2025 Philippine local elections in Soccsksargen

2025 Philippine local elections in Soccsksargen
May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12)
Gubernatorial elections

4 provincial governors and 1 city mayor
Party Seats
PFP

2
Lakas

1
Nacionalista

1
PCM

1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections

4 provincial vice governors and 1 city vice mayor
Party Seats
Lakas

2
PCM

1
PFP

1
RCRI

1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections

40 provincial board members and 12 city councilors
Party Seats
PFP

20
Lakas

14
PCM

7
PDP

5
Nacionalista

3
KANP

1
NPC

1
Independent

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

The 2025 Philippine local elections in Soccsksargen were held on May 12, 2025.

Summary

Governors

Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Cotabato Emmylou Mendoza Nacionalista Emmylou Mendoza Nacionalista 27.60%
General Santos (HUC) Lorelie Pacquiao PCM Lorelie Pacquiao PCM 11.16%
Sarangani Rogelio Pacquiao PFP Rogelio Pacquiao PFP 34.93%
South Cotabato Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. PFP Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. PFP 40.20%
Sultan Kudarat Pax Ali Mangudadatu Lakas Pax Ali Mangudadatu Lakas 68.33%

Vice governors

Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Cotabato Efren Piñol PDP Ella Taray Lakas 12.90%
General Santos (HUC) Lita Nuñez PDP Ed Yumang RCRI 9.40%
Sarangani Elmer de Peralta PFP Bogi Martinez PCM 25.58%
South Cotabato Arthur Pingoy Jr. PFP Arthur Pingoy Jr. PFP Unopposed
Sultan Kudarat Raden Sakaluran Independent Prince Raden Sakaluran Lakas 73.80%

Provincial boards

Province/city Seats Party control Composition
Previous Result
Cotabato 10 elected
4 ex-officio
No majority No majority
  •   Lakas (4)
  •   Nacionalista (3)
  •   NPC (1)
  •   KNP (1)
  •   Independent (1)
General Santos (HUC) 12 elected
3 ex-officio
No majority No majority
Sarangani 10 elected
4 ex-officio
PCM PFP
South Cotabato 10 elected
4 ex-officio
PFP PFP
Sultan Kudarat 10 elected
3 ex-officio
Lakas Lakas

Cotabato

Governor

Incumbent Governor Emmylou Mendoza of the Nacionalista Party ran for a second term.[1]

Mendoza won re-election against former Mindanao Development Authority chairman Emmanuel Piñol (Nationalist People's Coalition) and Manuel Adajar (Independent).[1][2][3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Emmylou Mendoza (incumbent)Nacionalista Party414,04363.61
Emmanuel PiñolNationalist People's Coalition234,39336.01
Manuel AdajarIndependent2,4460.38
Total650,882100.00
Valid votes650,88296.45
Invalid/blank votes23,9593.55
Total votes674,841100.00
Registered voters/turnout797,60984.61
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Efren Piñol of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino ran for a second term.[1]

Piñol was defeated by Governor Emmylou Mendoza's niece, Ella Taray of Lakas–CMD.[1][2][3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ella TarayLakas–CMD349,37456.45
Efren Piñol (incumbent)Partido Demokratiko Pilipino269,50743.55
Total618,881100.00
Valid votes618,88191.71
Invalid/blank votes55,9608.29
Total votes674,841100.00
Registered voters/turnout797,60984.61
Lakas–CMD gain from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

The Cotabato Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Lakas–CMD won four seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD480,94934.404+3
Nacionalista Party411,83029.463–3
Nationalist People's Coalition116,4888.331New
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino97,8377.001New
Independent290,95720.811+1
Total1,398,061100.00100
Total votes674,841
Registered voters/turnout797,60984.61
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

1st 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.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Neneng MacasarteLakas–CMD114,15422.83
Sittie Eljorie Antao (incumbent)Nacionalista Party102,97320.59
Rose CabayaLakas–CMD102,10020.42
Roland Jungco (incumbent)Nacionalista Party93,69618.73
Toto CalibraIndependent87,19217.43
Total500,115100.00
Total votes206,463
Registered voters/turnout246,03783.92
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd 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.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.[6]

CandidatePartyVotes%
RJ Caoagdan (incumbent)Nacionalista Party152,82135.58
Joseph Evangelista (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition116,48827.12
Kris Piñol-Solis (incumbent)Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino97,83722.78
Toto VillasorNacionalista Party62,34014.52
Total429,486100.00
Total votes234,797
Registered voters/turnout276,80484.82
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

