2025 Philippine local elections in Cagayan Valley
The 2025 Philippine local elections in Cagayan Valley are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025.
Batanes
Governor
Term-limited incumbent Marilou Cayco (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the House of Representatives in Batanes's lone legislative district.[1] She was re-elected under the Liberal Party with 61.04% of the vote in 2022.
The Liberal Party nominated Batanes vice governor Ignacio Villa to run against former Batanes governor Telesforo Castillejos (Aksyon Demokratiko), former Batanes vice governor Jun Aguto (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and philanthropist Jun Abad (Nationalist People's Coalition).[1][2]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jun Abad | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Jun Aguto | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Telesforo Castillejos | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Ignacio Villa | Liberal Party | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
Incumbent Ignacio Villa (Liberal Party) is running for governor of Batanes. Villa was re-elected with 33.10% of the vote in 2022.
The Liberal Party nominated Wally Estamo to run against Uyugan mayor Jhong Nanud (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), Batanes board member Juan Redondo (Aksyon Demokratiko) and former Batanes board member Ferdie Elica (Nationalist People's Coalition).[1][2]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Ferdie Elica | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Wally Estamo | Liberal Party | |
| Jhong Nanud | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Juan Redondo | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
Since Batanes' reclassification as a 4th class province in 2025, the Batanes Provincial Board is composed of 12 board members, eight of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Liberal Party | |
| Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
Batanes's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Basco and Mahatao. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[2]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| John Dave Abilat | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Juanita Acacio | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Pipin Castillo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Arlyne Castillo-Velayo | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Benny Fajardo | Liberal Party | |
| Celerina Navarro | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Roel Nicolas (incumbent) | Liberal Party | |
| Ann Viola (incumbent) | Liberal Party | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
Batanes's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Itbayat, Ivana, Sabtang and Uyugan. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[3]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Caballero | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Juliet Cataluna (incumbent) | Liberal Party | |
| Rogelio Delapa | Liberal Party | |
| Cleo Gonzales | Independent | |
| Leonardo Hostallero | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Byron Peralta (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Preciosa Rivera | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Cagayan
Governor
Term-limited incumbent Manuel Mamba (Nacionalista Party) is running for vice governor of Cagayan.[4] He was re-elected with 52.02% of the vote in 2022.
The Nacionalista Party nominated former Philippine National Police chief Edgar Aglipay to run against Cagayan vice governor Melvin Vargas Jr. (Independent) and Zarah Lara (Nationalist People's Coalition).[5]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Aglipay | Nacionalista Party | |
| Zarah Lara | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Melvin Vargas Jr. | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
Term-limited incumbent Melvin Vargas Jr. (Independent) is running for governor of Cagayan.[4] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 34.94% of the vote in 2022.
Vargas endorsed former Cagayan governor Alvaro Antonio (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), who is running against Cagayan governor Manuel Mamba (Nacionalista Party) and former Cagayan vice governor Odi Fausto (Nationalist People's Coalition).[5]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Alvaro Antonio | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Odi Fausto | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Manuel Mamba | Nacionalista Party | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
The Cagayan Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Liberal Party | |
| Nacionalista Party | |
| Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
Cagayan's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Cagayan's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[6]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Agatep Jr. | Independent | |
| Joan Cabildo-Dunuan | Nacionalista Party | |
| Reymar Desiderio | Independent | |
| Romeo Garcia (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | |
| Hang Liggayu | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Kamille Ponce (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Bong Ramos | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Weng Retoma | Lakas–CMD | |
| Red Sac | Nacionalista Party | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
Cagayan's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Cagayan's 2nd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[7]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfredo Aguinaldo II | Independent | |
| Raquel dela Cruz | Nacionalista Party | |
| Arvin Garcia | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Lalaine Pamittan | Nacionalista Party | |
| Marites Tacipit | Independent | |
| Jose Tayawa | Nacionalista Party | |
| Alniñoson Kevin Timbas (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Randy Ursulum (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Vilmer Viloria | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
3rd district
Cagayan's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Cagayan's 3rd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
12 candidates were included in the ballot.[5]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Santi Balisi | Independent | |
| Aldrin Bargado | Independent | |
| Imogen Claire Callangan | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Engelbert Caronan | Nacionalista Party | |
| Romar de Asis | Nacionalista Party | |
| Odiboy Fausto | Lakas–CMD | |
| Raymund Guzman | Nacionalista Party | |
| Gilbert Labang | Independent | |
| Pearl Mabasa | Nacionalista Party | |
| Marjorie Martin | Liberal Party | |
| Phil Pattaguan | Lakas–CMD | |
| Alphonse Jean Ponce | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
Isabela
Governor
Incumbent Rodolfo Albano III (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term unopposed.[8][9] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 95.17% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Albano III (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
Incumbent Faustino Dy III (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the House of Representatives in Isabela's 6th legislative district.[8] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban unopposed in 2022.
