2025 Manila local elections
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Local elections are scheduled to be held in Manila on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. The electorate will elect a mayor, a vice mayor, 36 members of the Manila City Council, and six district representatives to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. The officials elected in the election will assume their respective offices on June 30, 2025, for a three-year-long term.
Background
[edit]In the 2022 elections, Asenso Manileño attained a landslide victory, winning 34 of the 36 elective seats in the Manila City Council and all six Manila seats to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Then-vice mayor Honey Lacuna and representative Yul Servo were elected mayor and vice mayor respectively.[1]
The election is expected to be competitive after Isko Moreno, who served as mayor from 2019 to 2022, formed the Bagong Maynila party to contest the election with a full slate of candidates, despite a plea from the incumbent Mayor Lacuna to "reconsider his plans".[2]
In August 2024, members of the city council allied with Moreno filed an injunction against Vice Mayor Yul Servo, Majority Floor Leader Ernesto Isip Jr., Minority Floor Leader Philip Lacuna, and 19 other councilors for conducting a session on July 23, when the city government declared all work to be suspended in view of Typhoon Carina.[2] The Moreno allies who filed the suit condemned the meeting as being "illegal and secret", noting that ₱83 million city council funds were transferred to the office of the mayor during the meeting.[3] The accused belied the suit and said that the session was live streamed.[3]
Mayoral election
[edit]The incumbent mayor is Honey Lacuna, who was elected in 2022 with 63.68% of the vote. Elected as a member of Asenso Manileño, Lacuna is seeking reelection to a second consecutive term as a member of Lakas–CMD, having joined the party on August 7, 2024.[4]
Lacuna previously served as vice mayor from 2019 to 2022 under former Mayor Isko Moreno, who did not seek a second term to run for president of the Philippines.[5] In July 2024, media outlets reported that Moreno plans to seek a return to the mayoralty under a newly formed "Bagong Maynila" party, severing his ties to the Asenso Manileño party but remaining a member of Aksyon Demokratiko, continuing his role as its president.[6] Following the reports, Lacuna remained committed with her reelection bid and encouraged Moreno to reconsider his plans for the mayoralty, while maintaining respect for his eventual decision, emphasizing her "sibling love" for the former.[7]
On July 22, 2024, Moreno introduced his vice mayoral running mate Ali Atienza, as well as the prospective local candidates under his ticket, including his son Joaquin.[8] However, Atienza was later replaced by his sister Chi.
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Raymond Bagatsing (PFP), actor[9]
- Isko Moreno (Aksyon), former mayor of Manila (2019–2022)[5]
- Jerry Garcia (Independent)[10]
- Alvin Karingal (Independent)[10]
- Honey Lacuna (Asenso Manileño), incumbent mayor of Manila (2022–present)[7][11]
- Jopor Ocampo (Independent)[10]
- Enrico Reyes (Independent)[10]
- Michael Say (Ilocano Defenders)[10]
- Mahra Tamondong (KBL), 2022 candidate for 5th district councilor[9]
- Ervin Tan (Independent)[10]
- Sam Verzosa (Independent), incumbent Tutok To Win partylist representative (2022–present)[12][13]
Declined
[edit]- Imee Marcos (Nacionalista), incumbent senator of the Philippines (2019–present) (running for re-election)[14][15]
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Bagatsing | Independent | |
| Isko Moreno | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Jerry Garcia | Independent | |
| Alvin Karingal | Independent | |
| Honey Lacuna (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño/Lakas–CMD | |
| Jopor Ocampo | Independent | |
| Enrico Reyes | Independent | |
| Michael Say | Ilocano Defenders | |
| Mahra Tamondong | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Ervin Tan | Independent | |
| Sam Verzosa | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Opinion polling
[edit]- Honey Lacuna vs. Isko Moreno
| Fieldwork Date(s) | Pollster | Sample Size | MoE | Moreno Aksyon |
Lacuna Asenso Manileño |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6–10, 2024 | OCTA Research[16] | 1,200 | 86% | 8% |
Vice mayoral election
[edit]The incumbent Vice mayor is Yul Servo, who was elected in 2022 with 73.67% of the vote. Servo is eligible for reelection to a second term.
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Chi Atienza (Aksyon), TV host and daughter of former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza[17]
- Niño Anthony Magno (Independent)[10]
- Chikee Ocampo (PFP), member of the Manila City Council from the 5th district (1995–1998)[9]
- Remedios Oyaldes (KBL)[9]
- Arvin Reyes (Independent)[10]
- Solomon Say (Ilocano Defenders)[10]
- Yul Servo (Asenso Manileño), incumbent vice mayor of Manila (2022–present)[11]
Declined
[edit]- Ali Atienza (Lakas), former councilor of 5th district and son of former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza[8]
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Chi Atienza | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Niño Anthony Magno | Independent | |
| Pablo "Chikee" Ocampo | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Remedios Oyaldes | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | |
| Arvin Reyes | Independent | |
| Solomon Say | Ilocano Defenders | |
| Yul Servo (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño/Lakas–CMD | |
| Total | ||
House of Representatives election
[edit]First district
[edit]Incumbent Ernix Dionisio is eligible for re-election to a second term.
