2025 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas

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2025 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas
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May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12)
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Gubernatorial elections
5 provincial governors and 1 city mayor
Party Seats +/–
NUP 2 −2
Aksyon 1 New
Lakas 1 0
1-Capiz 1 New
Uswag Ilonggo 1 New
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections
5 provincial vice governors and 1 city vice mayor
Party Seats +/–
Lakas 2 +1
NUP 2 0
1-Capiz 1 New
PFP 1 +1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections
50 provincial board members and 12 city councilors
Party Seats +/–
PFP 16 +16
NUP 15 −1
1-Capiz 9 New
Lakas 8 +1
Nacionalista 5 −7
Aksyon 2 0
Liberal 2 −3
NPC 1 −14
Uswag Ilonggo 1 +1
Independent 3 0
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas were held on May 12, 2025.

Governors

Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Aklan Jose Enrique Miraflores Lakas Jose Enrique Miraflores Lakas 52.75%
Antique Rhodora Cadiao NUP Paolo Javier Aksyon 15.05%
Capiz Fredenil Castro One Capiz Fredenil Castro One Capiz 71.94%
Guimaras JC Rahman Nava NUP Lucille Nava NUP 89.96%
Iloilo Arthur Defensor Jr. Uswag Ilonggo Arthur Defensor Jr. Uswag Ilonggo Unopposed
Iloilo City (HUC) Jerry Treñas NUP Raisa Treñas NUP 38.74%

Vice governors

Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Aklan Boy Quimpo Lakas Dexter Calizo Lakas 0.26%
Antique Edgar Denosta Nacionalista Genevive Reyes NUP 13.36%
Capiz Jaime Magbanua One Capiz Jaime Magbanua One Capiz 77.04%
Guimaras Edward Gando NUP Cecille Gumarin NUP 83.44%
Iloilo Tingting Garin Lakas Nathalie Ann Debuque PFP 4.42%
Iloilo City (HUC) Jeffrey Ganzon PFP Love Baronda Lakas 4.38%

Provincial boards

Province/city Seats Party control Composition
Previous Result
Aklan 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 No majority No majority
  •   Lakas (4)
  •   PFP (4)
  •   Liberal (1)
  •   Nacionalista (1)
Antique 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 No majority No majority
Capiz 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 No majority One Capiz
Guimaras 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 No majority NUP
  •   NUP (7)
  •   PFP (2)
  •   Independent (1)
Iloilo 10 elected
3 ex-officio		 No majority No majority
Iloilo City (HUC) 12 elected
2 ex-officio		 NUP No majority

Aklan

Governor

Incumbent Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Miraflores won re-election against two other candidates.[1][2]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jose Enrique Miraflores (incumbent)Lakas–CMD232,69474.87
Pier TeodosioIndependent68,75222.12
Willie TolentinoIndependent9,3623.01
Total310,808100.00
Valid votes310,80886.06
Invalid/blank votes50,35513.94
Total votes361,163100.00
Registered voters/turnout414,89087.05
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Boy Quimpo of Lakas–CMD ran for the Aklan Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. He was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

Lakas–CMD nominated Balete mayor Dexter Calizo, who won the election against former Makato mayor Jun Legaspi (Aksyon Demokratiko).[1][2]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Dexter CalizoLakas–CMD151,92150.13
Jun LegaspiAksyon Demokratiko151,16249.87
Total303,083100.00
Valid votes303,08383.92
Invalid/blank votes58,08016.08
Total votes361,163100.00
Registered voters/turnout414,89087.05
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Provincial Board

The Aklan Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Lakas–CMD tied with Partido Federal ng Pilipinas at four seats each.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD364,73131.794New
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas346,73230.224New
Aksyon Demokratiko146,43912.7600
Liberal Party123,63210.781New
Nacionalista Party92,1998.041–3
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino49,4284.310New
Independent24,0532.1000
Total1,147,214100.00100
Total votes361,163–
Registered voters/turnout414,89087.05
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

