2025 Philippine gubernatorial elections

Gubernatorial elections will be held in the Philippines on May 12, 2025. All provinces will elect their provincial governors for three-year terms, who will be inaugurated on June 30, 2025 after their proclamation. Governors that are currently serving their third consecutive terms are prohibited from running as governors (they may run for any other posts however).

2025 Philippine gubernatorial elections

← 2022 May 12, 2025 2028 →

All 82 provincial governorships
 
Party PFP Lakas Nacionalista

 
Party PDP NUP NPC

Incumbent President of the League of Provinces of the Philippines

Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. (South Cotabato)
PFP



Metro Manila and highly urbanized and independent component cities such as Angeles City, Cebu City and Davao City are outside the jurisdiction of any province and thus do not run elections for governors of their mother provinces (Pampanga, Cebu and Davao del Sur respectively). These shall elect mayors instead.

Summary

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Party 2022 elections Before elections Won % Change (vs. before)
PFP 1 32
Lakas 7 12
Nacionalista 13 11
NPC 12 10
PDP 24 6
NUP 8 6
Aksyon 1 1
LDP 0 1
PDDS 3 0
Reporma 2 0
Liberal 1 0
PRP 1 0
KANP 1 0
KBL 1 0
RP 0 0
UNA 0 0
WPP 0 0
Local parties 6 3
Independent 0 0
Totals 81 82 82 100%   1

Luzon

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Ilocos Norte

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Incumbent Matthew Manotoc is running for Vice Governor swapping together with Incumbent Vice Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos.[1]

2025 Ilocos Norte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Arlene Jocelyn ButayIndependent
Cecilia Araneta MarcosNacionalista Party
Total
TBD

Ilocos Sur

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Incumbent Governor Jerry Singson is running for reelection unopposed.[2]

2025 Ilocos Sur gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Jerry Singson (incumbent)Bileg Ti Ilokano
Total
TBD

La Union

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Incumbent Governor Raphaelle Ortega-David will run for reelection. Her primary opponent is her grandfather, Vice Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega.[3]

2025 La Union gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Emmanuel FonsecaIndependent
Mario Eduardo OrtegaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Raphaelle Ortega-David (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
TBD

Pangasinan

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Incumbent Governor Ramon Guico III will run for re-election. He will be running against former Governor Amado Espino III, whom he defeated in 2022.[4]

2025 Pangasinan gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Amado Espino IIIAbante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party
Ramon Guico III (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Total
TBD

Batanes

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Governor Marilou Cayco is term-limited and will run for representative. His party nominated former Vice Governor Ronaldo Aguto.[5]

2025 Batanes gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Medardo Abad Jr.Nationalist People's Coalition
Ronaldo AgutoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Telesforo CastillejosAksyon Demokratiko
Ignacio VillaLiberal Party
Total
TBD

Cagayan

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Governor Manuel Mamba is term-limited and is running for Vice Governor. His party nominated former PNP chief Edgar Aglipay.[6]

2025 Cagayan gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Edgar AglipayNacionalista Party
Zarah Rose LaraNationalist People's Coalition
Melvin Vargas Jr.Independent
Total
TBD

Isabela

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Incumbent Governor Rodolfo Albano III will run for reelection.[7]

2025 Isabela gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Rodolfo Albano III (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Glorieta AlmazanIndependent
Edgardo EdralinIndependent
Emmanuel PuaIndependent
Manuel SiquianIndependent
Total
TBD

Nueva Vizcaya

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Governor Jose Gambito will seek for his first full term. His main opponent is representative Luisa Cuaresma.

2025 Nueva Vizcaya gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Luisa CuaresmaUnited Nationalist Alliance
Maybel Dumlao-SevillenaIndependent
Jose Gambito (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Quirino

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Governor Dakila Cua is running for reelection.

2025 Quirino gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Lolito BucasanIndependent
Dakila Cua (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Freemason SantosIndependent
Total
TBD

Abra

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Governor Dominic Valera is running for mayor of Bangued. His grandson, Bangued vice mayor Kiko Bernos will run in his place.

