# 2025 Philippine local elections in Soccsksargen

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

## Cotabato
### Governor of Cotabato

Incumbent Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza (Nacionalista Party) is running for a second term. She was elected with 50.95% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Manuel Adajar | Independent |
| | Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Emmanuel Piñol | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Cotabato

Incumbent Efren Piñol (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) is running for a second term. He was elected with 52.93% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Efren Piñol (incumbent) | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Ella Taray | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Cotabato Provincial District

The Cotabato Provincial Board is composed of 10 elected board members.
Party :
| | Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino |
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Nacionalista Party |
| | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Cotabato's 1st provincial district

Cotabato's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Cotabato's 1st legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Sittie Eljorie Antao (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Rose Cabaya | Lakas–CMD |
| | Toto Calibra | Independent |
| | Roland Jungco (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Neneng Macasarte | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cotabato's 2nd provincial district

Cotabato's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Cotabato's 2nd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | RJ Caoagdan (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party |
| | Joseph Evangelista (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| | Kris Piñol-Solis (incumbent) | Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino |
| | Toto Villasor | Nacionalista Party |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Cotabato's 3rd provincial district

Cotabato's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Cotabato's 3rd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Joemar Cerebo (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Ivy Dalumpines (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Rodrigo Escudero | Independent |
| | Socrates Piñol | Independent |
| | Reyman Saldivar | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## General Santos
### Mayor of General Santos

Incumbent Lorelie Pacquiao (People's Champ Movement) is running for a second term. She was elected with 39.24% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Fraidelyn Dani | Independent |
| | Juhir Esmail | Independent |
| | Lita Nuñez | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Lorelie Pacquiao (incumbent) | People's Champ Movement |
| | Ana Paglangan | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Mayor of General Santos

Incumbent Lita Nuñez (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) is running for mayor of General Santos. She was elected with 37.03% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Odjok Acharon | People's Champ Movement |
| | Ed Yumang | Regional Communities Reforms Initiatives |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### General Santos City Council

The General Santos City Council is composed of 12 elected councilors.
Party :
| | Achievers with Integrity Movement |
| | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | People's Champ Movement |
| | Regional Communities Reforms Initiatives |
| | Independent |
| Total ||
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Ken Acharon | Independent |
| | Aying Acharon | People's Champ Movement |
| | Edgar Acharon (incumbent) | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | George Anas | People's Champ Movement |
| | Richard Atendido (incumbent) | People's Champ Movement |
| | Beth Bagonoc (incumbent) | People's Champ Movement |
| | Kan Balleque (incumbent) | Achievers with Integrity Movement |
| | Cesar Bañas Jr. | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Dyll Bartolaba | Achievers with Integrity Movement |
| | Jonathan Blando (incumbent) | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Wahid Bualan | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Richard Casabuena | People's Champ Movement |
| | Art Cloma | Achievers with Integrity Movement |
| | Peter Charles Conlu | Independent |
| | Willie Dangane | Achievers with Integrity Movement |
| | John Demdam | Regional Communities Reforms Initiatives |
| | Bing Dinopol | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Joey Dinopol | People's Champ Movement |
| | Regie Gil Ergino | Independent |
| | Jeng Gacal | People's Champ Movement |
| | Ed Gulle | Independent |
| | Dom Lagare | People's Champ Movement |
| | Virgie Llido (incumbent) | People's Champ Movement |
| | Jensan Medina | Independent |
| | Monching Melliza | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Jay Natividad | People's Champ Movement |
| | Michael Pacquiao | People's Champ Movement |
| | Jake Reyes | People's Champ Movement |
| | Musa Udtat | Independent |
| | Ralph Ronald Yumang | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Sarangani
### Governor of Sarangani

Incumbent Rogelio Pacquiao (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. He was elected under the People's Champ Movement with 73.42% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Bong Aquia | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Gladden Lim | Independent |
| | Rogelio Pacquiao (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Sarangani

Term-limited incumbent Elmer de Peralta (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the Sarangani Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. He was elected under the People's Champ Movement with 73.26% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Elson Formoso | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Bogi Martinez | People's Champ Movement |
| | Nene Saguiguit | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Yoyong Yap | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Sarangani Provincial Board

The Sarangani Provincial Board is composed of 10 elected board members.
Party :
| | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### Sarangani's 1st provincial district

