Local elections are scheduled to held in Laguna on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. Voters will elect candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town council, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice governor, governor, and representatives for the four districts of Laguna, and the lone districts of Biñan, Calamba and Santa Rosa.[1][2]
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Gobernadoral election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Alfredo Acaylar | |||
| PFP | Katherine Agapay | |||
| AKAY | Marisol Aragones | |||
| Independent | Niezelino "Da Boy" Fernandez | |||
| NUP | Danilo Ramon Fernandez | |||
| Aksyon | Jenny Vhee "Dana" Fernandez | |||
| WPP | Jemma "Rose" Hernandez | |||
| Lakas | Ruth Hernandez | |||
| Independent | Carlos Reyes | |||
| Independent | Manolo Samia | |||
| Independent | Alexander Tolentino | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Vice gubernatorial election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Mary Buera | |||
| Lakas | Magtangol Jose Carait III | |||
| Independent | Jorge Antonio Genaro Ejercito | |||
| AKAY | Peewee Platon Perez | |||
| NUP | Benilda "Gem Castillo-Amante" Retuerto | |||
| PFP | Lorenzo Zuñiga | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Provincial Board election
Beginning this election, two members will be elected from each of the cities of Biñan, Calamba, San Pedro, and Santa Rosa as they constitute a lone legislative district, with San Pedro being the only city remaining under the 1st district of Laguna. This change will increase the total number of elected members to 15.[3][4]
First district
Incumbent JM Carait is term-limited and is barred for running for a fourth consecutive term. Incumbents Danzel Rafter Fernandez and Wilfredo Bejasa Jr. are eligible for running for reelection. Bejasa Jr. will seek reelection but this time as a member from Biñan, while Fernandez has opted to run for the congressional seat of Santa Rosa instead.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Carlo Almoro | |||
| AKAY | Carlson Ambayec | |||
| NUP | Rafael Campos | |||
| KANP | Bernadeth Olivares | |||
| PFP | Jeamie Salvadiera | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Second district
Incumbents Christian Niño Lajara, Peewee Perez and Tito Fortunato Caringal II are all eligible for running for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAY | Christian Aguillo | |||
| NUP | Neptali Bagnes | |||
| PFP | Guillermo Belarmino Jr. | |||
| NUP | Tito Fortunato Caringal II (Incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Irma Dela Cruz | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Third district
Incumbent Alejandro Yu is term-limited and is barred from running for a fourth-term. Incumbent Karla Monica Adajar-Lajara is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Karla Monica Adajar-Lajara (Incumbent) | |||
| PFP | Angelica "Angelica Jones" Alarva | |||
| Lakas | Charles Caratihan | |||
| Independent | Ma. Cecilia Flores | |||
| Independent | Elma Reyes | |||
| Independent | Juanita Venzuela | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Fourth district
- Municipalities: Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Siniloan
Incumbent Board members Benjo Agarao and Milo San Luis are eligble for reelection. However, 4th District of Laguna’s Representative Jam Agarao and Former Board Member Rai-Ann San Luis seek to run again for the position.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFP | Maria Jamina Katherine Agarao | |||
| Independent | Maria Guadalupe Ejercito | |||
| AKAY | Eliezer Gojas | |||
| Lakas | Roman Carlos Lopez | |||
| NUP | John Edward Kenneth Ragaza | |||
| NUP | Rai-Ann San Luis (Incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Biñan
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFP | Gabnulang Alatiit | |||
| Independent | Joselito Asiño Jr. | |||
| Lakas | Wilfredo Bejasa Jr. (Incumbent) | |||
| NUP | Alvin Garcia | |||
| AKAY | Maria Theresa Paron | |||
| Lakas | Flaviano Pecaña Jr. | |||
| Independent | Aizelle Jane Sordilla | |||
| NUP | Jayson Souza | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Santa Rosa
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Jose Cartaño | |||
| NPC | Arnel Gomez | |||
| PFP | Benigno Masaredo Jr | |||
| Lakas | Renz Alloy Mayano | |||
| Independent | Eric Puzon | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Calamba
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Ronald Gian Carlo Cardema | |||
| Independent | Cyren Joshua Catindig | |||
| Independent | Ryan Rizal Demiar | |||
| Lakas | Dyan Espiridion | |||
| Aksyon | Alvin Hizon | |||
| Independent | Jonathan Ibañez | |||
| Lakas | Princess Diane Lajara | |||
| NUP | Edmundo Larroza Jr. | |||
| Independent | Sheren Manaig | |||
| Independent | Noel Rivera | |||
| Independent | Catalino Sarmiento | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Congressional elections
First district
Incumbent Representative Ann Matibag is eligible for reelection. She is running unopposed.[5]
Candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFP | Ann Matibag | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Candidates
Second district
Incumbent Representative Ruth Hernandez is eligible for reelection, but chose to run for governor instead.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Richard Hain | |||
| WPP | Winy "Ram" Hernandez | |||
| Lakas | Ramil Hernandez | |||
| PM | Dante "Romeo" Hernandez | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Third district
Incumbent Representative Loreto Amante is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Loreto Amante (Incumbent) | |||
| RP | Ernesto Empemano | |||
| Independent | Oscar Mamaril | |||
| Independent | Ronilo Masirag | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Fourth district
Incumbent Representative Jam Agarao is eligible for reelection, but chose to run for Laguna’s 4th District provincial board member instead.
