Butuan is an independent city in Agusan del Norte, Philippines, surrounded by ten municipalities. Maria Angelica Rosedell Malbas Amante Matba served as congresswoman multiple times and has been governor since June 2022. In the May 2025 elections, significant local positions were contested, with notable results for congressman and governor.
2025 Guimaras congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Joaquin Carlos "JC" Rahman Araño Nava was the congressman of Guimaras from 2007 to 2016 before becoming governor in 2022. He and his wife, Lucille, will serve as governor and congresswoman starting June 30, 2025, after winning recent elections. Guimaras comprises five municipalities and has a vibrant representation in beauty pageants.
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2025 Davao City congressmen, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Davao City, the sole independent city in the Davao Region, recently held elections on May 12, 2025, with over a million registered voters. Rodrigo Duterte was re-elected as mayor, and Bate Duterte as vice mayor. Angeleyh Pasco represented the region in Miss Universe Philippines 2025, finishing in the Top 24.
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2025 Taguig congressmen, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
On May 12, 2025, Taguig elected new officials, including congressmen, mayor Maria Laarni Cayetano, and vice mayor Arvin Ian Alit. The city has two congressional districts. Additionally, Katrina Llegado finished in the Top 6 at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and was crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2026.
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2025 Capiz congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Fredenil "Oto" Hernaez Castro, born in Dumalag, Capiz, served as a congressman and has been governor since June 30, 2022. In the May 2025 elections, he secured 363,221 votes. Capiz also elected new local officials. Notably, candidates from Capiz participated in various beauty pageants but did not place among the finalists.
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2025 Zamboanga del Sur congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
The Zamboanga Peninsula in the Philippines includes Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay, with a total of 2,314 barangays. Divina Grace Cabardo Yu was elected as congresswoman and will become governor after winning the 2025 elections. Pagadian is the province's capital, and two locals participated in beauty pageants.
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2025 Tacloban mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Tacloban, located in Leyte, Philippines, functions independently from its province. On January 17, 2015, Pope Francis visited the city. In the May 2025 elections, Alfred Romualdez was elected mayor. The city is part of Leyte's first congressional district, with Ferdinand Martin Gomez Romualdez as congressman since June 2019.
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2025 Cotabato City mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Cotabato City, located in Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines, became a highly urbanized city in 1979. The May 2025 elections resulted in Bruce Matabalao becoming mayor. The city covers 176 square kilometers, consists of 37 barangays, and Alexandra Salazar represented it in Miss Philippines Earth 2021, placing in the Top 20.
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2025 Ilocos Sur congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Jeremias "Jerry" Crisologo Singson, born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, has held various political positions, including vice governor and provincial board member. He became governor of Ilocos Sur in 2022 and was reelected in 2025. The May 2025 elections saw significant voter support for him and local congressmen.
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2025 Cebu congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
The Central Visayas region includes Bohol and Cebu, with independent cities like Cebu City. In the May 2025 elections, Pamela Baricuatro was elected governor, Glenn Soco vice governor, and various congressmen and provincial board members were chosen across seven districts. Additionally, Cebu had representatives in recent Miss Universe Philippines competitions.
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