2025 Abra gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Kiko BernosAsenso Abrenio
Eustaquio BersaminPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Apayao

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Governor Elias Bulut Jr. is running for reelection.

2025 Apayao gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Elias Bulut Jr. (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Domingo PuriengIndependent
Total
TBD

Benguet

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Governor Melchor Diclas is running for reelection.

2025 Benguet gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Melchor Diclas (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Ruben PaoadIndependent
George PunasenIndependent
Johnny WaguisPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Ifugao

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Governor Jerry Dalipog is running for reelection. His main opponent is former Governor Eugene Balitang.

2025 Ifugao gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Eugene BalitangPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Romy BallatongIndependent
Jerry Dalipog (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Rolando PaliganIndependent
Total
TBD

Kalinga

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Governor James Edduba is running for reelection. His main opponent is Vice Governor Jocel Baac.[8]

2025 Kalinga gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Jocel BaacAksyon Demokratiko
James Edduba (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Total
TBD

Mountain Province

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Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan is running for reelection against former Sagada mayor Eduardo Latawan Jr.

2025 Mountain Province gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Bonifacio Lacwasan (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Eduardo Latawan Jr.Independent
Total
TBD

Aurora

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Governor Reynante Tolentino is going up against former Governor Christian Noveras.[9]

2025 Aurora gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Christian NoverasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Reynante Tolentino (incumbent)Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino
Total
TBD

Bataan

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Governor Joet Garcia is running for reelection.[10]

2025 Bataan gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Joet Garcia (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Joemel PugnaIndependent
Bethe SantosIndependent
Total
TBD

Bulacan

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Governor Daniel Fernando is running for reelection.[11] His primary opponent is former Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado.

2025 Bulacan gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Melissa AquinoIndependent
Clemente De GuzmanIndependent
Daniel Fernando (incumbent)National Unity Party
Jayson OcampoIndependent
Wilhelmino Sy-AlvaradoPartido para sa Demokratikong Reporma
Salvador ViolagoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Nueva Ecija

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Incumbent Governor Aurelio Umali is running for reelection. His opponent is former General Tinio mayor Virgilio Bote.[12]

2025 Nueva Ecija gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Virgilio BotePartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Aurelio Umali (incumbent)Unang Sigaw ng Nueva Ecija
Total
TBD

Pampanga

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Incumbent Dennis Pineda is running for Vice Governor swapping together with his mother, Incumbent Vice Governor Lilia Pineda.[13]

2025 Pampanga gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Danilo BaylonIndependent
Lilia PinedaKAMBILAN
Amado SantosIndependent
Total
TBD

Tarlac

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Governor Susan Yap is term-limited and is running for mayor of Tarlac City. Her son, 2nd district representative Christian Tell Yap is running in her stead.

2025 Tarlac gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Kathryn Ann BascoIndependent
Alfredo BieIndependent
Mark Joseph GarciaIndependent
Max RoxasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Christian Tell YapSama Sama Tarlac
Total
TBD

Zambales

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Governor Hermogenes Ebdane is running unopposed.[14]

CandidateParty
Hermogenes Ebdane (incumbent)Sulong Zambales Party
Total
TBD

Batangas

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Incumbent Hermilando Mandanas is term-limited and will be running for Vice Governor.[15]

2025 Batangas gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Jay IlaganPROMDI
Walter OzaetaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Michael Angelo RiveraLiberal Party
Vilma Santos-RectoNacionalista Party
Total
TBD

Cavite

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Incumbent Jonvic Remulla is supposed to run for his third consecutive term. On October 7, he withdrew his candidacy to assume as secretary of the interior and local government.[16] His party nominated his nephew, incumbent 7th district provincial board member Abeng Remulla for governor.[17]

2025 Cavite gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Weng AguinaldoIndependent
Gerbe Ber AdoIndependent
Augusto Pera Jr.Independent
Abeng RemullaNational Unity Party
Total
TBD

