The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Davao Region were held on May 12, 2025.
Incumbent Mayor Sebastian Duterte of Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod ran for vice mayor of Davao City. He was previously affiliated with Hugpong ng Pagbabago.
Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod nominated Duterte's father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who won the election against former Civil Service Commission chairman Karlo Nograles (Independent) and three other candidates. On March 11, 2025, Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the Philippine National Police and Interpol under an International Criminal Court warrant charging him with crimes against humanity related to the Philippine drug war.
Incumbent Vice Mayor J. Melchor Quitain Jr. of Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod ran for the Davao City Council in the 1st councilor district.
Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod nominated Davao City mayor Sebastian Duterte, who won the election against city councilor Bernie Al-ag (Independent) and two other candidates.
The Davao City Council is composed of 26 councilors, 24 of whom are elected.
Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod won 19 seats, gaining a majority in the city council.
Davao City's 1st councilor district consists of the same area as Davao City's 1st legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
23 candidates were included in the ballot.
Davao City's 2nd councilor district consists of the same area as Davao City's 2nd legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
25 candidates were included in the ballot.
Davao City's 3rd councilor district consists of the same area as Davao City's 3rd legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
27 candidates were included in the ballot.
Incumbent Governor Dorothy Gonzaga of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) ran for vice governor of Davao de Oro. She was previously affiliated with the Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma.
The PFP nominated Gonzaga's husband, representative Ruwel Peter Gonzaga, who was defeated by Davao de Oro Liga ng mga Barangay president Raul Mabanglo, an independent.
Incumbent Vice Governor Tyron Uy of LakasâÂÂCMD retired. He was previously affiliated with Hugpong ng Pagbabago.
Davao de Oro governor Dorothy Gonzaga (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) won the election against provincial board member Kris Caballero(Independent).
The Davao de Oro Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas tied with LakasâÂÂCMD at five seats each.
Davao de Oro's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Davao de Oro's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
11 candidates were included in the ballot.
Davao de Oro's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Davao de Oro's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
11 candidates were included in the ballot.
Incumbent Governor Edwin Jubahib of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a full term. He was previously affiliated with the Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma.
Re-elected for a second term in 2022, Jubahib was suspended by the Office of the President from April 8 to July 8, 2024, for various administrative complaints.
Jubahib won the election against representative Alan Dujali (LakasâÂÂCMD).
Incumbent Vice Governor Oyo Uy of LakasâÂÂCMD ran for the House of Representatives in Davao del Norte's 1st legislative district. He was previously affiliated with Hugpong ng Pagbabago.
LakasâÂÂCMD nominated provincial board member Teteo So, who was defeated by Governor Edwin Jubahib's daughter, Clarice Jubahib of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. Representative Pantaleon Alvarez (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma) also ran for vice governor.
The Davao del Norte Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
LakasâÂÂCMD won five seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.
Davao del Norte's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Davao del Norte's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
12 candidates were included in the ballot.
Davao del Norte's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Davao del Norte's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
12 candidates were included in the ballot.
Incumbent Governor Yvonne Roña Cagas of the Nacionalista Party ran for a second term.
Cagas won re-election against Davao del Sur vice governor Aiai Cagas (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino) and Jun Lustre (Independent).
Incumbent Vice Governor Aiai Cagas of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino ran for governor of Davao del Sur. She was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.
Cagas' cousin, former Davao del Sur governor Marc Douglas Cagas IV (Nacionalista Party), won the election against provincial board member Cowboy Cadungog (Independent).
The Davao del Sur Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
The Nacionalista Party won nine seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.
Davao del Sur's 1st provincial district consists of the city of Digos and the municipalities of Bansalan and Santa Cruz. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
11 candidates were included in the ballot.
Davao del Sur's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Hagonoy, Kiblawan, Magsaysay, Malalag, Matanao, Padada and Sulop. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
10 candidates were included in the ballot.
Incumbent Governor Franklin Bautista of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won re-election for a second term unopposed. He was previously affiliated with LakasâÂÂCMD.
Incumbent Vice Governor Lorna Bautista-Bandigan of LakasâÂÂCMD won re-election for a second term unopposed.
Since Davao Occidental's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Davao Occidental Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
The Nationalist People's Coalition tied with LakasâÂÂCMD at five seats each.
Davao Occidental's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Malita and Santa Maria. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.
Eight candidates were included in the ballot.
Davao Occidental's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos and Sarangani. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
10 candidates were included in the ballot.
Incumbent Governor Niño Uy of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a full term. He became governor on June 28, 2023, after the death of Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon.
Uy was defeated by representative Nelson Dayanghirang of the Nacionalista Party.
Incumbent Vice Governor Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. of LakasâÂÂCMD ran for the House of Representatives in Davao Oriental's 1st legislative district. He became vice governor on June 28, 2023, after Niño Uy became governor upon Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon's death.
Dayanghirang endorsed former Mati vice mayor Glenda Rabat-Gayta (Nacionalista Party), who won the election against Louie Malanyaon (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), the widower of former Governor Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon, and two other candidates.
The Davao Oriental Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
LakasâÂÂCMD won four seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.
Davao Oriental's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Davao Oriental's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
13 candidates were included in the ballot.
Davao Oriental's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Davao Oriental's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
11 candidates were included in the ballot.