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on May 12, 2025, as part of the
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. The electorate will elect a mayor, a vice mayor, 36 members of the
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, and six district representatives to the
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. The officials elected in the election will assume their respective offices on June 30, 2025, for a three-year-long term.
Isko Moreno Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso (; born October 24, 1974) is a Filipino politician, actor, host and entrepreneur who is the mayor-elect of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, having been 2025 Manila local elections, elected in 202 ...
and
Chi Atienza Angela Lei "Chi" Ilagan Atienza Valdepeñas (born July 26, 1981) is a Filipino politician who is the vice mayor-elect of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, having been elected in 2025. A daughter of politician Lito Atienza, she is a g ...
were elected mayor and vice mayor respectively, defeating incumbents
Honey Lacuna Maria Sheilah "Honey" Honrado Lacuna-Pangan (born May 6, 1965) is a Filipina physician and politician who has served as the 24th and current mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 2022. The first woman to serve as the city ...
and
Yul Servo John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022. Early life Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, and ...
.


Background

In the 2022 elections,
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
attained a landslide victory, winning 34 of the 36 elective seats in the
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and all six Manila seats in the
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. Then-vice mayor
Honey Lacuna Maria Sheilah "Honey" Honrado Lacuna-Pangan (born May 6, 1965) is a Filipina physician and politician who has served as the 24th and current mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 2022. The first woman to serve as the city ...
and Representative
Yul Servo John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022. Early life Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, and ...
were elected mayor and vice mayor, respectively. The election is expected to be competitive after
Isko Moreno Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso (; born October 24, 1974) is a Filipino politician, actor, host and entrepreneur who is the mayor-elect of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, having been 2025 Manila local elections, elected in 202 ...
, who served as mayor from 2019 to 2022, formed the Bagong Maynila party to contest the election with a full slate of candidates, despite a plea from the incumbent Mayor Lacuna (who was his running mate in the 2019 election) to "reconsider his plans". In August 2024, members of the city council allied with Moreno filed an injunction against Vice Mayor
Yul Servo John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022. Early life Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, and ...
, Majority Floor Leader Ernesto Isip Jr., Minority Floor Leader Philip Lacuna, and 19 other councilors for conducting a session on July 23, when the city government declared all work to be suspended in view of
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. The Moreno allies who filed the suit condemned the meeting as being "illegal and secret", noting that city council funds were transferred to the office of the mayor during the meeting. The accused belied the suit and said that the session was live streamed.


Electoral system

Local elections in the Philippines are held in every second Monday of May, every three years starting in
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. Single-seat positions (mayor, vice mayor and House representative) are elected via first-past-the-post-voting. The mayor and vice mayor are elected by the city at-large, while the House representative and city councilors are elected per district. City council elections are done via plurality block voting; for the
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, the city is divided into six districts, with each district sending six councilors. There are two other ''ex officio'' seats, from the municipal presidents of the
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and
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; these will be determined later in the year at the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Voters in Manila shall also elect senators and party-list representatives on this day.


Campaign

The campaign period for local elections began on March 28, 2025, and ended on May 10.


Campaign issues


Garbage collection contract

Reports stated that City Government of Manila did not pay its waste management firm Leonel Waste Management Corporation (Leonel) for its first 4 months of service in 2024 of . Incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna dismissed the allegation that her administration did not pay, and not a debt.


Issues


Campaign conduct

In April 2025, third district councilor candidate Mocha Uson was criticized over her campaign jingle featuring the double-meaning lyric "''Cookie ni Mocha, ang sarap-sarap''" (), which was deemed sexually suggestive and objectifying. The COMELEC warned her, expressing concern that such content could detract from serious policy discussions and urged her to adopt a more appropriate campaign approach. She later asked her campaign team to drop the jingle.


Vote buying

On April 24, 2025, the
Commission on Elections An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country. The formal names of election commissions vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and may be styled an electoral commission, a c ...
(COMELEC) Kontra Bigay committee issued show-cause orders to Isko Moreno and Sam Verzosa over alleged
vote buying Vote buying (also referred to as electoral clientelism and patronage politics) occurs when a political party or candidate distributes money or resources to a voter in an upcoming election with the expectation that the voter votes for the actor h ...
activities surrounding their campaign. A day later, it also issued show-cause order against incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna also for alleged vote buying, as well as alleged abuse of state resources, surrounding her campaign.