Former Congressman Benjamin Agarao Jr. seeks for a seat again at the House of Representatives. Pakil Mayor Vince Soriano and Former Santa Maria Mayor Atty. Tony Carolino are also aiming for the position.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFP | Benjamin "Benjie" Agarao Jr. | |||
| NUP | Antonio "Tony" Carolino | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Biñan at-large
Incumbent Representative Len Alonte is ineligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Walfredo "Atty. Arman" Dimaguila Jr. | |||
| PFP | Mike Yatco | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Calamba at-large
Incumbent Representative Cha Hernandez is eligible for reelection.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Joaquin "Jun" Chipeco Jr. | |||
| Lakas | Charisse Anne "Cha" Hernandez | |||
| PFP | Saturnino "Turne" Lajara | |||
| AKAY | Eugiene Salom | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Santa Rosa at-large
Incumbent Representative Dan Fernandez is eligible for reelection, but chose to run for governor instead.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAY | Sonia Algabre | |||
| NUP | Danzel Rafter Fernandez | |||
| Lakas | Roy Gonzales | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
City and municipal elections
All cities and municipalities of Laguna will elect a mayor and a vice-mayor this election. The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest number of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected. Below is the list of mayoralty candidates of each city and municipalities per district.
First district
San Pedro
Incumbent Mayor Art Joseph Francis Mercado is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Nicanor "Neknek" Gilbuena | |||
| Lakas | Art Mercado (Incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Sheriliz "Niña" Almoro | |||
| Lakas | Divina Olivarez (Incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Second district
Cabuyao
Incumbent Mayor Dennis Felipe Hain is running for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Dennis Felipe Hain (Incumbent) | |||
| Independent | Leif Opiña | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Jaime Onofre Batallones | |||
| Lakas | Rommel Gecolea | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Bay
Incumbent Mayor Jose Padrid is running for reelection. His opponent is actor Emilio Garcia.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Godofredo "Emilio" Garcia Jr. | |||
| Lakas | Jose Padrid | |||
| PFP | Edwin Ramos | |||
| Independent | John Paul Villegas | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Aldrin Lincoln Panopio | |||
| Lakas | Michael "Sir Dabang" Punzalan | |||
| Independent | Chester Myron Ramos | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Los Baños
Incumbent Mayor Anthony Genuino is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Josephine Sumangil Evangelista | |||
| Bigkis | Anthony Genuino | |||
| Independent | Ambito Meneses | |||
| Lakas | Neil Andrew Nocon | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | PJ Alipon | |||
| Lakas | Ian Kalaw | |||
| Bigkis | Jonsi Siytiap | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Third district
San Pablo
Incumbent Mayor Vicente Amante is eligible for reelection.
Alaminos
Incumbent Mayor Glenn Flores is eligible for reelection.
Calauan
Incumbent Mayor Roseller Caratihan is eligible for reelection.
Liliw
Incumbent Mayor Ildefonso Monleon is eligible for reelection.
