# 2025 Philippine local elections in Eastern Visayas

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

## Biliran
### Governor of Biliran

Incumbent Gerard Espina (Nacionalista Party) is retiring. Espina was elected with 89.21% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Edgar Ambe | Independent |
| | Jolan Bohol | Independent |
| | Rogelio Espina | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Biliran

Incumbent Kokoy Caneja (Lakas–CMD) is running for the Biliran Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. Caneja was re-elected under the Nacionalista Party unopposed in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Roselyn Espina-Paras | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Biliran Provincial Board

Following the reclassification of Biliran as a 2nd class province in 2025, the number of elected members in the Biliran Provincial Board increased from 8 to 10, which also increased the total number of board members from 11 to 13.
Party :
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Nacionalista Party |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Biliran's 1st provincial district

Biliran's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Almería, Kawayan and Naval. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Kokoy Caneja | Lakas–CMD |
| | Miguel Casas Jr. (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Lucille Curso-Roa | Nacionalista Party |
| | Manolo Rubi | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Biliran's 2nd provincial district

Biliran's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Biliran, Cabucgayan, Caibiran, Culaba and Maripipi. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Charlie Chan (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Nilo Peñaflor | Nacionalista Party |
| | Lorenzo Reveldez Jr. | Independent |
| | Allan Paul Tubis (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Eastern Samar
### Governor of Eastern Samar

Incumbent Ben Evardone (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is retiring. Evardone was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 88.52% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Raffy Asebias | Alliance for Barangay Concerns |
| | RV Evardone | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Eastern Samar

Incumbent Maricar Sison (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term. Sison was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 55.34% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Neil Camenforte | Independent |
| | Maricar Sison (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Eastern Samar Provincial Board

The Eastern Samar Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Eastern Samar's 1st provincial district

Eastern Samar's 1st provincial district consists of the city of Borongan and the municipalities of Arteche, Can-avid, Dolores, Jipapad, Maslog, Oras, San Julian, San Policarpo, Sulat and Taft. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Timmy Campomanes | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Glenn Escoto | Independent |
| | PJ Evardone (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Dionesio Niñora | Independent |
| | Jun Quelitano (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Pascual Robin Jr. | Independent |
| | Byron Suyot (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Gigi Zacate (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Eastern Samar's 2nd provincial district

Eastern Samar's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Balangiga, Balangkayan, General MacArthur, Giporlos, Guiuan, Hernani, Lawaan, Llorente, Maydolong, Mercedes, Quinapondan and Salcedo. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Jenny Baldono | Independent |
| | Evet Bandoy-Gaylon (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Nesty Cablao (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Pearl Evardone | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Hayasin Go | Independent |
| | Pol Gonzales (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Jessie Guab | Independent |
| | Betty Lopez-Reyes | Independent |
| | Christelle Yadao (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Leyte
### Governor of Leyte

Incumbent Jericho Petilla (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term. Petilla was elected under PDP–Laban with 82.23% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Minda Buctot | Independent |
| | Jericho Petilla (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Romeo Plasquita | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Leyte

Incumbent Sandy Javier (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term unopposed. Javier was elected under PDP–Laban with 89.52% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Sandy Javier (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Leyte Provincial Board

The Leyte Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Liberal Party |
| | National Unity Party |
| | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Leyte's 1st provincial district

Leyte's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 1st legislative district excluding the city of Tacloban. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Ray Junia | Independent |
| | Bolingling Reposar (incumbent) | Liberal Party |
| | Wilson Uy (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Leyte's 2nd provincial district

Leyte's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Concesa Emnas | Independent |
| | Carlo Pilpa | Independent |
| | Mildred Joy Que | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Raissa Villasin (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Leyte's 3rd provincial district

Leyte's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Alan Ang | National Unity Party |
| | Bimbim Remandaban | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Chinggay Veloso (incumbent) | National Unity Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Leyte's 4th provincial district

Leyte's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 4th legislative district excluding the city of Ormoc. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Indoy Arevalo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Rex Capanas | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Ivan Centino (incumbent) | National Unity Party |
| | Rico Codilla | National Unity Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Leyte's 5th provincial district

Leyte's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Leyte's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Mike Cari (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Carlo Loreto (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Northern Samar
### Governor of Northern Samar

Incumbent Edwin Ongchuan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the House of Representatives in Northern Samar's 2nd legislative district. Ongchuan was re-elected under the National Unity Party with 90.26% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Harlin Abayon | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Harris Ongchuan | National Unity Party |
| | Essie Unay | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Northern Samar

Incumbent Clarence Dato (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. Dato was elected under the National Unity Party with 65.15% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Clarence Dato (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Samuel Picardal | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Northern Samar Provincial Board

The Northern Samar Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Bunyog Party |
| | Liberal Party |
| | National Unity Party |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Northern Samar's 1st provincial district

Northern Samar's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Northern Samar's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Dodoy Camposano | Bunyog Party |
| | Mark Cloma | Independent |
| | Lope Dorado Jr. | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Oscar Garalde | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Neil Hernandez | Independent |
| | Jing Layon (incumbent) | Liberal Party |
| | Nadia Ong | National Unity Party |
| | Nicolas Purog Jr. | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Alvin Salazar | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Vicvic Singzon (incumbent) | National Unity Party |
| | Yenyen Uy | National Unity Party |
| | Crezan Visaya | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Northern Samar's 2nd provincial district

