2025 Nueva Ecija congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Born in Écija, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Rafael María de Aguilar y Ponce de León served as the 56th governor-general of the Philippines from September 1, 1793 to August 7, 1806. In 1804, he proposed the modernization of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.

De Aguilar turned 92 on July 10, 1806 and died in Manila on August 8, 1806. Nueva Ecija, Philippines was named after his birthplace.

2025 Nueva Ecija election results

On May 12, 2025, Nueva Ecija elected its new congressmen, governor, vice governor and provincial board members. The province has five cities namely Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, Palayan and San Jose and 27 municipalities.

CONGRESSMEN

1st district

1. Mika Suansing = 234,820
2. Argel Joseph Cabatbat = 40,857
3. Virgilio Baldovino Sr. = 5,141

2nd district

1. Kokoy Salvador = 130,421
2. Mikki Violago = 129,657
3. Danilo Malanda = 1,951

3rd district

1. Jay Vergara = 194,650
2. Cherry Umali = 183,912

4th district

1. Emeng Pascual = 197,350
2. Maricel Nagaño = 146,964

GOVERNOR

1. Oyie Umali = 983,805
2. Virgilio Bote = 229,041

VICE GOVERNOR

1. Lemon Umali = 812,198
2. Edward Thomas Joson = 331,481

PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBERS

1st district

1. Baby Palilio = 157,840
2. Rai-Rai Villanueva = 143,163
3. Eric Salazar = 134,944
4. Felix Diosdado Lumang = 48,505
5. Rodel Cabuyaban = 34,339

2nd district

1. Dindo Dysico = 131,861
2. Jason Abalos = 103,627
3. Hermie Salcedo = 78,275
4. Wowowee Ortiz = 57,466

3rd district

1. EJ Joson = 193,090
2. PB Garcia = 172,949
3. Jay Ilagan = 140,086
4. Gilbert Mojica = 7,348

4th district

1. Dodong Bautista = 170,085
2. Jon-Jon Padiernos = 157,121
3. Sweet Cruz = 125,530
4. Julie Maxwell = 110,201
5. Tess Patiag = 105,654
6. Mary Grace Factor = 25,587

Dubbed the rice granary of the Philippines, Nueva Ecija produces the largest rice yield in the country. The province is home to Chanel Olive Thomas, who is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

On April 30, 2017, Thomas represented Nueva Ecija at Binibining Pilipinas 2017 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She ranked third and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2017.

On May 2, 2025, Thomas represented Nueva Ecija and the Filipino community of Melbourne at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 24.