1st district

Aklan's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Aklan's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[2]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mark Ace Bautista (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas90,55816.61
Boy QuimpoLakas–CMD88,99816.32
Mark Quimpo (incumbent)Lakas–CMD86,43015.85
Teddy Tupas (incumbent)Lakas–CMD66,25212.15
Apol Cleope (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas54,4349.98
Rina SarcenoPwersa ng Masang Pilipino49,4289.06
Axel GonzalezAksyon Demokratiko45,8808.41
Josel RataAksyon Demokratiko39,2507.20
Denis VillaruelIndependent24,0534.41
Total545,283100.00
Total votes179,381–
Registered voters/turnout209,53285.61
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

2nd district

Aklan's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Aklan's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[5]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jose HarescoNacionalista Party92,19915.32
Lolong Dalisay (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas74,39812.36
Jojo Cordova (incumbent)Lakas–CMD69,76711.59
Bubi LegaspiLiberal Party69,54211.55
Jupiter Gallenero (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas68,24711.34
Rose NepomucenoAksyon Demokratiko61,30910.19
Larry Solidum (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas59,0959.82
Rylo TumbokonLiberal Party54,0908.99
Tingtong IbarretaLakas–CMD53,2848.85
Total601,931100.00
Total votes181,782–
Registered voters/turnout205,35888.52
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Antique

Governor

Term-limited incumbent Governor Rhodora Cadiao of the National Unity Party ran for the House of Representatives in Antique's lone legislative district.[6]

Cadiao endorsed former Department of the Interior and Local Government undersecretary Jonathan Tan, an independent, who was defeated by former representative Paolo Javier of Aksyon. Antique vice governor Edgar Denosta (Nacionalista Party), and four other candidates also ran for governor.[7][8][9][10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Paolo JavierAksyon Demokratiko147,22546.39
Jonathan TanIndependent99,47731.34
Edgar DenostaNacionalista Party50,93516.05
Vic FedelicioIndependent16,0445.06
Gaspar GayonaIndependent1,5450.49
Rudy BantoloIndependent1,1600.37
Rodelo PidoyIndependent9880.31
Total317,374100.00
Valid votes317,37490.56
Invalid/blank votes33,0889.44
Total votes350,462100.00
Registered voters/turnout399,55387.71
Aksyon Demokratiko gain from National Unity Party
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Edgar Denosta of the Nacionalista Party ran for governor of Antique.[7] He was previously affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition.

Denosta endorsed provincial board member Maye Plameras of the Nationalist People's Coalition, who was defeated by Caluya vice mayor Genevive Reyes of the National Unity Party. Former Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner Edward Dy Buco (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), and Rosario Bantolo (Independent) also ran for vice governor.[10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Genevive ReyesNational Unity Party143,65647.75
Maye PlamerasNationalist People's Coalition103,47934.39
Edward Dy BucoPartido Demokratiko Pilipino50,63716.83
Rosario BantoloIndependent3,0831.02
Total300,855100.00
Valid votes300,85585.85
Invalid/blank votes49,60714.15
Total votes350,462100.00
Registered voters/turnout399,55387.71
National Unity Party gain from Nacionalista Party
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Provincial Board

The Antique Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The National Unity Party won three seats, securing a plurality in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
National Unity Party330,60529.153New
Nacionalista Party198,53617.502New
Nationalist People's Coalition181,22715.981–3
Aksyon Demokratiko160,48314.152+1
Liberal Party39,8803.520New
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino29,3622.590–3
Lakas-CMD14,4641.280–1
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas14,3231.2600
Independent165,44314.592+1
Total1,134,323100.00100
Total votes350,462–
Registered voters/turnout399,55387.71
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