Endorsements

On April 24, 2025
Isko Moreno Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso (; born October 24, 1974) is a Filipino politician, actor, host and entrepreneur who is the mayor-elect of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, having been 2025 Manila local elections, elected in 202 ...
and other candidates on his ticket were endorsed by Vice President
Sara Duterte Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio (, ; born May 31, 1978), commonly known as Inday Sara, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who is the 15th and current vice president of the Philippines. She is the third female vice president (after Gloria Macap ...
while campaigning in
Manila's 2nd congressional district Manila's 2nd congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the city of Manila. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1916 and earlier in the Philippine Assembly f ...
.


Tickets


Honey-Yul (

Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
/
Lakas–CMD Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats, abbreviated as Lakas–CMD and also known simply as Lakas, (and known as Lakas–Kampi until 2011) is a political party in the Philippines. Lakas–CMD is considered to be on the Centre-right politics, centre ...
)


Yorme's Choice (

Aksyon Demokratiko Aksyon Demokratiko (, ), or simply Aksyon, is a political party in the Philippines founded by Raul Roco. It was recognized as a national political party in 1998 by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and is considered to be one of the major p ...
)


Team SV Manila Wide (

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)


Team Joseph Lumbad


Ilocano Defenders


Kilusang Bagong Lipunan


Makabayan


Partido Federal ng Pilipinas


Partido Maharlika


Independents


Mayoral election

The incumbent mayor is
Honey Lacuna Maria Sheilah "Honey" Honrado Lacuna-Pangan (born May 6, 1965) is a Filipina physician and politician who has served as the 24th and current mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 2022. The first woman to serve as the city ...
, who was elected in 2022 with 63.68% of the vote. Elected as a member of Asenso Manileño, Lacuna is seeking reelection to a second consecutive term as a member of
Lakas–CMD Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats, abbreviated as Lakas–CMD and also known simply as Lakas, (and known as Lakas–Kampi until 2011) is a political party in the Philippines. Lakas–CMD is considered to be on the Centre-right politics, centre ...
, having joined the party on August 7, 2024. Lacuna previously served as vice mayor from 2019 to 2022 under former Mayor
Isko Moreno Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso (; born October 24, 1974) is a Filipino politician, actor, host and entrepreneur who is the mayor-elect of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, having been 2025 Manila local elections, elected in 202 ...
, who did not seek a second term to
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for
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. Moreno was unsuccessful in his bid and had stated since 2021 that he would retire from politics if he lost. However, in July 2024, media outlets reported that Moreno plans to seek a return to the mayoralty under a newly formed "Bagong Maynila" party, severing his ties to the
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
party but remaining a member of
Aksyon Demokratiko Aksyon Demokratiko (, ), or simply Aksyon, is a political party in the Philippines founded by Raul Roco. It was recognized as a national political party in 1998 by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and is considered to be one of the major p ...
, continuing his role as its party president, stating that he was just answering the calls that he should return as mayor. Following the reports, Lacuna remained committed with her reelection bid and encouraged Moreno to reconsider his plans for the mayoralty, while maintaining respect for his eventual decision, emphasizing her "sibling love" for the former.


Declared

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Raymond Bagatsing Ramon San Diego Bagatsing III, known professionally as Raymond Bagatsing (born 15 September 1971), is a Filipino actor. Having jumpstarted his acting career in the early 1990s, he is most notable for the roles of Jaime Laurel in the hit ABS-C ...
(
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), actor *
Isko Moreno Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso (; born October 24, 1974) is a Filipino politician, actor, host and entrepreneur who is the mayor-elect of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, having been 2025 Manila local elections, elected in 202 ...
(
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), former
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(2019–2022) * Jerry Garcia (
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) * Alvin Karingal (
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) *
Honey Lacuna Maria Sheilah "Honey" Honrado Lacuna-Pangan (born May 6, 1965) is a Filipina physician and politician who has served as the 24th and current mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 2022. The first woman to serve as the city ...
( Asenso), incumbent
mayor of Manila The City Mayor of Manila (, sometimes referred to as, ''Alkalde ng Maynila'') is the head of the executive branch of Manila's city government. The mayor holds office at Manila City Hall. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the m ...
(2022–present) * Jopor Ocampo (
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...
) * Enrico Reyes (
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...
) * Michael Say (Ilocano Defenders) * Mahra Tamondong ( KBL), candidate for councilor in 2022 * Ervin Tan (
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...
) * Sam Verzosa (
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), incumbent Tutok To Win partylist representative (2022–present)