Laguna

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Incumbent Ramil Hernandez is term-limited and will be running for 2nd District Representative. His wife, incumbent 2nd District Representative Ruth Hernandez will run in his stead.[18]

2025 Laguna gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Alfredo AcaylarIndependent
Katherine AgapayPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Sol AragonesAkay National Political Party
Da Boy FernandezIndependent
Danilo FernandezNational Unity Party
Dana FernandezAksyon Demokratiko
Rose HernandezLabor Party Philippines
Ruth HernandezLakas–CMD
Caloy ReyesIndependent
Manolo SamiaIndependent
Alexander TolentinoIndependent
Total
TBD

Quezon

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Governor Angelina Tan is running for reelection.[19]

2025 Quezon gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Perlita LavidesKilusang Bagong Lipunan
James Marcos Tallano TaeganIndependent
Josefino MontereyIndependent
Angelina Tan (incumbent)Stand Up Quezon
Total
TBD

Rizal

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Governor Nina Ricci Ynares is running for reelection.[20]

2025 Rizal gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Glenn AcolIndependent
Ronald PerezIndependent
Jose VelascoIndependent
Nina Ricci Ynares (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Total
TBD

Marinduque

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Incumbent Governor Presbitero Velasco will run for congressman. His son, representative Lord Allan Velasco will run in his stead.[21]

2025 Marinduque gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Melecio GoPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Lord Allan VelascoNationalist People's Coalition
Total
TBD

Occidental Mindoro

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Governor Eduardo Gadiano will run for reelection unopposed.[22]

2025 Occidental Mindoro gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Eduardo Gadiano (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Oriental Mindoro

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Governor Humerlito Dolor is running for reelection.[23]

2025 Oriental Mindoro gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Humerlito Dolor (incumbent)Galing at Serbisyo para sa Mindoreño
Orven RabinoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Joanna Valencia-De JesusIndependent
Total
TBD

Palawan

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Governor Victorino Dennis Socrates is running for reelection.[24]

2025 Palawan gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Amy AlvarezLakas–CMD
Richard LopezReform PH Party
Victorino Dennis Socrates (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Total
TBD

Romblon

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Governor Jose Riano is running for reelection.

2025 Romblon gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Trina Firmalo-FabicLiberal Party
Jolly MontonPartido Maharlika
Jose Riano (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Albay

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Incumbent Governor Edcel Greco Lagman is supposed to run for his first full term. However, he withdrew his candidacy on December 5 and threw his support to former Governor Noel Rosal.[25] Rosal's primary opponent is former Governor and incumbent 2nd district representative Joey Salceda.

2025 Albay gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Noel RosalPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Joey SalcedaLakas–CMD
Rosaler Sara Jr.Independent
Total
TBD

Camarines Norte

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Governor Ricarte Padilla is running for reelection. His primary opponent is former Governor Edgar Tallado.[26]

2025 Camarines Norte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Romeo BalmeoIndependent
Ricarte Padilla (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Edgar TalladoNationalist People's Coalition
Total
TBD

Camarines Sur

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Incumbent governor Luigi Villafuerte is running for congressman. His father, 2nd district representative Luis Raymond Villafuerte will ran in his place.[27]

2025 Camarines Sur gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Asuncion ArceñoIndependent
Romano EspirituIndependent
Ronald RodriguezNationalist People's Coalition
Luis Raymond VillafuerteNational Unity Party
Total
TBD

Catanduanes

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Governor Joseph Cua is term-limited and will run for mayor of Virac. His brother, Vice Governor Peter Cua is running in his place.[28]

2025 Catanduanes gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Macairog AlbertoIndependent
Patrick AzanzaIndependent
Peter CuaLakas–CMD
Oliver RodulfoIndependent
Total
TBD

Masbate

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Governor Antonio Kho is term-limited and will run for congressman. His son, 1st district representative Richard Kho will run in his place.[29]

2025 Masbate gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Richard KhoLakas–CMD
Socrates TuasonLiberal Party
Total
TBD

Sorsogon

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Governor Boboy Hamor is running for reelection.[30]

2025 Sorsogon gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Boboy Hamor (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Cattleya SoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Edwin ZuñigaReform PH Party
Total
TBD

Visayas

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Aklan

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Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores will run for reelection.

