2025 Philippine local elections in the Negros Island Region

2025 Philippine local elections in the Negros Island Region
May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12)
Gubernatorial elections
3 provincial governors and 1 city mayor
Party Seats
NPC

2
PFP

2
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Vice gubernatorial elections
3 provincial vice governors and 1 city vice mayor
Party Seats
PFP

2
NPC

1
NUP

1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Provincial Board elections
30 provincial board members and 12 city councilors
Party Seats
PFP

20
NPC

12
NUP

4
UNegA

2
Nacionalista

1
Independent

3
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Negros Island Region were held on May 12, 2025.

Summary

Governors

Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Bacolod (HUC) Albee Benitez Independent Greg Gasataya NPC 4.60%
Negros Occidental Eugenio Jose Lacson NPC Eugenio Jose Lacson NPC 81.20%
Negros Oriental Chaco Sagarbarria PFP Chaco Sagarbarria PFP 15.88%
Siquijor Jake Vincent Villa PFP Jake Vincent Villa PFP 15.98%

Vice governors

Province/city Incumbent Incumbent's party Winner Winner's party Winning
margin
Bacolod (HUC) El Cid Familiaran Lakas Kalaw Puentevilla NPC 4.62%
Negros Occidental Jeffrey Ferrer NUP Joeben Alonso NUP 66.04%
Negros Oriental Jaime Reyes Independent Fritz Diaz PFP 13.98%
Siquijor Mimi Quezon Aksyon Dindo Tumala PFP 15.20%

Provincial boards

Province/city Seats Party control Composition
Previous Result
Bacolod (HUC) 12 elected
2 ex-officio 		No majority NPC
  •   NPC (9)
  •   Independent (3)
Negros Occidental 12 elected
3 ex-officio 		No majority No majority
Negros Oriental 10 elected
3 ex-officio 		No majority PFP
Siquijor 8 elected
3 ex-officio 		PDP–Laban PFP

Bacolod

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Albee Benitez ran for the House of Representatives in Bacolod's lone legislative district as an independent.[1] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Benitez endorsed representative Greg Gasataya (Nationalist People's Coalition), who won the election against Bacolod vice mayor El Cid Familiaran (Lakas–CMD).[1][2][3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Greg GasatayaNationalist People's Coalition157,15052.30
El Cid FamiliaranLakas-CMD143,30747.70
Total300,457100.00
Valid votes300,45797.11
Invalid/blank votes8,9562.89
Total votes309,413100.00
Registered voters/turnout355,88086.94
Nationalist People's Coalition gain from Independent
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Mayor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran of Lakas–CMD ran for mayor of Bacolod.[1] He was previously affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

Familiaran endorsed city councilor Enoy Novero, an independent, who was defeated by city councilor Kalaw Puentevella of the Nationalist People's Coalition.[1][2][3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Kalaw PuentevellaNationalist People's Coalition146,63952.31
Enoy NoveroIndependent133,70647.69
Total280,345100.00
Valid votes280,34590.61
Invalid/blank votes29,0689.39
Total votes309,413100.00
Registered voters/turnout355,88086.94
Nationalist People's Coalition gain from Lakas-CMD
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

City Council

The Bacolod City Council consists of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

28 candidates were included in the ballot.[3]

