Local elections in the Philippines
2025 Zamboanga Sibugay gubernational election
LAKAS
Nominee
Dulce Ann Hofer Yvonne Palma
Party
PFP
Lakas
Running mate
Ric-Ric Olegario
Chanti Olegario
Popular vote
211,433
129,783
Percentage
61.96%
38.04%
Local elections were held in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay of the Philippines , on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 general election . Voters selected candidates for all local positions: a municipal and city mayor, vice mayor and councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan , the governor, vice governor and representatives for the two Districts of Zamboanga Sibugay .
Administration Coalition [ edit ] Primary Opposition Coalition [ edit ] Independent and Other Party Coalition [ edit ]
Team Independent and Other Parties
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Name
Party
Result
For Vice Governor
1.
Ren delos Reyes
Independent
Lost
2nd District
For House of Representative
1.
Jarjar Acosta
PDP
Lost
2.
Rino delos Reyes
Independent
Lost
4.
Jose Gerosa
Independent
Lost
6.
Al-Sharief Muloc
Independent
Lost
Provincial elections [ edit ] All incumbents are marked in italics .
Incumbent Governor Dulce Ann Hofer ran for re-election after being elected in 2022 under PDP-Laban (now PDP), she ran under Partido Federal ng Pilipinas and Incumbent 1st district Sangguniang Panlalawigan member, Yvonne Palma fielded by Lakas–CMD , was her only opponent.[ 1]
Incumbent Vice Governor Rey Andre Olegario of the Nacionalista Party retired.
The Nacionalista Party nominated Olegario's son, incumbent 2nd district Sangguniang Panlalawigan member, Ric-Ric Olegario, he ran against two other candidates.[ 1]
2025 Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Board Election in the 1st District of Zamboanga Sibugay [ 2] Candidate Party Votes % Jung-Jung Yanga PFP 73,232 12.40 Jinky Mendoza PFP 71,336 12.08 Boyet Cabilao Yambao Nacionalista 69,610 11.78 Ralph Hofer delos Santos PFP 65,219 11.04 Roger Lu PFP 61,032 10.33 Jessie Lagas Lakas-CMD 57,559 9.74 Katrina Ann Palma Lakas-CMD 56,323 9.53 Gary Buendia Lakas-CMD 49,530 8.38 Love Silva Lakas-CMD 45,183 7.65 Mercy Conturno Lakas-CMD 41,690 7.06 Total 590,714 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 179,359 – Source: [ 3] [ 4]
2025 Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Board Election in the 2nd District of Zamboanga Sibugay [ 2] Candidate Party Votes % Judge Glenn Sabijon Nacionalista 100,085 14.23 Pava Hofer PFP 99,535 14.15 Vic Javier Lakas-CMD 89,231 12.69 Win Alibutdan Akbayan 73,329 10.43 Nat-Nat Eudela Lakas-CMD 71,330 10.14 Pia Shuck NPC 66,240 9.42 Raco Olegario Lakas-CMD 58,723 8.35 Dantoy Oporto PFP 56,781 8.07 Nonoy Catillo Lakas-CMD 56,201 7.99 Bob Chiong Lakas-CMD 31,742 4.51 Total 703,197 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 249,063 – Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Congressional elections [ edit ] Incumbent Representative Wilter Palma ran for re-election against 1st District Sangguniang Panlalawigan member, Marlo Bancoro of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas .[ 1]
Incumbent Representative Antonieta Eudela ran for re-election against Doctor Marly Hofer-Hasim of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas , Siay Mayor Jarjar Acosta of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino , and 3 other candidates.[ 1]
Municipal elections [ edit ] Incumbent Mayor Alvie Musa ran for re-election.
Alicia Mayoral Election[ 5] Candidate Party Votes % Alvie Musa PFP 14,337 71.56 Ariel Azuelo UNA 5,422 27.06 Nursidin Laja Independent 277 1.38 Total 20,036 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 25,212 – PFP holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Jun Escamillan ran for re-election.
Alicia Vice Mayoral Election[ 5] Candidate Party Votes % Jun Escamillan PFP 15,269 79.79 Gally Musa UNA 3,867 20.21 Total 19,136 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 25,212 – PFP holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Dionesia Lagas ran for re-election.
