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2025 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas

The 2025 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas were held on May 12, 2025.

Summary

Governors

Vice governors

Provincial boards

Aklan

Governor

Incumbent Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Miraflores won re-election against two other candidates.

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Boy Quimpo of Lakas–CMD ran for the Aklan Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. He was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

Lakas–CMD nominated Balete mayor Dexter Calizo, who won the election against former Makato mayor Jun Legaspi (Aksyon Demokratiko).

Provincial Board

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

Lakas–CMD tied with Partido Federal ng Pilipinas at four seats each.

1st district

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

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

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

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.

Antique

Governor

Term-limited incumbent Governor Rhodora Cadiao of the National Unity Party ran for the House of Representatives in Antique's lone legislative district.

Cadiao endorsed former Department of the Interior and Local Government undersecretary Jonathan Tan, an independent, who was defeated by former representative Paolo Javier of Aksyon. Antique vice governor Edgar Denosta (Nacionalista Party), and four other candidates also ran for governor.

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Edgar Denosta of the Nacionalista Party ran for governor of Antique. He was previously affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition.

Denosta endorsed provincial board member Maye Plameras of the Nationalist People's Coalition, who was defeated by Caluya vice mayor Genevive Reyes of the National Unity Party. Former Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner Edward Dy Buco (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), and Rosario Bantolo (Independent) also ran for vice governor.

Provincial Board

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

The National Unity Party won three seats, securing a plurality in the provincial board.

1st district

Antique's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Anini-y, Belison, Hamtic, San Jose de Buenavista, San Remigio, Sibalom,Tobias Fornier and Valderrama. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nineteen candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Antique's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Barbaza, Bugasong, Caluya, Culasi, Laua-an, Libertad, Pandan, Patnongon, Sebaste and Tibiao. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nineteen candidates were included in the ballot.

Capiz

Governor

Incumbent Governor Fredenil Castro of One Capiz ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with Lakas–CMD.

Castro won re-election against former Capiz governor Esteban Evan Contreras (Independent) and Christopher Barrio (Independent).

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jaime Magbanua of One Capiz ran for a third term. He was previously affiliated with Lakas–CMD.

Magbanua won re-election against former provincial board member Eleuper Martinez (Independent) and Argie Basiao (Independent).

Provincial Board

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

One Capiz won nine seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

1st district

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

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

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

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.

Guimaras

Governor

Incumbent Governor JC Rahman Nava of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for the House of Representatives in Guimaras's lone legislative district.

The NUP nominated Nava's wife, Lucille Nava, who won the election against Maggie Cacho (Independent). On February 11, 2025, Maggie Cacho was arrested by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group of the Philippine National Police for swindling.

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Edward Gando of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for mayor of Jordan. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

The NUP nominated provincial board member Cecile Gumarin, who won the election against Tomas Junco Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).

Provincial Board

Since Guimaras' reclassification as a 2nd class province, the Guimaras Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The National Unity Party won seven seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

1st district

Guimaras' 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Buenavista and San Lorenzo. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Guimaras' 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Jordan, Nueva Valencia and Sibunag. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.

Iloilo

Governor

Incumbent Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. of Uswag Ilonggo won re-election for a third term unopposed. He was previously affiliated with the National Unity Party.

Mary Frances Chloe Noble (Independent) was initially a candidate, but withdrew on December 26, 2024.

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Tingting Garin of Lakas–CMD ran for vice mayor of Guimbal. She was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

Lakas–CMD nominated representative Raul Tupas, who was defeated by Anilao mayor Nathalie Ann Debuque of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. Mark John Velasco (Independent) also ran for vice governor.

Provincial Board

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

Lakas–CMD tied with Partido Federal ng Pilipinas at three seats each.

1st district

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

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

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

Two candidates were included in the ballot.

3rd district

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

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

4th district

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

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

5th district

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

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

Iloilo City

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Jerry Treñas of the National Unity Party (NUP) retired.

The NUP nominated Treñas' daughter, Raisa Treñas, who won the election against Roland Magahin (Independent).

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term. He was previously affiliated with the National Unity Party.

Ganzon was defeated by former city councilor Love-Love Baronda of Lakas–CMD.

City Council

The Iloilo City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

Twenty-nine candidates were included in the ballot.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won six seats, gaining a plurality in the city council.

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