.45 | |
| Emilet Quirante | Independent | 7,121 | 1.07 | |
| Michael Valderama | Independent | 6,398 | 0.96 | |
| Fernando Vergel | Independent | 6,227 | 0.93 | |
| Romualdo Billanes | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 4,516 | 0.68 | |
| Edwin Salve | Independent | 2,802 | 0.42 | |
| Total | 668,620 | 100.00 | ||
Aftermath
Legal action
COMELEC en banc ordered the suspension of the proclamation of Darwin Sia's victory pending resolution of the disqualification case filed against him.[55] However, on May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order against his disqualification.[53]
Although Uy won the congressional race in the sixth district, the COMELEC declared his candidacy void due to his citizenship and proclaimed Abante for his re-election. However, the decision was not final and executory retained Uy's proclamation.[56][57] On July 7, COMELEC, sitting en banc, upheld the June 30 decision to reject Uy's motion for reconsideration and ordered Abante's formal proclamation as the duly elected representative for Manila's 6th district. The following day, Abante was officially declared the winner and immediately assumed office.
Notes
- All city councilor candidates who ran under Asenso Manileño in the 2022 Manila local elections were also listed as affiliated with Aksyon Demokratiko on the list of candidates, reflecting Asenso Manileño's national affiliation with Aksyon Demokratiko during that time.[1]
- Even though Isko Moreno and some members of this ticket received endorsement from Vice President Sara Duterte and the DuterTen, there is no signed agreement between Aksyon and DuterTen that makes Aksyon as their official coalition partner or member.
- Not to be confused with the incumbent senator of the same name.
