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2025 Zamboanga Sibugay local elections
9th local election in Zamboanga Sibugay
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Local elections were held in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay of the Philippines, on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 general election. The voters of Zamboanga Sibugay selected candidates for all local positions: a municipal, a vice mayor and councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the governor, vice governor and representatives for the two Districts of Zamboanga Sibugay.
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May 12, 2022
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Coalitions
Administration Coalition
| # | Name | Party | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Governor | ||||
| 1. | Dulce Ann Hofer | PFP | Won | |
| For Vice Governor | ||||
| 3. | Ric-Ric Olegario | Nacionalista | Won | |
| 1st District | ||||
| For House of Representative | ||||
| 1. | Marlo Bancoro | PFP | Won | |
| For Board Member | ||||
| 3. | Ralph Hofer delos Santos | PFP | Won | |
| 5. | Roger Lu | PFP | Won | |
| 6. | Jinky Mendoza | PFP | Won | |
| 9. | Boyet Cabilao Yambao | Nacionalista | Won | |
| 10. | Jung-Jung Yanga | PFP | Won | |
| 2nd District | ||||
| For House of Representative | ||||
| 5. | Marly Hofer-Hasim | PFP | Won | |
| For Board Member | ||||
| 1. | Win Alibutdan | Akbayan | Won | |
| 5. | Pava Hofer | PFP | Won | |
| 8. | Dantoy Oporto | PFP | Lost | |
| 9. | Judge Glenn Sabijon | Nacionalista | Won | |
| 10. | Pia Shuck | NPC | Lost | |
Opposition Coalition
| # | Name | Party | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Governor | ||||
| 2. | Yvonne Palma | Lakas | Lost | |
| For Vice Governor | ||||
| 2. | Chanti Olegario | Lakas | Lost | |
| 1st District | ||||
| For House of Representative | ||||
| 2. | Wilter Palma Sr. | Lakas | Lost | |
| For Board Member | ||||
| 1. | Gary Buendia | Lakas | Lost | |
| 2. | Mercy Conturno | Lakas | Lost | |
| 4. | Jessie Lagas | Lakas | Lost | |
| 7. | Katrina Ann Palma | Lakas | Lost | |
| 8. | Love Silva | Lakas | Lost | |
| 2nd District | ||||
| For House of Representatives | ||||
| 3. | Antonieta Eudela | Lakas | Lost | |
| For Board Member | ||||
| 2. | Nonoy Castillo | Lakas | Lost | |
| 3. | Bob Chiong | Lakas | Lost | |
| 4. | Nat-Nat Eudela | Lakas | Won | |
| 6. | Vic Javier | Lakas | Won | |
| 7. | Raco Olegario | Lakas | Lost | |
Independent and Other Party Coalition
| # | Name | Party | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Vice Governor | ||||
| 1. | Ren delos Reyes | Independent | Lost | |
| 2nd District | ||||
| For House of Representative | ||||
| 1. | Jarjar Acosta | PDP | Lost | |
| 2. | Rino delos Reyes | Independent | Lost | |
| 4. | Jose Gerosa | Independent | Lost | |
| 6. | Al-Sharief Muloc | Independent | Lost | |
Provincial elections
All incumbents are marked in italics.