Buug Mayoral Election[ 6] Candidate Party Votes % Dionesia Lagas Lakas-CMD 10,961 54.74 Nonoy Cordenillo PFP 9,062 45.26 Total 20,023 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 24,616 – Lakas-CMD holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Jonam Lagas ran for re-election.
Buug Vice Mayoral Election[ 6] Candidate Party Votes % Jonam Lagas Lakas-CMD 10,460 53.65 Alfonso Becada PFP 8,919 45.75 Angelito Pidor Independent 118 0.61 Total 19,497 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 24,616 – Lakas-CMD holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Eric Palma ran for re-election
Diplahan Mayoral Election[ 7] Candidate Party Votes % Eric Palma Lakas-CMD 12,690 69.87 Lloyd Bancoro Valencia PFP 5,473 30.13 Total 18,163 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 22,160 – Lakas-CMD holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ramil Villaruel ran for re-election.
Diplahan Vice Mayoral Election[ 7] Candidate Party Votes % Ramil Villaruel Lakas-CMD 11,938 66.52 Dodong Mahinay PFP 6,009 33.48 Total 17,947 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 22,160 – Lakas-CMD holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Jerry Silva opted not to run to let his wife, Vice Mayor and Former Mayor Roselyn Silva run for the position.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Roselyn Silva was eligible for re-election but opted to run for Mayor, a position she held from 2013 to 2022 where her husband succeeded her position in 2022. Her party fielded Bruno Doring for the position.
Imelda Vice Mayoral Election[ 8] Candidate Party Votes % Federico Gonzales PFP 9,511 59.76 Bruno Doring Lakas-CMD 6,405 40.24 Total 15,916 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 18,877 – PFP gain from Lakas-CMD Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Indaylou Caloñge ran for re-election unopposed.
Mabuhay Mayoral Election[ 9] Candidate Party Votes % Indaylou Caloñge Nacionalista 10,485 100.00 Total 10,485 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 15,819 – Nacionalista holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Joval John Salmonte ran for re-election unopposed.
Mabuhay Vice Mayoral Election[ 9] Candidate Party Votes % Joval John Salmonte Nacionalista 10,357 100.00 Total 10,357 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 15,819 – Nacionalista holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Marcelo Baquial Jr was eligible for re-election but opted to run for Vice Mayor.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Roberto Intol was term-limited and opted to run for Mayor. His wife, Nilda Intol ran for Vice Mayor for the Position.
Malangas Vice Mayoral Election[ 10] Candidate Party Votes % Marcelo Baquial Jr PFP 13,160 76.15 Nilda Intol KNP 2,774 16.05 Lloyed Buensuceso Lakas-CMD 1,348 7.80 Total 17,282 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 22,123 – PFP gain from Akbayan Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Arthur Ruste ran for re-election.
Olutanga Mayoral Election[ 11] Candidate Party Votes % Arthur Ruste Sr. PFP 8,791 58.26 Janjan Gumba Lakas-CMD 6,134 40.65 Reniel Cañete Independent 165 1.09 Total 15,090 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 17,628 – PFP holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Janjan Gumba was eligible to run for re-election but opted to run for mayor. his party fielded Jim Siso for the position.
Olutanga Vice Mayoral Election[ 11] Candidate Party Votes % Arnel Ruste PFP 8,883 59.46 Jim Siso Lakas-CMD 6,057 40.54 Total 14,940 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 17,628 – PFP gain from Lakas-CMD Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Joshua Mendoza ran for re-election.
Payao Mayoral Election[ 12] Candidate Party Votes % Joshua Mendoza Lakas-CMD 11,780 65.65 Julius Acosta Sr PFP 6,165 34.35 Total 17,945 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 21,784 – Lakas-CMD holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Joel Indino was term-limited and opted to run for Councilor.
Payao Vice Mayoral Election[ 12] Candidate Party Votes % Joeper Mendoza Nacionalista 12,584 72.45 Renie Jemlani UNA 4,786 27.55 Total 17,370 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 21,784 – Nacionalista gain from PFP Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Bobing Edem ran for re-election.
