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2025 Philippine local elections in Central Luzon

The 2025 Philippine local elections in Central Luzon was held on May 12, 2025.

Summary

Governors

Vice governors

Provincial boards

Angeles City

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for the House of Representatives in Pampanga's 1st legislative district. He was previously affiliated with Kambilan.

Lazatin endorsed his half-brother, representative Carmelo Lazatin II (Lakas–CMD), who won against former Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde (People's Reform Party).

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Vicky Vega of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. She was previously affiliated with Kambilan.

Vega was defeated by former city councilor Amos Rivera of the People's Reform Party.

City Council

The Angeles City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.

27 candidates were included in the ballot.

Lakas–CMD won eight seats, gaining a majority in the city council.

Aurora

Governor

Incumbent Governor Christian Noveras of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a full term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Elected in 2022, Noveras was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman on December 13, 2023, over the use of government resources for his campaign. The Court of Appeals overturned Noveras' dismissal on October 10, 2024.

Noveras was defeated by Reynante Tolentino of Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino, who was the governor during his dismissal.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jennifer Araña of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for the Aurora Provincial Board in the 2nd provincial district. She became vice governor on April 24, 2024, after Reynante Tolentino became governor following Christian Noveras' dismissal.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas nominated Tin Tin Noveras, who was defeated by provincial board member Sid Galban of Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino.

Provincial Board

Since Aurora's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Aurora Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino won six seats, remaining as the largest party in the provincial board.

1st district

Aurora's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Baler, Dingalan, Maria Aurora and San Luis. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Aurora's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan and Dipaculao. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.

Bataan

Governor

Incumbent Governor Joet Garcia of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Garcia won re-election against former Pilar mayor Estrella Santos (Independent).

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Cris Garcia of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term. She was previously affiliated with the National Unity Party.

Garcia won re-election against JV Coronel (Independent).

Provincial Board

The Bataan Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won five seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

1st district

Bataan's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Bataan's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Bataan's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Bataan's 2nd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Three candidates were included in the ballot.

3rd district

Bataan's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Bataan's 3rd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

Bulacan

Governor

Incumbent Governor Daniel Fernando of the National Unity Party ran for a third term.

Fernando won re-election against former Bulacan governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma), former Meycauayan Vice-Mayor Salvador Violago (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and three other candidates.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Alex Castro of the National Unity Party ran for a second term.

Castro won re-election against former Meycauayan councilor Elmer Paguio (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and three other candidates.

Provincial Board

Since a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 on provincial board representation for component cities having their own legislative districts, the Bulacan Provincial Board is composed of 18 board members, 14 of whom are elected.

The National Unity Party won eight seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

1st district

Bulacan's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Bulacan's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Bulacan's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Bulacan's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

3rd district

Bulacan's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Bulacan's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

4th district

Bulacan's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Bulacan's 4th legislative district. The city of San Jose del Monte used to be under this provincial district until a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 created a separate provincial district for the city. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

5th district

Bulacan's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Bulacan's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

6th district

Bulacan's 6th provincial district consists of the same area as Bulacan's 6th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.

San Jose del Monte

Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023, a provincial district was created for the city of San Jose del Monte, which used to be under Bulacan's 4th provincial district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.

Nueva Ecija

Governor

Incumbent Governor Aurelio Umali of Unang Sigaw ran for a third term.

Umali won re-election against former General Tinio mayor Virgilio Bote (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Anthony Umali of Unang Sigaw ran for mayor of Cabanatuan.

Unang Sigaw nominated Lemon Umali, who won the election against former Nueva Ecija vice governor Edward Thomas Joson (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).

Provincial Board

The Nueva Ecija Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Unang Sigaw won six seats, remaining as the largest party in the provincial board.

1st district

Nueva Ecija's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Nueva Ecija's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Nueva Ecija's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Nueva Ecija's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

3rd district

Nueva Ecija's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Nueva Ecija's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

4th district

Nueva Ecija's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Nueva Ecija's 4th legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.

Olongapo

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. of the Nacionalista Party ran for a third term.

Paulino won re-election against Olongapo vice mayor Jong Cortez (Independent), Olongapo Liga ng mga Barangay president Echie Ponge (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and talent manager Arnold Vegafria (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino).

Vice Mayor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Mayor Jong Cortez ran for mayor of Olongapo as an independent.

Cortez endorsed Kaye Ann Legaspi (Aksyon Demokratiko), who won the election against city councilors Rodel Cerezo (Lakas–CMD), Gina Perez (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and Lugie Lipumano (Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino) and Prudencio Jalandoni (Independent).

City Council

The Olongapo City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.

35 candidates were included in the ballot.

The Nacionalista Party tied with Lakas–CMD at three seats each, losing its status as the largest party in the city council.

Pampanga

Governor

Incumbent Governor Dennis Pineda of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for vice governor of Pampanga.

Pineda endorsed his mother, Lilia Pineda (Kambilan), who won the election against former Candaba mayor Danilo Baylon (Independent) and Amado Santos (Independent).

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Lilia Pineda of Kambilan ran for governor of Pampanga.

Pineda endorsed her son, Dennis Pineda (Nationalist People's Coalition), who won the election against former Pampanga governor Eddie Panlilio (Liberal Party).

Provincial Board

The Pampanga Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Kambilan won seven seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

1st district

Pampanga's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Pampanga's 1st legislative district, excluding Angeles City. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Pampanga's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Pampanga's 2nd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

3rd district

Pampanga's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Pampanga's 3rd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.

4th district

Pampanga's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Pampanga's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

Tarlac

Governor

Term-limited incumbent Governor Susan Yap of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for mayor of Tarlac City.

Yap endorsed her son, representative Christian Yap (Sama Sama Tarlac), who won the election against Paniqui mayor Max Roxas (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and three other candidates. Christian Yap was the substitute to his uncle, former representative Victor Yap. Victor initially ran for governor of Tarlac, but later substituted Christian to run for the House of Representatives in Tarlac's 2nd legislative district.

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Casada David of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) ran for the Tarlac Provincial Board in the 3rd provincial district.

The NPC nominated Moncada mayor Lita Aquino, who won the election against former Tarlac vice governor Marcelino Aganon (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and Dual Estabillo (Independent).

Provincial Board

The Tarlac Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Nationalist People's Coalition won seven seats, maintaining its majority in the provincial board.

1st district

Tarlac's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Tarlac's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Tarlac's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Tarlac's 2nd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.

3rd district

Tarlac's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Tarlac's 3rd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot.

Zambales

Governor

Incumbent Governor Hermogenes Ebdane of the Sulong Zambales Party ran for a third term.

Ebdane won re-election against Aeta leader Chito Bulatao Balintay (Independent). Balintay's candidacy was initially rejected by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). However, the Supreme Court ordered on January 14, 2025, to include Balintay in the ballot. The Supreme Court later ordered the COMELEC on March 4, to accept Balintay's candidacy.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jaq Khonghun of Lakas–CMD won re-election for a second term unopposed. She was previously affiliated with Aksyon Demokratiko.

Provincial Board

The Zambales Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Sulong Zambales Party won nine seats, maintaining its majority in the provincial board.

1st district

Zambales's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Zambales's 1st legislative district, excluding Olongapo. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.

Three candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Zambales's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Zambales's 2nd legislative district. Seven board members are elected from this provincial district.

Ten candidates were included in the ballot.

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