# 2025 Las Piñas local elections

Local elections will take place in Las Piñas on Monday, May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. The electorate will elect a mayor, a vice mayor, twelve members of the Las Piñas City Council, and one representative to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. The officials elected in the election will assume their respective offices on June 30, 2025, for a three-year-long term.

## Background

Las Piñas local politics has been dominated by the Aguilar family since the 1960s starting with the family patriarch, former mayor Filemon C. Aguilar. After his death, the mayoralty of the city passed on to his son, Vergel Aguilar, and eventually to his wife, incumbent Imelda Aguilar. Vergel's sister Cynthia married Manny Villar, enabling her branch of the family to become nationally prominent, with herself, her husband, and son Mark Villar later being elected to the Senate of the Philippines. The other branches of the family also entered local politics and together they have ruled the city.
The run-up to the 2025 Philippine general election has caused a fracture in the family, particularly between the sisters-in-law Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Senator Cynthia Viliar. The term-limited senator has hinted she will run for either mayor or representative, in direct conflict with her niece, Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery. As a result, Mayor Aguilar and Vice Mayor Aguilar-Nery left the Nacionalista Party, led by Manny Villar, indicating a deepening in the family's rift. The other branches of the family have indicated that they would side with the Villars against the incumbent branch of the family.

## Candidates

Candidates in italics indicate incumbents seeking reelection.

### Administration coalition

Team Aguilar :
| Position | # | Candidate | Party |
| Mayor | 2. | April Aguilar-Nery | NPC |
| Vice mayor | 1. | Imelda Aguilar | NPC |
| House representative | 2. | Mark Anthony Santos | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 1. | Zardi Abellera | NPC |
| 1st district councilor | 3. | Alelee Aguilar | NPC |
| 1st district councilor | 6. | Brian Bayog | NPC |
| 1st district councilor | 12. | Robert Cristobal | NPC |
| 1st district councilor | 24. | Marlon Rosales | NPC |
| 1st district councilor | 26. | Mark Joseph Santos | NPC |
| 2nd district councilor | 4. | Lester Aranda | NPC |
| 2nd district councilor | 8. | Emmanuel Luis Casimiro | NPC |
| 2nd district councilor | 19. | Tito Martinez | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 20. | Henry Medina | NPC |
| 2nd district councilor | 26. | Macky Saito | NPC |
| 2nd district councilor | 29. | Euan Toralballa | NPC |

### Primary opposition coalition

Tropang Villar :
| Position | # | Candidate | Party |
| Mayor | 3. | Carlo Aguilar | Nacionalista |
| Vice mayor | 5. | Luis Bustamante | Nacionalista |
| House representative | 4. | Cynthia Villar | Nacionalista |
| 1st district councilor | 2. | Adelbert Aguilar | Nacionalista |
| 1st district councilor | 5. | Julio Balanag | Nacionalista |
| 1st district councilor | 7. | Jess Bustamante | Nacionalista |
| 1st district councilor | 13. | Rhoderick De Leon | Nacionalista |
| 1st district councilor | 21. | Oscar Peña | Nacionalista |
| 1st district councilor | 23. | Rex Riguera | Nacionalista |
| 2nd district councilor | 1. | Lord Linley Aguilar | Nacionalista |
| 2nd district councilor | 15. | Gywyn Gonzales | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 18. | Albert Hernandez | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 23. | Ruben Ramos | Nacionalista |
| 2nd district councilor | 24. | Bonifacio Riguera | Nacionalista |
| 2nd district councilor | 27. | Yolanda Tan | Nacionalista |

### Other parties

Partido Demokratiko Pilipino :
| Position | # | Name | Party | Party |
| 1st district councilor | 20. | Davey John Medidas | | PDP |
Makabayan :
| Position | # | Name | Party | Party |
| 1st district councilor | 8. | Jinsei Ray Castillo | | Makabayan |
Partido Maharlika :
| Position | # | Name | Party | Party |
| Mayor | 1. | Antonio Abellar Jr. | | PM |
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino :
| Position | # | Name | Party | Party |
| House representative | 1. | Luisito Redoble | | KANP |

