2025 Davao City local elections
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Local elections are scheduled to be held in Davao City on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. The electorate will elect a mayor, a vice mayor, 24 members of the Davao City Council, and three district representatives to the House of Representatives.
The elections are notable for featuring the political comeback of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is seeking to return to the post he had previously held for over 22 years.
Background
[edit]Davao City, the largest city in Mindanao and the third most populous urban center in the Philippines, has been ruled by the Duterte family for most of the past four decades. The city has served as the political base for the dynasty since the first post-EDSA elections in 1988, when Rodrigo Duterte was first elected city mayor.
The 2025 elections mark a significant political development as incumbent mayor Sebastian Duterte chose not to seek reelection, instead running for vice mayor. This decision paved the way for his father, the former president, to seek a return to City Hall after serving as president from 2016 to 2022.
After Duterte's arrest by the International Criminal Court in March 2025, the Commission on Elections stated that Duterte could still be proclaimed as mayor in absentia should he win the mayoral race, even if he is still in detention at The Hague, Netherlands. The Department of the Interior and Local Government will decide if Duterte has the capability to fulfill his role while in detention overseas.[1]
Electoral system
[edit]Local elections in the Philippines are held every second Monday of May, every three years starting in 1992. Single-seat positions (mayor, vice mayor and district representative) are elected via first-past-the-post-voting. The mayor and vice mayor are elected by the city at-large, while the House representative and city councilors are elected per district.
City council elections are done via plurality block voting; for the Davao City Council, the city is divided into three districts, with each district sending eight councilors. There are two other ex officio seats representing the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the Association of Barangay Captains; these will be determined later following the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Candidates
[edit]Administration coalition
[edit]| Position | # | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 2. | Rodrigo Duterte | Hugpong | |
| Vice mayor | 3. | Sebastian Duterte | Hugpong | |
| 1st district representative | 1. | Paolo Duterte | Hugpong | |
| 1st district councilor | 2. | Luna Acosta | HNP | |
| 5. | Cookie Bonguyan | Hugpong | ||
| 6. | TJ Corsino | Hugpong | ||
| 10. | Rodrigo Duterte II | Hugpong | ||
| 13. | Ragde Niño Ibuyan | Hugpong | ||
| 16. | Pameng Librado | Hugpong | ||
| 18. | Bonz Militar | Hugpong | ||
| 19. | Tek Ocampo | Hugpong | ||
| 20. | Jesus Melchor Quitain Jr. | Hugpong | ||
| 2nd district representative | 2. | Omar Duterte | Hugpong | |
| 2nd district councilor | 1. | Ralph Opsima Abella | PDP | |
| 3. | Al Ryan Alejandre | Hugpong | ||
| 4. | Laude Apostol | PDP | ||
| 6. | Louie John Bonguyan | Hugpong | ||
| 7. | Nilo Cabiles | PDP | ||
| 8. | Nonong Cabling | PDP | ||
| 12. | Danilo Dayanghirang | Hugpong | ||
| 13. | Jonard Dayap | Hugpong | ||
| 14. | Jimmy Dureza | PDP | ||
| 18. | Che Che Justol | Hugpong | ||
| 19. | Diosdado Mahipus | Hugpong | ||
| 20. | Dayang Orcullo | PDP | ||
| 24. | Allan Simo-ag | PDP | ||
| 3rd district representative | 5. | Isidro Ungab | Hugpong | |
| 3rd district councilor | 1. | Sweet Advincula | Hugpong | |
| 3. | Jopet Baluran | Hugpong | ||
| 4. | Abay Bargamento | PDP | ||
| 8. | Bebot Clarion | PDP | ||
| 9. | Myrna Dalodo Ortiz | Hugpong | ||
| 15. | Rodolfo Mande | PDP | ||
| 22. | Petite Principe | Hugpong | ||
| 24. | Alberto Ungab | Hugpong | ||
| 25. | Enzo Villafuerte | PDP | ||
| 26. | Potpot Villafuerte | Hugpong | ||
| 27. | Rachel Zozobrado | Hugpong | ||
Opposition coalition
[edit]| Position | # | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 4. | Karlo Nograles | Independent | |
| Vice mayor | 1. | Bernard Al-ag | Independent | |
| 1st district representative | 5. | Migs Nograles | Independent | |
| 1st district councilor | 1. | Nilo Abellera Jr. | PFP | |
| 4. | Cherry Al-ag | Independent | ||
| 11. | Priscilla Galope | Lakas | ||
| 17. | Eking Liparanon | Lakas | ||
| 2nd district representative | 1. | Javi Garcia Campos | PFP | |
| 2nd district councilor | 5. | Janel Banzon | PFP | |
| 21. | Mac Quilaneta | Lakas | ||
| 23. | Pao Salvador | PFP | ||
| 3rd district representative | 1. | Wilberto Al-ag | Lakas | |
| 3rd district councilor | 2. | Momay Al-ag | Lakas | |
| 12. | Larry Franco | PFP | ||
