2025 Philippine local elections in the Bicol Region

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2025 Philippine local elections in the Bicol Region
 2022
May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12)
2028 
Gubernatorial elections

6 provincial governors and 1 city mayor
Party Seats +/–
Lakas 1 New
Liberal 1 0
NPC 1 −1
NUP 1 +1
PDP 1 −1
PFP 1 +1
Independent 1 +1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections

6 provincial vice governors and 1 city vice mayors
Party Seats +/–
Lakas 3 New
Liberal 2 0
NPC 1 0
NUP 1 +1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections

60 provincial board members and 10 city councilors
Party Seats +/–
Lakas 22 +17
NPC 16 +2
Liberal 10 −3
NUP 8 +4
PFP 8 +8
PDP 3 −23
Nacionalista 1 −1
Independent 2 +1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Bicol Region was held on May 12, 2025.

Governors

Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Albay Glenda Bongao Liberal Noel Rosal PDP 1.15%
Camarines Norte Ricarte Padilla PFP Ricarte Padilla PFP 24.67%
Camarines Sur Luigi Villafuerte NUP Luis Raymund Villafuerte NUP 9.68%
Catanduanes Joseph Cua Lakas Patrick Azanza Independent 0.22%
Masbate Antonio Kho Lakas Richard Kho Lakas 42.16%
Naga (ICC) Nelson Legacion Lakas Leni Robredo Liberal 85.06%
Sorsogon Jose Edwin Hamor NPC Jose Edwin Hamor NPC 59.11%

Vice governors

Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Albay Rey Bragais Lakas Diday Co Lakas 14.88%
Camarines Norte Joseph Ascutia Liberal Joseph Ascutia Liberal 25.12%
Camarines Sur Sal Fortuno Jr. NUP Sal Fortuno Jr. NUP 70.04%
Catanduanes Peter Cua Lakas Obet Fernandez Lakas 20.56%
Masbate Elisa Olga Kho Lakas Fernando Talisic Lakas 54.54%
Naga (ICC) Nene de Asis Liberal Gabriel Bordado Liberal 5.74%
Sorsogon Jun Escudero NPC Jun Escudero NPC 45.81%

Provincial boards

Province/city Seats Party control Composition
Previous Result
Albay 10 elected
3 ex-officio
No majority Lakas
  •   Lakas (7)
  •   Liberal (2)
  •   PDP (1)
Camarines Norte 10 elected
4 ex-officio
No majority PFP
Camarines Sur 10 elected
3 ex-officio
PDP–Laban NUP
Catanduanes 10 elected
3 ex-officio
No majority Lakas
Masbate 10 elected
3 ex-officio
PDP–Laban Lakas
Naga (ICC) 10 elected
2 ex-officio
Liberal Liberal
Sorsogon 10 elected
3 ex-officio
NPC NPC

Albay

Governor

Incumbent Governor Glenda Bongao of the Liberal Party ran for vice mayor of Tabaco. Bongao became governor on April 28, 2025, after Edcel Greco Lagman was dismissed for accepting money from illegal gambling.[1]

Former Albay governor Noel Rosal (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) won the election against representative Joey Salceda (Lakas–CMD) and Rosaler Sara Jr. (Independent).[2][3][4][5]

On December 27, 2024, the Commission on Elections disqualified Rosal due to being dismissed as governor in 2022. However, the Supreme Court ordered on January 21, 2025, to temporarily stop Rosal's disqualification, allowing him to be listed on the ballot.[6]

Edcel Greco Lagman initially ran for a full term as governor under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, but withdrew on December 5, 2024, and endorsed Rosal.[7][8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Noel RosalPartido Demokratiko Pilipino404,01550.19
Joey SalcedaLakas–CMD394,82249.04
Rosaler Sara Jr.Independent6,1950.77
Total805,032100.00
Valid votes805,03295.82
Invalid/blank votes35,1514.18
Total votes840,183100.00
Registered voters/turnout940,11489.37
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino gain from Liberal Party
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Rey Bragais of Lakas–CMD ran for mayor of Tabaco. Bragais became vice governor on May 2, 2025, after Glenda Bongao became governor upon Edcel Greco Lagman's dismissal.

