2025 Cebu Local Elections

Local elections were held in the province of Cebu on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. Voters elected candidates for all local positions: town mayor, vice mayor, and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice governor, governor, and representatives for the seven legislative districts of Cebu (including two districts of Cebu City, the lone district of Lapu-Lapu City, and the lone district of Mandaue City.

Pam Baricuatro, backed by Duterte's PDP–Laban, emerged victorious in the gubernatorial race, defeating incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia, who was also supported by the current administration. However, Baricuatro’s running mate, Joselito Ruiz, was defeated by Glenn Soco in the vice gubernatorial race.

Provincial Elections

All incumbents are marked in ''Italics''.

Governor

Incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia (One Cebu) is running for a third term. She was re-elected with 80.80% of the vote in 2022.

Garcia is running against Pam Baricuatro (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) and Valeriano Gingco (Independent).

Vice Governor

Incumbent Hilario Davide III (Independent) is running for the House of Representatives in Cebu's 2nd legislative district. He was re-elected under the Liberal Party with 50.60% of the vote in 2022.

The candidates for vice governor are Cebu board member Glenn Soco (One Cebu) and former Department of the Interior and Local Government undersecretary Joselito Ruiz (Independent).

Provincial Board

Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 on provincial board representation for component cities having their own legislative districts, the Cebu Provincial Board is composed of 19 board members, 16 of whom are elected.

1st district

* City: Carcar, Naga, Talisay
* Municipalities: Minglanilla, San Fernando, Sibonga

Incumbent Board Members Yolanda Daan and Raul Bacaltos are term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. Former Talisay City Councilor Antonio Bacaltos Jr. and Former San Fernando Mayor Lakambini Reluya is running for their first term and is unopposed.

2nd district

* Municipalities: Alcoy, Argao, Boljoon, Dalaguete, Oslob, Samboan, Santander

Incumbent Board Members Stanley Caminero and Raymond Calderon are running for a second term.

3rd District

* City: Toledo
* Municipalities: Aloguinsan, Asturias, Balamban, Barili, Pinamungajan, Tuburan
Incumbent Member Victoria Corominas-Toribio is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term, while Incumbent Member John Ismael Borgonia is running for a third term. On March 24, 2025, Borgonia withdrew his candidacy, citing problems with party support and logistics. However, COMELEC clarified that his name can no longer be removed from the official ballot, and any votes cast for him will be considered stray and will not be counted.

4th District

* City: Bogo
* Municipalities: Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Madridejos, Medellin, San Remigio, Santa Fe, Tabogon, Tabuelan

Incumbent Member Horacio Paul Franco died while in office in 2022, he was replaced by his wife Minuel Carmela Franco who opted not to run for re-election. Incumbent Member Kerrie Shimura is running for a third term.

5th District

* City: Danao
* Municipalities: Borbon, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Liloan, Pilar, Poro, San Francisco, Sogod, Tudela

Incumbent Members Andrei Duterte and Michael Joseph Villamor is running for third and second term, respectively.

6th District

* Municipalities: Consolacion, Cordova

The city of Mandaue used to be under this provincial district until a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 created a separate provincial district for the city.

Incumbent Member Jonkie Ouano is term-limited and is running for Mandaue City Mayor. Incumbent Member Glenn Soco opted to run as Vice Governor and won.

7th District

* Municipalities: Alcantara, Alegria, Badian, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Moalboal, Ronda

Incumbent Member Jerome Librando is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a third consecutive term. Incumbent Member Cesar Baricuatro is running for a second term.

Mandaue City

Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023, a provincial district was created for the city of Mandaue, which used to be under the 6th provincial district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Incumbent Mandaue City Councilor Malcolm Sanchez is running for his first term in the newly created district.

Congressional Elections

1st District

* City: Carcar, Naga, Talisay
* Municipalities: Minglanilla, San Fernando, Sibonga

Incumbent Representative Rhea Gullas is running for second term and is running unopposed.

2nd district

* Municipalities: Alcoy, Argao, Boljoon, Dalaguete, Oslob, Samboan, Santander
Incumbent Representative Edsel Galeos is running for a second term. Incumbent Vice Governor Hilario Davide III is also running for congress

3rd District

* City: Toledo
* Municipalities: Aloguinsan, Asturias, Balamban, Barili, Pinamungajan, Tuburan
Incumbent Representative Pablo John Garcia is running for a third term, However on October 8, 2025 he withdrew his Certificate of Candidacy in order to pursue career advancement and personal projects that had been put on hold due to his duties at the Congress. He was replaced by his wife Karen Flores-Garcia and is running unopposed.

4th District

* City: Bogo
* Municipalities: Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Madridejos, Medellin, San Remigio, Santa Fe, Tabogon, Tabuelan
Incumbent Representative Janice Salimbangon is running for a third term. Also running for congress is Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura.

5th District

* City: Danao
* Municipalities: Borbon, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Liloan, Pilar, Poro, San Francisco, Sogod, Tudela
Incumbent Representative and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco is running for a third term. Also running for the seat is Danao City Mayor Mix Durano.

6th District

* Municipalities: Consolacion, Cordova
Incumbent Representative Daphne Lagon is running for a second term and is running unopposed.