The Nationalist People's Coalition won nine seats, gaining a majority in the city council.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nationalist People's Coalition1,364,53955.509+7
Akbayan65,5362.670New
Bayan Muna35,1281.430New
Independent993,61740.413+2
Total2,458,820100.00120
Total votes309,413–
Registered voters/turnout355,88086.94
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]
CandidatePartyVotes%
Caesar DistritoNationalist People's Coalition153,3776.24
Israel Salanga (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition149,9066.10
Em Ang (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition146,5485.96
Thaddy Sayson (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition144,8275.89
Jason Villarosa (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition137,6235.60
Celia Flor (incumbent)Independent122,6694.99
Dindo RamosIndependent121,3824.94
Bobby RojasNationalist People's Coalition121,2334.93
Wilson Gamboa Jr.Independent120,7844.91
Pao Sy (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition119,6104.86
Homer BaisNationalist People's Coalition118,9574.84
Al Victor Espino (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition113,4414.61
Vladi Gonzalez (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition104,6764.26
Archie BaribarIndependent101,0494.11
Ana Marie PalermoIndependent87,5553.56
Bebeng NobleIndependent73,8363.00
Beboy YapIndependent68,4392.78
Lindy de LeonIndependent67,7462.76
Ken Paolo GiloAkbayan65,5362.67
Bebe YuloIndependent56,1832.28
Marlon SolidumNationalist People's Coalition54,3412.21
Lilian SembranoIndependent47,1301.92
Rico VillafuerteIndependent44,5011.81
Christian WeberIndependent39,0071.59
Pepito PicoBayan Muna35,1281.43
Kenneth Ian BelarioIndependent15,3150.62
Maria Ella DapitonIndependent14,1010.57
Abem CañalIndependent13,9200.57
Total2,458,820100.00
Total votes309,413–
Registered voters/turnout355,88086.94
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Negros Occidental

Governor

Incumbent Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for a third term.[6]

Lacson won re-election against former Victorias mayor Wantan Palanca (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino), and three other candidates.[7][8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Eugenio Jose Lacson (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition911,61487.71
Wantan PalancaPartido Demokratiko Pilipino67,6946.51
Ferdenand DiegoIndependent24,1162.32
Toto LibrandoIndependent22,3792.15
J. Paul OctavianoPartido Lakas ng Masa13,5891.31
Total1,039,392100.00
Valid votes1,039,39275.89
Invalid/blank votes330,24024.11
Total votes1,369,632100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,645,85283.22
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for the House of Representatives in Negros Occidental's 4th legislative district.[9]

The NUP nominated provincial board member Joeben Alonso, who won the election against Rosemarie Jaro Dreyfus (Partido Lakas ng Masa).[6][7][8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Joeben AlonsoNational Unity Party680,33983.02
Rosemarie Jaro DreyfusPartido Lakas ng Masa139,15916.98
Total819,498100.00
Valid votes819,49859.83
Invalid/blank votes550,13440.17
Total votes1,369,632100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,645,85283.22
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

The Negros Occidental Provincial Board is composed of 15 board members, 12 of whom are elected.

The National Unity Party won four seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nationalist People's Coalition395,02824.253–4
National Unity Party391,86624.054+3
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas388,85423.872New
United Negros Alliance173,30610.6420
Nacionalista Party91,0125.591New
Lakas–CMD87,8855.3900
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino19,5171.200–1
Independent81,6865.010–1
Total1,629,154100.00120
Total votes1,369,632–
Registered voters/turnout1,645,85283.22
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

1st district

Negros Occidental's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.[8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Macmac dela CruzNational Unity Party107,51151.63
Araceli Somosa (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition100,73848.37
Total208,249100.00
Total votes213,397–
Registered voters/turnout257,40882.90
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

Negros Occidental's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.[10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Atoy MarañonNational Unity Party91,45952.38
Pal GuanzonUnited Negros Alliance83,13447.62
Total174,593100.00
Total votes166,298–
Registered voters/turnout212,20778.37
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

3rd district

Negros Occidental's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.[11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Andrew MontelibanoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas128,15639.78
Bambi DepasucatPartido Federal ng Pilipinas102,37431.78
Rolin MelitonLakas–CMD87,88527.28
Tukoy OccidaIndependent3,7671.17
Total322,182100.00
Total votes268,096–
Registered voters/turnout317,48184.44
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