| 20. | Jetjet Pantig | Independent | ||
Others
[edit]| Position | # | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd district representative | 2. | Ruy Elias Lopez | PFP | |
| Position | # | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 3. | Jonathan Julaine | WPP | |
| Position | # | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 1. | Rod Cubos | Independent | |
| 5. | Joselito Tan | Independent | ||
| Vice mayor | 2. | Richard Alcebar | Independent | |
| 4. | Oyie Soriano-Barcena | Independent | ||
| 1st district representative | 2. | Janeth Jabines | Independent | |
| 3. | Rex Labis | Independent | ||
| 4. | Mags Maglana | Independent | ||
| 1st district councilor | 3. | Mary Jane Aguinaldo | Independent | |
| 7. | Archie Cubos | Independent | ||
| 8. | Kariz Cubos-Martinez | Independent | ||
| 9. | Jen-Jen Dulla | Independent | ||
| 12. | Franz Gonzales | Independent | ||
| 14. | Ojeng Jabines | Independent | ||
| 15. | Bong Javier | Independent | ||
| 21. | Alvin Roy | Independent | ||
| 22. | Antonette Sabes | Independent | ||
| 23. | Bitoy Villasis | Independent | ||
| 2nd district representative | 3. | Melogen Montesclaros | Independent | |
| 2nd district councilor | 2. | Mary Crystel Abrenica | Independent | |
| 9. | Venz Cañonera | Independent | ||
| 10. | Regidor Cortez | Independent | ||
| 11. | Keith Corton | Independent | ||
| 15. | Tony Emberda | Independent | ||
| 16. | Yang Felipas | Independent | ||
| 17. | Felochie Gencianos | Independent | ||
| 22. | Henry Respecia | Independent | ||
| 25. | Erwin Uy | Independent | ||
| 3rd district representative | ||||
| 3. | Lito Monreal | Independent | ||
| 4. | Dindo Plaza | Independent | ||
| 3rd district councilor | 5. | Ramil Fernando Brucal | Independent | |
| 6. | Michael Cabalhin | Independent | ||
| 7. | Ricky Castillote | Independent | ||
| 10. | Efren Desierto | Independent | ||
| 11. | Julie Leah Echalico | Independent | ||
| 13. | Daniel Guillen | Independent | ||
| 14. | Junrich Sumile Malolot | Independent | ||
| 16. | Manuel Mendoza | Independent | ||
| 17. | Carmela Merquita | Independent | ||
| 18. | Leonara Digna Naraval | Independent | ||
| 19. | Luis Narisma | Independent | ||
| 21. | Exequiel Placio | Independent | ||
| 23. | Rowena Soriano-Donato | Independent | ||
Mayoral election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Rod Cubos (Independent)
- Rodrigo Duterte (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod), president of the Philippines (2016–2022) and mayor of Davao City (1988–1998, 2001–2010, 2013–2016)
- Jonathan Julaine (Workers' and Peasants' Party)
- Karlo Nograles (Independent), chair of Civil Service Commission (2022–2024)
- Joselito Tan (Independent)
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Cubos | Independent | |
| Rodrigo Duterte | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Jonathan Julaine | Workers' and Peasants' Party | |
| Karlo Nograles | Independent | |
| Joselito Tan | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Vice mayoral election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Bernard Al-ag (Independent), incumbent city councilor from the 2nd district (2022–present)
- Richard Alcebar (Independent)
- Sebastian Duterte (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod), incumbent mayor of Davao City (2022–present)
- Oyie Soriano-Barcena (Independent)
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Al-ag | Independent | |
| Richard Marcos Alcebar | Independent | |
| Sebastian Duterte | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Oyie Soriano-Barcena | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Congressional elections
[edit]First district
[edit]Incumbent Paolo Duterte is running for re-election to a third term. His opponents are PBA Partylist Representative Migs Nograles and independent candidates Janeth Jabines, Rex Labis and Mags Maglana
Candidates
[edit]- Paolo Duterte (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod), incumbent representative from Davao City's 1st district (2019–present)
- Janeth Jabines (Independent)
- Rex Labis (Independent)
- Mags Maglana (Independent)
- Migs Nograles (Independent), incumbent representative for PBA Partylist (2022–present)
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Paolo Duterte | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Janeth Jabines | Independent | |
| Rex Labis | Independent | |
| Mags Maglana | Independent | |
| Migs Nograles | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Second district
[edit]Incumbent Vincent Garcia is eligible to a third term but did not seek re-election. He fielded his nephew, city councilor Javi Garcia Campos, to succeed him. His opponents are Omar Duterte, son of 1st district representative Paolo Duterte, and independent candidate Melogen Montesclaros.
