Local elections were held in the province of
Laguna
Laguna (Italian and Spanish for lagoon) may refer to:
People
* Abe Laguna (born 1992), American DJ known as Ookay
* Andrés Laguna (1499–1559), Spanish physician, pharmacologist, and botanist
* Ana Laguna (born 1955), Spanish-Swedish ballet d ...
on May 9, 2022, as part of the
2022 Philippine general election
The 2022 Philippine general election took place on May 9, 2022, for executive and legislative branches of the government – national, provincial, and local, except for the barangay officials.
At the top of the ballot is the election for succe ...
. Voters selected candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town council, as well as members of the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Sangguniang Panlalawigan (abbreviated as SP; ), commonly known as the Provincial Board, are the legislatures in Philippine provinces. They are the legislative branches of the provinces, and their powers and responsibilities are defined by the Loca ...
, the vice-governor, governor, and representatives for the
four districts of Laguna, and the lone districts of
Biñan
Biñan (), officially the City of Biñan ( fil, Lungsod ng Biñan), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city in the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Laguna (province), Laguna, Philippines. According ...
,
Calamba, and the newly created lone district for
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is the Italian, Portuguese and Spanish name for Saint Rose.
Santa Rosa may also refer to:
Places Argentina
*Santa Rosa, Mendoza, a city
* Santa Rosa, Tinogasta, Catamarca
* Santa Rosa, Valle Viejo, Catamarca
*Santa Rosa, La Pampa
* Sa ...
.
Incumbents
Ramil Hernandez
Ramil Laurel Hernandez (born July 26, 1972) is a Filipino politician from Calamba, Laguna, Calamba City, Laguna (province), Laguna. He currently serves as the Governor of Laguna since 2014. He previously served as Sangguniang Kabataan, Sangunian ...
and
Katherine Agapay
Laguna, officially the Province of Laguna ( fil, Lalawigan ng Laguna), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz while its largest city is the City of Calamba and the province is sit ...
were re-elected to the governorship and the vice governorship respectively, defeating their closest opponents Representative
Sol Aragones
Marisol Castillo Aragones-Sampelo (born November 6, 1977) is a Filipina politician who served as the Representative of Laguna's 3rd district from 2013 to 2022. Before entering politics, she was a news presenter for ABS-CBN from 1998 to 2012.
...
and actor Jerico Ejercito.
Coalitions
As the governor, vice governor, and members of the House of Representatives and the Provincial Board are elected on the same ballot, gubernatorial candidates may present a slate of candidates for each position for every district within the province.
Administration coalition
Primary opposition coalition
Provincial elections
Governor

Incumbent Governor Ramil Hernandez sought a third and final term. His main opponent was incumbent Representative Sol Aragones.
Results By City and Municipality
Vice governor

Incumbent Vice Governor
Katherine Agapay
Laguna, officially the Province of Laguna ( fil, Lalawigan ng Laguna), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz while its largest city is the City of Calamba and the province is sit ...
sought a third and final term. Her main opponent was actor Jerico Ejercito, the son of former Governor
ER Ejercito
Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III (; born October 5, 1963), commonly known as E. R. Ejercito, is a Filipino people, Filipino actor and former governor of Laguna (province), Laguna from 2010 until his removal in 2014. Prior to his election as gove ...
.
Provincial board
Unlike in congressional elections, the districts for the
Laguna Provincial Board
The Laguna Provincial Board ( fil, Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Laguna}) is the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial legislature) of the Philippine province of Laguna.
The members are elected via plurality-at-large voting: the province is divid ...
still have Biñan and Santa Rosa included in the 1st district, and Calamba in the 2nd district.
1st District
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Cities
A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ...
:
Biñan
Biñan (), officially the City of Biñan ( fil, Lungsod ng Biñan), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city in the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Laguna (province), Laguna, Philippines. According ...
,
Santa Rosa City,
San Pedro City
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2nd district
*
Cities
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:
Cabuyao
Cabuyao, officially the City of Cabuyao ( fil, Lungsod ng Cabuyao), is a 1st class component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 355,330 people.
It used to be known as the "riche ...
,
Calamba
*
Municipalities
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
:
Bay
A bay is a recessed, coastal body of water that directly connects to a larger main body of water, such as an ocean, a lake, or another bay. A large bay is usually called a Gulf (geography), gulf, sea, sound (geography), sound, or bight (geogra ...