Nagcarlan
Incumbent Mayor Elmor Vita is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Ody Arcasetas | |||
| Independent | Teddy Coroza | |||
| AKAY | Roberto Tajaran | |||
| Lakas | Elmor Vita (Incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Rexon Arevalo is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Rexon Arevalo (Incumbent) | |||
| NUP | Rey Comendador | |||
| Independent | Vic Plantilla | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Rizal
Incumbent Mayor Vener Muñoz is ineligible for reelection.
Victoria
Incumbent Mayor Dwight Kampitan is eligible for reelection.
Fourth district
- Municipalities: Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Siniloan
Cavinti
Incumbent Mayor Arrantlee Arroyo is eligible for reelection.
Famy
Incumbent Mayor Lorenzo Rellosa is eligible for reelection.
Kalayaan
Incumbent Mayor Sandy Laganapan is eligible for reelection.
Luisiana
Incumbent Mayor Jomapher Alvarez is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Jomapher Alvarez (Incumbent) | |||
| Independent | Nestor Rondilla | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Luibic Jacob is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Luibic Jacob (Incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Jonicies Acaylar | |||
| Total votes | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Elaine Teope (Incumbent) | |||
| NUP | Hans Rondilla (Incumbent) | |||
| NUP | Patrick Taguilaso (incumbent) | |||
| Nacionalista | Marvin Padayhag | |||
| Nacionalista | Arnulfo Abrejera | |||
| Nacionalista | Romnick Racoma | |||
| Nacionalista | Ace Reveche | |||
| Nacionalista | Kap. Marlon Oblenida | |||
| Lakas | Jerry Noceja (incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Junar Romulo (incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Raya Fe Arca (Incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Anthony Estrabo (Incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Eulogio Suario Jr. (Incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Andy Uy | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Lumban
Incumbent Mayor Rolan Ubatay is ineligible for reelection.
Mabitac
Incumbent Mayor Alberto Reyes is eligible for reelection.
Magdalena
Incumbent Mayor Pedro Bucal is eligible for reelection.
Majayjay
Incumbent Mayor Romeo Amorado is eligible for reelection.
Paete
Incumbent Mayor Ronald Cosico is eligible for reelection.
Pagsanjan
Incumbent Mayor Cesar Areza is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Cesar Areza (Incumbent) | |||
| AKAY | ER Ejercito | |||
| Independent | Terryl Gamit-Talabong | |||
| PFP | Toto Trinidad | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Pakil
Incumbent Mayor Vincent Soriano is ineligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | La Verne Ceredon | |||
| AKAY | Melody Familara | |||
| Lakas | Unad Hidalgo | |||
| NUP | Vipops Charles Martinez | |||
| Independent | Oca Samela | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Vipops Charles Martinez is running for mayor.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Ariel Fornoles | |||
| NUP | Joy Maray | |||
| AKAY | Rod Pecolera | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Pangil
Incumbent Mayor Gerald Aritao is eligible for reelection. Meanwhile, Incumbent Vice Mayor Divine Grace Astoveza is also seeking the mayoralty position. Three-term Councilor Joselito Pajarillo is vying for the position as well.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFP | Gerald Aritao (Incumbent) | |||
| Independent | Divine Grace Astoveza | |||
| NUP | Arturo Capito | |||
| Independent | Ana Galasi | |||
| AKAY | Joselito Pajarillo | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Pangil’s incumbent Vice Mayor Divine Grace Astoveza is eligible for reelection but intends to run for mayor. Meanwhile, incumbent Councilor Rianne May Diaz is aiming for the vice mayoralty position. Former Vice Mayor Alfredo Pajarillo is also vying for the same position.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAY | Rianne May Diaz | |||
| Independent | Joel Gabuat | |||
| Independent | Gaddiel Malinay | |||
| PFP | Alfredo Pajarillo | |||
| NUP | Rolando Velasquez | |||
| Total votes | ||||
6 out of 8 incumbent Sangguniang Bayan member seeks for reelection. The two incumbent councilors Tolo Pajarillo and Rianne Diaz seeks for higher positions.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Art Ivan Acaylar (Incumbent) | |||
| AKAY | CJ Ader | |||
| NUP | Guillermo Adovas | |||
| AKAY | Gildo-It Aguilar | |||
| NUP | Grace Astudillo | |||
| PFP | Jubert Aritao | |||
| AKAY | Uyan Balbueno | |||
| PFP | Jessa Baliwas | |||
| AKAY | Jack Basas (Incumbent) | |||
| Independent | Antonio Bautista | |||
| Independent | Herbert Bautista (Incumbent) | |||
| PFP | Tawe Castañeda (Incumbent) | |||
| NUP | Etho De Merida | |||
| AKAY | Awit Durante (Incumbent) | |||
| PFP | Obet Flores | |||
| AKAY | Mark Gaerlan | |||
| Independent | Boy Galas | |||
| PFP | Marj Galvez | |||
| Independent | Pastor Jay Maglipon | |||
| AKAY | Posai Manzana | |||
| PFP | Kevin Montiero | |||
| NUP | Prime Paleg | |||
| NUP | Ka Popoy Rafanan | |||
| NUP | Gie Reyes | |||
| Independent | Pastor Greg Subaybay (Incumbent) | |||
| NUP | Marlon Talavera | |||
| NUP | Josie Taniegra | |||
| Independent | Maribel Villapaña | |||
| PFP | Alex Visaya | |||
| Independent | Ramyel Ycoy | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Pila
Incumbent Mayor Edgardo Ramos is ineligible for reelection.