Governor
Incumbent Governor Dulce Ann Hofer ran for re-election after being elected in 2022 under PDP-Laban (now PDP), she ran under Partido Federal ng Pilipinas and Incumbent 1st district Sangguniang Panlalawigan member, Yvonne Palma fielded by Lakas–CMD, was her only opponent.[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulce Ann Hofer | PFP | 211,433 | 61.96 | |
| Yvonne Palma | Lakas-CMD | 129,783 | 38.04 | |
| Total | 341,216 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 428,422 | – | ||
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Results by municipality
| Municipality | Hofer | Palma | Total valid votes cast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| Alicia | 12,675 | 65.05% | 6,811 | 34.95% | 19,486 |
| Buug | 10,489 | 52.17% | 9,617 | 47.83% | 20,106 |
| Diplahan | 5,405 | 31.2% | 11,502 | 66.39% | 18,711 |
| Imelda | 9,634 | 59.59% | 6,533 | 40.41% | 16,167 |
| Ipil | 31,782 | 66.74% | 15,841 | 33.26% | 47,623 |
| Kabasalan | 21,693 | 77.31% | 6,367 | 22.69% | 28,060 |
| Mabuhay | 7,960 | 64.79% | 4,326 | 35.21% | 12,286 |
| Malangas | 11,500 | 64.34% | 6,375 | 35.66% | 17,875 |
| Naga | 14,145 | 64.07% | 7,933 | 35.93% | 22,078 |
| Olutanga | 9,086 | 60.36% | 5,968 | 39.64% | 15,054 |
| Payao | 11,477 | 65.4% | 6,072 | 34.6% | 17,549 |
| Roseller Lim | 12,783 | 56.37% | 9,894 | 43.63% | 22,677 |
| Siay | 11,399 | 56.84% | 8,654 | 43.16% | 20,053 |
| Talusan | 6,544 | 74.01% | 2,298 | 25.99% | 8,842 |
| Titay | 20,349 | 67.57% | 9,765 | 32.43% | 30,114 |
| Tungawan | 13,183 | 53.73% | 11,352 | 46.27% | 24,535 |
| Totals | 211,433 | 61.96% | 129,783 | 38.04% | 341,216 |
Vice governor
Incumbent Vice Governor Rey Andre Olegario of the Nacionalista Party retired.
The Nacionalista Party nominated incumbent 2nd district Sangguniang Panlalawigan member, Ric-Ric Olegario, he ran against two other candidates.[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ric-Ric Olegario | Nacionalista | 175,301 | 56.23 | |
| Chanti Olegario | Lakas-CMD | 123,978 | 39.77 | |
| Ren delos Reyes | Independent | 12,453 | 3.99 | |
| Total | 311,732 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 428,422 | – | ||
| Nacionalista hold | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Results by municipality
| Municipality | R. Olegario | C. Olegario | Delos Reyes | Total valid votes cast | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| Alicia | 10,760 | 61.62% | 5,971 | 34.19% | 731 | 4.19% | 17,462 |
| Buug | 8,046 | 43.99% | 9,509 | 51.99% | 734 | 4.01% | 18,289 |
| Diplahan | 5,405 | 31.2% | 11,502 | 66.39% | 417 | 2.41% | 17,324 |
| Imelda | 8,295 | 55.73% | 6,222 | 41.81% | 366 | 2.46% | 14,883 |
| Ipil | 27,856 | 61.08% | 16,908 | 37.08% | 840 | 1.84% | 45,604 |
| Kabasalan | 18,511 | 71.47% | 6,530 | 25.21% | 859 | 3.32% | 25,900 |
| Mabuhay | 6,446 | 57.66% | 4,190 | 37.48% | 544 | 4.87% | 11,180 |
| Malangas | 9,702 | 60.38% | 5,750 | 35.79% | 616 | 3.83% | 16,068 |
| Naga | 9,500 | 48.42% | 6,962 | 35.49% | 3,157 | 16.09% | 19,619 |
| Olutanga | 7,634 | 54.91% | 5,820 | 41.86% | 449 | 3.23% | 13,903 |
| Payao | 9,523 | 60.83% | 5,570 | 35.58% | 563 | 3.6% | 15,656 |
| Roseller Lim | 11,836 | 56.54% | 8,655 | 41.34% | 444 | 2.12% | 20,935 |
| Siay | 10,805 | 61.1% | 6,235 | 35.26% | 645 | 3.65% | 17,685 |
| Talusan | 4,373 | 58.33% | 2,403 | 32.05% | 721 | 9.62% | 7,497 |
| Titay | 16,293 | 59.74% | 10,287 | 37.72% | 691 | 2.53% | 27,271 |
| Tungawan | 10,316 | 45.94% | 11,464 | 51.05% | 676 | 3.01% | 22,456 |
| Totals | 175,301 | 56.23% | 123,978 | 39.77% | 12,453 | 3.99% | 311,732 |
Provincial board
1st District
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jung-Jung Yanga | PFP | 73,232 | 12.40 | |