2025 Aklan gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Jose Enrique Miraflores (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Joseph Pierre TeodosioIndependent
Wilfredo TolentinoIndependent
Total
TBD

Antique

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Governor Rhodora Cadiao is term-limited and will run for representative.[31] Her party nominated Vice Governor Edgar Denosta.

2025 Antique gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Rudy BantoloIndependent
Edgar DenostaNacionalista Party
Vicente FedelicioIndependent
Gaspar GayonaIndependent
Paolo Everardo JavierAksyon Demokratiko
Rodelo PidoyIndependent
Jonathan TanIndependent
Total
TBD

Capiz

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Governor Fredenil Castro will run for reelection.[32]

2025 Capiz gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Christopher BarrioIndependent
Fredenil Castro (incumbent)One Capiz
Esteban Evan ContrerasIndependent
Total
TBD

Guimaras

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Incumbent Governor Joaquin Carlos Nava is running for congressman. He will swap together with his wife, representative Ma. Lucille Nava.[33]

2025 Guimaras gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Margarita CachoIndependent
Ma. Lucille NavaNational Unity Party
Total
TBD

Iloilo

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Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is running for reelection.[34]

2025 Iloilo gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Arthur Defensor Jr. (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Mary Frances NobleIndependent
Total
TBD

Bohol

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Governor Aris Aumentado is running for reelection.[35]

2025 Bohol gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Aris Aumentado (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Dan LimIndependent
Erastus LeopandoLabor Party Philippines
Total
TBD

Cebu

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Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is running for reelection.[36]

2025 Cebu gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Pamela BaricuatroPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Gwendolyn Garcia (incumbent)One Cebu
Valeriano GingcoIndependent
Total
TBD

Negros Occidental

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Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is running for reelection.[37]

2025 Negros Occidental gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Ferdenand DiegoIndependent
Eugenio Jose Lacson (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Ernesto LibrandoIndependent
J. Paul OctavianoPartido Lakas ng Masa
Francis PalancaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Total
TBD

Negros Oriental

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Governor Chaco Sagarbarria is going up against former Governor Pryde Henry Teves.[38]

2025 Negros Oriental gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Glendol BadonIndependent
Joemarie JaosIndependent
Alexander LaritaIndependent
Chaco Sagarbarria (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Pryde Henry TevesLiberal Party
Stephen TuballaIndependent
Total
TBD

Siquijor

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Governor Jake Vincent Villa is running for reelection.

2025 Siquijor gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Nale Vincent MasayonAksyon Demokratiko
Jake Vincent Villa (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Biliran

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Governor Gerard Espina will not seek for reelection. He nominated his father, former Governor Rogelio Espina.

2025 Biliran gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Edgardo AmboIndependent
Jolan BoholIndependent
Rogelio EspinaNacionalista Party
Total
TBD

Eastern Samar

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Governor Ben Evardone is supposed to run for reelection.[39] On October 8, he withdrew his candidacy and substituted by his son, Sulat councilor Ralph Vincent Evardone.[40]

2025 Eastern Samar gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Rafael AbesiasAlliance for Barangay Concerns
Ralph Vincent EvardonePartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Leyte

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Governor Jericho Petilla is running for reelection.[41]

2025 Leyte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Minda BuctotIndependent
Jericho Petilla (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Romeo PlasquitaIndependent
Total
TBD

Northern Samar

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Governor Edwin Ongchuan is running for congressman. He will swap with his cousin, 2nd district representative Harris Ongchuan.[42]

