2025 Manila local elections

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.

2025 Manila local elections

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Mayoral election
 
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Candidate Raymond Bagatsing Honey Lacuna
Party PFP Asenso Manileño
Running mate Chikee Ocampo Yul Servo

 
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Candidate Isko Moreno Sam Verzosa
Party Aksyon Independent
Running mate Chi Atienza Niño Magno

Incumbent Mayor

Honey Lacuna
Asenso Manileño



Vice mayoral election
 
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Candidate Chi Atienza Niño Magno
Party Aksyon Independent

 
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Candidate Chikee Ocampo Yul Servo
Party PFP Asenso Manileño

Incumbent Vice Mayor

Yul Servo
Asenso Manileño



City Council election

36 of 38 seats in the Manila City Council
20 seats needed for a majority
 
Party Asenso Manileño Aksyon Demokratiko Independent
Last election 34 seats, 68.56% Did not participate 2 seats, 8.43%
Current seats 20 16 0

Background

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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]

Candidates

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Mayoral election

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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

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Declared

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Declined

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Results

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CandidateParty
Raymond BagatsingPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Isko MorenoAksyon Demokratiko
Jerry GarciaIndependent
Alvin KaringalIndependent
Honey Lacuna (incumbent)Asenso Manileño/Lakas–CMD
Jopor OcampoIndependent
Enrico ReyesIndependent
Michael SayIlocano Defenders
Mahra TamondongKilusang Bagong Lipunan
Ervin TanIndependent
Sam VerzosaIndependent
Total

Opinion polling

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Hypothetical polling
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

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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

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Declared

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Declined

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Results

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CandidateParty
Chi AtienzaAksyon Demokratiko
Niño Anthony MagnoIndependent
Pablo "Chikee" OcampoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Remedios OyaldesKilusang Bagong Lipunan
Arvin ReyesIndependent
Solomon SayIlocano Defenders
Yul Servo (incumbent)Asenso Manileño/Lakas–CMD
Total

House of Representatives election

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First district

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Incumbent Ernix Dionisio is eligible for re-election to a second term.

Declared

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CandidateParty
Ernix Dionisio (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Manny LopezAsenso Manileño
Joseph LumbadFilipino Rights Protection Advocates of Manila Movement
Edwin SantosIndependent
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Second district

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Incumbent Rolan Valeriano is eligible for re-election to a third term.

Declared

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CandidateParty
Carlo LopezNacionalista
Rolan Valeriano (incumbent)NUP
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Third district

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Incumbent Joel Chua is eligible for re-election to a second term.

Declared

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CandidateParty
Joel Chua (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Ramon MoralesPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Apple Nieto-RodriguezAksyon Demokratiko
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Fourth district

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Incumbent Edward Maceda is term-limited.

Declared

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CandidateParty
Trisha Bonoan-DavidIndependent
Luisito ChuaIndependent
Giselle Lazaro-MacedaAsenso Manileño
Joel "JTV" VillanuevaAksyon Demokratiko
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Fifth district

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Incumbent Irwin Tieng is eligible for relection to a second term.

Declared

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CandidateParty
Amado BagatsingAksyon Demokratiko
Irwin Tieng (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
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Sixth district

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Incumbent Benny Abante is eligible for re-election to a third term.

Declared

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CandidateParty
Benny Abante (incumbent)NUP
Luis "Joey" UyAksyon Demokratiko
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City Council election

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First district

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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

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Declared

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Declined

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  • Jayson "Boss Toyo" Luzadas, vlogger and host of Pinoy Pawnstars[26]

Results

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CandidateParty
Adrian "Ian" AlbanFilipino Rights Protection Advocates of Manila Movement
Irma Alfonso (Incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Michael "Mike Nasu" De LeonIndependent
Niño Dela Cruz (Incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Alexander "Alex" DionisioIndependent
Joaquin Andre DomagosoAksyon Demokratiko
Jesus "Taga" Fajardo Jr. (Incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Arturo "Art" FloraPartido Maharlika
Eduardo "Edong" GadoMakabayan
Ian HaliliIndependent
Sigfred "Bobby" HernaneAksyon Demokratiko
Rosalino "Col. Jhun" Ibay Jr.Aksyon Demokratiko
Martin "Marjun" Isidro (incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Moises Cleon Merrick "MC Bobby Lim" LimyuenAsenso Manileño
Sylvia Felisa ManansalaKBL
Erick Ian "Banzai" Nieva (Incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Paolo Crisanto NiguidIndependent
Peter OngAsenso Manileño
Rosemarie "Rosmar" PamulaklakinIndependent
Marcelino "Papa P." PedrozoAsenso Manileño/PDP
Jacqueline "Jay Ching" PinedaIndependent
Michael John "Mike Asilo" PornilosIndependent
Ferdinand "Ferdie" SandovalIndependent
Eugenio "Eugene" Santiago Jr.Asenso Manileño
Eduardo "Edgar" SolisIndependent
Monte "Sir" TabiosIndependent
Total

Second district

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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

