# 2025 Philippine local elections in Central Visayas

The 2025 Philippine local elections in Central Visayas are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025.

## Bohol
### Governor of Bohol

Incumbent Aris Aumentado (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a first full term. Aumentado was elected under the Nationalist People's Coalition with 61.76% of the vote in 2022. On May 28, 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman suspended Aumentado over the illegal construction of a resort at the Chocolate Hills. Dionisio Victor Balite served as acting governor following Aumentado's suspension. On July 17, 2024, Balite died and was succeeded by Tita Baja as acting governor. On July 31, 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman reinstated Aumentado.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Aris Aumentado (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Hardy Leopando | Labor Party Philippines |
| | Dan Lim | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Bohol

Incumbent Tita Baja (Nacionalista Party) is running for the Bohol Provincial Board in the 3rd provincial district. Baja became vice governor on July 31, 2024, after Dionisio Victor Balite died.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Santos Abella | Independent |
| | Nick Besas | Nacionalista Party |
| | Gerardo Garcia | Liberal Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Bohol Provincial Board

The Bohol Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Akbayan |
| | Democratic Party of the Philippines |
| | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| | Nacionalista Party |
| | National Unity Party |
| | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Reform PH Party |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Bohol's 1st provincial district

Bohol's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Bohol's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Benjie Arcamo (incumbent) | National Unity Party |
| | Jonas Cacho | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| | Aldner Damalerio (incumbent) | National Unity Party |
| | Margaux Herrera-Caya | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Lucille Lagunay (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Rey Loquere | Democratic Party of the Philippines |
| | Willy Ramasola | Independent |
| | Mutya Tirol | Reform PH Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Bohol's 2nd provincial district

Bohol's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Bohol's 2nd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Tommy Abapo (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Mimi Boniel (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Eping Estavilla | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Frans Garcia | Akbayan |
| | Jamie Aumentado Villamor (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Bohol's 3rd provincial district

Bohol's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Bohol's 3rd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Lilit Toribio Abundo | Independent |
| | Tita Baja | Nacionalista Party |
| | DJ Balite | Nacionalista Party |
| | Nathaniel Binlod (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Elpidio Bonita (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Rene Espinosa | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Greg Jala (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Along Olandria | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| | Dominic Villafuerte | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Cebu
### Governor of Cebu

Incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia (One Cebu) is running for a third term. Garcia was re-elected with 80.80% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Pam Baricuatro | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Gwendolyn Garcia (incumbent) | One Cebu |
| | Valeriano Gingco | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Cebu

Incumbent Hilario Davide III (Independent) is running for the House of Representatives in Cebu's 2nd legislative district. Davide was re-elected under the Liberal Party with 50.60% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Joselito Ruiz | Independent |
| | Glenn Soco | One Cebu |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Cebu Provincial Board

Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023, the number of elected members in the Cebu Provincial Board increased from 14 to 16, which also increased the total number of board members from 17 to 19.
Party :
| | Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya |
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Nacionalista Party |
| | National Unity Party |
| | One Cebu |
| | One Cebu/Lakas–CMD |
| | One Cebu/National Unity Party |
| | One Cebu/Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Cebu's 1st provincial district

Cebu's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Jojo Bacaltos | Nacionalista Party |
| | Lakambini Reluya | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cebu's 2nd provincial district

Cebu's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Raymond Calderon (incumbent) | One Cebu |
| | Ody Camarillo | Independent |
| | Stanley Caminero (incumbent) | One Cebu |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cebu's 3rd provincial district

Cebu's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Farid Baena | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Jiembo Borgonia (incumbent) | One Cebu |
| | Oloy Corominas | One Cebu |
| | Lorenz Lagon | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cebu's 4th provincial district

Cebu's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Jenny Armamento | National Unity Party |
| | Nelson Mondigo | One Cebu/National Unity Party |
| | Icky Salazar | Independent |
| | Kerrie Shimura (incumbent) | One Cebu |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cebu's 5th provincial district

Cebu's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Red Duterte (incumbent) | One Cebu |
| | Adi Pilones | Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya |
| | Binky Durano Sybico | Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya |
| | Mike Villamor (incumbent) | One Cebu |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cebu's 6th provincial district