Declined

*
Imee Marcos Maria Imelda Josefa Remedios "Imee" Romualdez Marcos-Manotoc (; born November 12, 1955) is a Filipino politician and film producer serving as a Senate of the Philippines, senator since 2019. She previously served as governor of Ilocos Norte ...
(
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), incumbent
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(2019–present) (''running for
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'')


Results


Opinion polling

; Honey Lacuna vs. Isko Moreno


Vice mayoral election

The incumbent Vice mayor is
Yul Servo John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022. Early life Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, and ...
, who was elected in 2022 with 73.67% of the vote. Servo is eligible for reelection to a second term. On July 22, 2024, Moreno introduced Ali Atienza as his vice mayoral running mate, however, he would be replaced by his sister
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.


Candidates


Declared

*
Chi Atienza Angela Lei "Chi" Ilagan Atienza Valdepeñas (born July 26, 1981) is a Filipino politician who is the vice mayor-elect of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, having been elected in 2025. A daughter of politician Lito Atienza, she is a g ...
(
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), TV host and daughter of former Manila Mayor
Lito Atienza Jose "Lito" Livioko Atienza Jr. (; born August 10, 1941) is a Filipino politician, who served as a 21st Mayor of Manila for three consecutive terms from 1998 to 2007, He also served as the 30th Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources f ...
* Niño Anthony Magno (
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...
) *
Yul Servo John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022. Early life Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, and ...
( Asenso), incumbent vice mayor of Manila (2022–present) * Chikee Ocampo ( PFP), member of the Manila City Council from the fifth district (1995–1998) * Remedios Oyales ( KBL) * Arvin Reyes (
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...
) * Solomon Say (Ilocano Defenders)


Declined

* Ali Atienza ( Lakas), former councilor of 5th district and son of former Manila Mayor
Lito Atienza Jose "Lito" Livioko Atienza Jr. (; born August 10, 1941) is a Filipino politician, who served as a 21st Mayor of Manila for three consecutive terms from 1998 to 2007, He also served as the 30th Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources f ...


Results


Opinion polling


House of Representatives elections


First district

Incumbent
Ernix Dionisio Ernesto "Ernix" Mijares Dionisio Jr. (born May 22, 1978), is a Filipino politician currently serving as the representative of Manila's 1st district since 2022 and a former city councilor from 2007 until 2013. Congressional career Dionis ...
is running for re-election to a second term.


Candidates

*
Ernix Dionisio Ernesto "Ernix" Mijares Dionisio Jr. (born May 22, 1978), is a Filipino politician currently serving as the representative of Manila's 1st district since 2022 and a former city councilor from 2007 until 2013. Congressional career Dionis ...
(
Lakas–CMD Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats, abbreviated as Lakas–CMD and also known simply as Lakas, (and known as Lakas–Kampi until 2011) is a political party in the Philippines. Lakas–CMD is considered to be on the Centre-right politics, centre ...
), incumbent representative from
Manila Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on ...
's 1st district (2022–present) * Manny Lopez (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
), former representative from
Manila Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on ...
's 1st district (2016–2022), son of former Mayor
Mel Lopez Gemiliano "Mel" Campos Lopez Jr. (September 1, 1935 – January 1, 2017) was a Filipino politician who served as the 18th Mayor of Manila from 1988 to 1992 and as - Mayor of Manila from 1986 to 1987 and an assemblyman of the Batasang Pambansa ...
* Joseph Lumbad (FRPAMM) * Edwin Santos (
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)


Results


Second district

Incumbent Rolan Valeriano is running for re-election to a third term, his opponent is former Congressman Carlo Lopez.


Candidates

* Carlo Lopez (
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), former representative from
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's 2nd district (2010–2019) * Rolan Valeriano (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
/ NUP), incumbent representative from
Manila Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on ...
's 2nd district (2019–present)


Results


Third district

Incumbent
Joel Chua Joel Respall Chua (born August 17, 1972) is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the representative of Manila's 3rd district since 2022. He previously served as a city councilor from 2007 to 2016 and again from 2019 to 202 ...
is running for re-election to a second term.