### Independents

Independent :
| Position | # | Name | Party |
| Mayor | 4. | Rolando Barredo Jr. | Independent |
| Mayor | 5. | Armando Ducat Jr. | Independent |
| Mayor | 6. | Conrado Antonio Miranda | Independent |
| Mayor | 7. | Emerito Rivera | Independent |
| Vice mayor | 2. | Edilberto Angeles | Independent |
| Vice mayor | 3. | Felipe Arteta | Independent |
| Vice mayor | 4. | Eduveges Batalan | Independent |
| Vice mayor | 6. | Luis Casimiro | Independent |
| Vice mayor | 7. | Quirino Ruben Chavez | Independent |
| Vice mayor | 8. | Angelico Francisco David | Independent |
| House representative | 3. | John Barry Tayam | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 4. | Ma. Cielo Antonio | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 9. | Michael Castillo | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 10. | Marino Chavez | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 11. | Jeric Antoni Calve | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 14. | Larry Esmeña | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 15. | Larry Eusebio | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 16. | Amelita Gallano | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 17. | Angelito Jamco Jr. | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 18. | Rodolfo Llupar | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 19. | Lauro Matundan III | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 22. | Larry Perez | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 25. | Maria Teresa Santamaria | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 27. | Rick Jason Someros | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 28. | Angelita Suñer | Independent |
| 1st district councilor | 29. | Maria Zharina Tolentino | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor |
| 2nd district councilor | 2. | Michaela Irish Alvarado | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 3. | Avelino Andal | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 5. | Jefferson Boyo | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 6. | Adoracion Bustillo | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 7. | Danilo Calitizen | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 9. | Marlon Dayao | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 10. | Irene Deciembre | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 11. | Berlin Dela Cruz | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 12. | Noli Fiesta | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 13. | Angelo Anthony Garcia | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 14. | Alberto Goco | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 16. | Simnar Gran | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 17. | Elmer Gregorio | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 21. | Edgardo Parungao | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 22. | Carlson Pascual | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 25. | Adelia Rosales | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 28. | Pedro Tato | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 30. | Edgardo Tugano Jr. | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 31. | Virgilio Valle Jr. | Independent |
| 2nd district councilor | 32. | Araceli Ventura | Independent |

## Mayoral election

The incumbent is Imelda Aguilar, who is term-limited after winning her third consecutive term in 2022. She will instead run for Vice Mayor. The race will be contested by cousins, Incumbent Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery and former City Councilor Carlo Aguilar.

### Candidates
#### Declared

* April Aguilar-Nery, incumbent vice mayor (2019–present)
* Carlo Aguilar, former city councilor (2010–2019)
2025 Las Piñas mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Antonio Abellar Jr. | Partido Maharlika |
| | April Aguilar-Nery | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Carlo Aguilar | Nacionalista Party |
| | Rolando Barredo Jr. | Independent |
| | Armando Ducat Jr. | Independent |
| | Conrado Antonio Miranda | Independent |
| | Emerito Rivera | Independent |
| Total |||
| | TBD | TBD |

## Vice mayoral election

Incumbent vice mayor April Aguilar-Nery is on her second term, having defended the seat in the 2022 elections. She was eligible to run for her third consecutive term, but decided to run for Mayor instead. running for the position are Incumbent Mayor Imelda Aguilar and former Vice Mayor and Incumbent City Councilor Luis Bustamante.

### Candidates
#### Declared

* Imelda Aguilar, incumbent mayor of Las Piñas (2016–present)
* Luis Bustamante, incumbent City councilor (2019–present)
2025 Las Piñas Vice mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Imelda Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Edilberto Angeles | Independent |
| | Felipe Arteta | Independent |
| | Eduveges Batalan | Independent |
| | Luis Bustamante | Nacionalista Party |
| | Luis Casimiro | Independent |
| | Quirino Ruben Chavez | Independent |
| | Angelico Francisco David | Independent |
| Total |||
| | TBD | TBD |

## City Council election

The Las Piñas Council has 14 members, 12 of which are elected via plurality block voting for three-year terms. It is divided into two city council districts, with six councilors each.

