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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.
Background
editIn the 2022 elections, Asenso Manileño attained a landslide victory, winning 34 of the 36 elective seats in the Manila City Council and all six Manila seats to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Then-vice mayor Honey Lacuna and representative Yul Servo were elected mayor and vice mayor respectively.[1]
Breakup of the Moreno-Lacuna coalition
editThe Moreno-Lacuna coalition, which served the city from 2019 to 2022, will now battle it out against each other making the 2025 election in Manila highly anticipated. Incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna called on Isko Moreno to "reconsider his plans" as he is gunning for mayoralty, while still emphasizing her sibling love for the former. Moreno, for his part, will create a new party called "Bagong Maynila" to replace Asenso Manileño. He is joined by 13 of the 36 Manila councilors.
On mid-August 2024, it was reported that key allies of Moreno mass resigned from the City Hall, including the Chief of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau.[2] On August 22, 2024, 17 members of the City Council of Manila allied with Isko Moreno filed an injunction case against Vice Mayor Yul Servo in his capacity as City Presiding Officer, Majority Floor Leader 3rd District Councilor Ernesto "Jong" Isip Jr., Minority Floor Leader 6th District Councilor Salvador Philip Lacuna and 19 other councilors. The case arose when those sued conducted an "illegal and secret session" at the height of Typhoon Carina when work in the National Capital Region has been suspended and the council was said to be in recess.[3]
Mayoral election
editThe incumbent mayor is Honey Lacuna, who was elected in 2022 with 63.68% of the vote. Elected as a member of Asenso Manileño, Lacuna is seeking reelection to a second consecutive term as a member of Lakas–CMD, having joined the party on August 7, 2024.[4]
Lacuna previously served as vice mayor from 2019 to 2022 under former Mayor Isko Moreno, who did not seek a second term to run for president of the Philippines.[5] In July 2024, media outlets reported that Moreno plans to seek a return to the mayoralty under a newly formed "Bagong Maynila" party, severing his ties to the Asenso Manileño party but remaining a member of Aksyon Demokratiko, continuing his role as its president.[6] Following the reports, Lacuna remained committed with her reelection bid and encouraged Moreno to reconsider his plans for the mayoralty, while maintaining respect for his eventual decision, emphasizing her "sibling love" for the former.[7]
On July 22, 2024, Moreno introduced his vice mayoral running mate Ali Atienza, as well as the prospective local candidates under his ticket, including his son Joaquin.[8]
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Honey Lacuna (Lakas), incumbent mayor of Manila (2022–present)[7][9]
Potential
edit- Isko Moreno (Aksyon), former mayor of Manila (2019–2022)[5]
Declined
edit- Imee Marcos (Nacionalista), incumbent senator of the Philippines (2019–present) (running for re-election)[10][11]
Opinion polling
editVice mayoral election
editThe incumbent Vice mayor is Yul Servo, who was elected in 2022 with 73.67% of the vote. Servo is eligible for reelection to a second term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Yul Servo (Asenso Manileño), incumbent vice mayor of Manila (2022–present)[9]
Potential
editHouse of Representatives election
editFirst district
editIncumbent Ernix Dionisio is eligible for re-election to a second term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Ernix Dionisio (Lakas), incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 1st district (2022–present)[citation needed]
Potential
edit- Manny Lopez (NPC), former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 1st District (2016-2022), son of former Mayor Mel Lopez[citation needed]
Second district
editIncumbent Rolan Valeriano is eligible for re-election to a third term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Rolan Valeriano (Asenso Manileño), incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 2nd district (2019–present)[citation needed]
Potential
edit- Carlo Lopez (Nacionalista), former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 2nd district (2010-2019)[citation needed]
Third district
editIncumbent Joel Chua is eligible for re-election to a second term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Joel Chua (Asenso Manileño), incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district (2022–present)[citation needed]
Potential
edit- Harry Angping (NPC), former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 3rd district (1998–2004)[citation needed]
Fourth district
editIncumbent Edward Maceda is term-limited.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Giselle Lazaro-Maceda (Asenso Manileño), wife of incumbent representative Edward Maceda[citation needed]
Potential
edit- Trisha Bonoan-David (NUP), former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 4th district (2007–2016)[citation needed]
- Louie Chua, incumbent member of the Manila City Council from the 4th district (2016–present)[citation needed]
- Eduardo Quintos, former member of the Manila City Council from the 4th district (2004-2013, 2016–2022)[citation needed]
- Joel Villanueva, incumbent member of the Manila City Council from the 4th district (2016–present)[citation needed]
Fifth district
editIncumbent Irwin Tieng is eligible for re-election to a second term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Irwin Tieng (Asenso Manileño), incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th district (2022–present)[citation needed]
Potential
edit- Cristal Bagatsing (KABAKA) - former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th district (2016–2022)[citation needed]
Sixth district
editIncumbent Benny Abante is eligible for re-election to a third term.
