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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
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
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
Potential
- 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
- 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
Candidates
Potential
- 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
First district
Candidates
Potential
- 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
Candidates
Potential
- 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
Candidates
Potential
- 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
Candidates
Potential
- 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)
- Giselle Lazaro-Maceda - wife of incumbent representative Edward Maceda
Fifth district
Candidates
Potential
- 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
Candidates
Potential
- 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
1st District
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
- 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
- Moises T. Lim (Asenso Manileño)
2nd District
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
- Ruben Buenaventura (Asenso Manileño)
- Rodolfo Lacsamana (Independent)
- Numero Lim (Asenso Manileño)
- Roma Paula Robles-Daluz (Asenso Manileño)
- Darwin Sia (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
- Macario Lacson (Asenso Manileño)
3rd District
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.
Potential
- 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
- Terrence Alibarbar (Asenso Manileño)
4th District
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
- Don Juan Bagatsing (Asenso Manileño)
- Louisa Quintos (Asenso Manileño)
- Science Reyes (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
- Krystle Marie Bacani (Asenso Manileño)
- Louisito Chua (Asenso Manileño)
- Joel T. Villanueva (Asenso Manileño)
5th District
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
- Roberto Espiritu II (Independent)
- Jaybee Hizon (Asenso Manileño)
- Charry Ortega (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
- Laris Borromeo (Asenso Manileño)
- Ricardo Isip, Jr. (Asenso Manileño)
- Raymundo Yupangco (Asenso Manileño)
6th District
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
- Benny Abante III (Asenso Manileño)
- Salvador Philip Lacuna (Asenso Manileño)
- Elmer Par (Asenso Manileño)
- Luis Uy (Asenso Manileño)
- Lou Veloso (Asenso Manileño)
Term-Limited
- Carlos Castañeda (Asenso Manileño)
References
- ^ 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.
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