Lakas–CMD nominated Diday Co, who won the election against Jun Alegre (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino), provincial board member Te Arandia (Independent) and Gil Goyena (Workers' and Peasants' Party).[11][5]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Diday CoLakas–CMD400,63154.12
Jun AlegrePartido Demokratiko Pilipino290,51139.24
Te ArandiaIndependent42,6065.76
Gil GoyenaWorkers' and Peasants' Party6,5350.88
Total740,283100.00
Valid votes740,28388.11
Invalid/blank votes99,90011.89
Total votes840,183100.00
Registered voters/turnout940,11489.37
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Provincial Board

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

Lakas–CMD won seven seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD1,042,34456.607+6
Liberal Party287,25315.6020
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino133,2967.2410
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas114,4566.210New
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino95,1705.170–1
National Unity Party70,9793.850–2
Independent98,2495.3300
Total1,841,747100.00100
Total votes840,183
Registered voters/turnout940,11489.37
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

1st district

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

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sheina OnrubiaLiberal Party110,80020.64
Gio BongaoLiberal Party103,01119.19
Carol ZigaLakas–CMD102,59719.12
Elmar BarredaLiberal Party73,44213.68
Coco RB BorejonLakas–CMD70,38813.12
Arnaldo BragaisLakas–CMD69,72712.99
Antonio CantalIndependent6,7331.25
Total536,698100.00
Total votes244,196
Registered voters/turnout274,91288.83
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

2nd district

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

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[5]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Melissa Abadeza (incumbent)Lakas–CMD162,14927.52
Glenn CasullaLakas–CMD135,14922.94
Harold ImperialPartido Demokratiko Pilipino114,05419.36
Ygi OjanoKatipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino95,17016.15
Rudy LlosalaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas31,7335.39
Joel ManzanoIndependent28,7004.87
Jordan AlpajaroIndependent22,1933.77
Total589,148100.00
Total votes296,740
Registered voters/turnout327,38290.64
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

3rd district

Albay's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Albay's 3rd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Juan Miguel SalcedaLakas–CMD170,69623.84
Brayan ArandiaLakas–CMD121,42816.96
Manny RibayaLakas–CMD105,42714.73
Das MaronillaLakas–CMD104,78314.64
Herbert BorjaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas82,72311.56
Gina PeraltaNational Unity Party70,9799.91
Clara MadridIndependent33,0244.61
Prime ReluyaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino19,2422.69
Ramonito LautaIndependent7,5991.06
Total715,901100.00
Total votes299,247
Registered voters/turnout337,82088.58
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Camarines Norte

Governor

Incumbent Governor Ricarte Padilla of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term.[14] He was previously affiliated with Aksyon Demokratiko.

Padilla won re-election against former Camarines Norte governor Edgar Tallado (Nationalist People's Coalition) and Romeo Balmeo (Independent).[15][16][17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ricarte Padilla (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas203,98762.08
Edgar TalladoNationalist People's Coalition122,91537.41
Romeo BalmeoIndependent1,6930.52
Total328,595100.00
Valid votes328,59597.17
Invalid/blank votes9,5862.83
Total votes338,181100.00
Registered voters/turnout396,58385.27
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Joseph Ascutia of the Liberal Party ran for a second term.[14]

Ascutia won re-election against provincial board member Artemio Serdon Jr. (Nationalist People's Coalition) and John Rom (Independent).[17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Joseph Ascutia (incumbent)Liberal Party188,44361.74
Artemio Serdon Jr.Nationalist People's Coalition111,77536.62
John RomIndependent4,9801.63
Total305,198100.00
Valid votes305,19890.25
Invalid/blank votes32,9839.75
Total votes338,181100.00
Registered voters/turnout396,58385.27
Liberal Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Provincial Board

The Camarines Norte Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won eight seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas650,53157.068New
Nationalist People's Coalition383,52433.641New
Nacionalista Party63,4795.571New
Independent42,6473.7400
Total1,140,181100.00100
Total votes338,181
Registered voters/turnout396,58385.27
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

1st district

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

12 candidates were included in the ballot.[17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lukad de Lima (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas81,31914.11
Winnie Oco (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas67,51211.71
Mike CanlasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas66,29211.50
Junjun EnovaNationalist People's Coalition59,87210.39
Teresita Malubay (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas58,54410.16
Marisol DiazPartido Federal ng Pilipinas54,4539.45
Bong QuibralNationalist People's Coalition52,2719.07
Muriel Pandi (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition45,4547.88
Aida DascoNationalist People's Coalition40,4277.01
Nardz BaningIndependent22,8843.97
Mike DoleraNationalist People's Coalition22,7903.95
Cecille ZabalaIndependent4,6830.81
Total576,501100.00
Total votes166,946
Registered voters/turnout196,30785.04
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

2nd district

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

12 candidates were included in the ballot.[18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Dennis RielPartido Federal ng Pilipinas89,16115.82
Nol BalanePartido Federal ng Pilipinas64,21611.39
Jonah PimentelNacionalista Party63,47911.26
Pol Gache (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas60,25210.69
Renee HerreraPartido Federal ng Pilipinas58,44510.37
Noel PardoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas50,3378.93
Marlon TejadaNationalist People's Coalition49,3368.75
Gerry Quiñones (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition41,3417.33
Wenefredo Abanto Jr.Nationalist People's Coalition26,1354.64
Arnulfo SalagosteNationalist People's Coalition23,7684.22
Joy CarranzaNationalist People's Coalition22,1303.93
Meo PanotesIndependent15,0802.68
Total563,680100.00
Total votes171,235
Registered voters/turnout200,27685.50
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Camarines Sur