Candidates
editDeclared
edit- Benny Abante (Asenso Manileño), incumbent member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 6th district (2004–2010, 2019–present)[citation needed]
- Rosenda Ann Ocampo (PFP), former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 6th district (1992-2001, 2010-2019)[citation needed]
Potential
edit- Joey Uy, former member of the Manila City Council for the 6th district (2013–2022)[citation needed]
City Council election
editFirst district
editCouncilors Irma Alfonso, Niño dela Cruz, Jesus Fajardo, Jr., Martin V. Isidro, Jr. and Erick Ian Nieva are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Moises Lim is term-limited.
Potential
edit- Irma Alfonso (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Niño dela Cruz (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Joaquin Domagoso (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Jesus Fajardo, Jr. (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Martin V. Isidro, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Erick Ian Nieva (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
Term-limited
edit- Moises T. Lim (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
Second district
editCouncilors Ruben Buenaventura, Rodolfo Lacsamana, Numero Lim, Roma Paula Robles-Daluz and Darwin Sia are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Macario Lacson is term-limited.
Potential
edit- Ruben Buenaventura (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Rodolfo Lacsamana (Independent)[citation needed]
- Marc Lacson (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Numero Lim (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Roma Paula Robles-Daluz (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Darwin Sia (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Chris Valeriano (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
Term-limited
edit- Macario Lacson (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
Third district
editCouncilors Arlene Maile Atienza, Pamela Fugoso, Ernesto Isip, Jr., Apple Nieto-Rodriguez and Tol Zarcal are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Terrence Alibarbar is term-limited.
Potential
edit- Arlene Maile Atienza (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Pamela Fugoso (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Ernesto Isip, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Apple Nieto-Rodriguez (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Tol Zarcal (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
Term-limited
edit- Terrence Alibarbar (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
Fourth district
editCouncilors Don Juan Bagatsing, Louisa Quintos and Science Reyes are eligible for reelection, while Councilors Krystle Marie Bacani, Louisito Chua and Joel T. Villanueva are term-limited.
Potential
edit- Don Juan Bagatsing (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Louisa Quintos (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Science Reyes (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
Term-limited
edit- Krystle Marie Bacani (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Louisito Chua (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Joel T. Villanueva (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
Fifth district
editCouncilors Roberto Espiritu II, Jaybee Hizon, Charry Ortega and Raymundo Yupangco are eligible for reelection, while Councilors Laris Borromeo and Ricardo Isip Jr. are term-limited.
Potential
edit- Benigno Addun (Independent)[citation needed]
- Chi Atienza (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Che Borromeo (Independent)[citation needed]
- Roberto Espiritu II (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Jaybee Hizon (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Tol Mac Ignacio (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Bel Isip (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Zeb Laureano (Independent)[citation needed]
- Charry Ortega (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Raymundo Yupangco (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
Term-limited
edit- Laris Borromeo (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Ricardo Isip, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
Sixth district
editCouncilors Benny Fog Abante III, Salvador Philip Lacuna, Elmer Par, Luis Uy and Lou Veloso are eligible for reelection, while Councilor Carlos Castañeda is term-limited.
Potential
edit- Benny Fog Abante III (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Bal Billanes (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Salvador Philip Lacuna (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Chikee Ocampo (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Elmer Par (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Beth Rivera (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
- Luis Uy (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
- Lou Veloso (Bagong Maynila)[citation needed]
Term-limited
edit- Carlos Castañeda (Asenso Manileño)[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Honey Lacuna to succeed Isko Moreno as Manila mayor". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Maderazo, Jake J. "Magnificent Manila vs. Bagong Maynila in 2025". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Baroña, Franco Jose C. "Pre-2025 election battle in Manila starts 'unofficially'". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Tolentino, Reina C. (August 7, 2024). "Lacuna, Quimbo join Lakas-CMD". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Luna, Franco (2022-05-10). "Isko Moreno concedes presidential derby to Bongbong Marcos". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Ong, Ghio (2024-07-18). "Honey to Isko: Reconsider mayoral run". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (2024-07-17). "Manila's Lacuna: I'm giving Isko Moreno time to reconsider mayoral bid". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b "Isko launches tandem with Ali Atienza for Manila's top posts". Politiko. July 23, 2024. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Lacuna-Servo tandem in 2025 polls". Daily Tribune. August 28, 204. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
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