Talusan Mayoral Election[ 13] Candidate Party Votes % Bobing Edem PFP 5,472 61.00 Bandong Yuayan PDP 3,499 39.00 Total 8,971 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 11,140 – PFP holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Loloy Ramiso ran for re-election unopposed.
Incumbent Mayor Amy Olegario was term-limited and opted to run as Vice Mayor. Her party fielded Richard Chiu for Position.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Rambo Olegario was eligible to run for re-election but opted to run for Mayor. His party fielded Edna Alibutdan for the position.
Incumbent Mayor Katrina Balladares ran for re-election.
Kabasalan Mayoral Election[ 15] Candidate Party Votes % Katrina Balladares PFP 20,290 70.89 Sheila Bauzon Lakas-CMD 4,071 14.22 Luvly Grace Cainglet UNA 3,998 13.97 Cherrie Ann Cainglet Independent 195 0.68 Michael Cainglet Independent 67 0.23 Total 28,621 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 34,171 – PFP holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Gani Balladares ran for re-election.
Kabasalan Vice Mayoral Election[ 15] Candidate Party Votes % Gani Balladares PFP 17,915 63.79 Dondon Morales Lakas-CMD 7,247 25.80 Edi Deita UNA 2,923 10.41 Total 28,085 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 34,171 – PFP holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Rino delos Reyes was term-limited and opted to run for the Representative of Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd district .
Incumbent Vice Mayor Romeo Pantag ran for re-election.
[ edit ] Incumbent Mayor Papong Piodena ran for re-election unopposed.
Roseller T. Lim Mayoral Election[ 17] Candidate Party Votes % Papong Piodena Nacionalista 20,594 100.00 Total 20,594 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 28,873 – Nacionalista holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Queenie Piodena ran for re-election unopposed.
Roseller T. Lim Vice Mayoral Election[ 17] Candidate Party Votes % Papong Piodena Nacionalista 19,544 100.00 Total 19,544 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 28,873 – Nacionalista holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Jarjar Acosta was term-limited and opted to run for the Representative of Zamboanga Sibugay's 2nd district.
Siay Mayoral Election[ 18] Candidate Party Votes % Jun-Jun Acosta PFP 17,642 87.32 Yoly Tumampos Independent 1,975 9.78 Jacinth Mendoza PPP 586 2.90 Total 20,203 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 25,960 – PFP gain from PDP Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Jun-Jun Acosta was term-limited and opted to run for Mayor. His party fielded Gerald Acosta for the position.
Siay Vice Mayoral Election[ 18] Candidate Party Votes % Gerald Acosta PFP 15,346 76.73 Danilo Braza Independent 4,655 23.27 Total 20,001 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 25,960 – PFP holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Bobong Talania was term limited and opted to run for Mayor. His party fielded Manangrose Talania for the position.
Titay Mayoral Election[ 19] Candidate Party Votes % Donrio Martinez Lakas-CMD 16,100 52.49 Manangrose Talania PFP 14,574 47.51 Total 30,674 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 37,145 – Lakas-CMD gain from PFP Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Elizer Yamarao was eligible for re-election but opted not to run.
Titay Vice Mayoral Election[ 19] Candidate Party Votes % Bobong Talania PFP 17,593 58.84 George Castillo Lakas-CMD 12,309 41.16 Total 29,902 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 37,145 – PFP gain from Nacionalista Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Mayor Carlnan Climaco was term-limited and opted to run for Mayor. his party fielded Lalay Climaco for the position.
Tungawan Mayoral Election[ 20] Candidate Party Votes % Lito Aniñon Lakas-CMD 12,687 51.19 Lalay Climaco PFP 12,096 48.81 Total 24,783 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 34,367 – Lakas-CMD gain from PFP Source: [ 3] [ 4]
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ivan Balano was term limited but opted not to run. his party fielded Karen Garcia for the position.
Tungawan Vice Mayoral Election[ 20] Candidate Party Votes % Karen Garcia Lakas-CMD 11,990 49.86 Carlnan Climaco PFP 11,619 48.32 Necias Vercide PDP 437 1.82 Total 24,046 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 34,367 – Lakas-CMD holdSource: [ 3] [ 4]
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