Olongapo was the last territory surrendered by the United States to the Philippines in the 1950s. The territory became a city on June 1, 1966 and was recognized as a highly urbanized city on December 7, 1983.
The Central Luzon region has two independent cities namely Angeles and Olongapo and seven provinces namely Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales. Olongapo is geographically located in Zambales but is independent from the province.
2025 Olongapo election results
On May 12, 2025, Olongapo elected its new mayor, vice mayor and councilors. The city has 122,899 registered voters.
MAYOR
- Rolen Paulino Jr. = 35,179
- Jong Cortez = 23,402
- Echie Ponge = 21,776
- Arnold Vegafria = 11,946
VICE MAYOR
- Kaye Ann Sioson Legaspi = 39,304
- Rodel Cerezo = 19,076
- Lugie Lipumano = 17,606
- Gina Perez = 12,772
- Prudencio Jalandoni = 1,260
COUNCILROS
- Jamiel Escalona = 45,867
- Vic-Vic Magsaysay = 44,438
- Tata Paulino = 44,139
- Rodolfo Catologan = 40,936
- Noel Atienza = 40,015
- Tet Marzan = 37,846
- BJ Cajudo = 37,357
- Gie Baloy = 34,274
- Ying Anonat = 33,292
- Jack Gardon = 29,046
- Edwin Esposo = 27,737
- Rowel Catigawan = 23,862
- Joy Macapagal = 22,785
- Donald Aquino = 22,124
- Dong Galang = 20,013
- Lacbain Jason = 19,647
- Randy Sionzon = 17,630
- Benjamin John Defensor = 16,528
- Arnie Tamayo = 15,907
- Ian Vegafia Bautista = 15,751
- DM Muega = 14,950
- Moises Du = 11,120
- Macky Alonzo = 10,570
- Edwin Piano = 9,567
- Ernelizar Batapa = 8,673
- Jerome Ducos = 8,650
- Earl Escusa = 7,213
- Cristina de Leon = 6,528
- Derrick Manuel = 6,096
- Jan Guiseppe Abarro = 6,030
- Bien Azores = 4,929
- Erick Ison = 4,500
- Pocholo Galian = 4,297
- Bhong Tocayon = 4,209
- Cris Tooley Jr. = 3,692
On June 28, 2023, Micahelle Joy Dumalaon represented Olongapo at Mister International Philippines 2023 and competed against 53 other candidates at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He was unplaced.
On September 17, 2023, Timothy Armero represented Olongapo at Misters of Filipinas 2023 and competed against 33 other candidates at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City, Metro Manila. He was unplaced.
On November 12, 2023, Clarence Joy Abueg represented Olongapo at Mister Grand Philippines 2023 and competed against 38 other candidates at The Manila Hotel in Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila. He finished in the Top 15.
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