2025 Northern Samar gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Harlin AbayonAksyon Demokratiko
Harris OngchuanNational Unity Party
Essie UnayIndependent
Total
TBD

Samar

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Governor Sharee Ann Tan is running for reelection unopposed.[43]

2025 Samar gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Sharee Ann Tan (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Total
TBD

Southern Leyte

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Governor Damian Mercado is running for reelection.[39]

2025 Southern Leyte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Damian Mercado (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Leo OliverioIndependent
Amalia YapIndependent
Total
TBD

Mindanao

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Zamboanga del Norte

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Governor Rosalina Jalosjos is running for mayor of Dipolog. Her son, Dapitan mayor Bullet Jalosjos will run in her stead.[44]

2025 Zamboanga del Norte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Bullet JalosjosPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Darel Dexter UyLakas–CMD
Total
TBD

Zamboanga del Sur

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Governor Victor Yu is running for mayor of Pagadian. His wife, 1st district representative Divina Grace Yu will run in his place.[45]

2025 Zamboanga del Sur gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Junaflor CerillesNationalist People's Coalition
Divina Grace YuLakas–CMD
Total
TBD

Zamboanga Sibugay

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Governor Dulce Ann Hofer is running for reelection.

2025 Zamboanga Sibugay gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Dulce Ann Hofer (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Yvonne PalmaLakas–CMD
Total
TBD

Sulu

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Governor Abdusakur Tan is term-limited and running for Vice Governor. He nominated his son, Vice Governor Abdusakur Tan II.

2025 Sulu gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Abdulwahid SahidullaKilusang Bagong Lipunan
Abdusakur Tan IILakas–CMD
Total
TBD

Bukidnon

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Governor Rogelio Neil Roque is running for reelection. His primary opponent is Valencia mayor Azucena Huervas.[46]

2025 Bukidnon gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Andrew EliganLabor Party Philippines
Azucena HuervasNational Unity Party
Arbie LlesisIndependent
Rogelio Neil Roque (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Miguel Silva Jr.Independent
Total
TBD

Camiguin

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Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo is running for reelection.

2025 Camiguin gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Homer MabaleIndependent
Xavier Jesus Romualdo (independent)Lakas–CMD
Total
TBD

Lanao del Norte

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Governor Imelda Dimaporo is term limited and will run for representative. His son, 1st district representative Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo will run in her place.[47]

2025 Lanao del Norte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Sabdullah AbubacarUnited Nationalist Alliance
Mohamad Khalid DimaporoLakas–CMD
Total
TBD

Misamis Occidental

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Governor Henry Oaminal is running for reelection.[48]

2025 Misamis Occidental gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Samson DumanjugNational Unity Party
Marc Lester MalandayaIndependent
Henry Oaminal (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Bibiano SalvaneraIndependent
Total
TBD

Misamis Oriental

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Governor Peter Unabia is running for reelection against former 2nd district representative Juliette Uy.[49]

2025 Misamis Oriental gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Merlito SimaconIndependent
Peter Unabia (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Juliette UyNational Unity Party
Total
TBD

Davao de Oro

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Incumbent Dorothy Gonzaga is running for Vice Governor. Her party nominated her husband, 2nd district representative Ruwell Peter Gonzaga.

2025 Davao de Oro gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Roger BeduyaIndependent
Ruwell Peter GonzagaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Raul MabangloIndependent
Total
TBD

Davao del Norte

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Governor Edwin Jubahib is running for reelection. His main opponent is 2nd district representative Allan Dujali.[50]

2025 Davao del Norte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Allan DujaliLakas–CMD
Edwin Jubahib (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Davao del Sur

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Governor Yvonne Roña Cagas will run for reelection. She is going up against her cousin-in-law, Vice Governor Riafe Cagas-Fernandez.

2025 Davao del Sur gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Riafe Cagas FernandezPwersa ng Masang Pilipino
Yvonne Roña Cagas (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Emilio Lustre Jr.Independent
Total
TBD

Davao Occidental

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Governor Franklin Bautista is running for reelection unopposed.

