The 2025 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas were held on May 12, 2025.
Incumbent Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores of LakasâÂÂCMD ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with PDPâÂÂLaban.
Miraflores won re-election against two other candidates.
Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Boy Quimpo of LakasâÂÂCMD ran for the Aklan Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. He was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.
LakasâÂÂCMD nominated Balete mayor Dexter Calizo, who won the election against former Makato mayor Jun Legaspi (Aksyon Demokratiko).
The Aklan Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
LakasâÂÂCMD tied with Partido Federal ng Pilipinas at four seats each.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Incumbent Governor Fredenil Castro of One Capiz ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with LakasâÂÂCMD.
Castro won re-election against former Capiz governor Esteban Evan Contreras (Independent) and Christopher Barrio (Independent).
Incumbent Vice Governor Jaime Magbanua of One Capiz ran for a third term. He was previously affiliated with LakasâÂÂCMD.
Magbanua won re-election against former provincial board member Eleuper Martinez (Independent) and Argie Basiao (Independent).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Edward Gando of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for mayor of Jordan. He was previously affiliated with PDPâÂÂLaban.
The NUP nominated provincial board member Cecile Gumarin, who won the election against Tomas Junco Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Tingting Garin of LakasâÂÂCMD ran for vice mayor of Guimbal. She was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.
LakasâÂÂCMD 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.
The Iloilo Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
LakasâÂÂCMD tied with Partido Federal ng Pilipinas at three seats each.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 LakasâÂÂCMD.
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.