Declared
[edit]- Ernix Dionisio (Aksyon), incumbent representative from Manila's 1st district (2022–present)[18]
- Manny Lopez (Asenso Manileño), former representative from Manila's 1st District (2016–2022), son of former Mayor Mel Lopez[11]
- Joseph Lumbad (FRPAMM)[19]
- Edwin Santos (Independent)[19]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Ernix Dionisio (incumbent) | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Manny Lopez | Asenso Manileño | |
| Joseph Lumbad | Filipino Rights Protection Advocates of Manila Movement | |
| Edwin Santos | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Second district
[edit]Incumbent Rolan Valeriano is eligible for re-election to a third term.
Declared
[edit]- Carlo Lopez (Aksyon), former representative from Manila's 2nd district (2010–2019)[20][21]
- Rolan Valeriano (Asenso Manileño), incumbent representative from Manila's 2nd district (2019–present)[11]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Carlo Lopez | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Rolan Valeriano (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | |
| Total | ||
Third district
[edit]Incumbent Joel Chua is eligible for re-election to a second term.
Declared
[edit]- Joel Chua (Asenso Manileño), incumbent representative from Manila's 3rd district (2022–present)[11]
- Ramon Morales (PDP), former councilor for the 3rd district (2006–2007, 2008–2013)[19]
- Apple Nieto-Rodriguez (Aksyon), incumbent councilor for the 3rd district (2019–present)[22][20]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Chua (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | |
| Ramon Morales | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Apple Nieto-Rodriguez | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Total | ||
Fourth district
[edit]Incumbent Edward Maceda is term-limited.
Declared
[edit]- Trisha Bonoan-David (Independent), former representative from Manila's 4th district (2007–2016)[19]
- Luisito Chua (Independent), incumbent councilor from the 4th district (2004–2013, 2016–present)[19]
- Giselle Lazaro-Maceda (Asenso Manileño), wife of incumbent representative Edward Maceda[11]
- Joel "JTV" Villanueva (Aksyon), incumbent councilor from the 4th district (2016–present)[23]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Trisha Bonoan-David | Independent | |
| Luisito Chua | Independent | |
| Giselle Lazaro-Maceda | Asenso Manileño | |
| Joel "JTV" Villanueva | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Total | ||
Fifth district
[edit]Incumbent Irwin Tieng is eligible for relection to a second term.
Declared
[edit]- Amado Bagatsing (Aksyon/KABAKA), former representative from Manila's 5th district (1987–1998, 2007–2016)[24][19]
- Irwin Tieng (Asenso Manileño), incumbent representative from Manila's 5th district (2022–present)[11]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Amado Bagatsing | Aksyon Demokratiko/Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Kaunlaran | |
| Irwin Tieng (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | |
| Total | ||
Sixth district
[edit]Incumbent Benny Abante is eligible for re-election to a third term.
Declared
[edit]- Benny Abante (Asenso Manileño), incumbent representative from Manila's 6th district (2004–2010, 2019–present)[11]
- Luis "Joey" Uy (Aksyon), former councilor for the 6th district (2004–2013, 2022–present)[20]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Benny Abante (incumbent) | Asenso Manileño | |
| Luis "Joey" Uy | Aksyon Demokratiko | |
| Total | ||
City Council election
[edit]First district
[edit]Councilors Irma Alfonso, Niño dela Cruz, Jesus Fajardo, Jr., Martin V. Isidro, Jr. and Erick Ian Nieva are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Moises Lim is term-limited.
Term-limited
[edit]- Moises T. Lim (Asenso Manileño)
Declared
[edit]- Joaquin Domagoso (Aksyon), actor and son of Isko Moreno[17]
- Rosmar Tan (Independent), vlogger and entrepreneur[25]
Second district
[edit]Councilors Ruben Buenaventura, Rodolfo Lacsamana, Numero Lim, Roma Paula Robles-Daluz and Darwin Sia are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Macario Lacson is term-limited.
Term-limited
[edit]- Macario Lacson (Asenso Manileño)
Third district
[edit]Councilors Arlene Maile Atienza, Pamela Fugoso, Ernesto Isip, Jr., Apple Nieto-Rodriguez and Tol Zarcal are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Terrence Alibarbar is term-limited. However, Nieto-Rodriguez chose to retire from the council to run for district representative.
Term-limited
[edit]- Terrence Alibarbar (Asenso Manileño)
Declared
[edit]- Bong Alvarez (Aksyon), former basketball player[17]
- Mocha Uson (Aksyon), former deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (2019–2022)[17]
Fourth district
[edit]Councilors Don Juan Bagatsing, Louisa Quintos and Science Reyes are eligible for reelection, while Councilors Krystle Marie Bacani, Luisito Chua and Joel T. Villanueva are term-limited.
Term-limited
[edit]- Krystle Marie Bacani (Asenso Manileño)
- Luisito Chua (Asenso Manileño)
- Joel T. Villanueva (Aksyon)
Declared
[edit]- Wendell Ramos (Independent), actor[26]
Fifth district
[edit]Councilors Roberto Espiritu II, Jaybee Hizon, Charry Ortega and Raymundo Yupangco are eligible for reelection, while Councilors Laris Borromeo and Ricardo Isip Jr. are term-limited.
Term-limited
[edit]- Laris Borromeo (Aksyon)
- Ricardo Isip, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
Sixth district
[edit]Councilors Benny Fog Abante III, Salvador Philip Lacuna, Elmer Par, Luis Uy and Lou Veloso are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Carlos Castañeda is term-limited. However, Uy chose to retire from the council to run for district representative.
Term-limited
[edit]- Carlos Castañeda (Aksyon)
Declared
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