Governor

Incumbent Governor Luigi Villafuerte of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for the House of Representatives in Camarines Sur's 2nd legislative district.[19] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

The NUP nominated Villafuerte's father, representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte, who won the election against Bong Rodriguez (Nationalist People's Coalition).[20][21][22] On April 30, 2025, the Commission on Election's First Division disqualified Rodriguez for alleged misrepresentation regarding his place of residence.[23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Luis Raymund VillafuerteNational Unity Party526,88754.84
Bong RodriguezNationalist People's Coalition433,85545.16
Total960,742100.00
Valid votes960,74292.86
Invalid/blank votes73,8727.14
Total votes1,034,614100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,222,28984.65
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Sal Fortuno Jr. of the National Unity Party ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Fortuno won re-election against two other candidates.[22]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sal Fortuno Jr. (incumbent)National Unity Party571,67580.99
Ireneo Bongat Jr.Independent77,30710.95
Belen BelanoIndependent56,9108.06
Total705,892100.00
Valid votes705,89268.23
Invalid/blank votes328,72231.77
Total votes1,034,614100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,222,28984.65
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Provincial Board

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

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

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
National Unity Party883,87268.158New
Nationalist People's Coalition322,75524.882–1
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas46,5293.5900
Independent43,8563.380New
Total1,297,012100.0010
Total votes1,034,614
Registered voters/turnout1,222,28984.65
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

1st district

Camarines Sur's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Camarines Sur's 1st legislative district. One board member is elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.[24]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Warren Señar (incumbent)National Unity Party60,42156.89
Bobby MatamorosaNationalist People's Coalition45,78643.11
Total106,207100.00
Total votes121,265
Registered voters/turnout142,17785.29
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

2nd district

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

Three candidates were included in the ballot.[25]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Angel HernandezNational Unity Party99,05144.03
Boboy NopraNational Unity Party79,38935.29
Juno Patrick OriñoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas46,52920.68
Total224,969100.00
Total votes184,944
Registered voters/turnout222,77583.02
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

3rd district

Camarines Sur's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Camarines Sur's 3rd legislative district excluding the city of Naga. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[22]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Vanessa Señar (incumbent)National Unity Party91,83943.87
Pol Manaog (incumbent)National Unity Party73,64435.18
Randy VillaralboIndependent24,68011.79
Emelita BenitezIndependent10,9065.21
Ruben CatimbangIndependent8,2703.95
Total209,339100.00
Total votes183,751
Registered voters/turnout217,81584.36
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

4th district

Camarines Sur's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Camarines Sur's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Three candidates were included in the ballot.[26]

CandidatePartyVotes%
JJ PilapilNationalist People's Coalition115,71736.43
Awel Llaguno (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition110,48134.79
Beyong PanuelosNational Unity Party91,40528.78
Total317,603100.00
Total votes273,253
Registered voters/turnout314,68486.83
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

5th district

Camarines Sur's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Camarines Sur's 5th legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.[27]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Donna Oñate (incumbent)National Unity Party136,11331.01
Shai Noble (incumbent)National Unity Party131,59829.98
Regin Oliver OlivaNational Unity Party120,41227.44
Mel AbonitaNationalist People's Coalition50,77111.57
Total438,894100.00
Total votes271,401
Registered voters/turnout324,83883.55
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Catanduanes

Governor

Incumbent Governor Joseph Cua of Lakas–CMD ran for mayor of Virac. He was previously affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition.

Lakas–CMD nominated Cua's brother, Catanduanes vice governor Peter Cua, who was defeated by former Catanduanes State University president Patrick Azanza, an independent. Former Commanding General of the Philippine Army Macairog Alberto (Independent) and Oliver Rodulfo (Independent) also ran for governor.[28][29]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Patrick AzanzaIndependent76,16947.27
Peter CuaLakas–CMD75,80747.05
Macairog AlbertoIndependent6,6604.13
Oliver RodulfoIndependent2,4891.54
Total161,125100.00
Valid votes161,12592.66
Invalid/blank votes12,7727.34
Total votes173,897100.00
Registered voters/turnout200,80486.60
Independent gain from Lakas–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Peter Cua of Lakas–CMD ran for governor of Catanduanes. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Lakas–CMD nominated provincial board member Obet Fernandez, who won the election against former Catanduanes vice governor Shirley Abundo (Independent).[29]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Obet FernandezLakas–CMD91,01160.28
Shirley AbundoIndependent59,96339.72
Total150,974100.00
Valid votes150,97486.82
Invalid/blank votes22,92313.18
Total votes173,897100.00
Registered voters/turnout200,80486.60
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Provincial Board