Candidates

*
Joel Chua Joel Respall Chua (born August 17, 1972) is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the representative of Manila's 3rd district since 2022. He previously served as a city councilor from 2007 to 2016 and again from 2019 to 202 ...
(
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
/
Lakas–CMD Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats, abbreviated as Lakas–CMD and also known simply as Lakas, (and known as Lakas–Kampi until 2011) is a political party in the Philippines. Lakas–CMD is considered to be on the Centre-right politics, centre ...
), incumbent representative from
Manila Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on ...
's 3rd district (2022–present) * Ramon Morales (
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), former councilor for the 3rd district (2006–2007, 2008–2013) * Apple Nieto-Rodriguez (
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), incumbent councilor for the 3rd district (2019–present)


Results


Fourth district

Incumbent
Edward Maceda Edward Michael Vera Perez Maceda (born October 3, 1970) is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as the representative of Manila's 4th district since 2016. Prior to his election as congressman, he was councilor of the same district from ...
is term-limited. His party nominated his wife, Giselle Lazaro-Maceda.


Candidates

* Trisha Bonoan-David (
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), former representative from
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's
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(2007–2016) * Luisito Chua (
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...
), incumbent councilor from the
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(2004–2013, 2016–present) * Giselle Lazaro-Maceda (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
), wife of incumbent representative
Edward Maceda Edward Michael Vera Perez Maceda (born October 3, 1970) is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as the representative of Manila's 4th district since 2016. Prior to his election as congressman, he was councilor of the same district from ...
* Joel T. Villanueva (
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), incumbent councilor from the
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(2016–present)


Results


Fifth district

Incumbent Irwin Tieng is running for re-election to a second term.


Candidates

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Amado Bagatsing Amado Sevilla Bagatsing (born December 3, 1947) is a Filipino lawyer, businessman, politician, and philanthropist who last served as the representative of Manila's 5th district from 1987 until 1998 and from 2007 to 2016. He is also the found ...
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/
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), former representative from
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's
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(1987–1998, 2007–2016) * Irwin Tieng (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
/
Lakas–CMD Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats, abbreviated as Lakas–CMD and also known simply as Lakas, (and known as Lakas–Kampi until 2011) is a political party in the Philippines. Lakas–CMD is considered to be on the Centre-right politics, centre ...
), incumbent representative from
Manila Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on ...
's
5th district District 5, 5 District or 5th District may refer to: Europe * District 5 (Zürich) * District 5, Düsseldorf * V District, Turku * Districts of Malta#District 5, District 5, an electoral district of Malta * Districts of Malta#District 5 2, Distric ...
(2022–present)


Results


Sixth district

Incumbent
Benny Abante Bienvenido "Benny" Mirando Abante Jr. (born July 15, 1951) is a Filipino politician and Bible- Baptist pastor who has been serving as the representative of Manila's 6th district since 2019, a position he previously held from 2004 to 2010. H ...
is eligible for re-election to a third consecutive term.


Candidates

*
Benny Abante Bienvenido "Benny" Mirando Abante Jr. (born July 15, 1951) is a Filipino politician and Bible- Baptist pastor who has been serving as the representative of Manila's 6th district since 2019, a position he previously held from 2004 to 2010. H ...
(
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
/ NUP), incumbent Representative from
Manila Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on ...
's 6th district (2004–2010, 2019–present) *
Joey Uy Luis "Joey" Chua Uy (born March 15, 1963) is a Filipino politician who is the representative-elect of Manila's sixth district. Before being elected to Congress, he had served as a member of the Manila City Council for the same district from ...
(
Aksyon Aksyon may refer to * ''Aksyon'' (TV program), a defunct Philippine news program by TV5 *Aksyon Demokratiko, a Philippine political party *''Aksyon Ngayon'', a public radio service program of DZMM *Aksyon Radyo, a Philippine radio network owned b ...
), incumbent Councilor for the 6th district (2004–2013, 2022–present)


Results


City Council election

These are the parties participating in the election based on the initial list provided by COMELEC:


First district

The city council district, coterminus with
Manila's 1st congressional district Manila's 1st congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the city of Manila. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1916 and earlier in the Philippine Assembly ...
, is composed of barangays in western Tondo (Barangays 1-146). Councilors Irma Alfonso, Niño dela Cruz, Jesus Fajardo Jr., Martin V. Isidro Jr. and Erick Ian Nieva are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Moises Lim is term-limited.