3rd 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.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[7]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Joemar Cerebo (incumbent)Lakas–CMD133,58328.52
Ivy Dalumpines (incumbent)Lakas–CMD131,11227.99
Reyman SaldivarIndependent94,04620.08
Socrates PiñolIndependent63,41713.54
Rodrigo EscuderoIndependent46,3029.88
Total468,460100.00
Total votes233,581
Registered voters/turnout274,76885.01
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

General Santos

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao of the People's Champ Movement ran for a second term.[8]

Pacquiao won re-election against General Santos vice mayor Lita Nuñez (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino), and three other candidates.[9][10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lorelie Pacquiao (incumbent)People's Champ Movement147,99254.80
Lita NuñezPartido Demokratiko Pilipino117,84443.64
Ana PaglanganIndependent1,7490.65
Juhir EsmailIndependent1,4290.53
Fraidelyn DaniIndependent1,0390.38
Total270,053100.00
Valid votes270,05395.43
Invalid/blank votes12,9434.57
Total votes282,996100.00
Registered voters/turnout368,45476.81
People's Champ Movement hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Lita Nuñez of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino ran for mayor of General Santos.

Nuñez endorsed city councilor Ed Yumang (Regional Communities Reforms Initiatives), who won the election against city councilor Odjok Acharon (People's Champ Movement).[9][10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ed YumangRegional Communities Reforms Initiatives139,05054.70
Odjok AcharonPeople's Champ Movement115,14045.30
Total254,190100.00
Valid votes254,19089.82
Invalid/blank votes28,80610.18
Total votes282,996100.00
Registered voters/turnout368,45476.81
Regional Communities Reforms Initiatives gain from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

City Council

The General Santos City Council is composed of 15 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

30 candidates were included in the ballot.[10]

The People's Champ Movement won seven seats, becoming the largest party in the city council.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
People's Champ Movement1,203,32449.407+4
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino775,16231.8250
Achievers with Integrity Movement304,93912.520–2
Regional Communities Reforms Initiatives53,8802.210–1
Independent98,5814.0500
Total2,435,886100.00120
Total votes282,996
Registered voters/turnout368,45476.81
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jonathan Blando (incumbent)Partido Demokratiko Pilipino130,5835.36
Cesar Bañas Jr.Partido Demokratiko Pilipino125,4665.15
Bing DinopolPartido Demokratiko Pilipino123,9865.09
Beth Bagonoc (incumbent)People's Champ Movement115,0454.72
Ralph Ronald YumangPartido Demokratiko Pilipino114,7484.71
Jeng GacalPeople's Champ Movement109,6804.50
Michael PacquiaoPeople's Champ Movement108,6044.46
Virgie Llido (incumbent)People's Champ Movement108,4064.45
Richard Atendido (incumbent)People's Champ Movement108,2284.44
Monching MellizaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino107,6504.42
Dom LagarePeople's Champ Movement102,8334.22
Joey DinopolPeople's Champ Movement102,0274.19
Edgar Acharon (incumbent)Partido Demokratiko Pilipino100,6094.13
Richard CasabuenaPeople's Champ Movement100,2904.12
Kan Balleque (incumbent)Achievers with Integrity Movement99,9984.11
Art ClomaAchievers with Integrity Movement93,0663.82
Aying AcharonPeople's Champ Movement93,0403.82
George AnasPeople's Champ Movement89,2583.66
Jake ReyesPeople's Champ Movement87,5423.59
Jay NatividadPeople's Champ Movement78,3713.22
Wahid BualanPartido Demokratiko Pilipino72,1202.96
Willie DanganeAchievers with Integrity Movement58,6842.41
John DemdamRegional Communities Reforms Initiatives53,8802.21
Dyll BartolabaAchievers with Integrity Movement53,1912.18
Ken AcharonIndependent42,2761.74
Peter Charles ConluIndependent15,0240.62
Ed GulleIndependent14,8830.61
Jensan MedinaIndependent10,9390.45
Regie Gil ErginoIndependent7,7330.32
Musa UdtatIndependent7,7260.32
Total2,435,886100.00
Total votes282,996
Registered voters/turnout368,45476.81
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Sarangani

Governor

Incumbent Governor Rogelio Pacquiao of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with the People's Champ Movement.

