Local elections will take place in Las Piñas on Monday, May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. The electorate will elect a mayor, a vice mayor, twelve members of the Las Piñas City Council, and one representative 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.
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Background
editLas Piñas local politics has been dominated by the Aguilar family since the 1960s starting with the family patriarch, former mayor Filemon C. Aguilar. After his death, the mayoralty of the city passed on to his son, Vergel Aguilar, and eventually to his wife, incumbent Imelda Aguilar. Vergel's sister Cynthia married Manny Villar, enabling her branch of the family to become nationally prominent, with herself, her husband, and son Mark Villar later being elected to the Senate of the Philippines. The other branches of the family also entered local politics and together they have ruled the city.[1]
The run-up to the 2025 Philippine general election has caused a fracture in the family, particularly between the sisters-in-law Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Senator Cynthia Viliar.[2] The term-limited senator has hinted she will run for either mayor or representative, in direct conflict with her niece, Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery.[3] As a result, Mayor Aguilar and Vice Mayor Aguilar-Nery left the Nacionalista Party, led by the Manny Villar, indicating a deepening in the family's rift.[4] The other branches of the family have indicated that they would side with the Villars against the incumbent branch of the family.[5]
Mayoral election
editThe incumbent is Imelda Aguilar, who is term-limited after winning her third consecutive term in 2022. The race will be contested by cousins April Aguilar-Nery and Carlo Aguilar.
Candidates
editDeclared
editVice mayoral election
editIncumbent vice mayor April Aguilar-Nery is on her second term, having defended the seat in the 2022 elections. She was eligible to run for her third consecutive term, but decided to run for Mayor instead.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Imelda Aguilar, incumbent mayor of Las Piñas (2016–present)[8]
- Luis Bustamante, incumbent City councilor (2019–present)[9]
City Council election
editThe Las Piñas Council has 14 members, 12 of which are elected via plurality block voting for three-year terms. It is divided into two city council districts, with six councilors each.
First District
editThe first city council district is composed of the northern barangays of the city, namely BF International Village, Daniel Fajardo, Elias Aldana, Ilaya, Manuyo Uno, Manuyo Dos, Pamplona Uno, Pamplona Tres, Pulang Lupa Uno, Pulang Lupa Dos, Talon Uno and Zapote.
The administration coalition won a slim majority of the district's seats in 2022, winning four of the six contested seats.
Term-limited councilors
Second District
editThe second city council district is composed of the southern barangays of the city, namely. Almanza Uno, Almanza Dos, Pamplona Dos, Pilar, Talon Dos, Talon Tres, Talon Kuatro and Talon Singko.
The administration coalition won a slim majority of the district's seats in 2022, winning four of the six contested seats.
Term-limited councilors
House of Representatives election
editThe city elects one representative to the House of Representatives. The incumbent is Camille Villar, who is on her second consecutive term. She was eligible to run for a third and final consecutive term, but chose to run for senator under the administration's coalition.[10]
Candidates
edit- Luisito Redoble[11]
- Mark Anthony Santos, incumbent City councilor (2022–present)[12]
- John Barry Tayam, senior high school instructor[11]
- Cynthia Villar, incumbent Senator of the Philippines (2013–present)[8]
References
edit- ^ "Letters to the Editor: Aguilar Family sets the record straight on what is happening in Las Piñas". Manila Times. September 8, 2024. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Baroña, Franco Jose (September 4, 2024). "Villars, Aguilars, long-time political allies in Las Piñas, part ways". Manila Times. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Bordey, Hana (July 31, 2024). "Cynthia Villar eyes Las Piñas mayoral or congressional seat, daughter Camille to run for Senate". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on August 1, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Murcia, Alvin (September 5, 2024). "Aguilars dump Villar's camp". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ "Letters to the Editor: Aguilar Family sets the record straight on what is happening in Las Piñas". Manila Times. September 8, 2024. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Suerte Felipe, Cecille (October 2, 2024). "Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Suerte Felipe, Cecille (October 2, 2024). "Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat". Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Suerte Felipe, Cecille (October 2, 2024). "Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Maderazo, Jake (September 17, 2024). "NCR political families must resolve disagreements in two weeks". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (September 26, 2024). "PBBM bares admin's 2025 senatorial slate". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Pabico Lalu, Gabriel (October 4, 2024). "Young teacher ready to take on Las Piñas' political giants in House race". Manila Times. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Baroña, Franco Jose (September 4, 2024). "Villars, Aguilars, long-time political allies in Las Piñas, part ways". Manila Times. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.