Local elections will be held in the province of Batangas on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and for the six districts of Batangas.
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Gubernatorial election | |||
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Vice gubernatorial election | |||
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Gubernatorial election edit
Incumbent Hermilando Mandanas who was elected in 2016 is now on his third consecutive and sixth non-consecutive term as governor of Batangas and is ineligible for reelection. Among those who announced their intention for the governorship is incumbent Mataasnakahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan, after his reelection in 2022.
Candidates edit
Declared edit
- Jay Ilagan, incumbent vice mayor of Mataasnakahoy, Batangas (2019–present), former mayor of Mataasnakahoy (2013–2016), president of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines Batangas Chapter[1]
- Walter Ozaeta, barangay captain of Poblacion 4, San Jose, Batangas
- Michael Angelo Rivera, former 1-CARE Party-list Representative (2010–2016), former mayor of Padre Garcia, Batangas (2016–2019)[2]
Potential edit
- Angelica Chua-Mandanas, second wife of incumbent governor Hermilando Mandanas
- Mark Leviste, vice governor of Batangas (2007–2016; 2019–present) (not yet decided)
- Vilma Santos-Recto, former representative of the 6th District of Batangas (2016–2022), former governor of Batangas (2007–2016), former mayor of Lipa, Batangas (1998–2007), actress (not yet decided since her husband Ralph Recto has endorsed former congressman Michael Angelo Rivera)
Vice gubernatorial election edit
Mark Leviste is on his second and fifth non-consecutive term and is eligible for a third and sixth non-consecutive term. However, he is still undecided on his plans for 2025. Leviste served as vice governor from 2007 to 2016 and again, since 2019. Leviste previously ran for governor in 2016, but lost to Mandanas.
Candidates edit
Potential edit
- Ronin Leviste, vice mayor of Lian, Batangas (2022–present), son of incumbent vice governor Mark Leviste (not yet decided)
Provincial board election edit
1st District edit
Incumbent Roman Rosales Jr. is term-limited. Incumbent Armie Bausas is eligible for a second-term.
2nd District edit
Incumbents Wilson Leandro Rivera and Arlina Magboo are now term-limited.
3rd District edit
- Cities: Santo Tomas City, Tanauan City
- Municipalities: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay
Incumbents Alfredo Corona and Rodolfo Balba are eligible for re-election.
4th District edit
Incumbents Jonas Patrick Gozos and Jesus De Veyra are now term-limited.
Declared edit
- Eric De Veyra, son of incumbent board member Jesus De Veyra
- Jerick Mercado, incumbent councilor of San Jose, Batangas
- Melvin Vidal, incumbent councilor of Padre Garcia, president of the Philippine Councilors League Batangas Chapter
Potential edit
- Ma. Lorena Niña Gozos, wife of incumbent board member Jonas Patrick Gozos
- Rowena Magadia, incumbent councilor of San Juan, Batangas (2016-present)
5th District edit
Incumbents Ma. Claudette Ambida and Arthur Blanco are now term-limited.
6th District edit
Incumbent Lydio Lopez Jr. is term-limited while incumbent Aries Emmanuel Mendoza is eligible for re-election
Congressional elections edit
1st District edit
Incumbent Eric Buhain is eligible for re-election.
2nd District edit
Incumbent Gerville Luistro is eligible for re-election.
Potential edit
- Raneo Abu, former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas's 2nd District (2013-2022)
3rd District edit
Incumbent Ma. Theresa Collantes is term-limited.
Potential edit
- King Collantes, son of Tanauan City Mayor Nelson Collantes and Rep. Ma. Theresa Collantes
- Paolo Sotero Laurel, great-grandson of former president Jose P. Laurel, grandson of former senator Sotero Laurel, grand-nephew of former vice-president Salvador Laurel, son of former vice-governor Peter Laurel
4th District edit
Incumbent Lianda Bolilia is term-limited.
Declared edit
- Amado Carlos Bolilia IV, former board member of the 4th district of Batangas (2007-2016)
- Jonas Patrick Gozos, incumbent 4th district board member (2016-present)
5th District edit
Incumbent Mario Vittorio Mariño is term-limited.
Potential candidate edit
- Beverley Rose Dimacuha, incumbent mayor of Batangas City (2016-present)
6th District edit
The seat is currently vacant after Ralph Recto was appointed as Secretary of Finance.