7th District

* Municipalities: Alcantara, Alegria, Badian, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Moalboal, Ronda
Incumbent Representative Peter John Calderon is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. His wife Patricia Calderon is seeking for the seat.

Cebu City

1st District (North)

* Barangays: Adlaon, Agsungot, Apas, Bacayan, Banilad, Binaliw, Budlaan, Busay, Cambinocot, Capitol Site, Carreta, Cogon Ramos, Day‑as, Ermita, Guba, Hipodromo, Kalubihan, Kamagayan, Kamputhaw (Camputhaw), Kasambagan, Lahug, Lorega‑San Miguel, Lusaran, Luz, Mabini, Mabolo, Malubog, Pahina Central, Pari-an, Paril, Pit-os, Pulangbato, Sambag I, Sambag II, San Antonio, San Jose, San Roque, Santa Cruz, Santo Niño (Central), Sirao, T. Padilla (Villa Gonzalo), Talamban, Taptap, Tejero, Tinago, Zapatera

Incumbent Representative Rachel del Mar (running under KUSUG- Panaghiusa coalition) is running for a second term. Also running for the seat is incumbent North District Councilor Mary Ann delos Santos (running under BOPK) and ABC President and City Councilor Franklyn Ong (running under Partido Barug)

2nd District (South)

* Barangays: Babag, Basak Pardo, Basak San Nicolas, Bonbon, Buhisan, Bulacao, Buot, Calamba, Cogon Pardo, Duljo Fatima, Guadalupe, Inayawan, Kalunasan, Kinasang-an Pardo, Labangon, Mambaling, Pahina San Nicolas, Pamutan, Pasil, Poblacion Pardo, Pung-ol Sibugay, Punta Princesa, Quiot, San Nicolas Proper, Sapangdaku, Sawang Calero, Sinsin, Suba, Sudlon I, Sudlon II, Tabunan, Tagbao, Tisa, Toong

Incumbent representative Eduardo Rama Jr. (running under KUSUG- Panaghiusa coalition and Partido Barug) is running for a second term. Former Cebu City 2nd District respresentative Rodrigo Abellanosa (running under BOPK) is eying his return to congress.

Lapu-Lapu City

Incumbent Representative Ma. Cynthia Chan is eligible for re-election but opted to run for City Mayor. Lapu Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan is running for congress.

Mandaue City

Incumbent Representative Emmarie Ouano-Dizon (running under ONE Mandaue) is running for a second term. Former Mandaue City Treasurer Atty. Regal Oliva (running under TEAM Mandaue) is also running for congress.

City & Municipal Elections

1st District

Carcar City

Incumbent Mayor Patrick Barcenas is running for a second term. Former Mayor Mercedita Apura is eying to return to the mayoral post.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Efren Quijano is running for a second term.

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Naga City (Cebu)

Incumbent Mayor Valdemar Chiong is running for a second term.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Virgilio Chiong is running for a second term and is unopposed.

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Talisay City

Incumbent Mayor Samsam Gullas is running for a third term and is running unopposed.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Choy Aznar is running for a second term and is running unopposed

Minglanilla

Incumbent Mayor Rajiv Enad is running for a second term and is running unopposed.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Elanito Peña is running for a second term and is running unopposed.

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San Fernando (Cebu)

Incumbent Mayor Mytha Canoy is running for a second term and is running unopposed.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Ricci Regen Reluya is running for a second term. Incumbent SB Member Gema Bacalla is also running for the post.

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Sibonga

Incumbent Mayor Lionel Bacaltos died while in office last 2024, Vice Mayor Mariano Ponce took over in accordance to the Order of succession

Incumbent Mayor Michael Sestoso is term-limited and is prohibited to run for a fourth consecutive term. Eugene Singson who run for mayor last 2022 which he lost against Sestoso, is running and is unopposed.

incumbent Vice Mayor Neil Plando is running for councilor. Incumbent Mayor Michael Sestoso is running for vice mayor and is unopposed

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Argao

Incumbent Mayor Allan Sesaldo is running for a third term.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Orvi Ortega is running for a second term. Incumbent SB Member Jonathan Villegas Sr. is eying for the post.

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Boljoon

Incumbent Mayor Jojie Derama is running for a second term.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Ervin Villanueva is eligible for a second term but opted to run for councilor. Incumbent SB Member Inday Mubarak Obaid is running for the seat.

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Dalaguete

Incumbent Mayor Ronald Cesante is running for a second term.

Incumbent Vice Mayor William Lagahid is running for a third term. Incumbent SB Member Jeffrey Belciña is also running for the post.

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Oslob

Incumbent Mayor Ronald Guaren is running for a second term. Incumbent Vice Mayor Roger Trapa is also running for mayor.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Roger Trapa is eligible for a second term but opted to run for mayor. Former Mayor Jun Tumulak and Incumbent SB Member Edel Nazareno is running.

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Samboan

Incumbent Mayor Emerito Calderon is running for a third term. Former DOE Visayas director Mark Gamallo is also running.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Irving Gamallo is running for a third term.

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Santander

Incumbent Mayor Marites Buscato is running for a third term.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Julie Wenceslao is running for a second term.

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3rd District

Toledo City

References

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