4th district

Negros Occidental's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.[12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Paula AlonsoNational Unity Party109,14238.99
Nikko YuloNational Unity Party83,75429.92
Leo Carlo DelfinadoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas82,18329.36
Angelo QuitcoIndependent4,8631.74
Total279,942100.00
Total votes213,901–
Registered voters/turnout247,30686.49
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

5th district

Negros Occidental's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.[13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Hadji TrojilloNacionalista Party91,01227.69
Rita GatuslaoUnited Negros Alliance90,17227.43
Kareem FeriaNationalist People's Coalition54,14416.47
Aly Tongson Jr.Partido Federal ng Pilipinas47,38314.41
Cherrie Hope BelargaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas28,7588.75
Patrick MontillaIndependent17,2555.25
Total328,724100.00
Total votes255,400–
Registered voters/turnout301,23384.78
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

6th district

Negros Occidental's 6th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 6th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[14]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ralph AlvarezNationalist People's Coalition137,94843.73
Jeffrey TubolaNationalist People's Coalition102,19832.40
Chad ZaycoIndependent42,52413.48
Michael LegaspiPartido Demokratiko Pilipino19,5176.19
Anton Raymund AgbayIndependent13,2774.21
Total315,464100.00
Total votes252,540–
Registered voters/turnout310,21781.41
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Negros Oriental

Governor

Incumbent Governor Chaco Sagarbarria of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a full term.[15] He became governor on May 31, 2023, after Guido Reyes died.

Sagarbarria won re-election against former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves (Liberal Party), and four other candidates.[16][17][18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Chaco Sagarbarria (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas365,02052.41
Pryde Henry TevesLiberal Party254,41536.53
Joh JaosIndependent36,1895.20
Glendol BadonIndependent30,1444.33
Alex LaritaIndependent6,7720.97
Stephen TuballaIndependent3,8970.56
Total696,437100.00
Valid votes696,43783.71
Invalid/blank votes135,52716.29
Total votes831,964100.00
Registered voters/turnout976,18585.23
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jaime Reyes ran for a full term as an independent.[19] He became vice governor on May 31, 2023, after Chaco Sagarbarria became governor upon Guido Reyes' death.

Reyes was defeated by Siaton mayor Fritz Diaz of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. Erwin Vergara (Independent) also ran for vice governor.[17][18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Fritz DiazPartido Federal ng Pilipinas280,72547.08
Jaime Reyes (incumbent)Independent197,35433.10
Erwin VergaraIndependent118,15119.82
Total596,230100.00
Valid votes596,23071.67
Invalid/blank votes235,73428.33
Total votes831,964100.00
Registered voters/turnout976,18585.23
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Independent
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

The Negros Oriental Provincial Board consists of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won 10 seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas1,015,35865.6810New
Liberal Party288,47518.660–2
PROMDI107,8766.9800
Independent134,1088.680–1
Total1,545,817100.00100
Total votes831,964–
Registered voters/turnout976,18585.23
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

1st district

Negros Oriental's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Oriental's 1st legislative district. Three board members are elected from this district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Angel AmadorPartido Federal ng Pilipinas78,41518.22
Ikay Villanueva (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas76,89917.87
Rusty SerionPartido Federal ng Pilipinas76,54017.78
Rico MijaresPROMDI74,68417.35
Carlisle ReyesLiberal Party68,59215.94
Angelito CarriagaPROMDI33,1927.71
Eric JabelLiberal Party15,1103.51
Tanie VillahermosaIndependent7,0101.63
Total430,442100.00
Total votes253,171–
Registered voters/turnout292,02986.69
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

Negros Oriental's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Oriental's 2nd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nyrth Christian Degamo (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas166,13822.61
Erwin MaciasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas138,56518.86
Woodrow Maquiling Sr. (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas130,70017.79
Apolinario Arnaiz Jr.(incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas109,67614.92
Karen VillanuevaLiberal Party83,66511.38
Jose BaldadoLiberal Party70,5179.60
Nichol ElmanIndependent19,2382.62
Franklin CulanagIndependent16,3892.23
Total734,888100.00
Total votes322,403–
Registered voters/turnout375,24985.92
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