Potential candidate edit
- Luis Manzano, actor, TV host, son of former representative Vilma Santos-Recto and actor/politician Edu Manzano, stepson of former representative and current Finance Secretary Ralph Recto
- Ryan Christian Recto, son of former representative Vilma Santos-Recto and current Finance Secretary Ralph Recto
City and Municipal elections edit
Batangas City, Calaca, Lipa, Santo Tomas, and Tanauan will all 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 summary of mayoral and vice-mayoral candidates of each city and municipalities per district.
1st District edit
Calaca City edit
Incumbent Nas Ona is eligible for re-election.
Balayan edit
Incumbent Emmanuel Salvador Fronda II is term-limited.
Calatagan edit
Incumbent Peter Oliver Palacio is term-limited.
Lemery edit
Incumbent Ian Kenneth Alilio is eligible for re-election.
Lian edit
Incumbent Joseph Peji is eligible for re-election.
Nasugbu edit
Incumbent Antonio Jose Barcelon is term-limited.
Taal edit
Incumbent Fulgencio Mercado is term-limited.
Tuy edit
Incumbent Jose Jecerell Cerrado is eligible for re-election.
2nd District edit
Bauan edit
Incumbent Rhyan Dolor is eligible for re-election.
Lobo edit
Incumbent Lota Manalo is eligible for re-election.
Mabini edit
Incumbent Nilo Villanueva is eligible for re-election.
San Luis edit
Incumbent Oscarlito Hernandez is eligible for re-election.
San Pascual edit
Incumbent Antonio Dimayuga is eligible for re-election.
Tingloy edit
Incumbent Lauro Alvarez is eligible for re-election.
3rd District edit
- Cities: Santo Tomas City, Tanauan City
- Municipalities: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay
Santo Tomas City edit
Incumbent Arth Jhun Marasigan is eligible for re-election.
Tanauan City edit
Incumbent Sonny Collantes is eligible for re-election.
Agoncillo edit
Incumbent Cinderella Reyes is eligible for re-election.
Alitagtag edit
Incumbent Edilberto Ponggos is eligible for re-election.
Balete edit
Incumbent Wilson Maralit is eligible for re-election.
Cuenca edit
Incumbent Alexander Magpantay is eligible for re-election.
Laurel edit
Incumbent Lyndon Bruce is eligible for re-election.
Malvar edit
Incumbent Cristeta Reyes is eligible for re-election.
Mataasnakahoy edit
Incumbent Janet Ilagan is eligible for re-election.
San Nicolas edit
Incumbent Lester De Sagun is eligible for re-election.
Santa Teresita edit
Incumbent Norberto Segunial Jr. is eligible for re-election.
Talisay edit
Incumbent Nestor Natanauan is eligible for re-election.
4th District edit
Ibaan edit
Incumbent Edralyn Joy Salvame is eligible for re-election.
Padre Garcia edit
Incumbent Celsa Rivera is eligible for re-election.
Rosario edit
Incumbent Leovigildo Morpe is eligible for re-election.
San Jose edit
Incumbent Mayor Valentino Patron is term-limited and a potential gubernatorial candidate. Incumbent Vice Mayor Renji Arcilla assumed office after the death of Vice Mayor Noel Virtucio.
Declared candidates
- Vanessa Caroline Patron-Guce - incumbent councilor (2023-present), daughter of mayor Valentino Patron.
- Reggie Virtucio - incumbent Barangay Chairman of Lalayat, incumbent ABC President and widow of Vice Mayor Noel Virtucio
San Juan edit
Incumbent Ildebrando Salud is eligible for re-election.
Taysan edit
Incumbent Edilberto Abaday assumed office after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed former mayor Grande Gutierrez.
5th District edit
Batangas City edit
Incumbent Beverley Rose Dimacuha is term-limited and a potential congressional candidate.
Potential candidate
- Mario Vittorio Mariño, incumbent 6th district representative (2016-present), former 2nd district board member (2013-2016), former Batangas City councilor (2010-2013)
6th District edit
Lipa City edit
Incumbent Eric Africa is eligible for re-election.
References edit
- ^ Alamag, Bayani (August 11, 2023). "Mataas na Kahoy Vice Mayor Ilagan, tuloy ang laban sa pagka-gobernador". Unlinews Online. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Otordoz, Belly (January 17, 2024). "Ex-town mayor to run for governor in Batangas". The Manila Times. Retrieved February 4, 2024.