2025 Davao Occidental gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Franklin Bautista (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Davao Oriental

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Governor Niño Uy will seek for his first full term. His main opponent is former Governor and 1st district representative Nelson Dayanghirang.

2025 Davao Oriental gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Nelson DayanghirangNacionalista Party
Niño Uy (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Cotabato

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Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza is going up against former agriculture secretary Emmanuel Piñol.[51]

2025 Cotabato gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Manuel AdajarIndependent
Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Emmanuel PiñolNationalist People's Coalition
Total
TBD

Sarangani

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Governor Rogelio Pacquiao is running for reelection.[52]

2025 Sarangani gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Mohamad Bong AquiaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Gladden LimPartido Maharlika
Rogelio Pacquiao (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

South Cotabato

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Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. will run for reelection.

2025 South Cotabato gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Ramir BadayosIndependent
Efren BiclarIndependent
April Rose Espinosa-MiguelAksyon Demokratiko
Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Sultan Kudarat

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Governor Pax Ali Mangudadatu will run for reelection.

2025 Sultan Kudarat gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Nelrey CalvoIndependent
Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Sharifa Akeel-MangudadatuPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Raden SakaluranIndependent
Total
TBD

Agusan del Norte

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Governor Angelica Amante will run for reelection.

2025 Agusan del Norte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Angelica Amante (incumbent)Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Emon PeligrenoIndependent
Total
TBD

Agusan del Sur

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Governor Santiago Cane Jr. will run for reelection.

2025 Agusan del Sur gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Santiago Cane Jr. (incumbent)National Unity Party
Edgard EnglesIndependent
Total
TBD

Dinagat Islands

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Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. will run for reelection.

2025 Dinagat Islands gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Nilo Demerey Jr. (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Sonny LlameraIndependent
Total
TBD

Surigao del Norte

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Governor Lyndon Barbers will run for reelection.

2025 Surigao del Norte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Lyndon Barbers (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Francisco Jose Matugas IILakas–CMD
Emeteria VegaIndependent
Total
TBD

Surigao del Sur

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Governor Alexander Pimentel is term limited and is running for congressman. His brother, 2nd district representative Johnny Pimentel will run in his place.[53]

2025 Surigao del Sur gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Joseph ArniegoIndependent
Epimaco Densing IIIAksyon Demokratiko
Jose LapuzIndependent
Mario Lumanao Jr.Independent
Aniceto MurilloIndependent
Johnny PimentelNational Unity Party
Mitchel UrbiztondoIndependent
Total
TBD

Basilan

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Governor Hadjiman Hataman-Salliman is term-limited and is running for Vice Governor. His son, 2nd district board member Jimael Salam Hataman-Salliman will run in his stead.[54]

2025 Basilan gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Mujiv HatamanBasilan Unity Party
Osama MutamadPartido para sa Demokratikong Reporma
Jimael Salam Hataman-SallimanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Lanao del Sur

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Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. is running for reelection.

2025 Lanao del Sur gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Mamintal Adiong Jr. (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Norhaida AdiongLabor Party Philippines
Dimapundag MacapundagIndependent
Fiat MacarambonPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Maguindanao del Norte

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Governor Abdulraof Macacua will not seek his first full term. His party nominated Sultan Kudarat mayor Tucao Mastura.[55]

2025 Maguindanao del Norte gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Suharto MangudadatuAl Ittahad–UKB Party
Tucao MasturaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Maguindanao del Sur

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Governor Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu is going up against former Talayan mayor Ali Midtimbang.[55]

2025 Maguindanao del Sur gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Muhaimin MangudadatuAl Ittahad–UKB Party
Ali MidtimbangPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

Tawi-Tawi

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Governor Yshmael Sali will run for reelection.

2025 Tawi-Tawi gubernatorial election
CandidateParty
Ruby SahaliAksyon Demokratiko
Yshmael Sali (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total
TBD

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