Cebu's 6th provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 6th legislative district. The city of Mandaue used to be under this provincial district until a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 created a separate provincial district for the city. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Larenz Lagon | One Cebu/Lakas–CMD |
| | Alfie Ouano | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cebu's 7th provincial district

Cebu's 7th provincial district consists of the same area as Cebu's 7th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Sarsi Baricuatro (incumbent) | One Cebu |
| | Lorenz Lorono | Independent |
| | Lingling Rozgoni | One Cebu/Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Mandaue's lone provincial district

Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023, a provincial district was created for the city of Mandaue, which used to be under the 6th provincial district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | JJ Go | One Cebu |
| | Malcolm Sanchez | One Cebu |
| | Olin Seno | Lakas–CMD |
| | Wilmer Zanoria | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Cebu City
### Mayor of Cebu City

Incumbent Raymond Alvin Garcia (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a first full term. Garcia became mayor on October 3, 2024, after Office of the Ombudsman dismissed Mike Rama for nepotism in hiring city employees.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Nestor Archival | Liberal Party |
| | Julieto Co | Independent |
| | Raymond Alvin Garcia (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Mike Rama | Partido Barug |
| | Yogi Ruiz | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Mayor of Cebu City

Incumbent Dondon Hontiveros (Partido Barug) is running for a first full term. Hontiveros became vice mayor on October 10, 2024, after Raymond Alvin Garcia became mayor upon Mike Rama's dismissal.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Joey Daluz | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Dondon Hontiveros (incumbent) | Partido Barug |
| | Tommy Osmeña | Liberal Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Cebu City Council

The Cebu City Council consists of 18 councilors, 16 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Akbayan |
| | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Liberal Party |
| | Partido Barug |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | People's Reform Party |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Cebu City's 1st councilor district

Cebu City's 1st councilor district consists of the same area as Cebu City's 1st legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Edgar Aballe | People's Reform Party |
| | Mae Anne Aguipo | Lakas–CMD |
| | Jun Alcover (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Bebs Andales | Liberal Party |
| | Nice Archival | Liberal Party |
| | Alvin Arcilla | Liberal Party |
| | Titing Biton | Lakas–CMD |
| | Glena Buanghug | Partido Barug |
| | Maria Buanghug | Partido Barug |
| | Jijing Candungog | Liberal Party |
| | Alvin Dizon | Akbayan |
| | Joel Garganera (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Harold Kendrick Go | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Mac Gordon | Liberal Party |
| | Ailien Guardo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Ernesto Herrera II | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Niceforo Iroy | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| | Boy Labella | Liberal Party |
| | Edgardo Labella (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Rey Lauron | Lakas–CMD |
| | Niña Mabatid | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Mat Eric Medalle | Liberal Party |
| | Rex Millan | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino |
| | Gyle Ombajin | Independent |
| | RJ Osmeña | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Lary Otadoy | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| | Winston Pepito | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Mike Ralota | Independent |
| | Ren Ranche | Independent |
| | Jessica Resch | Lakas–CMD |
| | Kevin Anthony Sanchez | Independent |
| | Noel Wenceslao (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cebu City's 2nd councilor district

Cebu City's 2nd councilor district consists of the same area as Cebu City's 2nd legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Michelle Abella | Liberal Party |
| | Pie Abella | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Nobie Abella-Cabatino | Lakas–CMD |
| | Win-Win Abellana | Independent |
| | Jose Abellanosa (incumbent) | Liberal Party |
| | Opel Abellanosa | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Raf Alcoseba | Liberal Party |
| | Ramon Alcoseba | Lakas–CMD |
| | Bonel Balingit | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| | Gremar Barete | Lakas–CMD |
| | Susan Jaca Berido | Independent |
| | Vic Buendia | Independent |
| | Bobcab Cabarrubias | Liberal Party |
| | Ali Cabido | Independent |
| | Yvonne Cania | People's Reform Party |
| | Jerone Castillo | Independent |
| | James Cuenco (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Harry Eran | Lakas–CMD |
| | Francis Esparis (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Jungabs Gabuya | Liberal Party |
| | Rey Gealon (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Jeson Guardo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Rom Regala Gutobat | Independent |
| | Omar Kintanar | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| | Eugene Labella | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Paul Labra | Liberal Party |
| | Emman Maranga | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| | Boyet Ocampo | Liberal Party |
| | Renil Oliva | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| | Ian Osmeña | Liberal Party |
| | Renato Osmeña (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Joy Pesquera (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Mikel Rama | Partido Barug |
| | Arlene Salahuddin | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| | Aldem Tello | Independent |
| | Dave Tumulak | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Abdon Verdida Jr. | Independent |
| | Phillip Zafra (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Lapu-Lapu City
### Mayor of Lapu-Lapu City