Sarangani's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Kiamba, Maasim and Maitum. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Arnold Abequibel (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Tito Balazon | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Elmer de Peralta | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Arturo Lawa | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Cornelio Martinez Jr. | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Musa Solaiman | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Bong Tuballes | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Sarangani's 2nd provincial district

Sarangani's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Alabel, Glan, Malapatan and Malungon. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Eugene Alzate | Independent |
| | Irish Arnado (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Gerry Bomes | Independent |
| | Joseph Calanao (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Lito Cerna | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Moreb Dalama | Independent |
| | Tata Galzote (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Corazon Grafilo (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Jorge Liansing Jr. | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Jonilo Lumacad | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Abdilla Morsal | Independent |
| | Hanna Jane Navarro | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Clarito Palalisan | Independent |
| | Tongco Pangolima | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Jose Tranquilino Ruiz (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Gwynn Singcoy (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Cyril John Rustico Yap | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## South Cotabato
### Governor of South Cotabato

Incumbent Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term. He was re-elected with 52.32% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Ramir Badayos | Independent |
| | Efren Biclar | Independent |
| | Shine Miguel | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of South Cotabato

Incumbent Dodo Pingoy (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. He was elected with 59.44% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Toto Betita | Independent |
| | Dodo Pingoy (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### South Cotabato Provincial Board

The South Cotabato Provincial Board consists of 10 elected board members.
Party :
| | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Independent |
| Total ||

#### South Cotabato's 1st provincial district

South Cotabato's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as South Cotabato's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Nilda Almencion (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Bebot Escobillo (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Rubi Hatulan | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Alan Ines (incumbent) | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Michael Niedo | Independent |
| | Danny Nograles | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### South Cotabato's 2nd provincial district

South Cotabato's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as South Cotabato's 2nd legislative district. As a result of South Cotabato being redistricted in 2022, the district was reduced to the city of Koronadal and the municipalities of Banga and Tantangan. Three board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Pedro Bautista Jr. | Independent |
| | Hilario de Pedro VI | Independent |
| | Inday Diel (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Danilo Dumandagan | Independent |
| | Junette Hurtado (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Annabelle Pingoy | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Lino Saig | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### South Cotabato's 3rd provincial district

South Cotabato's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as South Cotabato's 3rd legislative district. As a result of South Cotabato being redistricted in 2022, the provincial district was created with the municipalities of Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah and T'boli, which used to be under South Cotabato's 2nd provincial district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Beltran Armada | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Judy Artacho | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Sarse Atam Jr. | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Christy Belgera | Independent |
| | Nicole Causing | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Ansary Comayog | Independent |
| | Emilio Daway | Independent |
| | Noel Felongco | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
| | Aubrey John Gedorio | Independent |
| | Ervin Luntao (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Romano Nievares | Independent |
| | Mary Joy Paglangan | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| | Toto Rosal | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Dot San | Independent |
| | Dara Tapel | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

## Sultan Kudarat
### Governor of Sultan Kudarat

Incumbent Pax Ali Mangudadatu (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term. He was elected with 75.16% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Nelrey Calvo | Independent |
| | Pax Ali Mangudadatu (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Sharifa Mangudadatu | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Raden Sakaluran | Independent |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Vice Governor of Sultan Kudarat

Incumbent Raden Sakaluran (Independent) is running for governor of Sultan Kudarat. He was elected under Lakas–CMD with 72.15% of the vote in 2022.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Lex Galande | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Prince Raden Sakaluran | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

### Sultan Kudarat Provincial Board

The Sultan Kudarat Provincial Board is composed of 10 elected board members.
Party :
| | Lakas–CMD |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total ||

#### Sultan Kudarat's 1st provincial district

Sultan Kudarat's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Sultan Kudarat's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Ian Jordan Abalos (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Cherry Bermudez | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Ote Cajandig | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Jovita Duque (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Ernest Patrick Matias | Lakas–CMD |
| | Elias Segura Jr. | Lakas–CMD |
| | Jose Remos Segura (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||

#### Sultan Kudarat's 2nd provincial district

Sultan Kudarat's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Sultan Kudarat's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| | Peter Carbon | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Loida de Manuel (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Neneng de Pedro | Lakas–CMD |
| | Gilbys Dequito | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Glecy Fornan (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Soriel Lib-atin (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Amil Pangansayan (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD |
| | Joy Somollo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| | Samie Uy | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas |
| Total |||
| Source: Commission on Elections |||