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2025 Philippine local elections in the Ilocos Region
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Gubernatorial elections
4 provincial governors and 1 city mayor
Party Seats
Nacionalista

2
PFP

2
Bileg

1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections
4 provincial vice governors and 1 city vice mayor
Party Seats
Lakas

2
Bileg

1
Nacionalista

1
PFP

1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections
42 provincial board members and 10 city councilors
Party Seats
Nacionalista

15
PFP

10
Bileg

9
Lakas

9
Reporma

2
API

1
Liberal

1
NPC

1
Independent

4
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Ilocos Region were held on May 12, 2025.

Summary

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Governors

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Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Dagupan
(independent component city) 		Belen Fernandez PFP Belen Fernandez PFP 32.04%
Ilocos Norte Matthew Manotoc Nacionalista Cecilia Marcos Nacionalista 91.00%
Ilocos Sur Jerry Singson Bileg Jerry Singson Bileg Unopposed
La Union Raphaelle Ortega-David NPC Mario Eduardo Ortega PFP 20.94%
Pangasinan Ramon Guico III Nacionalista Ramon Guico III Nacionalista 5.82%

Vice governors

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Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Dagupan
(independent component city) 		Bryan Kua PFP Bryan Kua PFP 6.30%
Ilocos Norte Cecilia Marcos Nacionalista Matthew Manotoc Nacionalista Unopposed
Ilocos Sur Ryan Luis Singson Bileg Ryan Luis Singson Bileg Unopposed
La Union Mario Eduardo Ortega PFP Eric Sibuma Lakas 35.48%
Pangasinan Mark Lambino Lakas Mark Lambino Lakas 45.24%

Provincial boards

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Province/city Seats Party control Composition
Previous Result
Dagupan
(independent component city) 		10 elected
2 ex-officio 		Nacionalista PFP
  •   PFP (9)
  •   Nacionalista (1)
Ilocos Norte 10 elected
3 ex-officio 		Nacionalista Nacionalista
Ilocos Sur 10 elected
4 ex-officio 		No majority Bileg
La Union 10 elected
3 ex-officio 		No majority Lakas
  •   Lakas (8)
  •   Independent (2)
Pangasinan 12 elected
3 ex-officio 		API No majority

Dagupan

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Mayor

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Incumbent Belen Fernandez (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term.[1] She was elected under Aksyon Demokratiko with 55.80% of the vote in 2022.

Fernandez is running against Dagupan councilor Celia Lim (Nacionalista Party).[2][1]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Belen Fernandez (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas81,97766.02
Celia LimNacionalista Party42,20033.98
Total124,177100.00
Registered voters/turnout144,481–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Mayor

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Incumbent Bryan Kua (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term.[1] He was re-elected under Aksyon Demokratiko with 63.34% of the vote in 2022.

Kua is running against former Dagupan mayor Brian Lim (Nacionalista Party).[2][1]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Bryan Kua (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas65,76553.15
Brian LimNacionalista Party57,96546.85
Total123,730100.00
Registered voters/turnout144,481–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

City Council

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The Dagupan City Council is composed of 12 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.

23 candidates were included in the ballot.[2]

PartyVotes%Seats
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas611,70159.439
Nacionalista Party401,49839.011
Independent16,0951.560
Total1,029,294100.0010
Registered voters/turnout144,481–
CandidatePartyVotes%
Michael Fernandez (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas72,4627.04
Joey TamayoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas65,9576.41
Tala ParasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas63,2286.14
Jigs Seen (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas62,6836.09
Karlos ReynaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas61,4685.97
Danee CantoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas61,2075.95
Chito SamsonPartido Federal ng Pilipinas60,2455.85
Marvin FabiaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas59,3185.76
Jaja CayabyabPartido Federal ng Pilipinas55,2755.37
Dada Manaois Reyna (incumbent)Nacionalista Party52,5165.10
Joshua BugayongPartido Federal ng Pilipinas49,8584.84
Alfie Fernandez (incumbent)Nacionalista Party48,0434.67
Alvin Coquia (incumbent)Nacionalista Party46,9054.56
Irene Lim Acosta (incumbent)Nacionalista Party45,6474.43
Malou Fernandez (incumbent)Nacionalista Party44,7984.35
Tope Lim ChuaNacionalista Party38,5963.75
Red Erfe-Mejia (incumbent)Nacionalista Party37,7373.67
Benedict CayabyabNacionalista Party33,4943.25
Leo CuatonNacionalista Party31,5563.07
Jek PalaganasNacionalista Party22,2062.16
Mackoy VinluanIndependent8,6630.84
Apring DawanaIndependent4,0170.39
Manuel John SiaIndependent3,4150.33
Total1,029,294100.00
Registered voters/turnout144,481–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Ilocos Norte

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Governor

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Incumbent Matthew Manotoc (Nacionalista Party) was initially running for a third term, but withdrew on October 8, 2024, to run for vice governor unopposed.[5] He was re-elected with 73.51% of the vote in 2022.