,
Los Baños
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3rd District
*
City
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:
San Pablo City
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Municipalities
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
:
Alaminos,
Calauan
Calauan (), officially the Municipality of Calauan ( tgl, Bayan ng Calauan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. The municipality has a land area of 25.25 square miles which constitutes 3.41% of Laguna's total ar ...
,
Liliw
Liliw, officially the Municipality of Liliw ( tgl, Bayan ng Liliw), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,491 people.
It is one of the highland towns forming ...
.
Nagcarlan
Nagcarlan, officially the Municipality of Nagcarlan ( tgl, Bayan ng Nagcarlan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,866 people.
It is northeast of San P ...
,
Rizal
Rizal, officially the Province of Rizal ( fil, Lalawigan ng Rizal), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is the city of Antipolo. It is about east of Manila. The p ...
,
Victoria
Victoria most commonly refers to:
* Victoria (Australia), a state of the Commonwealth of Australia
* Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
* Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory
* Victoria, Seychelle ...
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4th District
Municipalities
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
:
Cavinti
Cavinti, officially the Municipality of Cavinti ( tgl, Bayan ng Cavinti), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,980 people.
It is in the Sierra Madre mounta ...
,
Famy
Famy, officially the Municipality of Famy ( tgl, Bayan ng Famy), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,791 people, making it as the least populated municipalit ...
,
Kalayaan,
Luisiana
Luisiana, officially the Municipality of Luisiana ( tgl, Bayan ng Luisiana), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,859 people.
Locals call the town ''Little ...
,
Lumban
Lumban, officially the Municipality of Lumban ( tgl, Bayan ng Lumban), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It can reach this town Passing Through Rizal Province via Manila East Road or SLEX. According to the 2020 ...
,
Mabitac
Mabitac, officially the Municipality of Mabitac ( tgl, Bayan ng Mabitac), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,275 people.
Mabitac was an excellent hunting g ...
,
Magdalena,
Majayjay
Majayjay, officially the Municipality of Majayjay ( tgl, Bayan ng Majayjay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,893 people.
It is located at the foot of ...
,
Paete
Paete, officially the Municipality of Paete ( tgl, Bayan ng Paete), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,945 people.
The town, is located at the north-east ...
,
Pagsanjan
Pagsanjan (pronounced ''PAG-sang-han''), officially the Municipality of Pagsanjan ( tgl, Bayan ng Pagsanjan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 44,327 peop ...
,
Pakil
Pakil, officially the Municipality of Pakil ( tgl, Bayan ng Pakil), is a 5th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Laguna (province), Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it h ...
,
Pangil
Pangil, officially the Municipality of Pangil ( tgl, Bayan ng Pangil), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,026 people.
Etymology
According to a paper ent ...
,
Pila
Pila may refer to:
Architecture
* Pila (architecture), a type of veranda in Sri Lankan farm houses
Places
*Pila, Buenos Aires, a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
*Pila Partido, a country subdivision in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
* ...
,
Santa Cruz,
Santa Maria,
Siniloan
Siniloan, officially the Municipality of Siniloan ( tgl, Bayan ng Siniloan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,460 people.
Sinilóan is a center of educ ...
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Congressional elections
1st District
Incumbent
Dan Fernandez is running in the newly created Lone District of Santa Rosa. Former board member Dave Almarinez and incumbent board member
Ann Matibag
Maria Rene Ann Lourdes Garcia Matibag (born 26 January 1984) is a Filipina politician and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st District from 30 June 2022; she served on the Laguna Provincial Board
The Laguna Pro ...
are the notable candidates for the redistricted seat.
2nd District
Ruth Mariano-Hernandez is the incumbent. Her opponent is former
PAGCOR
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR, ) is a government-owned and controlled corporation established through the ''Presidential Decree 1869''. PAGCOR is the Philippines' largest contributor of revenue to the government after the ...
Chief Efraim Genuino.
3rd District
Incumbent Sol Aragones is term-limited and is running for governor. Incumbent San Pablo mayor Loreto Amante will run for the position. His opponents are actress and incumbent board member
Angelica Jones
Angelica Banaag Alarva (born January 20, 1983), better known by her stage name Angelica Jones, is a singer, actress and politician in the Philippines. Also known as a singer who sang the novelty song "Miss Flawless".
Personal life
She was born ...
, Maria Cristina Villamor and King Mediano.