Pacquiao won re-election against Bong Aquia (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) and Gladden Lim (Independent).[11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rogelio Pacquiao (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas155,98966.31
Bong AquiaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino73,82331.38
Gladden LimIndependent5,4242.31
Total235,236100.00
Valid votes235,23682.64
Invalid/blank votes49,41717.36
Total votes284,653100.00
Registered voters/turnout373,17876.28
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Elmer de Peralta of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for the Sarangani Provincial Board in the 1st provincial district. He was previously affiliated with the People's Champ Movement.

De Peralta endorsed former Kiamba mayor Bogi Martinez (People's Champ Movement), who won against three other candidates.[11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Bogi MartinezPeople's Champ Movement115,32152.27
Yoyong YapIndependent58,88026.69
Nene SaguiguitPartido Demokratiko Pilipino37,53017.01
Elson FormosoAksyon Demokratiko8,8824.03
Total220,613100.00
Valid votes220,61377.50
Invalid/blank votes64,04022.50
Total votes284,653100.00
Registered voters/turnout373,17876.28
People's Champ Movement gain from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

The Sarangani Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won 10 seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas576,11766.1410+10
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino238,96227.430New
Independent55,9576.4200
Total871,036100.00100
Total votes284,653
Registered voters/turnout373,17876.28
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

1st district

Sarangani's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Kiamba, Maasim and Maitum. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Elmer de PeraltaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas42,10020.71
Cornelio Martinez Jr.Partido Federal ng Pilipinas35,45017.44
Arnold Abequibel (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas34,38816.92
Tito BalazonPartido Federal ng Pilipinas33,79316.62
Arturo LawaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino23,33511.48
Bong TuballesPartido Demokratiko Pilipino17,9988.85
Musa SolaimanPartido Demokratiko Pilipino16,2267.98
Total203,290100.00
Total votes93,468
Registered voters/turnout114,04381.96
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd 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.

17 candidates were included in the ballot.[11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Tata Galzote (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas82,40512.34
Irish Arnado (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas79,67511.93
Joseph Calanao (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas73,90911.07
Gwynn Singcoy (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas67,95610.18
Jose Tranquilino Ruiz (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas63,7109.54
Corazon Grafilo (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas62,7319.39
Cyril John Rustico YapPartido Demokratiko Pilipino52,5107.86
Tongco PangolimaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino28,7394.30
Lito CernaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino26,5873.98
Jorge Liansing Jr.Partido Demokratiko Pilipino26,3203.94
Hanna Jane NavarroPartido Demokratiko Pilipino26,4703.96
Eugene AlzateIndependent24,2113.63
Jonilo LumacadPartido Demokratiko Pilipino20,7773.11
Clarito PalalisanIndependent11,5901.74
Moreb DalamaIndependent8,9201.34
Abdilla MorsalIndependent6,0410.90
Gerry BomesIndependent5,1950.78
Total667,746100.00
Total votes191,185
Registered voters/turnout259,13573.78
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

South Cotabato

Governor

Incumbent Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term.[13]

Tamayo won re-election against representative Peter Miguel's wife, Shine Miguel (Aksyon Demokratiko).[14][15][16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas346,61169.73
Shine MiguelAksyon Demokratiko146,78929.53
Efren BiclarIndependent1,9030.38
Ramir BadayosIndependent1,7480.35
Total497,051100.00
Valid votes497,05193.93
Invalid/blank votes32,1376.07
Total votes529,188100.00
Registered voters/turnout629,36784.08
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Dodo Pingoy of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won re-election for a second term unopposed.[13][15][16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Dodo Pingoy (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas331,376100.00
Total331,376100.00
Valid votes331,37662.62
Invalid/blank votes197,81237.38
Total votes529,188100.00
Registered voters/turnout629,36784.08
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

The South Cotabato Provincial Board consists of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won 10 seats, maintaining its majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas828,38968.5910+2
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino144,02111.930–2
Aksyon Demokratiko96,3487.980New
Independent138,95011.5100
Total1,207,708100.00100
Total votes529,188
Registered voters/turnout629,36784.08
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

1st 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.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.[16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rubi HatulanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas70,77921.45
Bebot Escobillo (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas68,73120.83
Nilda Almencion (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas67,27020.39
Alan Ines (incumbent)Partido Demokratiko Pilipino60,72718.41
Danny NogralesPartido Demokratiko Pilipino48,83814.80
Michael NiedoIndependent13,5984.12
Total329,943100.00
Total votes160,773
Registered voters/turnout195,43882.26
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

South Cotabato's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as South Cotabato's 2nd legislative district. 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.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Annabelle PingoyPartido Federal ng Pilipinas111,80329.12
Junette Hurtado (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas107,42927.98
Inday Diel (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas92,37624.06
Hilario de Pedro VIIndependent49,77312.96
Pedro Bautista Jr.Independent13,1793.43
Danilo DumandaganIndependent6,6051.72
Lino SaigIndependent2,7970.73
Total383,962100.00
Total votes183,113
Registered voters/turnout211,51786.57
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

3rd district

South Cotabato's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as South Cotabato's 3rd legislative district. 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.

