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2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Caraga

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2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Caraga
← 2022 May 12, 2025 2028 →

All 9 Caraga seats in the House of Representatives
Party Seats +/–
Lakas

3 +1
Nacionalista

2 +1
NUP

2 0
PFP

1 New
Liberal

1 +1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Caraga were held on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election.

Summary

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Congressional district Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Agusan del Norte Dale Corvera Lakas Dale Corvera Lakas Unopposed
Agusan del Sur–1st Alfel Bascug NUP Alfel Bascug NUP Unopposed
Agusan del Sur–2nd Eddiebong Plaza NUP Eddiebong Plaza NUP Unopposed
Butuan New district Jose Aquino II Lakas Unopposed
Dinagat Islands Alan Ecleo Lakas Kaka Bag-ao Liberal 9.82%
Surigao del Norte–1st Francisco Jose Matugas II Lakas Francisco Matugas Lakas 25.16%
Surigao del Norte–2nd Ace Barbers Nacionalista Bernadette Barbers Nacionalista 10.71%
Surigao del Sur–1st Romeo Momo Nacionalista Romeo Momo Nacionalista 45.64%
Surigao del Sur–2nd Johnny Pimentel NUP Alexander Pimentel PFP 7.77%

Agusan del Norte

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As a result of Agusan del Norte being redistricted in 2022, the district was recreated with the municipality of Las Nieves, which used to be under the 1st district, and the municipalities that were under the 2nd district.

Dale Corvera of Lakas–CMD, the incumbent of Agusan del Norte's 2nd district, won re-election for a second term unopposed in this district.[1][2][3] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Dale Corvera (incumbent)Lakas–CMD177,431100.00
Total177,431100.00
Valid votes177,43179.59
Invalid/blank votes45,49120.41
Total votes222,922100.00
Registered voters/turnout272,16381.91
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Agusan del Sur

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1st district

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Incumbent Alfel Bascug of the National Unity Party won re-election for a third term unopposed.[1][2][6]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alfel Bascug (incumbent)National Unity Party110,340100.00
Total110,340100.00
Valid votes110,34064.61
Invalid/blank votes60,43435.39
Total votes170,774100.00
Registered voters/turnout214,20579.72
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

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Incumbent Eddiebong Plaza of the National Unity Party won re-election for a third term unopposed.[1][2][7]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Eddiebong Plaza (incumbent)National Unity Party130,965100.00
Total130,965100.00
Valid votes130,96570.04
Invalid/blank votes56,01629.96
Total votes186,981100.00
Registered voters/turnout232,43780.44
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Butuan

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As a result of Butuan being redistricted in 2022, a district was created for the city. Butuan used to be under Agusan del Norte's 1st district prior to redistricting.

Incumbent Agusan del Norte's 1st district representative Jose Aquino II of Lakas–CMD won re-election for a second term unopposed in this district.[1][2][8][9]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jose Aquino II (incumbent)Lakas–CMD107,974100.00
Total107,974100.00
Valid votes107,97459.74
Invalid/blank votes72,77140.26
Total votes180,745100.00
Registered voters/turnout220,69481.90
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Dinagat Islands

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Incumbent Alan Ecleo of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term.[2]

Ecleo was defeated by former Dinagat Islands governor Kaka Bag-ao of the Liberal Party.[2][10][11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Kaka Bag-aoLiberal Party36,95854.91
Alan Ecleo (incumbent)Lakas–CMD30,34745.09
Total67,305100.00
Valid votes67,30594.75
Invalid/blank votes3,7285.25
Total votes71,033100.00
Registered voters/turnout81,67386.97
Liberal Party gain from Lakas–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Surigao del Norte

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1st district

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Term-limited incumbent Francisco Jose Matugas II of Lakas–CMD ran for governor of Surigao del Norte.[12][2] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Lakas–CMD nominated Matugas' father, former Surigao del Norte governor Francisco Matugas, who won re-election against two other candidates.[12][2][13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Francisco MatugasLakas–CMD60,35062.20
Lucille SeringNacionalista Party35,93437.04
Lane PangilinanIndependent7380.76
Total97,022100.00
Valid votes97,02293.95
Invalid/blank votes6,2486.05
Total votes103,270100.00
Registered voters/turnout113,57190.93
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

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Incumbent Ace Barbers of the Nacionalista Party was term-limited.

The Nacionalista Party nominated Barbers' wife, Bernadette Barbers, who won re-election against four other candidates.[2][12][14]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Bernadette BarbersNacionalista Party124,52654.10
Jun Jun EgayPadajon Surigao Party99,85643.39
Antonio Mainit Jr.Independent2,4411.06
Rodel VillanuevaIndependent1,6990.74
Gil MasuhayIndependent1,6370.71
Total230,159100.00
Valid votes230,15989.01
Invalid/blank votes28,43110.99
Total votes258,590100.00
Registered voters/turnout293,48588.11
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Surigao del Sur

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1st district

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Incumbent Romeo Momo of the Nacionalista Party ran for a second term.[2] He was previously an independent.

Momo won re-election against Marihatag mayor Justin Pelenio (Aksyon Demokratiko).[2][15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Romeo Momo (incumbent)Nacionalista Party161,89572.82
Justin PelenioAksyon Demokratiko60,41627.18
Total222,311100.00
Valid votes222,31191.76
Invalid/blank votes19,9558.24
Total votes242,266100.00
Registered voters/turnout276,45287.63
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

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Term-limited incumbent Johnny Pimentel of the National Unity Party ran for governor of Surigao del Sur.[2] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Pimentel endorsed his brother, Surigao del Sur governor Alexander Pimentel (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), who won the election against former Cantilan mayor Carla Lopez-Pichay (Lakas–CMD) and two other candidates.[2][16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alexander PimentelPartido Federal ng Pilipinas86,02652.04
Carla Lopez-PichayLakas–CMD73,17544.27
Carl PichayIndependent5,3103.21
Dhods ManlinoIndependent8000.48
Total165,311100.00
Valid votes165,31193.65
Invalid/blank votes11,2106.35
Total votes176,521100.00
Registered voters/turnout200,23788.16
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from National Unity Party
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Begas, Billy (October 11, 2024). "'Satisfied with performance': Lawmakers in Agusan unopposed in 2025 polls". Politiko.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Lopez, Alexander (October 9, 2024). "4 Caraga governors seek reelection in 2025 polls". Philippine News Agency.
  3. ^ "CITY_OF_CABADBARAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Data on the Total Number Established and Clustered Precincts, Registered Voters and Voting Centers" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i "COC Results". Commission on Elections.
  6. ^ "CITY_OF_BAYUGAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  7. ^ "BUNAWAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  8. ^ Gomez, Herbie (May 15, 2025). "Law Fortun beats ex-congresswoman Charito Plaza in Butuan mayoral race". Rappler.
  9. ^ "CITY_OF_BUTUAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  10. ^ "'Dragon Slayer' Kaka Bag-ao returns as Dinagat Islands congresswoman". Rappler. May 14, 2025.
  11. ^ "SAN_JOSE" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  12. ^ a b c "Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Matugas files COC for governor". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "BURGOS" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  14. ^ "CITY_OF_SURIGAO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  15. ^ "CITY_OF_TANDAG" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  16. ^ "CITY_OF_BISLIG" (PDF). Commission on Elections.