4th District
Incumbent
Benjamin Agarao Jr. is term-limited and will run for Mayor of Santa Cruz. His daughter
Jam
Jam is a type of fruit preserve.
Jam or Jammed may also refer to:
Other common meanings
* A firearm malfunction
* Block signals
** Radio jamming
** Radar jamming and deception
** Mobile phone jammer
** Echolocation jamming
Arts and entertai ...
, an incumbent board member, is his party's nominee. Her opponent is former Santa Maria mayor Antonio Carolino.
Biñan
Marlyn Alonte-Naguiat is the incumbent. Her opponent is Mike Yatco.
Calamba
Incumbent Joaquin Chipeco, Jr. is term-limited. His son, incumbent Mayor Justin Marc Chipeco is his party's nominee. His opponents are incumbent Councilor
Charisse Anne Hernandez
Charisse Anne "Cha" Claudio Hernandez-Alcantara (born September 8, 1993) is a Filipino people, Filipina politician who currently serves as House of Representatives (Philippines), Representative from Calamba, Laguna, Calamba's Calamba's at-large c ...
and Emerson Panganiban.
Santa Rosa
Incumbent 1st district representative Dan Fernandez is running in this district. He will face former councilor Petronio "Boy" Factoriza Jr.
City and municipal elections
All cities and municipalities of
Laguna
Laguna (Italian and Spanish for lagoon) may refer to:
People
* Abe Laguna (born 1992), American DJ known as Ookay
* Andrés Laguna (1499–1559), Spanish physician, pharmacologist, and botanist
* Ana Laguna (born 1955), Spanish-Swedish ballet d ...
will elect a mayor and a vice-mayor this election. The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest number of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected. Below is the list of mayoralty candidates of each city and municipalities per district.
1st District
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City
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:
San Pedro City
San Pedro City
Incumbent Lourdes Cataquiz is term-limited. His son, Aaron will run for Mayor. His opponent is Vice Mayor Art Joseph Francis Mercado.
2nd District
*
City
A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ...
:
Cabuyao
Cabuyao, officially the City of Cabuyao ( fil, Lungsod ng Cabuyao), is a 1st class component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 355,330 people.
It used to be known as the "riche ...
*
Municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
:
Bay
A bay is a recessed, coastal body of water that directly connects to a larger main body of water, such as an ocean, a lake, or another bay. A large bay is usually called a Gulf (geography), gulf, sea, sound (geography), sound, or bight (geogra ...
,
Los Baños
Cabuyao
Bay
Los Baños
Incumbent Antonio Kalaw, who assumed office after the assassination of Mayor Caesar Perez, is running his first full three-year term.
3rd District
*
City
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:
San Pablo City
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Municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
:
Alaminos,
Calauan
Calauan (), officially the Municipality of Calauan ( tgl, Bayan ng Calauan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. The municipality has a land area of 25.25 square miles which constitutes 3.41% of Laguna's total ar ...
,
Liliw
Liliw, officially the Municipality of Liliw ( tgl, Bayan ng Liliw), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,491 people.
It is one of the highland towns forming ...
.
Nagcarlan
Nagcarlan, officially the Municipality of Nagcarlan ( tgl, Bayan ng Nagcarlan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,866 people.
It is northeast of San P ...
,
Rizal
Rizal, officially the Province of Rizal ( fil, Lalawigan ng Rizal), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is the city of Antipolo. It is about east of Manila. The p ...
,
Victoria
Victoria most commonly refers to:
* Victoria (Australia), a state of the Commonwealth of Australia
* Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
* Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory
* Victoria, Seychelle ...
San Pablo City
Incumbent Loreto Amante is term-limited and is running for congressman. His father, incumbent City Administrator and former Mayor Vicente Amante is his party's nominee. His opponent is former board member in 3rd district Laguna Arcadio Gapangada, Jr.
Alaminos
Incumbent Ruben Alvarez, who assumed office upon the death of Mayor Eladio Magampon, is running his first full three-year term.
Calauan
Incumbent Buenifrido Berris is term-limited.
Liliw
Incumbent Ericson Sulibit is term-limited.
Nagcarlan
Rizal
Victoria
4th District
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Municipalities
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
:
Cavinti
Cavinti, officially the Municipality of Cavinti ( tgl, Bayan ng Cavinti), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,980 people.
It is in the Sierra Madre mounta ...
,
Famy
Famy, officially the Municipality of Famy ( tgl, Bayan ng Famy), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,791 people, making it as the least populated municipalit ...