Term-limited

* Moises T. Lim (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
)


Declared

*
Joaquin Domagoso Joaquin Andre Ditan Domagoso (born October 24, 2001) is a Filipino actor, host, model and politician who is currently an artist under GMA Network. He is the son of actor-politician and Manila mayor-elect Isko Moreno. Life and career Domagos ...
(
Aksyon Aksyon may refer to * ''Aksyon'' (TV program), a defunct Philippine news program by TV5 *Aksyon Demokratiko, a Philippine political party *''Aksyon Ngayon'', a public radio service program of DZMM *Aksyon Radyo, a Philippine radio network owned b ...
), actor and son of Isko Moreno


Withdrew

* Rosmar Tan (
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...
), vlogger and entrepreneur


Declined

* Jayson Luzadas, vlogger and host of ''Pinoy Pawnstars''


Results


Second district

The city council district, coterminus with
Manila's 2nd congressional district Manila's 2nd congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the city of Manila. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1916 and earlier in the Philippine Assembly f ...
, is composed of barangays in eastern Tondo (Barangays 147-267). Councilors Ruben Buenaventura, Rodolfo Lacsamana, Numero Lim, Roma Paula Robles-Daluz and Darwin Sia are eligible for reelection, however, Sia's certificate of candidacy was cancelled by the 2nd Division of COMELEC due to a previous criminal conviction that perpetually disqualified him from public office. Councilor Macario Lacson is term-limited. On May 20, 2025, the
Supreme Court In most legal jurisdictions, a supreme court, also known as a court of last resort, apex court, high (or final) court of appeal, and court of final appeal, is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts. Broadly speaking, the decisions of ...
issued a temporary restraining order against Sia's disqualification, allowing him to be proclaimed. He was the topnotcher in the election upon getting 72,745 votes.


Term-limited

* Macario Lacson (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
)


Results


Third district

The city council district, coterminus with
Manila's 3rd congressional district Manila's 3rd congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the city of Manila. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1949. The district consists of barangays 268 ...
, is composed of barangays in Binondo, Quiapo, San Nicolas and Santa Cruz (Barangays 268-394). Councilors
Maile Atienza Arlene Maile Ilagan Atienza (born August 24, 1971) is a Filipino politician serving as Manila City Council, city councilor of Manila for Manila's 3rd congressional district, 3rd district since 2022 and previously from 2016 to 2019. She is the ...
, Pamela Fugoso, Ernesto Isip Jr., Apple Nieto-Rodriguez and Tol Zarcal are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Terrence Alibarbar is term-limited. However, Nieto-Rodriguez chose to retire from the council to run for district representative.


Term-limited

* Terrence Alibarbar (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
)


Declared

*
Bong Alvarez Paul Beleno "Bong" Alvarez (born June 15, 1968) is a Filipino former professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association and politician. Dubbed as "Mr. Excitement" because of his high-leaping, slam-dunking acts. Basketball c ...
(
Aksyon Aksyon may refer to * ''Aksyon'' (TV program), a defunct Philippine news program by TV5 *Aksyon Demokratiko, a Philippine political party *''Aksyon Ngayon'', a public radio service program of DZMM *Aksyon Radyo, a Philippine radio network owned b ...
), former basketball player * Mocha Uson (
Aksyon Aksyon may refer to * ''Aksyon'' (TV program), a defunct Philippine news program by TV5 *Aksyon Demokratiko, a Philippine political party *''Aksyon Ngayon'', a public radio service program of DZMM *Aksyon Radyo, a Philippine radio network owned b ...
), former deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (2019–2022)


Results


Fourth district

The city council district, coterminus with
Manila's 4th congressional district Manila's 4th congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the city of Manila. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1949. The district consists of barangays 395 ...
, is composed of barangays in Sampaloc (Barangays 395-586). Councilors
Don Juan Bagatsing Don Juan "DJ" Alonso Bagatsing (born July 27, 1977) is a Filipino politician from Manila currently serving as city councilor of Manila for 4th district since 2019. Political career Bagatsing served as city councilor of Manila for 4th di ...
, Louisa Quintos and Science Reyes are eligible for reelection, while Councilors Krystle Marie Bacani, Luisito Chua and Joel T. Villanueva are term-limited.