Manotoc was substituted by Ilocos Norte vice governor Cecilia Marcos, who is running against Joy Butay (Independent).[5][6]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Cecilia MarcosNacionalista Party299,03795.50
Joy ButayIndependent14,0894.50
Total313,126100.00
Registered voters/turnout436,087–
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Cecilia Marcos (Nacionalista Party) was initially running for a third term, but withdrew on October 8, 2024, to run for governor.[5] She was elected with 92.77% of the vote in 2022.

Marcos was substituted by Matthew Manotoc, who is running unopposed.[5][6]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Matthew ManotocNacionalista Party313,943100.00
Total313,943100.00
Registered voters/turnout436,087–
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Provincial Board

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The Ilocos Norte Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

PartyVotes%Seats
Nacionalista Party808,92469.797
Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma192,89916.642
Independent157,22013.561
Total1,159,043100.0010
Registered voters/turnout436,087–

1st district

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Ilocos Norte's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Ilocos Norte's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[7]

CandidatePartyVotes%
RJ FariñasPartido para sa Demokratikong Reporma104,72616.29
Hanson ChuaNacionalista Party98,83415.38
Junior Fariñas (incumbent)Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma88,17313.72
Marlon SalesNacionalista Party84,72513.18
Saul Lazo (incumbent)Nacionalista Party78,15712.16
Franklin Dante Respicio (incumbent)Nacionalista Party72,10311.22
Portia Salenda (incumbent)Nacionalista Party69,07110.75
Edison BonoanIndependent40,9656.37
Bong CrisostomoIndependent6,0490.94
Total642,803100.00
Registered voters/turnout228,771–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

2nd district

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Ilocos Norte's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Ilocos Norte's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rafael Salvador Medina (incumbent)Nacionalista Party107,72520.87
Joefrey SaguidNacionalista Party85,39216.54
Medeldorf Gaoat (incumbent)Nacionalista Party82,66916.01
Gian Crisostomo (incumbent)Nacionalista Party76,65714.85
Aladine Santos (incumbent)Independent68,31013.23
Jonathan Torralba (incumbent)Nacionalista Party53,59110.38
James Paul NaluptaIndependent41,8968.12
Total516,240100.00
Registered voters/turnout207,316–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Ilocos Sur

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Main article: 2025 Ilocos Sur local elections

Governor

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Incumbent Jerry Singson (Bileg Ti Ilokano) is running for a second term unopposed.[9][10] He was elected unopposed under the Nationalist People's Coalition in 2022.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jerry Singson (incumbent)Bileg Party328,528100.00
Total328,528100.00
Registered voters/turnout487,233–
Bileg Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Ryan Luis Singson (Bileg Party) is running for a second term unopposed.[9][10] He was elected unopposed in 2022.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ryan Luis Singson (incumbent)Bileg Party331,144100.00
Total331,144100.00
Registered voters/turnout487,233–
Bileg Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Provincial Board

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The Ilocos Sur Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

PartyVotes%Seats
Bileg Party972,50482.979
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas137,38111.721
Independent62,2625.310
Total1,172,147100.0010
Registered voters/turnout487,233–

1st district

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Ilocos Sur's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Ilocos Sur's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Janina Medina-FariñasBileg Party107,64321.26
Art Oandasan (incumbent)Bileg Party102,63920.27
Third Ranches (incumbent)Bileg Party100,88619.93
King Rambo RafananBileg Party100,27519.80
Maing BaterinaBileg Party94,87618.74
Total506,319100.00
Registered voters/turnout205,761–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

2nd district

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Ilocos Sur's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Ilocos Sur's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.[11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ericson Singson (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas137,38120.63
Ben Maggay (incumbent)Bileg Party122,43518.39
Fayinna Pilar ZaragozaBileg Party119,48917.95
Boy Gironella (incumbent)Bileg Party113,44417.04
Pablito Sanidad Jr.Bileg Party110,81716.64
Juan Abaya Jr.Independent62,2629.35
Total665,828100.00
Registered voters/turnout281,472–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

La Union

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Main article: 2025 La Union local elections

Governor

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Incumbent Raphaelle Ortega-David (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term.[12] She was elected under Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan with 89.72% of the vote in 2022.

