Local elections are scheduled to be held in Manila on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. The electorate will elect a mayor, a vice mayor, 36 members of the Manila City Council, and six district representatives to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. The officials elected in the election will assume their respective offices on June 30, 2025, for a three-year-long term.
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Background edit
Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo are the incumbents; both of which are members of the Asenso Manileño, the city's ruling party. Both of them are expected to defend their positions.[citation needed]
Mayoral election edit
The incumbent mayor is Honey Lacuna, who was elected in 2022 with 63.68% of the vote. Lacuna is eligible for reelection to a second term.
Candidates edit
Potential edit
- Amado Bagatsing (KABAKA) – former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th district (1987–1998, 2007–2016)
- Honey Lacuna (Asenso Manileño) – incumbent mayor of Manila (2022–present), former vice mayor of Manila (2016–2022) and member of the Manila City Council from the 4th District (2004–2013)
- Mahra Tamondong (PFP) – candidate for the Manila City Council's 5th district in 2022
Declined edit
- Isko Moreno – former mayor of Manila (2019–2022), vice mayor of Manila (2007–2016) and member of the Manila City Council from the 1st District (1998–2007)[1]
- Imee Marcos – incumbent Senator of the Philippines (2019–present) (running for re-election)[2][3]
Vice mayoral election edit
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- Yul Servo (Asenso Manileño) – incumbent vice mayor of Manila (2022–present), former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district (2016–2022) and member of the Manila City Council from the 3rd district (2007–2016)
House of Representatives election edit
First district edit
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- Ernix Dionisio - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 1st district (2022–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 1st district (2007-2016)
- Manny Lopez - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 1st District (2016-2022), son of former Manila Mayor Mel Lopez
Second district edit
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- Carlo Lopez - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 2nd district (2010-2019) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 2nd district (2007-2010)
- Rolan Valeriano - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 2nd district (2019–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 2nd district (2004-2010, 2013-2019)
Third district edit
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- Harry Angping - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district (1998–2004)
- Joel Chua - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district (2022–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 3rd district (2007-2016, 2019–2022)
Fourth district edit
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- Krystle Marie Bacani – member of the Manila City Council from the 4th district (2016–present), daughter of former representative Rudy Bacani
- Trisha Bonoan-David - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 4th district (2007–2016) and member of the Manila City Council from the 4th district (1998–2007)
- Louisito "Doc Louie" Chua - member of the Manila City Council from the 4th District (2004-2013, 2016-present)
- Giselle Lazaro-Maceda - wife of incumbent representative Edward Maceda
- Eduardo "Wardee" Quintos XIV - former member of the Manila City Council from the 4th district (1998-2007; 2016-2022), father of incumbent councilor Lady Quintos
- Joel "JTV" Villanueva - member of the Manila City Council from the 4th District (2016-present)
Fifth district edit
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- Cristal Bagatsing - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th district (2016–2022)
- Irwin Tieng - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th district (2022–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 5th district (2016–2022)
Sixth district edit
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- Benny Abante - incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 6th district (2004–2010, 2019–present) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 6th district (1992–1995)
- Priscilla Marie Abante-Barquia – former member of the Manila City Council from the 6th district (2013–2022), daughter of current representative Benny Abante
- Rosenda Ann Ocampo - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 6th district (1992-2001, 2010-2019) and former member of the Manila City Council from the 6th district (1988-1992)
City Council election edit
1st District edit
Councilors Irma Alfonso, Niño dela Cruz, Jesus Fajardo, Jr., Martin V. Isidro, Jr. and Erick Ian Nieva are running for reelection, while Councilor Moises Lim is term-limited.
Potential edit
- Irma Alfonso (Asenso Manileño)
- Niño dela Cruz (Asenso Manileño)
- Jesus Fajardo, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
- Martin V. Isidro, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
- Erick Ian Nieva (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited edit
- Moises T. Lim (Asenso Manileño)
2nd District edit
Councilors Ruben Buenaventura, Rodolfo Lacsamana, Numero Lim, Roma Paula Robles-Daluz and Darwin Sia are running for reelection, while Councilor Macario Lacson is term-limited.
Potential edit
- Ruben Buenaventura (Asenso Manileño)
- Rodolfo Lacsamana (Independent)
- Numero Lim (Asenso Manileño)
- Roma Paula Robles-Daluz (Asenso Manileño)
- Darwin Sia (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited edit
- Macario Lacson (Asenso Manileño)
3rd District edit
Councilors Arlene Maile Atienza, Pamela Fugoso, Ernesto Isip, Jr., Johanna C. Nieto-Rodriguez and Timothy Oliver Zarcal are running for reelection, while Councilor Terrence Alibarbar is term-limited.
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- Arlene Maile Atienza (Asenso Manileño)
- Pamela Fugoso (Asenso Manileño)
- Ernesto Isip, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
- Johanna Nieto-Rodriguez (Asenso Manileño)
- Timothy Oliver Zarcal (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited edit
- Terrence Alibarbar (Asenso Manileño)
4th District edit
Councilors Don Juan Bagatsing, Louisa Quintos and Science Reyes are running for reelection, while Councilors Krystle Marie Bacani, Louisito Chua and Joel T. Villanueva are term-limited.
Potential edit
- Don Juan Bagatsing (Asenso Manileño)
- Louisa Quintos (Asenso Manileño)
- Science Reyes (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited edit
- Krystle Marie Bacani (Asenso Manileño)
- Louisito Chua (Asenso Manileño)
- Joel T. Villanueva (Asenso Manileño)
5th District edit
Councilors Roberto Espiritu II, Jaybee Hizon and Charry Ortega are running for reelection, while Councilors Laris Borromeo, Ricardo Isip, Jr. and Raymundo Yupangco are term-limited.
Potential edit
- Roberto Espiritu II (Independent)
- Jaybee Hizon (Asenso Manileño)
- Charry Ortega (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited edit
- Laris Borromeo (Asenso Manileño)
- Ricardo Isip, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
- Raymundo Yupangco (Asenso Manileño)
6th District edit
Councilors Benny Abante III, Salvador Philip Lacuna, Elmer Par, Luis Uy and Lou Veloso are running for reelection, while Councilor Carlos Castañeda is term-limited.
Potential edit
- Benny Abante III (Asenso Manileño)
- Salvador Philip Lacuna (Asenso Manileño)
- Elmer Par (Asenso Manileño)
- Luis Uy (Asenso Manileño)
- Lou Veloso (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited edit
- Carlos Castañeda (Asenso Manileño)
References edit
- ^ Asis, Salve. "Isko Moreno nangakong 'di kakandidato sa 2025, ibang datung na pinamimigay galing sa sariling bulsa?!". philstar.com (in Tagalog). Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Power Move: Imee Marcos Running For Manila Mayor In 2025?". politiko.com.ph. Politiko. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Imee denies rumor that she will run for mayor of Manila; to seek reelection in the 2025 elections". leytesamardailynews.com. Leyte-Samar Daily Express. Retrieved 12 January 2024.