Dumaguete, established as a city in 1948, hosted significant educational institutions and held local elections on May 12, 2025. Chiquiting Sagarbarria was elected mayor while Eslao Alviola became vice mayor. Kenneth Cabungcal achieved notable pageant victories, representing Dumaguete and Negros Oriental in regional competitions, while Shamara Krupa participated in Miss Universe Philippines 2025.
2025 Negros Occidental congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
The Negros Island Region in the Philippines has undergone multiple changes since its establishment in 2015. It was reestablished on June 11, 2024, adding Siquijor as a province. In the May 2025 elections, Negros Occidental elected various officials. Bacolod remains independent from the province, and two representatives competed in Miss Universe Philippines 2025.
2025 Dagupan mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Dagupan, an independent city in Pangasinan, Philippines, is renowned as the milkfish capital. It became a city in 1947 and hosts the annual Bangus Festival. The 2025 elections resulted in Belen Fernandez as mayor. Several representatives from Dagupan have participated in beauty pageants, achieving varied success.
2025 Tarlac congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. was a prominent Filipino politician, serving as mayor, vice governor, governor, and senator. He was assassinated in 1983 at Manila International Airport, later renamed in his honor. In 2025, Tarlac held elections for local officials, and Sasha Juli Belle Lacuna competed in Miss Universe Philippines.
2025 Lapu-Lapu mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Opon, founded by Augustinian missionaries in 1730, became Lapu-Lapu City in 1961, named after the chieftain who defeated Magellan in 1521. Junard "Ahong" Quirante Chan was elected congressman in 2025. The city has 30 barangays and 277,288 voters. In Miss Universe Philippines 2025, Natasha Agosto Testa represented the city.
2025 Northern Samar congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Harris Christopher Mendoza Ongchuan, a prominent political figure from Laoang, Northern Samar, served as mayor from 2019 to 2022 and will become governor in 2025. His congressional tenure began in 2022. The recent election results showcased the province's leadership changes, including a notable governor's win and multiple congressional seats, highlighting Northern Samar's political dynamics.
2025 Cagayan de Oro congressmen, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, became a city in 1950 and a highly urbanized city in 1983. In the May 12, 2025 elections, it elected a new mayor, Rolando "Klarex" Adlao Uy, and various local officials. The city has 414,695 registered voters and is independent from Misamis Oriental province.
2025 Parañaque congressmen, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
On May 12, 2025, Parañaque held elections for its congressmen, mayor, vice mayor, and councilors across 16 barangays. Edwin Olivarez was elected mayor, while Congressmen Eric Olivarez and Brian Yamsuan led their respective districts. In 2024 and 2025, local representatives competed in beauty pageants but were unplaced.
2025 La Union congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
La Union, a province in the Philippines, elected its officials on May 12, 2025. Raphaelle “Rafy” Ortega David served as its first female governor since June 30, 2022. Key results included Mario Eduardo Ortega as governor and Eric Sibuma as vice governor. The province consists of 19 municipalities and has San Fernando as its capital.
2025 Naga congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Naga, an independent city in Camarines Sur, Philippines, was founded in 1575. Notable native Leni Robredo served as vice president and will become Naga's first female mayor on June 20, 2025. The city held elections on May 12, 2025, with Robredo winning decisively. Local representatives competed in beauty pageants but did not place.
