2019 Cotabato congressmen, governors, vice governors, board members elected

The Soccsksargen region of the Philippines has four provinces namely South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani and one city named General Santos. Cotabato is formerly referred to as North Cotabato.

2019 Cotabato election results

On May 13, 2019, voters in Cotabato elected their new congressmen, governor, vice governor and board members as part of the 2019 Philippine national general election. Here are the official results from the Commission on Election (COMELEC):

1st Legislative District Congressman

• Joel Sacdalan: 88,857
• Loreto Cabaya Jr: 68,543
• Dulia Dandalanin-Sultan: 33,594

2nd Legislative District Congressman

• Rudy Caoagdan: 71,205
• Efren Pinol: 48,579
• Gregorio Ipong: 43,332
• Mike Rualo: 13,371

Governor

• Nancy Catamco: 272,249
• Rogelio Talino: 268,718
• Abdulbassit Dilangalen: 4,783
• Manuel Adajar: 2,615
• Norodin Mangulamas: 1,889

Vice Governor

• Emmylou Mendoza: 326,718
• Socrates Pinol: 209,064

1st Provincial District Board Member 

1. Neneng Macasarte: 121,775
2. Mohammad Kelie Antao: 111,018
3. Roland Jungco: 86,308
4. Rosalie Cabaya: 86,205
5. Samson Magaway: 57,279
6. Farida Malingco: 48,755

2nd Provincial District Board Member 

1. Doc Krista Pinol: 84,653
2. Doc Phil Malaluan: 66,893
3. Onofre Respicio: 63,308
4. Rey Pagal: 61,145
5. Dina Espina-Chua: 60,981
6. Judith Navarra: 60,744
7. Roy Acelar: 21,139
8. Chris Gubat: 4,670
9. Joenard Palma: 4,132

3rd Provincial District Board Member 

1. Ivy Dalumpines: 95,881
2. Jonathan Tabara: 84,254
3. Joemar Cerebo: 77,355
4. Regerick Benito: 61,033
5. Maybell Valdevieso: 48,536

Kidapawan is the capital and the only city of Cotabato. The province has 25 municipalities including Alamada, Aleosan, Antipas, Arakan, Banisilan, Carmen, Kabacan, Kadayangan, Kapalawan, Libungan, Ligawasan, M’lang, Magpet, Makilala, Malidegao, Matalam, Midsayap, Nabalawag, Old Kaabakan, Pahamuddin, Pigcawayan, Pikit, President Roxas, Tugunan and Tulunan.

Tulunan native Mary Jean Lastimosa represented Cotabato at Binibining Pilipinas 2011, ranked fifth and was named the second runner-up. Representing Davao City, Philippines, she finished in the Top 12 at Bb. Pilipinas 2012.

On March 30, 2014, Lastimosa represented Cotabato at Bb. Pilipinas 2014 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She ranked first and was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2014.