Local elections were held in Zamboanga City on May 12, 2025, within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, and eight councilors per district.
The Congressional elections we're also held to elect a member to represent their constituent in their respective legislative districts. The Zamboanga City 1st District, and 2nd District
Incumbent Khymer Adan Olaso of the Nacionalista Party retired to run for mayor of Zamboanga City.
The Nacionalista Party nominated Olaso's brother, Kaiser Adan Olaso, who was defeated by Kat Chua, an independent. Zamboanga City vice mayor Pinpin Pareja (LakasâÂÂCMD) and Al Abduhalim (Independent) also ran for representative.
Term-limited incumbent Mannix Dalipe of LakasâÂÂCMD ran for mayor of Zamboanga City.
LakasâÂÂCMD nominated Dalipe's brother, Zamboanga City mayor John Dalipe, who was defeated by Zamboanga City Liga ng mga Barangay president Jerry Perez of the Adelante Zamboanga Party. Three other candidates also ran for representative.
Incumbent Mayor John Dalipe of LakasâÂÂCMD ran for the House of Representatives in Zamboanga City's 2nd legislative district. He was previously affiliated with the People's Reform Party.
LakasâÂÂCMD nominated Dalipe's brother, representative Mannix Dalipe, who was defeated by representative Khymer Olaso of the Nacionalista Party. Three other candidates ran for mayor.
On April 22, 2025, Orlando San Luis Negrete, an independent candidate, was found dead inside his home in Barangay Tumaga.
Incumbent Pinpin Pareja of LakasâÂÂCMD ran for the House of Representatives in Zamboanga City's 1st legislative district. She was previously affiliated with Partido Prosperidad y Amor Para na Zamboanga.
LakasâÂÂCMD nominated city councilor Vino Guingona, who was defeated by former Zamboanga City mayor Beng Climaco of the Adelante Zamboanga Party. Sophia Taup (Independent) also ran for mayor.
The Zamboanga City Council is composed of 19 councilors, 16 of whom are elected.
LakasâÂÂCMD tied with the Adelante Zamboanga Party at six seats each.
Zamboanga City's 1st councilor district consists of the same area as Zamboanga City's 1st legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
20 candidates were included in the ballot.
Zamboanga City's 2nd councilor district consists of the same area as Zamboanga City's 2nd legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
29 candidates were included in the ballot.