Ricarte “Dong” Robledo Padilla was elected the governor of Camarines Norte, Philippines in 2022 and reelected in 2025. He joined the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas in 2024.
Born in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Padilla turned 59 on June 1, 2024. His father Casimero Bustamante “Roy” Padilla Sr., at age 61, was fatally shot in Labo, Camarines Norte on January 17, 1988 while campaigning for governor of the province.
2025 Camarines Norte election results
Aside from Jose Panganiban and Labo, Camarines Norte has 10 other municipalities namely Basud, Capalonga, Daet, Mercedes, Paracale, San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Vicente, Santa Elena, Talisay and Vinzons. On May 12, 2025, the province elected its new congressmen, governor, vice governor and provincial board members.
Camarines Norte has 282 barangays. The capital of the province is Daet, which is 342 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila, Philippines.
CONGRESSMEN
1st district
- Josie Tallado = 79,781
- Cathy Barcelona-Reyes = 78,838
2nd district
- Rosemarie Panotes = 122,393
- Concon Panotes = 33,828
- Ninoy Ferrer = 2,239
GOVERNOR
- Dong Padilla = 203,987
- Egay Tallado = 122,915
- Romeo Balmeo = 1,693
VICE GOVERNOR
- Joseph Ascutia = 188,443
- Artemio Serdon Jr. = 111,775
- John Rom = 4,980
PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBERS
1st district
- Lukad de Lima = 81,319
- Winnie Oco = 67,512
- Mike Canlas = 66,292
- Junjun Enova = 59,872
- Teresita Malubay = 58,544
- Marisol Diaz = 54,453
- Bong Quibral = 52,271
- Muriel Pandi = 45,454
- Aida Dasco = 40,427
- Nardz Baning = 22,884
- Mike Dolera = 22,790
- Cecille Zabala = 4,683
2nd district
- Dennis “Kuya Tol” Riel = 89,161
- Nol Balane = 64,216
- Jonah Pimentel = 63,479
- Pol Gache = 60,252
- Renee Herrera = 58,445
- Noel Pardo = 50,337
- Marlon Tejada = 49,336
- Gerry Quiñones = 41,341
- Wenefredo Abando Jr. = 26,135
- Arnulfo Salagoste = 23,768
- Joy Carranza = 22,130
- Meo Panotes = 15,080
On September 29, 2024, Angela Chloe Guatno represented Camarines Norte at Miss Grand Philippines 2024 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila, She was unplaced.
On May 2, 2025, Karenza de Leon represented Camarines Norte and the Filipino community of Australia at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. She was unplaced.
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