3rd district

Negros Oriental's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Oriental's 3rd legislative district. Three board members are elected from this district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.[21]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Popoy Renacia (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas94,29424.78
Bobot AdanzaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas83,51121.95
Carlo Remontal (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas60,62015.93
Alex ElnarIndependent52,54213.81
Elvis TinguhaLiberal Party50,59113.30
Johanna Dawn AureaIndependent38,92910.23
Total380,487100.00
Total votes256,390–
Registered voters/turnout308,90783.00
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Siquijor

Main article: 2025 Siquijor local elections

Governor

Incumbent Governor Jake Vincent Villa of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition.

Villa won re-election against Enrique Villanueva mayor Cacang Masayon (Aksyon Demokratiko).[22][23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jake Vincent Villa (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas42,14957.99
Cacang MasayonAksyon Demokratiko30,52942.01
Total72,678100.00
Valid votes72,67897.22
Invalid/blank votes2,0802.78
Total votes74,758100.00
Registered voters/turnout81,40491.84
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

Term-limited incumbent Vice Governor Mimi Quezon of Aksyon Demokratiko is running for the House of Representatives in Siquijor's lone legislative district. She was previously affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition.

Aksyon Demokratiko nominated former Larena mayor Danny Villa, who was defeated by provincial board member Dindo Tumala of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas.[22][23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Dindo TumalaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas40,68457.60
Danny VillaAksyon Demokratiko29,95042.40
Total70,634100.00
Valid votes70,63494.48
Invalid/blank votes4,1245.52
Total votes74,758100.00
Registered voters/turnout81,40491.84
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Aksyon Demokratiko
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

Since Siquijor's reclassification as a 3rd class province, the Siquijor Provincial Board is composed of 11 board members, eight of whom are elected.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won eight seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas148,82965.038+8
Aksyon Demokratiko80,01734.970–1
Total228,846100.008+2
Total votes74,758–
Registered voters/turnout81,40491.84
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

1st district

Siquijor's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Enrique Villanueva, Larena and Siquijor. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[23]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Brylle Tumarong-Quio (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas19,94816.88
Junnie JumawanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas19,20816.26
Rene WooPartido Federal ng Pilipinas18,20115.40
Erson Digal (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas17,03614.42
Andresito CortesAksyon Demokratiko16,45213.92
Jap RoyoAksyon Demokratiko13,97311.83
Marlon PadayhaAksyon Demokratiko13,33211.28
Total118,150100.00
Total votes37,308–
Registered voters/turnout40,63591.81
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

Siquijor's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Lazi, Maria and San Juan. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Seven candidates were included in the ballot.[24]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ed Mark BaroyPartido Federal ng Pilipinas19,89617.97
Rommel DimagnaongPartido Federal ng Pilipinas19,87217.95
Bobong ViosPartido Federal ng Pilipinas18,52716.74
Heddah Vios LargoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas16,14114.58
Orville Fua (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko13,32012.03
Shirley LigutomAksyon Demokratiko11,79710.66
Edwin QuimnoAksyon Demokratiko11,14310.07
Total110,696100.00
Total votes37,450–
Registered voters/turnout40,76991.86
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

On the last day of candidate registration on October 8, 2024, an attempt was made to steal a certificate of candidacy at a COMELEC office in Himamaylan, Negros Occidental.[25] On May 8, 2025, COMELEC designated Guihulngan and La Libertad in Negros Oriental on its red-category areas of concern due to security threats from the New People's Army.[26]

In Silay, Negros Occidental, two supporters of reelectionist mayor Joedith Gallego were killed while five others were injured in a shooting near a campaign area on polling day.[27] In Bacolod, at least 50 people queuing to vote were stung by bees at a polling station in Barangay Tanub.[28]

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