| Jinky Mendoza | PFP | 71,336 | 12.08 | |
| Boyet Cabilao Yambao | Nacionalista | 69,610 | 11.78 | |
| Ralph Hofer delos Santos | PFP | 65,219 | 11.04 | |
| Roger Lu | PFP | 61,032 | 10.33 | |
| Jessie Lagas | Lakas-CMD | 57,559 | 9.74 | |
| Katrina Ann Palma | Lakas-CMD | 56,323 | 9.53 | |
| Gary Buendia | Lakas-CMD | 49,530 | 8.38 | |
| Love Silva | Lakas-CMD | 45,183 | 7.65 | |
| Mercy Conturno | Lakas-CMD | 41,690 | 7.06 | |
| Total | 590,714 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 179,359 | – | ||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
2nd District
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge Glenn Sabijon | Nacionalista | 100,085 | 14.23 | |
| Pava Hofer | PFP | 99,535 | 14.15 | |
| Vic Javier | Lakas-CMD | 89,231 | 12.69 | |
| Win Alibutdan | Akbayan | 73,329 | 10.43 | |
| Nat-Nat Eudela | Lakas-CMD | 71,330 | 10.14 | |
| Pia Shuck | NPC | 66,240 | 9.42 | |
| Raco Olegario | Lakas-CMD | 58,723 | 8.35 | |
| Dantoy Oporto | PFP | 56,781 | 8.07 | |
| Nonoy Casillo | Lakas-CMD | 56,201 | 7.99 | |
| Bob Chiong | Lakas-CMD | 31,742 | 4.51 | |
| Total | 703,197 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 249,063 | – | ||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Congressional elections
1st District
Incumbent Representative Wilter Palma ran for re-election against 1st District Sangguniang Panlalawigan member, Marlo Bancoro of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas.[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlo Bancoro | PFP | 81,915 | 55.98 | |
| Wilter Palma | Lakas-CMD | 64,415 | 44.02 | |
| Total | 146,330 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 179,359 | – | ||
| PFP gain from Lakas-CMD | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
2nd District
Incumbent Representative Antonieta Eudela ran for re-election against Doctor Marly Hofer-Hasim of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, Siay Mayor Jarjar Acosta of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino, and 3 other candidates.[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marly Hofer-Hasim | PFP | 92,835 | 48.95 | |
| Antonieta Eudela | Lakas-CMD | 71,823 | 37.87 | |
| Jarjar Acosta | PDP | 22,108 | 11.66 | |
| Rino delos Reyes | Independent | 2,607 | 1.37 | |
| Jose Gerosa | Independent | 167 | 0.09 | |
| Al-Sharief Muloc | Independent | 122 | 0.06 | |
| Total | 189,662 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 249,063 | – | ||
| PFP gain from Lakas-CMD | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Municipal elections
1st District
Alicia
Incumbent Mayor Alvie Musa ran for re-election.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Jun Escamillan ran for re-election.
Buug
Incumbent Mayor Dionesia Lagas ran for re-election.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Jonam Lagas ran for re-election.
Diplahan
Incumbent Mayor Eric Palma ran for re-election
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ramil Villaruel ran for re-election.
Imelda
Incumbent Mayor Jerry Silva opted not to run to let his wife, Vice Mayor and Former Mayor Roselyn Silva run for the position.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoldo Famor | Nacionalista | 9,738 | 59.63 | |
| Roselyn Silva | Lakas-CMD | 6,592 | 40.37 | |
| Total | 16,330 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 18,877 | – | ||
| Nacionalista gain from Lakas-CMD | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Roselyn Silva was eligible for re-election but opted to run for Mayor, a position she held from 2013 to 2022 where her husband succeeded her position in 2022. Her party fielded Bruno Doring for the position.
