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2025 Philippine local elections in the Davao Region

The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Davao Region were held on May 12, 2025.

Summary

Governors

Vice governors

Provincial boards

Davao City

Mayor

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.

Vice Mayor

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.

City Council

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.

1st district

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.

2nd district

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.

3rd district

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.

Davao de Oro

Governor

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.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Tyron Uy of Lakas–CMD 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).

Provincial Board

The Davao de Oro Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

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

1st district

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.

2nd district

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.

Davao del Norte

Governor

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 (Lakas–CMD).

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Oyo Uy of Lakas–CMD ran for the House of Representatives in Davao del Norte's 1st legislative district. He was previously affiliated with Hugpong ng Pagbabago.

Lakas–CMD 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.

Provincial Board

The Davao del Norte Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Lakas–CMD won five seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

1st district

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.

2nd district

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.

Davao del Sur

Governor

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).

Vice Governor

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).

Provincial Board

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.

1st district

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.

2nd district

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.

Davao Occidental

Governor

Incumbent Governor Franklin Bautista of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won re-election for a second term unopposed. He was previously affiliated with Lakas–CMD.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Lorna Bautista-Bandigan of Lakas–CMD won re-election for a second term unopposed.

Provincial Board

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 Lakas–CMD at five seats each.

1st district

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.

2nd district

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.

Davao Oriental

Governor

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.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. of Lakas–CMD 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.

Provincial Board

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

Lakas–CMD won four seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

1st district

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.

2nd district

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.

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