15 candidates were included in the ballot.[18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nicole CausingPartido Federal ng Pilipinas91,52518.53
Ervin Luntao (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas85,68117.35
Toto RosalPartido Federal ng Pilipinas70,70014.32
Sarse Atam Jr.Partido Federal ng Pilipinas62,09512.57
Beltran ArmadaAksyon Demokratiko48,2309.77
Noel FelongcoPartido Demokratiko Pilipino34,4566.98
Judy ArtachoAksyon Demokratiko25,0185.07
Mary Joy PaglanganAksyon Demokratiko23,1004.68
Aubrey John GedorioIndependent15,9983.24
Emilio DawayIndependent10,0192.03
Christy BelgeraIndependent8,3211.69
Dara TapelIndependent5,0331.02
Dot SanIndependent4,7390.96
Romano NievaresIndependent4,6740.95
Ansary ComayogIndependent4,2140.85
Total493,803100.00
Total votes185,302
Registered voters/turnout222,41283.31
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Sultan Kudarat

Governor

Incumbent Governor Pax Ali Mangudadatu of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term.

Mangudadatu won re-election against model Sharifa Akeel (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), Sultan Kudarat vice governor Raden Sakaluran (Independent), and Nelrey Calvo (Independent).[19]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Pax Ali Mangudadatu (incumbent)Lakas–CMD302,40181.03
Sharifa AkeelPartido Federal ng Pilipinas47,39312.70
Raden SakaluranIndependent14,7673.96
Nelrey CalvoIndependent8,6322.31
Total373,193100.00
Valid votes373,19386.95
Invalid/blank votes56,01913.05
Total votes429,212100.00
Registered voters/turnout533,38480.47
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Raden Sakaluran (Independent) ran for governor of Sultan Kudarat. He was previously affiliated with Lakas–CMD.

Sakaluran's son, Lutayan vice mayor Prince Raden Sakaluran (Lakas–CMD), won the election against Lex Galande (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[19]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Prince Raden SakaluranLakas–CMD286,55086.90
Lex GalandePartido Federal ng Pilipinas43,18013.10
Total329,730100.00
Valid votes329,73076.82
Invalid/blank votes99,48223.18
Total votes429,212100.00
Registered voters/turnout533,38480.47
Lakas–CMD gain from Independent
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

The Sultan Kudarat Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Lakas–CMD won 10 seats, maintaining its majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Lakas–CMD1,072,58489.81100
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas121,64810.190New
Total1,194,232100.00100
Total votes429,212
Registered voters/turnout533,38480.47
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

1st 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.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[19]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ian Jordan Abalos (incumbent)Lakas–CMD147,88120.49
Jovita Duque (incumbent)Lakas–CMD129,02217.88
Jose Remos Segura (incumbent)Lakas–CMD128,56017.81
Elias Segura Jr.Lakas–CMD126,57617.54
Ernest Patrick MatiasLakas–CMD124,61317.27
Cherry BermudezPartido Federal ng Pilipinas32,6694.53
Ote CajandigPartido Federal ng Pilipinas32,3854.49
Total721,706100.00
Total votes235,055
Registered voters/turnout275,69385.26
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd 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.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Neneng de PedroLakas–CMD106,38822.51
Glecy Fornan (incumbent)Lakas–CMD80,72217.08
Loida de Manuel (incumbent)Lakas–CMD80,10016.95
Soriel Lib-atin (incumbent)Lakas–CMD78,96416.71
Amil Pangansayan (incumbent)Lakas–CMD69,75814.76
Joy SomolloPartido Federal ng Pilipinas27,5245.82
Gilbys DequitoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas18,2743.87
Samie UyPartido Federal ng Pilipinas10,7962.28
Total472,526100.00
Total votes194,157
Registered voters/turnout257,69175.34
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

On November 17, 2024 a candidate for vice mayor was shot dead in Tantangan, South Cotabato.[21] On November 23, the assistant COMELEC officer for Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, was also shot dead.[22] On January 18, 2025, a candidate for councilor in Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte, was shot dead in Midsayap, Cotabato.[23]

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