Since Catanduanes' reclassification as a second-class province in 2025, the Catanduanes Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Lakas–CMD won seven seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD308,34061.077+3
Nationalist People's Coalition110,85621.963+2
Independent85,67716.970–1
Total504,873100.0010+2
Total votes173,897
Registered voters/turnout200,80486.60
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

1st district

Catanduanes' 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Caramoran, San Andres and Virac. Five board members are elected from this district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[29]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Santos Zafe (incumbent)Lakas–CMD54,33219.91
Fred GiananLakas–CMD51,66518.93
Sonny Francisco (incumbent)Lakas–CMD46,90117.19
Boboy AlbanielLakas–CMD40,91615.00
Bani BalmadridNationalist People's Coalition40,26114.75
Allan SomidoIndependent15,2775.60
Aldrin DomanaisIndependent10,0963.70
Domingo PonganIndependent8,4733.11
Jun TorresIndependent4,9431.81
Total272,864100.00
Total votes89,713
Registered voters/turnout102,78387.28
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

2nd district

Catanduanes' 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bagamanoc, Baras, Bato, Gigmoto, Pandan, Panganiban, San Miguel and Viga. Five board members are elected from this district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[30]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Edwin Tanael (incumbent)Lakas–CMD41,99018.10
Lorenzo Templonuevo Jr.Nationalist People's Coalition40,13817.30
Boy Balidoy (incumbent)Lakas–CMD38,04916.40
Dean Vergara (incumbent)Lakas–CMD34,48714.86
Arnel TuradoNationalist People's Coalition30,45713.13
Roy RegaladoIndependent27,69511.94
Amando TolledoIndependent11,5454.98
Fernando ChavezIndependent7,6483.30
Total232,009100.00
Total votes84,184
Registered voters/turnout98,02185.88
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Masbate

Governor

Term-limited incumbent Governor Antonio Kho of Lakas–CMD ran for the House of Representatives in Masbate's 1st legislative district.[31] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Lakas–CMD nominated Kho's son, representative Richard Kho, who won the election against Masbate City mayor Socrates Tuason (Liberal Party).[31][32]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Richard KhoLakas–CMD321,10071.08
Socrates TuasonLiberal Party130,61528.92
Total451,715100.00
Valid votes451,71592.02
Invalid/blank votes39,1497.98
Total votes490,864100.00
Registered voters/turnout619,17479.28
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Elisa Olga Kho of Lakas–CMD ran for the House of Representatives in Masbate's 2nd legislative district.[31] She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Lakas–CMD nominated Esperanza mayor Fernando Talisic, who won the election against Pert Gadia (Liberal Party).[32]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Fernando TalisicLakas–CMD266,31177.27
Pert GadiaLiberal Party78,36122.73
Total344,672100.00
Valid votes344,67270.22
Invalid/blank votes146,19229.78
Total votes490,864100.00
Registered voters/turnout619,17479.28
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Provincial Board

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

Lakas–CMD won eight seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD641,18665.168New
Liberal Party119,99912.190New
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino160,29016.292–8
Independent62,5936.3600
Total984,068100.0010
Total votes490,864
Registered voters/turnout619,17479.28
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

1st district

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

Four candidates were included in the ballot.[33]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alfredo Alim Jr. Lakas–CMD50,47142.62
Nonong CantelaLakas–CMD45,68038.58
Antonio Mendoza Jr.Liberal Party12,06110.19
Nilo CabugLiberal Party10,2048.62
Total118,416100.00
Total votes104,732
Registered voters/turnout128,42981.55
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

2nd district

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

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[32]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Vince RevilLakas–CMD105,77420.03
Tata Danao (incumbent)Lakas–CMD100,64619.06
Kris Espinosa (incumbent)Lakas–CMD93,62517.73
Allan Cos (incumbent)Partido Demokratiko Pilipino90,32017.11
Yong DanaoIndependent45,9138.70
Juls AguilarLiberal Party39,2337.43
Alex AlbaoLiberal Party35,8056.78
Gil BayabanIndependent16,6803.16
Total527,996100.00
Total votes218,527
Registered voters/turnout274,06779.73
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

3rd district

Masbate's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Masbate's 3rd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[34]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Bong Gonzales (incumbent)Lakas–CMD97,40228.85
Allan Lepasana (incumbent)Lakas–CMD79,72623.61
Nilda AguilarPartido Demokratiko Pilipino69,97020.72
Ansbert SonLakas–CMD67,86220.10
Rodolfo BadilloLiberal Party22,6966.72
Total337,656100.00
Total votes167,605
Registered voters/turnout216,67877.35
Source: Commission on Elections[9][10]

Naga

Sorsogon

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