Ortega-David is running against La Union vice governor Mario Eduardo Ortega (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and Manny Fonseca (Independent).[12][13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mario Eduardo OrtegaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas277,09760.02
Raphaelle Ortega-David (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition180,43139.08
Manny FonsecaIndependent2,5420.55
Paco SantiagoIndependent1,6050.35
Total461,675100.00
Registered voters/turnout554,274–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Nationalist People's Coalition
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Mario Eduardo Ortega (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for governor of La Union.[12] He was elected as an independent unopposed in 2022.

Ortega endorsed Aringay mayor Eric Sibuma (Lakas–CMD) to run against former representative Thomas Dumpit Jr. (Nationalist People's Coalition).[12][14][13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Eric SibumaLakas–CMD286,98767.74
Thomas Dumpit Jr.Nationalist People's Coalition136,68532.26
Total423,672100.00
Registered voters/turnout554,274–
Lakas–CMD gain from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Provincial Board

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The La Union Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

PartyVotes%Seats
Lakas–CMD1,182,17268.188
Nationalist People's Coalition281,71516.250
Liberal Party51,6422.980
Independent218,47712.602
Total1,734,006100.0010
Registered voters/turnout554,274–

1st district

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La Union's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as La Union's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Ten candidates were included in the ballot.[13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Chary Nisce (incumbent)Lakas–CMD119,66017.22
Migz MagsaysayIndependent102,82814.80
Gerard Ostrea (incumbent)Lakas–CMD82,56511.88
Aaron Kyle PinzonLakas–CMD80,64311.61
Ernesto RafonIndependent76,42711.00
Jen Mosuela-Fernandez (incumbent)Lakas–CMD69,92310.06
Nikko FontanillaLakas–CMD68,9439.92
Jay Jay OrrosNationalist People's Coalition54,6427.86
Denny OrtegaIndependent34,2284.93
Ren BumatayIndependent4,9940.72
Total694,853100.00
Registered voters/turnout245,584–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

2nd district

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La Union's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as La Union's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Ten candidates were included in the ballot.[15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alyssa Kristine SibumaLakas–CMD165,89515.96
Tess GarciaLakas–CMD163,07515.69
Martin de GuzmanLakas–CMD155,81514.99
Ruperto Rillera Jr. (incumbent)Lakas–CMD143,34213.79
Jeferson FernandoLakas–CMD132,31112.73
Henry Balbin (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition79,3397.63
Christian RiveraNationalist People's Coalition69,6026.70
Cynthia Bacurnay (incumbent)Liberal Party51,6424.97
Gina Estepa-FloresNationalist People's Coalition45,2094.35
Alberto NidoyNationalist People's Coalition32,9233.17
Total1,039,153100.00
Registered voters/turnout308,690–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Pangasinan

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Main article: 2025 Pangasinan local elections

Governor

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Incumbent Ramon Guico III (Nacionalista Party) is running for a second term.[16] He was elected with 55.61% of the vote in 2022.

Guico is running against former Pangasinan governor Amado Espino III (Abante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party).[16][17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ramon Guico III (incumbent)Nacionalista Party881,30752.91
Amado Espino IIIAbante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party784,47047.09
Total1,665,777100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,011,825–
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Mark Lambino (Lakas–CMD) is running for a third term.[16] He was re-elected with 61.45% of the vote in 2022.

Lambino is running against former Dasol mayor Noel Nacar (Abante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party).[16][17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mark Lambino (incumbent)Lakas–CMD1,022,16072.62
Noel NacarAbante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party385,31627.38
Total1,407,476100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,011,825–
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Provincial Board

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The Pangasinan Provincial Board is composed of 15 board members, 12 of whom are elected.

PartyVotes%Seats
Nacionalista Party1,178,85244.647
Abante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party484,91818.361
Nationalist People's Coalition424,14416.061
Lakas–CMD264,37010.011
Liberal Party89,5633.391
Partido Pederal ng Maharlika58,7092.220
Independent140,2375.311
Total2,640,793100.0012
Registered voters/turnout2,011,825–

1st district

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Pangasinan's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Pangasinan's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Three candidates were included in the ballot.[18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Apple Bacay (incumbent)Nacionalista Party149,95743.72
Napoleon Fontelera Jr. (incumbent)Nacionalista Party130,91238.17
Ricky CambaAbante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party62,09118.10
Total342,960100.00
Registered voters/turnout303,690–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

