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.
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Vice mayoral election | ||||||||||
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36 of 38 seats in the Manila City Council 20 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||
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Background
editMayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo are the incumbents; both of which are members of the Asenso Manileño, the city's ruling party. Both of them are expected to defend their positions.[citation needed]
Mayoral election
editThe incumbent mayor is Honey Lacuna, who was elected in 2022 with 63.68% of the vote. Lacuna is eligible for reelection to a second term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asenso Manileño | Honey Lacuna | ||||
| Total votes | 100.00 | ||||
| hold | |||||
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Honey Lacuna (Asenso Manileño) – incumbent mayor of Manila (2022–present), former vice mayor of Manila (2016–2022) and member of the Manila City Council from the 4th District (2004–2013)
Potential
edit- Isko Moreno (Aksyon) – former mayor of Manila (2019–2022), vice mayor of Manila (2007–2016) and member of the Manila City Council from the 1st District (1998–2007)
Declined
edit- Imee Marcos – incumbent Senator of the Philippines (2019–present) (running for re-election)[1][2]
Vice mayoral election
editThe incumbent Vice mayor is Yul Servo Nieto, who was elected in 2022 with 73.67% of the vote. Nieto is eligible for reelection to a second term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asenso Manileño | Yul Servo Nieto | ||||
| Total votes | 100.00 | ||||
| hold | |||||
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Yul Servo Nieto (Asenso Manileño) – incumbent vice mayor of Manila (2022–present), former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district (2016–2022) and member of the Manila City Council from the 3rd district (2007–2016)
Potential
editHouse of Representatives election
editFirst district
editIncumbent Ernix Dionisio is eligible for re-election to his 2nd term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Ernix Dionisio (Asenso Manileño) - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 1st district (2022–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 1st district (2007-2016)
Potential
edit- Manny Lopez (PFP) - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 1st District (2016-2022), son of former Manila Mayor Mel Lopez
Second district
editIncumbent Rolan Valeriano is eligible for re-election to his 3rd term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Rolan Valeriano (Asenso Manileño) - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 2nd district (2019–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 2nd district (2004-2010, 2013-2019)
Potential
edit- Carlo Lopez (PFP) - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 2nd district (2010-2019) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 2nd district (2007-2010)
Third district
editIncumbent Joel Chua is eligible for re-election to his 2nd term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Joel Chua (Asenso Manileño) - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district (2022–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 3rd district (2007-2016, 2019–2022)
Potential
edit- Harry Angping (PFP) - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district (1998–2004)
Fourth district
editIncumbent Edward Maceda is term-limited.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Giselle Lazaro-Maceda (Asenso Manileño) - wife of incumbent representative Edward Maceda
Potential
edit- Trisha Bonoan-David (PFP) - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 4th district (2007–2016) and member of the Manila City Council from the 4th district (1998–2007)
Fifth district
editIncumbent Irwin Tieng is eligible for re-election to his 2nd term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Irwin Tieng (Asenso Manileño) - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th district (2022–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 5th district (2016–2022)
Potential
edit- Cristal Bagatsing (KABAKA) - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th district (2016–2022)
Sixth district
editIncumbent Bienvenido Abante is eligible for re-election to his 3rd term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Bienvenido "Benny" Abante (Asenso Manileño) - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 6th district (2004–2010, 2019–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 6th district (1992–1995)
Potential
edit- Rosenda Ann Ocampo (PFP) - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 6th district (1992-2001, 2010-2019) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 6th district (1988-1992)
City Council election
edit1st District
editCouncilors Irma Alfonso, Niño dela Cruz, Jesus Fajardo, Jr., Martin V. Isidro, Jr. and Erick Ian Nieva are running for reelection, while Councilor Moises Lim is term-limited.
Potential
edit- Irma Alfonso (Asenso Manileño)
- Niño dela Cruz (Asenso Manileño)
- Jesus Fajardo, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
- Martin V. Isidro, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
- Erick Ian Nieva (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
edit- Moises T. Lim (Asenso Manileño)
2nd District
editCouncilors Ruben Buenaventura, Rodolfo Lacsamana, Numero Lim, Roma Paula Robles-Daluz and Darwin Sia are running for reelection, while Councilor Macario Lacson is term-limited.
Potential
edit- Ruben Buenaventura (Asenso Manileño)
- Rodolfo Lacsamana (Independent)
- Numero Lim (Asenso Manileño)
- Roma Paula Robles-Daluz (Asenso Manileño)
- Darwin Sia (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
edit- Macario Lacson (Asenso Manileño)
3rd District
editCouncilors Arlene Maile Atienza, Pamela Fugoso, Ernesto Isip, Jr., Johanna C. Nieto-Rodriguez and Timothy Oliver Zarcal are running for reelection, while Councilor Terrence Alibarbar is term-limited.
Potential
edit- Arlene Maile Atienza (Asenso Manileño)
- Pamela Fugoso (Asenso Manileño)
- Ernesto Isip, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
- Johanna Nieto-Rodriguez (Asenso Manileño)
- Timothy Oliver Zarcal (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
edit- Terrence Alibarbar (Asenso Manileño)
4th District
editCouncilors Don Juan Bagatsing, Louisa Quintos and Science Reyes are running for reelection, while Councilors Krystle Marie Bacani, Louisito Chua and Joel T. Villanueva are term-limited.
Potential
edit- Don Juan Bagatsing (Asenso Manileño)
- Louisa Quintos (Asenso Manileño)
- Science Reyes (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
edit- Krystle Marie Bacani (Asenso Manileño)
- Louisito Chua (Asenso Manileño)
- Joel T. Villanueva (Asenso Manileño)
5th District
editCouncilors Roberto Espiritu II, Jaybee Hizon, Charry Ortega and Raymundo Yupangco are running for reelection, while Councilors Laris Borromeo and Ricardo Isip, Jr.are term-limited.
Potential
edit- Roberto Espiritu II (Independent)
- Jaybee Hizon (Aksyon)
- Charry Ortega (Aksyon)
- Raymundo Yupangco (Aksyon)
Term-Limited
edit6th District
editCouncilors Benny Abante III, Salvador Philip Lacuna, Elmer Par, Luis Uy and Lou Veloso are running for reelection, while Councilor Carlos Castañeda is term-limited.
Potential
edit- Benny Abante III (Asenso Manileño)
- Salvador Philip Lacuna (Asenso Manileño)
- Elmer Par (Asenso Manileño)
- Luis Uy (Asenso Manileño)
- Lou Veloso (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
edit- Carlos Castañeda (Asenso Manileño)
References
edit- ^ "Power Move: Imee Marcos Running For Manila Mayor In 2025?". politiko.com.ph. Politiko. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Imee denies rumor that she will run for mayor of Manila; to seek reelection in the 2025 elections". leytesamardailynews.com. Leyte-Samar Daily Express. Retrieved 12 January 2024.