Northern Samar's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Northern Samar's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Don Abalon (incumbent) | National Unity Party |
| | Eledio Acibar | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Marlo Agno | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Vic Caparroso | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Antonio Casio Jr. | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Oscar Ejercito | Independent |
| | Dex Galit (incumbent) | National Unity Party |
| | Ara Gillamac | National Unity Party |
| | Frumenz Lagrimas | Independent |
| | Randy Lambino | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Leding Laodenio (incumbent) | National Unity Party |
| | Gina Ong | National Unity Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Ormoc
### Mayor of Ormoc

Incumbent Lucy Torres-Gomez (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. Torres-Gomez was elected under PDP–Laban with 62.28% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Violy Codilla | National Unity Party |
| | Lucy Torres-Gomez (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Mayor of Ormoc

Incumbent Carmelo Locsin Sr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is retiring. Locsin was elected with 65.28% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Carmelo Locsin Jr. | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Roiland Villasencio | National Unity Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Ormoc City Council

The Ormoc City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | National Unity Party |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Partido Lakas ng Masa |
| | Independent |
| Total ||
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Camlon Aliniabon | Partido Lakas ng Masa |
| | Doni Cayanong | National Unity Party |
| | Jing-Jing Codilla | National Unity Party |
| | Ando Conejos | National Unity Party |
| | RJ Deen | National Unity Party |
| | Jeffrey del Socorro | National Unity Party |
| | Edmund Kierulf (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Ari Larrazabal | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Fernan Lingo | National Unity Party |
| | Jasper Lucero (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Lalaine Marcos (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Kia Mercadal | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Dodjie Omega | National Unity Party |
| | Burt Pades (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Gerry Penserga | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Elmer Placido | National Unity Party |
| | Perok Rodriguez (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Tommy Serafica | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Larry Singson | National Unity Party |
| | Saldo Solis | Independent |
| | Caren Torres-Rama (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Ralph Yauna | National Unity Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Samar
### Governor of Samar

Incumbent Sharee Ann Tan (Nacionalista Party) is running for a second term. Tan was elected with 62.27% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Sharee Ann Tan (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Samar

Incumbent Arnold Tan (Nacionalista Party) is running for a second term. Tan was elected with 63.44% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Arnold Tan (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Samar Provincial Board

The Samar Provincial Board consists of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Liberal Party |
| | Nacionalista Party |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Samar's 1st provincial district

Samar's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Samar's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Edward Clemens (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Dawn Diomangay | Nacionalista Party |
| | Anecio Guades (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Abbie Irigon | Nacionalista Party |
| | Milay Olaje (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Samar's 2nd provincial district

Samar's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Samar's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Bembot Bermejo (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Alex Bolok | Independent |
| | Elpa Estorninos (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Bebot Nacario (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Nengneng Sabenecio (incumbent) | Liberal Party |
| | Yolanda Tan | Nacionalista Party |
| | Jade Kie Tiu | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Southern Leyte
### Governor of Southern Leyte

Incumbent Damian Mercado (Lakas–CMD) is running for a third term. Mercado was re-elected under PDP–Laban unopposed in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Damian Mercado (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Leo Oliverio | Independent |
| | Amalia Yap | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Southern Leyte

Incumbent Milai Mercado (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term. Mercado was elected under PDP–Laban unopposed in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Milai Mercado (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: |||

### Southern Leyte Provincial Board

Following the reclassification of Southern Leyte as a 1st class province in 2025, the number of elected members in the Southern Leyte Provincial Board increased from 8 to 10, which also increased the total number of board members from 10 to 12.
Party :
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma |
| | Tingog Sinirangan |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Southern Leyte's 1st provincial district

Southern Leyte's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Southern Leyte's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Alan Jose Aroy | Lakas–CMD |
| | Josefino Cinco | Independent |
| | Rolly Manalo | Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma |
| | Jojo Maraon (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Boy Rojas (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | King Ruales | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Southern Leyte's 2nd provincial district

Southern Leyte's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Southern Leyte's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Rolan Bacoy (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Jay Calva | Tingog Sinirangan |
| | Roy Dator | Independent |
| | Berting Lariba | Independent |
| | Jose Loquinte | Independent |
| | Boy Mortera (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Nap Regis (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Tacloban
### Mayor of Tacloban

Incumbent Alfred Romualdez (Nacionalista Party) is running for a third term. Romualdez was re-elected with 54.42% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Michael dela Cruz | Independent |
| | Alfred Romualdez (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Quintin Nilo Ayuste | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Mayor of Tacloban

Incumbent Edwin Chua (Aksyon Demokratiko) is retiring. Chua was elected with 51.64% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Makoy Romualdez | Independent |
| | Raymund Romualdez | Nacionalista |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Tacloban City Council

The Tacloban City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.
Party :
| | Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino |
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Liberal Party |
| | Tingog Sinirangan |
| | Independent |
| Total ||
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Bob Abellanosa | Independent |
| | Jom Bagulaya | Liberal Party |
| | Leo Bahin (incumbent) | Tingog Sinirangan |
| | Lian Casal-Panis | Lakas–CMD |
| | Edmund Edward Chua | Lakas–CMD |
| | Edward Frederick Chua (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Paking Condalor | Independent |
| | Eric de Veyra | Independent |
| | Elwil Duan | Independent |
| | Chris Esperas (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Chekoy Gambala | Independent |
| | Dandee Grafil | Lakas–CMD |
| | Brian Granados (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Jeric Granados (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Salde Labatos | Independent |
| | Jimmy Laurente | Independent |
| | Rulfin Macaya | Independent |
| | Edson Malaki (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Marty Romualdez | Lakas–CMD |
| | Rolando Salino | Independent |
| | Renato Sardeña | Independent |
| | Jerry Uy (incumbent) | Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||