Echague mayor Kiko Dy (Lakas–CMD) is running unopposed.[9]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Kiko Dy | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
The Isabela Provincial Board is composed of 19 board members, 12 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
Isabela's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Isabela's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Three candidates were included in the ballot.[9]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Joselito Anes (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Celso Balayan | Independent | |
| Ejay Diaz | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
Isabela's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Isabela's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[10]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Christian Go (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Julie Reyes | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
3rd district
Isabela's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Isabela's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[11]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Bentot Panganiban | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Ramon Reyes (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Total | ||
4th district
Isabela's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Isabela's 4th legislative district, excluding the city of Santiago. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[12]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Clifford Raspado (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Abegail Sable | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
5th district
Isabela's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Isabela's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Four candidates were included in the ballot.[13]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Totep Calderon | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| King Dy (incumbent) | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino | |
| Edward Isidro (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Renen Paraguison | Independent | |
| Total | ||
6th district
Isabela's 6th provincial district consists of the same area as Isabela's 6th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
Two candidates were included in the ballot.[14]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Amador Gaffud Jr. (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Arco Meris (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Nueva Vizcaya
Governor
Incumbent Jose Gambito (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a full term.[15] He became governor under Lakas–CMD on May 5, 2023, after Carlos Padilla died.
Gambito is running against representative Luisa Cuaresma (United Nationalist Alliance) and Maybelle Blossom Dumlao (Independent).[16][17]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Luisa Cuaresma | United Nationalist Alliance | |
| Maybelle Blossom Dumlao | Independent | |
| Jose Gambito (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
Incumbent Eufemia Dacayo (Aksyon Demokratiko) is running for a full term. She became vice governor under Lakas–CMD on May 5, 2023, after Jose Gambito became governor upon Carlos Padilla's death.
Dacayo is running against Eduardo Balgos (Lakas–CMD) and Patricio Dumlao (Nacionalista Party), both Nueva Vizcaya board members.[16][17]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Balgos | Lakas–CMD | |
| Eufemia Dacayo (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Patricio Dumlao | Nacionalista Party | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
The Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Nacionalista Party | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| United Nationalist Alliance | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
Nueva Vizcaya's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Ambaguio, Bagabag, Bayombong, Diadi, Quezon, Solano and Villaverde. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
15 candidates were included in the ballot.[17]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Sammy Balinhawang | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Luis Binay-an Sr. | Lakas–CMD | |
| Clem Cadoy | Nacionalista Party | |
| LC Cuaresma | United Nationalist Alliance | |
| Edgar Daniel Jr. | Lakas–CMD | |
| Myrna Dupiano | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| EJ Galanta-Martinez | Nacionalista Party | |
| Pablo Kindot (independent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Adonis Lejao | Nacionalista Party | |
| Paul Ligmayo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Benjamin Lucas Jr. | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jun Padilla | Nacionalista Party | |
| Efren Quiben | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Leah Tidang | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Jonathan Tindaan | Independent | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
Nueva Vizcaya's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Alfonso Castañeda, Aritao, Bambang, Dupax del Norte, Dupax del Sur, Kayapa, Kasibu and Santa Fe. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
16 candidates were included in the ballot.[18]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| John Bagasao | Lakas–CMD | |
| Dionisio Bungihan | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Jimmy Calata | Lakas–CMD | |
| Milady Dickson | Lakas–CMD | |
| Amado Dumelod | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jose Evangelista | Lakas–CMD | |
| Eunice Galima-Gambol (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | |
| Poly Garing | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Flodemonte Gerdan | Nacionalista Party | |
| Riz Guntalilib | Independent | |
| Primo Percival Marcos (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Airene Pinkihan-Nisperos | Independent | |
| Wilson Salas | Nacionalista Party | |
| Omar Santos | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Byron Sevillena | Lakas–CMD | |
| Domeng Torio | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Quirino
Governor
Incumbent Dakila Cua (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term unopposed.[15][19] He was re-elected under Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan with 81.65% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Dakila Cua (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Vice Governor
Incumbent Jojo Vaquilar (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term unopposed.[19] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 65.77% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Jojo Vaquilar (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Provincial Board
Since Quirino's reclassification as a 1st class province in 2025, the Quirino Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
1st district
Quirino's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Cabarroguis, Diffun and Saguday. Five board members are elected by this provincial district.
Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[19]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Willard Abuan | Independent | |
| Martin Bulayo Sr. | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Roseller Escobar | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Marlo Guillermo (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Michael Lidiang | Independent | |
| Babylyn Reyes (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Lilybeth Yogyog | Independent | |
| Total | ||
2nd district
Quirino's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Aglipay, Maddela and Nagtipunan. Five board members are elected by this provincial district.
Six candidates were included in the ballot.[20]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Celso Albano | Independent | |
| Tomas Baccac | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Melanie Batara | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Linda Dacmay (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Roy Saladino (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Alegre Ylanan (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Total | ||
Santiago
Mayor
Incumbent Sheena Tan (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term.[21] She was elected under PDP–Laban with 48.97% of the vote in 2022.
Tan is running against Santiago councilor Arlene Alvarez-Reyes (Nationalist People's Coalition) and Otep Miranda (Aksyon Demokratiko).[21][22]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Alvarez-Reyes | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Otep Miranda | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Sheena Tan (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
Vice Mayor
Incumbent Alvin Abaya (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) is term-limited. He was re-elected with 49.04% of the vote in 2022.
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino nominated Gene Jose to run against four other candidates, including Jigs Miranda (Aksyon Demokratiko) and Jamayne Tan (Lakas–CMD), both Santiago councilors.[22]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Kit Galang | Independent | |
| Gene Jose | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Jigs Miranda | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Maximin Navarro | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Sam Navarro | Independent | |
| Jamayne Tan | Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
City Council
The Santiago City Council is composed of 13 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.
35 candidates were included in the ballot.[22]
| Party | |
|---|---|
| Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Lakas–CMD | |
| Liberal Party | |
| Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Independent | |
| Total | |
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Abaya | Lakas–CMD | |
| Aliyah Aggabao | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Vinchy Aggabao | Independent | |
| Iverson George Barangan | Independent | |
| Boni Bartolome | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Pia Bautista | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jun Cabucana (incumbent) | Liberal Party | |
| Poklet Capun-an | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Aga Castillo | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Louie Castriciones | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Gibet Chan | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Olan Chan (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| RC Co | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Jomae de Jesus | Lakas–CMD | |
| Michael de Jesus | Independent | |
| Carlo de Luna | Lakas–CMD | |
| Michael Dungo | Independent | |
| Neth Jose | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Pandong Lugod | Lakas–CMD | |
| Aysen Marrero | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Sherman Miguel (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Marlon Miranda | Independent | |
| Pempe Miranda | Independent | |
| Soc Navarro | Independent | |
| Kay Perez | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Russel Ponce | Lakas–CMD | |
| Eunice Sable (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | |
| Eric Salcedo | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Jayson Sanchez | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Lessa Sarangaya | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Monching Sarangaya | Independent | |
| Gino Abaya Siquian | Lakas–CMD | |
| Mark Sotto | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Hubert Taguinod | Liberal Party | |
| King Umaguing | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Election-related incidents
In February 11, 2025, three people were arrested for trying to extort ₱90 million (US$1.83 million) from two municipal candidates in Enrile, Cagayan by claiming to be COMELEC-connected IT specialists who could rig the election results in their favor.[23] On February 28, COMELEC filed cybercrime charges against a vice-mayoral candidate in Reina Mercedes, Isabela, after he posted a video on social media appearing to demonstrate a method on how to tamper with the election results.[24]
On April 23, Joel Ruma, the reelectionist mayor of Rizal, Cagayan, was shot dead by a suspected sniper while campaigning, with three people injured in the same incident.[25] On April 26, a candidate for councilor in San Pablo, Isabela was shot and injured along with two companions in an ambush.[26]
Notes
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- ^ "CIDG nabs 3 alleged IT experts selling 'election win' for P90-M". Philippine News Agency. February 11, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
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