1st district

Antique's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Anini-y, Belison, Hamtic, San Jose de Buenavista, San Remigio, Sibalom,Tobias Fornier and Valderrama. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nineteen candidates were included in the ballot.[10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alfie Jay NiquiaNationalist People's Coalition61,64810.81
Dante Beriong (incumbent)Independent50,5578.86
Vincent Piccio IIIAksyon Demokratiko50,3158.82
Berns TubianosaAksyon Demokratiko46,2788.11
Nanding CorveraNacionalista Party42,5757.46
Ade Santillan FajardoLiberal Party39,8806.99
Mark BaculnaNational Unity Party33,8795.94
Eduardo FortalezaAksyon Demokratiko33,3535.85
Donna Chris YanNationalist People's Coalition30,5615.36
Julie CepeNational Unity Party30,0805.27
Bingbing LotillaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino29,3625.15
JC Cadiao PerlasNational Unity Party27,8524.88
Steph Seguera SiblagNational Unity Party21,7553.81
Tracy OrquiaNacionalista Party21,3713.75
Nick AbarientosNacionalista Party14,7522.59
Dax PacificadorPartido Federal ng Pilipinas14,3232.51
Jao OrtegaIndependent9,3951.65
Jun SaiyoNacionalista Party8,7671.54
Martin GalinoIndependent3,7930.66
Total570,496100.00
Total votes170,970–
Registered voters/turnout194,25888.01
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

2nd district

Antique's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Barbaza, Bugasong, Caluya, Culasi, Laua-an, Libertad, Pandan, Patnongon, Sebaste and Tibiao. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nineteen candidates were included in the ballot.[11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Milay Dimamay (incumbent)Independent83,84214.87
Gaseva RecopuertoNational Unity Party53,5879.50
Sueki Palacios (incumbent)National Unity Party49,1528.72
Nonong AlojipanNational Unity Party47,2938.39
Noel Alamis (incumbent)Nacionalista Party46,3508.22
Bobot SantillanNational Unity Party35,8486.36
Egidio Elio (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition35,6766.33
Nick CalawagNational Unity Party31,1595.53
Plaridel Sanchez IVNationalist People's Coalition26,7584.75
Hector FrangueNationalist People's Coalition26,5844.71
Wil SolisNacionalista Party21,8573.88
Ruperto Lavega Jr.Nacionalista Party21,6493.84
Jun Jun GenovataNacionalista Party21,2153.76
Dong Dong AlonsagayAksyon Demokratiko20,9873.72
Joe Marie PesaycoLakas-CMD14,4642.57
Ramon MosqueraIndependent12,8392.28
Ricky OrendainAksyon Demokratiko5,7951.03
Jun ReponteIndependent5,0170.89
Edison BiadoraAksyon Demokratiko3,7550.67
Total563,827100.00
Total votes179,492–
Registered voters/turnout205,29587.43
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Capiz

Governor

Incumbent Governor Fredenil Castro of One Capiz ran for a second term.[12] He was previously affiliated with Lakas–CMD.

Castro won re-election against former Capiz governor Esteban Evan Contreras (Independent) and Christopher Barrio (Independent).[12][13][14]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Fredenil Castro (incumbent)One Capiz363,22185.56
Esteban Evan ContrerasIndependent57,82813.62
Christopher BarrioIndependent3,4830.82
Total424,532100.00
Valid votes424,53291.52
Invalid/blank votes39,3548.48
Total votes463,886100.00
Registered voters/turnout539,45985.99
One Capiz hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jaime Magbanua of One Capiz ran for a third term.[12] He was previously affiliated with Lakas–CMD.

Magbanua won re-election against former provincial board member Eleuper Martinez (Independent) and Argie Basiao (Independent).[13][14]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jaime Magbanua (incumbent)One Capiz292,93287.04
Eleuper MartinezIndependent33,66110.00
Argie BasiaoIndependent9,9542.96
Total336,547100.00
Valid votes336,54772.55
Invalid/blank votes127,33927.45
Total votes463,886100.00
Registered voters/turnout539,45985.99
One Capiz hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Provincial Board

The Capiz Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

One Capiz won nine seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
One Capiz1,025,68976.039New
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas226,80716.811+1
Independent96,6067.1600
Total1,349,102100.00100
Total votes463,886–
Registered voters/turnout539,45985.99
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