2nd district

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Pangasinan's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Pangasinan's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[19]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Philip Theodore Cruz (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition206,84140.60
Haidee Pacheco (incumbent)Nacionalista Party178,58735.06
Nikiboy ReyesAbante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party94,11218.47
Manuel MerreraIndependent19,6673.86
Dondon FernandezIndependent10,2192.01
Total509,426100.00
Registered voters/turnout365,279–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

3rd district

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Pangasinan's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Pangasinan's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Shiela Baniqued (incumbent)Nacionalista Party253,73641.39
Vici Ventanilla (incumbent)Nacionalista Party199,51832.55
Joseph Arman BauzonAbante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party92,95215.16
Generoso Tulagan Jr.Nationalist People's Coalition55,7559.09
Eduardo GonzalesPartido Pederal ng Maharlika11,0741.81
Total613,035100.00
Registered voters/turnout454,801–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

4th district

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Pangasinan's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Pangasinan's 4th legislative district, excluding the city of Dagupan. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Three candidates were included in the ballot.[21]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Noy de Guzman (incumbent)Nacionalista Party103,96742.44
Jerry Rosario (incumbent)Nacionalista Party83,36134.03
Aldrin SorianoAbante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party57,63923.53
Total244,967100.00
Registered voters/turnout350,022–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

5th district

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Pangasinan's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Pangasinan's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.[22]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rose ApagaAbante Pangasinan-Ilokano Party178,12436.34
Louie Sison (incumbent)Lakas–CMD149,14930.43
Isong BascoLakas–CMD115,22123.51
Hero SumeraPartido Pederal ng Maharlika47,6359.72
Total490,129100.00
Registered voters/turnout357,155–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

6th district

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Pangasinan's 6th provincial district consists of the same area as Pangasinan's 6th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.[23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Noel Bince (incumbent)Independent102,36223.25
Ranjit ShahaniLiberal Party89,56320.34
Sheila Marie PerezNationalist People's Coalition83,95719.07
Rebecca SaldivarNacionalista Party78,81417.90
Ric RevitaNationalist People's Coalition77,59117.62
Walter AquinoIndependent7,9891.81
Total440,276100.00
Registered voters/turnout325,359–
Source: Commission on Elections[3][4]

Incidents

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On December 7, 2024, Ponciano Onia Jr., a reelectionist councilor of Umingan, Pangasinan, and concurrent national president of Abono Partylist, was shot dead in an ambush.[24] On January 25, 2025, Anthony Verzola, a reelectionist municipal councilor of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen riding motorcycles in Vigan.[25]

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Gabriel-Galban, Jasmin (October 7, 2024). "Lim, Fernandez go head-to-head in Dagupan mayoral race". GMA Regional TV.
  2. ^ a b c "CITY OF DAGUPAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w "Data on the Total Number Established and Clustered Precincts, Registered Voters and Voting Centers" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w "COC Results". Commission on Elections.
  5. ^ a b c d Adriano, Leilanie (October 9, 2024). "Ilocos Norte gov withdraws reelection bid, switches with aunt instead". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  6. ^ a b "CITYOFLAOAG" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  7. ^ "CITYOFLAOAG" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  8. ^ "CITYOFBATAC" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  9. ^ a b Cimatu, Frank (October 5, 2024). "Political showdown in Ilocos Sur averted as Vice Governor Ryan Singson runs for reelection". Rappler.
  10. ^ a b c "CITY_OF_VIGAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  11. ^ "CITY_OF_CANDON" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  12. ^ a b c d Lazaro, Freddie (October 7, 2024). "Abra, Ilocos Sur, La Union bets submit candidacies". Manila Bulletin.
  13. ^ a b c "CITY_OF_SAN_FERNANDO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  14. ^ Bravo, April (October 16, 2024). "Region 1 COC filing concludes peacefully, no significant incidents reported". Philippine Information Agency.
  15. ^ "AGOO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  16. ^ a b c d "Guico, Espino to face off anew in Pangasinan gubernatorial race". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  17. ^ a b "LINGAYEN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  18. ^ "CITY_OF_ALAMINOS" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  19. ^ "AGUILAR" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  20. ^ "CITY_OF_SAN_CARLOS" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  21. ^ "MANAOAG" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  22. ^ "CITY OF URDANETA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  23. ^ "ASINGAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  24. ^ "Incumbent Pangasinan councilor shot dead". Rappler. 2024-12-08. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  25. ^ Lazaro, Freddie (January 25, 2025). "Reelectionist municipal councilor shot dead in Vigan City". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
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