,
Kalayaan,
Luisiana
Luisiana, officially the Municipality of Luisiana ( tgl, Bayan ng Luisiana), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,859 people.
Locals call the town ''Little ...
,
Lumban
Lumban, officially the Municipality of Lumban ( tgl, Bayan ng Lumban), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It can reach this town Passing Through Rizal Province via Manila East Road or SLEX. According to the 2020 ...
,
Mabitac
Mabitac, officially the Municipality of Mabitac ( tgl, Bayan ng Mabitac), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,275 people.
Mabitac was an excellent hunting g ...
,
Magdalena,
Majayjay
Majayjay, officially the Municipality of Majayjay ( tgl, Bayan ng Majayjay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,893 people.
It is located at the foot of ...
,
Paete
Paete, officially the Municipality of Paete ( tgl, Bayan ng Paete), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,945 people.
The town, is located at the north-east ...
,
Pagsanjan
Pagsanjan (pronounced ''PAG-sang-han''), officially the Municipality of Pagsanjan ( tgl, Bayan ng Pagsanjan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 44,327 peop ...
,
Pakil
Pakil, officially the Municipality of Pakil ( tgl, Bayan ng Pakil), is a 5th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Laguna (province), Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it h ...
,
Pangil
Pangil, officially the Municipality of Pangil ( tgl, Bayan ng Pangil), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,026 people.
Etymology
According to a paper ent ...
,
Pila
Pila may refer to:
Architecture
* Pila (architecture), a type of veranda in Sri Lankan farm houses
Places
*Pila, Buenos Aires, a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
*Pila Partido, a country subdivision in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
* ...
,
Santa Cruz,
Santa Maria,
Siniloan
Siniloan, officially the Municipality of Siniloan ( tgl, Bayan ng Siniloan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,460 people.
Sinilóan is a center of educ ...
Cavinti
Famy
Kalayaan
Luisiana
Lumban
Mabitac
Magdalena
Incumbent Mayor David Aventurado Jr. is term-limited. Incumbent Vice Mayor Pedro Bucal will run for Mayor.
Majayjay
Paete
Incumbent mayor Rojilyn Bagabaldo is term-limited and is running for Vice Mayor. Incumbent Vice Mayor Aurelio Paraiso is running in his place. His opponents include former Mayor Elmoise Afurong, Brgy. Ibaba del Norte Captain Efren Capco, former Municipal Administrator Ronald Cosico, former Councilor Lourdes Sunga, former mayoral candidate Marceliano Cadayona, basketball coach Johny Tam, and independent bets Andres Caguin and Alejandro Garcia.
Pagsanjan
Incumbent Peter Casius Trinidad is running for reelection. His opponent is former mayor and incumbent vice mayor Girlie Ejercito.
Pakil
Pangil
Pila
Santa Cruz
Incumbent Egay San Luis is running for reelection against Incumbent 4th District Congressman
Benjamin Agarao Jr..
Incumbent Laarni A. Malibiran is running for reelection against her predecessor Incumbent Councilor and Former Vice Mayor Louie De Leon.
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Santa Maria
Siniloan
Biñan
Incumbent Arman Dimaguila is running for reelection against Bobet Borja and Former Councilor Donna Yatco.
Calamba
Incumbent
Timmy Chipeco
Justin Marc San Buenaventura Chipeco (April 6, 1975), more commonly known as Timmy Chipeco, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who is the incumbent city mayor of Calamba, Laguna. He is also a former member of the House of Representatives of t ...
is term-limited and is running for congressman. His brother, incumbent councilor Joey Chipeco is his party's nominee. His opponents are former governor and former Pagsanjan Mayor
ER Ejercito
Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III (; born October 5, 1963), commonly known as E. R. Ejercito, is a Filipino people, Filipino actor and former governor of Laguna (province), Laguna from 2010 until his removal in 2014. Prior to his election as gove ...
and incumbent Vice Mayor Roseller Rizal.
Incumbent Roseller Rizal is term-limited and is running for mayor. His party nominated incumbent councilor Angelito ‘Totie’ Lazaro, Jr. His opponent is incumbent councilor Soliman Rajay Lajara.
Santa Rosa City
2022 Santa Rosa Local Elections
Incumbent mayor
Arlene Arcillas is running for reelection. She will face incumbent vice mayor Arnel Gomez. Meanwhile, former vice mayor Arnold Arcillas will run for vice mayor.
References
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