Incumbent Junard Chan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the House of Representatives in Lapu-Lapu's lone legislative district. Chan was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 76.43% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Cindi Chan | Lakas–CMD |
| | Paz Radaza | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Cristine Takahashi | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Mayor of Lapu-Lapu City

Incumbent Celsi Sitoy (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term. Sitoy was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 70.38% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Myk Dignos | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Celsi Sitoy (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Lapu-Lapu City Council

The Lapu-Lapu City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Independent |
| Total ||
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Gadoy Abejo | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Jun Alforque (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Alan Jay Amodia | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Carolina Apa-Acaba | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Richard Aparri | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Rogelio Aying | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Tino Aying (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Susan Baring (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Jose Marvin Barot | Independent |
| | Ronnie Berdin | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Rufo Bering | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Loloy Cahilog | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Henry Cañete | Independent |
| | Abeth Cuizon (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Janvi dela Serna (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Delano Eviota | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Jeorgen Eyas-Book (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Emilio Galaroza (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Efren Herrera (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Belle Lara | Independent |
| | Joseph Pangatungan (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Boy Patalinjug | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Vince Primor | Independent |
| | Montor Tatoy (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Titing Tumulak | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Alfredo Verame | Independent |
| | Ariane Yap | Lakas–CMD |
| | Boy Ybalez | Independent |
| | Regina Ybañez | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Teddy Ybañez | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Mandaue
### Mayor of Mandaue

Incumbent Glenn Bercede (One Cebu) is running for vice mayor of Mandaue. Bercede became mayor on October 4, 2024, after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed Jonas Cortes for the illegal operation of a cement batching plant.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Jojo Cortes | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Jo Cortes | Independent |
| | Jonas Cortes | One Cebu |
| | Jonkie Ouano | Lakas–CMD |
| | Gepind Requierme | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Mayor of Mandaue

Incumbent Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (Lakas–CMD) is running for a first full term. Soon-Ruiz became vice mayor on October 8, 2024, after Glenn Bercede became mayor upon Jonas Cortes' dismissal.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Jude Aparre | Independent |
| | Glenn Bercede | One Cebu |
| | Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Mandaue City Council

The Mandaue City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Lakas–CMD/One Cebu |
| | Liberal Party |
| | One Cebu |
| | Independent |
| Total ||
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Eugene Andaya | Lakas–CMD |
| | Jun Arcilla | One Cebu |
| | Jocel Baluyot | Independent |
| | Ben Basiga | Lakas–CMD |
| | Dante Borbajo | One Cebu |
| | Editha Cabahug | One Cebu |
| | Cesar Cabahug | Lakas–CMD/One Cebu |
| | JP Ceniza | Independent |
| | Maline Cortes-Zafra | One Cebu |
| | Oca del Castillo | One Cebu |
| | Jen del Mar | One Cebu |
| | Eping Diano | Lakas–CMD |
| | Tingy Echavez | Lakas–CMD |
| | Jojie Espina | Liberal Party |
| | Carlo Fortuna | Liberal Party |
| | Anjong Icalina Ouano | Lakas–CMD/One Cebu |
| | Jimmy Lumapas | One Cebu |
| | Ernie Manatad | Liberal Party |
| | Aidan Pepito | Independent |
| | FK Remedio | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Marco Sanchez | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Joel Seno | Lakas–CMD/One Cebu |
| | Bubbles Suson | Lakas–CMD |
| | Dar Tarriman | Lakas–CMD |
| | Fritz Villamor | Lakas–CMD |
| | Copoy Villanueva | Lakas–CMD |
| | Greg Yap | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||