Mabuhay
Incumbent Mayor Indaylou Caloñge ran for re-election unopposed.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indaylou Caloñge | Nacionalista | 10,485 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 10,485 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 15,819 | – | ||
| Nacionalista hold | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Joval John Salmonte ran for re-election unopposed.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joval John Salmonte | Nacionalista | 10,357 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 10,357 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 15,819 | – | ||
| Nacionalista hold | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Malangas
Incumbent Mayor Marcelo Baquial Jr was eligible for re-election but opted to run for Vice Mayor.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Yambao | Nacionalista | 10,902 | 61.48 | |
| Arlene Calunod | Lakas-CMD | 5,186 | 29.24 | |
| Roberto Intol | Akbayan | 1,601 | 9.03 | |
| Pingping Tu | Independent | 44 | 0.25 | |
| Total | 17,733 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 22,123 | – | ||
| Nacionalista gain from PFP | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Roberto Intol was term-limited and opted to run for Mayor. His wife, Nilda Intol ran for Vice Mayor for the Position.
Olutanga
Incumbent Mayor Arthur Ruste ran for re-election.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Janjan Gumba was eligible to run for re-election but opted to run for mayor. his party fielded Jim Siso for the position.
Payao
Incumbent Mayor Joshua Mendoza ran for re-election.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Joel Indino was term-limited and opted to run for Councilor.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joeper Mendoza | Nacionalista | 12,584 | 72.45 | |
| Renie Jemlani | UNA | 4,786 | 27.55 | |
| Total | 17,370 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 21,784 | – | ||
| Nacionalista gain from PFP | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Talusan
Incumbent Mayor Bobing Edem ran for re-election.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Loloy Ramiso ran for re-election unopposed.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loloy Ramiso | Nacionalista | 6,298 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 6,298 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 11,140 | – | ||
| Nacionalista hold | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
2nd District
Ipil
Incumbent Mayor Amy Olegario was term-limited and opted to run as Vice Mayor. Her party fielded Richard Chiu for Position.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Rambo Olegario was eligible to run for re-election but opted to run for Mayor. His party fielded Edna Alibutdan for the position.
Kabasalan
Incumbent Mayor Katrina Balladares ran for re-election.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Balladares | PFP | 20,290 | 70.89 | |
| Sheila Bauzon | Lakas-CMD | 4,071 | 14.22 | |
| Luvly Grace Cainglet | UNA | 3,998 | 13.97 | |
| Cherrie Ann Cainglet | Independent | 195 | 0.68 | |
| Michael Cainglet | Independent | 67 | 0.23 | |
| Total | 28,621 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 34,171 | – | ||
| PFP hold | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Gani Balladares ran for re-election.
Naga
Incumbent Mayor Rino delos Reyes was term-limited and opted to run for the Representative of Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd district.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kambal Balladares | Nacionalista | 14,523 | 62.82 | |
| Chennie delos Reyes | PFP | 8,108 | 35.07 | |
| Jouie Kambal Villares | Independent | 489 | 2.12 | |
| Total | 23,120 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 28,194 | – | ||
| PFP gain from Independent | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Romeo Pantag ran for re-election.
Roseller T. Lim (Surabay)
Incumbent Mayor Papong Piodena ran for re-election unopposed.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papong Piodena | Nacionalista | 20,594 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 20,594 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 28,873 | – | ||
| Nacionalista hold | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Queenie Piodena ran for re-election unopposed.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papong Piodena | Nacionalista | 19,544 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 19,544 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 28,873 | – | ||
| Nacionalista hold | ||||
| Source: [3] [4] | ||||
Siay
Incumbent Mayor Jarjar Acosta was term-limited and opted to run for the Representative of Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd district.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Jun-Jun Acosta was term-limited and opted to run for Mayor. His party fielded Gerald Acosta for the position.
Titay
Incumbent Mayor Bobong Talania was term limited and opted to run for Mayor. His party fielded Manangrose Talania for the position.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Elizer Yamarao was eligible for re-election but opted not to run.
Tungawan
Incumbent Mayor Carlnan Climaco was term-limited and opted to run for Vice Mayor. his party fielded Lalay Climaco for the position.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ivan Balano was term limited but opted not to run. his party fielded Karen Garcia for the position.