1st district

Capiz's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Capiz's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[14]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Blesilda Almalbis (incumbent)One Capiz123,69215.86
Tawi Billones Jr.One Capiz113,55114.56
Trina Marie Ignacio (incumbent)One Capiz101,74513.05
Cesar Yap Jr.One Capiz94,76212.15
Pepe del Rosario (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas93,51911.99
Thea Faith Reyes (incumbent)One Capiz88,51311.35
Gualberto Bernas IIIPartido Federal ng Pilipinas75,2809.65
Amy Asis BermejoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas58,0087.44
Edward ContrerasIndependent30,7283.94
Total779,798100.00
Total votes249,688–
Registered voters/turnout286,93487.02
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

2nd district

Capiz's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Capiz's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Inday San Felix (incumbent)One Capiz114,38620.09
Aldwin Cruz-Am (incumbent)One Capiz100,80117.71
Aying FundalOne Capiz100,76617.70
Gilbert Ardivilla (incumbent)One Capiz96,20216.90
Cecilio Fecundo (incumbent)One Capiz91,27116.03
Victor Tanco Jr.Independent51,1048.98
Averuth TevesIndependent14,7742.60
Total569,304100.00
Total votes214,198–
Registered voters/turnout252,52584.82
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Guimaras

Governor

Incumbent Governor JC Rahman Nava of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for the House of Representatives in Guimaras's lone legislative district.[16]

The NUP nominated Nava's wife, Lucille Nava, who won the election against Maggie Cacho (Independent).[16][17] On February 11, 2025, Maggie Cacho was arrested by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group of the Philippine National Police for swindling.[18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lucille NavaNational Unity Party94,97094.98
Maggie CachoIndependent5,0245.02
Total99,994100.00
Valid votes99,99491.61
Invalid/blank votes9,1548.39
Total votes109,148100.00
Registered voters/turnout124,93087.37
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Edward Gando of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for mayor of Jordan. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

The NUP nominated provincial board member Cecile Gumarin, who won the election against Tomas Junco Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[16][17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Cecille GumarinNational Unity Party83,18091.72
Tomas Junco Jr.Partido Federal ng Pilipinas7,5128.28
Total90,692100.00
Valid votes90,69283.09
Invalid/blank votes18,45616.91
Total votes109,148100.00
Registered voters/turnout124,93087.37
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Provincial Board

Since Guimaras' reclassification as a 2nd class province, the Guimaras Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The National Unity Party won seven seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
National Unity Party258,51378.517+4
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas28,6408.702+2
Independent42,10212.791New
Total329,255100.0010+2
Total votes109,148–
Registered voters/turnout124,93087.37
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

1st district

Guimaras' 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Buenavista and San Lorenzo. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[19]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ariel ZambarranoNational Unity Party28,68121.61
Rommel John EdangIndependent24,95418.80
Arthur Cartel Jr.National Unity Party24,55118.49
Raymond Gavileño (incumbent)National Unity Party22,56617.00
Boking Habaña (incumbent)National Unity Party21,89916.50
Dag HabañaIndependent6,4714.87
Arturo JuncoIndependent2,2471.69
Carlo PilloraPartido Federal ng Pilipinas1,3811.04
Total132,750100.00
Total votes48,718–
Registered voters/turnout55,75487.38
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

2nd district

Guimaras' 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Jordan, Nueva Valencia and Sibunag. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nene Nava (incumbent)National Unity Party48,36024.61
Alex Araneta (incumbent)National Unity Party40,29120.50
Paul de la CruzNational Unity Party36,87818.77
Lynlyn Edang (incumbent)National Unity Party35,28717.96
Eros ElevencionePartido Federal ng Pilipinas17,7559.04
Joel TanaleonPartido Federal ng Pilipinas9,5044.84
Lordito BlancoIndependent8,4304.29
Total196,505100.00
Total votes60,430–
Registered voters/turnout69,17687.36
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]


Iloilo

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