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Results

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CandidateParty
Robert "Robbie" Bautista-OngAksyon Demokratiko
Ruben "Dr. J" Buenaventura (Incumbent)Asenso Manileño
David John "Direk" ChuaAsenso Manileño
Nico EvangelistaAksyon Demokratiko
Rodolfo "Ninong Rod" Lacsamana (Incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Marc Christian LacsonAsenso Manileño
Numero "Uno" Lim (Incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Rommel "Colonel" MirandaAksyon Demokratiko
Roma Paula "Roma" Robles (Incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Darwin "Awi" Sia (Incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
John Christopher "Bolong" SyAksyon Demokratiko
Edward TanAksyon Demokratiko
Total

Third district

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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

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Declared

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Results

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CandidateParty
Karen Czarina Socorro "Karen Chua" AlibarbarAsenso Manileño
Paul "Bong" AlvarezAksyon Demokratiko
Arlene "Maile" Atienza (Incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Henrick Shannon "Henrick Shan" CigresIndependent
Antonio Cua LeePDP
Nomer "Nomer Noman" DavidIndependent
Eleazar "Eleazarzhary" De PereiraIndependent
Johnny "Rollin J" Dela CruzAksyon Demokratiko
Pamela "Fa" Fugoso (Incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Albert Alvin Ang GoIndependent
Ernesto "Jong" Isip Jr. (Incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Jose "Joey Uy" JamisolaIndependent
Rodelito JurillaIndependent
Jefferson "Kap Jeff" LauAsenso Manileño
Christopher "Chris" TagleAksyon Demokratiko
Nelson TyIndependent
Esther Margaux "Mocha" UsonAksyon Demokratiko
Timothy Oliver "Tol" Zarcal (Incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Total

Fourth district

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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

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Declared

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Results

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CandidateParty
Romulo Acio Jr.Independent
Francis "Kuya Doc" AlmironAksyon Demokratiko
Percival "Roy" BacaniAsenso Manileño
Don Juan "DJ" Bagatsing (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Romeo "Omeng" BagayAksyon Demokratiko
Freddie Bucad Jr.Asenso Manileño
Anton CapistranoIndependent
Eunice CastroAksyon Demokratiko
Edwin CayetanoKBL
Reymon CortezIndependent
Carlo Dela CruzIndependent
Clark FerrerIndependent
Christian FloirendoAsenso Manileño
Christopher "KagCong" GabrielIndependent
Gerardo GamezPROMDI
Mojtaba HabibiIndependent
Andrew LopezPFP
Ricardo MariñoPartido Maharlika
Ramon "Bong" MarzanAsenso Manileño
Dianne "Doktora Dianne" NietoAsenso Manileño
Mark Ryan "Kuya Ryan" PonceIndependent
Eduardo "Bimbo" QuintosPFP
Louisa "Lady" Quintos (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Francisco RamosIndependent
Wendell RamosIndependent
Science Reyes (incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Jerrick RotapIndependent
Philip Jerico SyIndependent
Aldwin "Al" TanPFP
Napoleon TenayIndependent
Gerino "Rino" Tolentino Jr.Aksyon Demokratiko
Total

Fifth district

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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

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Results

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CandidateParty
Rafael "Che" BorromeoAksyon Demokratiko
Injim BunayogIndependent
Rubee Ruth "Atty. Rubee" CagascaIndependent
Ariel DakisIndependent
Diana DayaoIndependent
Vincent DinglasaIndependent
Paulino Martin "Pau" EjercitoPFP
Gloria EnriquezPFP
Roberto "Bobby" Espiritu II (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Jaybee "Atty. Jaybee" Hizon (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Harry HuecasKBL
Mark Anthony "Tol Mac" IgnacioAksyon Demokratiko
Belinda "Bel" IsipAsenso Manileño
Jonalaine "Jona" KuizonIndependent
Sebastien "Zeb Laureano" LaoAksyon Demokratiko
Wenifredo LimitIndependent
Juan "Anjun" LuarcaIndependent
Jesus "Jett" MagnoKBL
Andrew "Drew" OcampoIndependent
Marilou "Malou" OcsanPFP
Shaun OlarteIndependent
Charry Ortega (incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Jose "Jun" PoligratisIndependent
Dorothy "Rut" RemegioIndependent
Sonia "Atty. Sonia" TamondongIndependent
Felix Tobillo Jr.Independent
Strauss TugnaoKBL
Roderick ValbuenaIndependent
John Cyruz VillanuevaIndependent
Gladina VillarPFP
Raymundo "Mon" Yupangco (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Total

Sixth district

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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

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Declared

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Results

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CandidateParty
Benny "Fog" Abante III (incumbent)Asenso Manileño
Romualdo "Bal" BillanesPFP
Voltaire "Caloy Volt" CastañedaAksyon Demokratiko
Juan Rafael "Raffy Jimenez" CrespoPFP
Salvador Philip Lacuna (incumbent)Asenso Manileño
James LagascaIndependent
Paulito "Kap Lito" LinisAsenso Manileño
Raul "Kid" MarasiganAksyon Demokratiko
Fernando "Doc" MercadoAksyon Demokratiko
Francis "Doc Francis" OlasoAsenso Manileño
Joel Elmer Par (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Emilet QuiranteIndependent
Martin Ignacio RomualdezAsenso Manileño
Edwin SalveIndependent
Christian "Joey" UyAksyon Demokratiko
Michael ValderamaIndependent
Luciano "Lou" Veloso (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Fernando VergelIndependent
Total

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