Candidates
[edit]- Javi Garcia Campos (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), incumbent city councilor from the 2nd district (2019–present)
- Omar Duterte (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod), incumbent barangay chairman of Buhangin, Davao City (2023–present)
- Melogen Montesclaros (Independent)
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Javi Garcia Campos | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Omar Duterte | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Melogen Montesclaros | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Third district
[edit]Incumbent Isidro Ungab is running for re-election to a third term. His opponents are 3rd district councilor Nonoy Al-ag, former representative Ruy Elias Lopez, and independent candidates Lito Monreal and Dindo Plaza.
Candidates
[edit]- Nonoy Al-ag (Lakas–CMD), incumbent city councilor from the 3rd district (2019–present)
- Ruy Elias Lopez (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), former representative from Davao City's 3rd district (1998–2007) and 2022 candidate for mayor of Davao City
- Lito Monreal (Independent)
- Dindo Plaza (Independent)
- Isidro Ungab (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod), incumbent representative from Davao City's 3rd district (2019–present)
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonoy Al-ag | Lakas–CMD | |
| Ruy Elias Lopez | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Lito Monreal | Independent | |
| Dindo Plaza | Independent | |
| Isidro Ungab | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Total | ||
City Council elections
[edit]First district
[edit]The first city council district, co-terminous with Davao City's 1st congressional district, is composed of the administrative districts of Poblacion and Talomo (54 barangays).
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Nilo Abellera Jr. | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Luna Acosta | Hugpong ng Pagbabago | |
| Mary Jane Aguinaldo | Independent | |
| Cherry Al-ag | Independent | |
| Cookie Bonguyan | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| TJ Corsino | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Archie Cubos | Independent | |
| Kariz Cubos-Martinez | Independent | |
| Jen-Jen Dulla | Independent | |
| Rodrigo Duterte II | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Priscilla Galope | Lakas–CMD | |
| Franz Gonzales | Independent | |
| Ragde Niño Ibuyan | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Ojeng Jabines | Independent | |
| Bong Javier | Independent | |
| Pameng Librado | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Eking Liparanon | Lakas–CMD | |
| Bonz Militar | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Tek Ocampo | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Jesus Melchor Quitain Jr. | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Alvin Roy | Independent | |
| Antonette Sabes | Independent | |
| Bitoy Villasis | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Second district
[edit]The second city council district, co-terminous with Davao City's 2nd congressional district, is composed of the administrative districts of Agdao, Buhangin, Bunawan and Paquibato (46 barangays).
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Opsima Abella | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Mary Crystel Abrenica | Independent | |
| Al Ryan Alejandre | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Doce Apostol | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Janel Banzon | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Louie John Bonguyan | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Nilo Cabiles | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Nonong Cabling | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Venz Cañonera | Independent | |
| Regidor Cortez | Independent | |
| Keith Corton | Independent | |
| Danilo Dayanghirang | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Jonard Dayap | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Jimmy Dureza | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Tony Emberda | Independent | |
| Yang Felipas | Independent | |
| Felochie Gencianos | Independent | |
| Che Che Justol | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Diosdado Mahipus | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Dayang Orcullo | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Mac Quilaneta | Lakas–CMD | |
| Henry Respecia | Independent | |
| Pao Salvador | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Allan Simo-ag | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Erwin Uy | Independent | |
| Total | ||
Third district
[edit]The third city council district, co-terminous with Davao City's 3rd congressional district, is composed of the administrative districts of Baguio, Calinan, Marilog, Toril and Tugbok (82 barangays).
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Advincula | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Momay Al-ag | Lakas–CMD | |
| Jopet Baluran | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Abay Bargamento | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Ramil Fernando Brucal | Independent | |
| Michael Cabalhin | Independent | |
| Ricky Castillote | Independent | |
| Bebot Clarion | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Efren Desierto | Independent | |
| Julie Leah Echalico | Independent | |
| Larry Franco | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | |
| Daniel Guillen | Independent | |
| Junrich Sumile Malolot | Independent | |
| Rodolfo Mande | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Manuel Mendoza | Independent | |
| Carmela Merquita | Independent | |
| Leonara Digna Naraval | Independent | |
| Luis Narisma | Independent | |
| Jetjet Pantig | Independent | |
| Exequiel Placio | Independent | |
| Petite Principe | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Rowena Soriano-Donato | Independent | |
| Alberto Ungab | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Enzo Villafuerte | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |
| Potpot Villafuerte | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Rachel Zozobrado | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod | |
| Total | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Cabalza, Dexter (March 16, 2025). "Poll chief: Duterte can be proclaimed if he wins". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 20, 2025.