### First District

The first city council district is composed of the northern barangays of the city, namely BF International Village, Daniel Fajardo, Elias Aldana, Ilaya, Manuyo Uno, Manuyo Dos, Pamplona Uno, Pamplona Tres, Pulang Lupa Uno, Pulang Lupa Dos, Talon Uno and Zapote.
The administration coalition won a slim majority of the district's seats in 2022, winning four of the six contested seats.
Term-limited councilors
2025 Las Piñas City Council election in the 1st district :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party or alliance | Party or alliance | Party or alliance |
| | Zardi Abellera | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Adelbert Aguilar | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Alelee Aguilar | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Ma. Cielo Antonio | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Julio Balanag | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Bernard Bayog | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Jess Bustamante (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Jinsei Ray Castillo | Makabayan | Makabayan | Makabayan |
| | Michael Castillo | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Marino Chavez | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Jeric Antoni Calve | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Roberto Cristobal | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Rhoderick De Leon | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Larry Esmeña | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Larry Eusebio | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Amelita Gallano | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Angelito Jamco Jr. | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Rodolfo Llupar | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Lauro Matundan III | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Davey John Medidas | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Oscar Peña (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Larry Perez | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Rex Hans Riguera (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Marlon Rosales | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Maria Teresa Santamaria | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Mark Joseph Santos | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Rick Jason Someros | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Angelita Suñer | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Maria Zharina Tolentino | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Total |||||

### Second District

The second city council district is composed of the southern barangays of the city, namely. Almanza Uno, Almanza Dos, Pamplona Dos, Pilar, Talon Dos, Talon Tres, Talon Kuatro and Talon Singko.
The administration coalition won a slim majority of the district's seats in 2022, winning four of the six contested seats.
Term-limited councilors
2025 Las Piñas City Council election in the 2nd district :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party or alliance | Party or alliance | Party or alliance |
| | Lord Linley Aguilar (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Michaela Irish Alvarado | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Avelino Andal | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Lester Aranda | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Jefferson Boyo | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Adoracion Bustillo | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Danilo Calitizen | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Emmanuel Luis Casimiro (incumbent) | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Marlon Dayao | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Irene Deciembre | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Berlin Dela Cruz | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Noli Fiesta | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Angelo Anthony Garcia | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Alberto Goco | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Gywyn Gonzales | Tropang Villar | | Independent |
| | Simnar Gran | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Elmer Gregorio | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Albert Francis Hernandez | Tropang Villar | | Independent |
| | Restituto Martinez | Team Aguilar | | Independent |
| | Henry Medina (incumbent) | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Edgardo Parungao | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Carlson Pascual | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Ruben Ramos (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Bonifacio Riguera | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Adelia Rosales | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Makoto Julius Saito | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Yolanda Tan | Tropang Villar | | Nacionalista Party |
| | Pedro Tato | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Euan Rex Toralballa | Team Aguilar | | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Edgardo Tugano Jr. | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Virgilio Valle Jr. | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| | Araceli Ventura | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Total |||||

## House of Representatives election

The city elects one representative to the House of Representatives. The incumbent is Camille Villar, who is on her second consecutive term. She was eligible to run for a third and final consecutive term, but chose to run for senator under the administration's coalition.

### Candidates

* Luisito Redoble
* Mark Anthony Santos, incumbent City councilor (2022–present)
* John Barry Tayam, senior high school instructor
* Cynthia Villar, incumbent Senator of the Philippines (2013–present)
2025 Philippine House of Representatives election in Las Piñas's Lone District :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Luisito Redoble | KANP |
| | Mark Anthony Santos | Independent |
| | John Barry Tayam | Independent |
| | Cynthia Villar | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| | TBD | TBD |