Term-limited

* Krystle Marie Bacani (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
) * Luisito Chua (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
) * Joel T. Villanueva (
Aksyon Aksyon may refer to * ''Aksyon'' (TV program), a defunct Philippine news program by TV5 *Aksyon Demokratiko, a Philippine political party *''Aksyon Ngayon'', a public radio service program of DZMM *Aksyon Radyo, a Philippine radio network owned b ...
)


Withdrew

*
Wendell Ramos Carlino Xavier Reyes Ramos (; born August 18, 1978) is a Filipino actor. He is best known as one of the original cast members of the GMA Network comedy show ''Bubble Gang''. Career Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the ca ...
(
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...
), actor


Results


Fifth district

The city council district, coterminus with
Manila's 5th congressional district Manila's 5th congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the city of Manila. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1987. The district consists of barangays 649 ...
, is composed of barangays in Ermita, Intramuros, Malate, Port Area, San Andres, and southern Paco (Barangays 649-828). Councilors Roberto Espiritu II, Jaybee Hizon, Charry Ortega and Raymundo Yupangco are eligible for reelection, while Councilors Laris Borromeo and Ricardo Isip Jr. are term-limited.


Term-limited

* Laris Borromeo (
Aksyon Aksyon may refer to * ''Aksyon'' (TV program), a defunct Philippine news program by TV5 *Aksyon Demokratiko, a Philippine political party *''Aksyon Ngayon'', a public radio service program of DZMM *Aksyon Radyo, a Philippine radio network owned b ...
) * Ricardo Isip Jr. (
Asenso Manileño Asenso Manileño Movement () is a local political party in Manila. It is the city's ruling party since 2019, being in dominion through the administrations of mayors Isko Moreno and Honey Lacuna. History The party was established in 2005 by ...
)


Results


Sixth district

The city council district, coterminus with
Manila's 6th congressional district Manila's 6th congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the city of Manila. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1987. The district consists of barangays 587 ...
, is composed of barangays in northern Paco, Pandacan, San Miguel, Santa Ana, and Santa Mesa (Barangays 587-648 and 829-905). Councilors Benny Fog Abante III, Salvador Philip Lacuna, Elmer Par, Luis Uy and
Lou Veloso Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948) is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include ''Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang'' (1985), ''Pulis Patola'' (19 ...
are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Carlos Castañeda is term-limited. However, Uy chose to retire from the council to run for district representative.


Term-limited

* Carlos Castañeda (
Aksyon Aksyon may refer to * ''Aksyon'' (TV program), a defunct Philippine news program by TV5 *Aksyon Demokratiko, a Philippine political party *''Aksyon Ngayon'', a public radio service program of DZMM *Aksyon Radyo, a Philippine radio network owned b ...
)


Declared

*
Lou Veloso Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948) is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include ''Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang'' (1985), ''Pulis Patola'' (19 ...
(
Aksyon Aksyon may refer to * ''Aksyon'' (TV program), a defunct Philippine news program by TV5 *Aksyon Demokratiko, a Philippine political party *''Aksyon Ngayon'', a public radio service program of DZMM *Aksyon Radyo, a Philippine radio network owned b ...
)


Results


Aftermath


Legal action

COMELEC en banc has ordered the suspension of the proclamation of Darwin Sia's victory pending resolution of the disqualification case filed against him, however, on May 20, 2025, the
Supreme Court In most legal jurisdictions, a supreme court, also known as a court of last resort, apex court, high (or final) court of appeal, and court of final appeal, is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts. Broadly speaking, the decisions of ...
issued a temporary restraining order against his disqualification. Although Uy won the congressional race in the sixth districy, the COMELEC declared his candidacy void due to his citizenship and proclaimed Abante for his re-election. This caused the disenfranchisement of voters from Manila's 6th District, however the decision wasn't final and executory which made Uy's proclamation still in effect.


Notes


References


External links


Certified List of Candidates (Municipal) - ManilaCertified List of Candidates (District) - National Capital Region
{{2025 Philippine general election 2025 Philippine local elections May 2025 in the Philippines 2025 elections in Metro Manila