Santa Cruz
Incumbent Mayor Edgar San Luis is eligible for reelection.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFP | Benjo Agarao | |||
| NUP | Edgar San Luis Sr. (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Santa Maria
Incumbent Mayor Cindy Carolino is eligible for reelection and seeks for her last term. Meanwhile, former Vice Mayor Virgilia Tuazon is aiming for the position of her former ally.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Cindy Carolino (incumbent) | |||
| PFP | Virgilia Tuazon | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Norlito Briones is eligble for reelection. Meanwhile, former Councilor Jayson Cuento is also aiming for the position.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Atty. Norlito Briones (incumbent) | |||
| PFP | Jayson Cuento | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Siniloan
Incumbent Mayor Patrick Ellis Go is eligible for reelection. Meanwhile, Incumbent Vice Mayor Carla Valderrama seeks for a seat in the position.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAY | Jose Acelajado | |||
| NUP | Roberto Acoba | |||
| PFP | Patrick Ellis Go (incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Carla Valderrama | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Incumbent Vice Mayor Carla Valderrama is eligible for reelection, but ran as mayor instead. Incumbent Councilor Joseph Masacupan and former Councilor Rhona Balbalosa eyes for the seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFP | Rhona Balbalosa | |||
| Lakas | Joseph Masacupan | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Biñan
Incumbent Mayor Arman Dimaguila is term-limited.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Gel Alonte | |||
| Aksyon | Cookie Yatco | |||
| Total votes | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aksyon | Joy Abalos-Yatco | |||
| Lakas | Dada Reyes | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Calamba
Incumbent Mayor Roseller Rizal is running for reelection. His opponent is former mayor Timmy Chipeco.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Timmy Chipeco | |||
| Lakas | Roseller Rizal | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Incumbent Angelito ‘Totie’ Lazaro, Jr. is running for re-election. His opponent is actor Anjo Yllana.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Angelito Lazaro, Jr. | |||
| Nacionalista | Anjo Yllana | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Santa Rosa
Incumbent Mayor Arlene Arcillas is eligible for reelection. Mayor Arlene Arcillas and Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas remain unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Arlene B. Arcillas (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas | Arnold B. Arcillas (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Dok Imee Aala | |||
| Lakas | Janine Aala | |||
| Lakas | Tess Aala (incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Doc Louie Algabre | |||
| Independent | Renato Alinsod | |||
| Lakas | Manoy Alipon (incumbent) | |||
| Independent | Tecs Batitis | |||
| Independent | Mikkie Belen | |||
| Lakas | Lody Carta (incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Joey Catindig (incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Mythor Cendaña (incumbent) | |||
| Lakas | Toti Dela Rosa | |||
| Independent | Pastor Domingo | |||
| Lakas | Boy Factoriza | |||
| Lakas | Tita Mela Gonzales | |||
| Lakas | Sonia Laserna | |||
| Independent | Rizalde Manlupao | |||
| Independent | Amador San Pedro | |||
| Independent | Jun Sumapid | |||
| Lakas | Niño Villanueva | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
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