Daet, Camarines Norte native Robin Padilla tops Philippine senate race

Robin Padilla, professionally known as Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla, topped the 2022 Philippine senatorial election with over 26.6 million votes. Born in Camarines Norte, he is the son of late governor Roy Padilla, who was assassinated in 1988. The election featured 64 candidates and had over 67 million registered voters.

2022 Cavite congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Jonvic Remulla Jr., born in Manila, became the governor of Cavite on June 30, 2019. In the May 9, 2022 election, he secured 1,368,199 votes against Weng Aguinaldo and Augusto Pera Jr. Cavite's elections featured multiple positions with over two million registered voters in the province.

2022 Siquijor congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Siquijor, Philippines, originally named Katugasan, was established as a province on September 17, 1971. It was part of the Isla del Fuego during Spanish rule. In the 2022 elections, key positions were contested, with significant voter turnout. Siquijor has six municipalities, including the capital, Siquijor.

2022 Negros Oriental congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Félix Valencia Makasiar, from Negros Oriental, held key legal positions in the Philippines, including solicitor general, secretary of justice, and chief justice from 1968 to 1985. In the 2022 elections, Negros Oriental saw significant voter engagement, with notable results for congressmen, governors, and board members. Marilit Katipunan Iligan represented the province in the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 but did not place.

2022 Zamboanga City congressmen, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected

Zamboanga City is the sole independent city in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. In the May 9, 2022 elections, John Dalipe won the mayoral position. The voter turnout was 445,240, with key candidates in congressional and local council positions from both districts listed alongside their vote counts.

2022 Bohol congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Bohol, Philippines, features the Chocolate Hills, a unique formation with over 1,260 hills. The 2022 elections in Bohol saw significant participation with 949,791 registered voters. Key results include Aris Aumentado winning governorship and various congressmen elected across three districts, reflecting a competitive local political landscape.

2022 Cebu congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected

The Central Visayas region of the Philippines consists of Bohol and Cebu provinces, with three independent cities. In the 2022 Cebu elections, registered voters totaled 2,075,758, electing representatives for various positions, including 7 congressmen, a governor, a vice governor, and 14 board members, with Gwen Garcia winning the gubernatorial seat.

2022 Surigao del Sur congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Surigao del Sur, part of the Caraga Region in the Philippines, was established on June 19, 1960, comprising two cities and 17 municipalities. In the 2022 elections, Johnny Ty Pimentel was re-elected congressman of the second district. Ayec Pimentel won the gubernatorial race with significant voter support.

2022 Surigao del Norte congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Surigao del Norte, part of the Caraga region in the Philippines, held elections on May 9, 2022, for various positions, including two congressmen, a governor, a vice governor, and ten board members. Notable winners included Lyndon Barbers for governor and Geed Gokiangkee for vice governor. The province also has a history of beauty contestants represented at national levels.

2022 Dinagat Islands congressman, governor, vice governor, board members elected

The Dinagat Islands, part of the Caraga region in the Philippines, became a province on December 2, 2006. It has two districts, seven municipalities, and numerous elected officials including a congressman and governor. Following legal challenges on its provincial status, the separation from Surigao del Norte was finalized on October 24, 2012.