Gubernatorial elections were held in the Philippines on May 12, 2025. All provinces will elect their provincial governors for three-year terms, who will be inaugurated on June 30, 2025, after their proclamation. Governors that are currently serving their third consecutive terms are prohibited from running as governors (they may run for any other posts however).
Metro Manila and highly urbanized and independent component cities such as Angeles City, Cebu City and Davao City are outside the jurisdiction of any province and thus do not run elections for governors of their mother provinces (Pampanga, Cebu and Davao del Sur respectively). These elected mayors instead.
Summary Party 2022 elections Before elections Won % Change (vs. before) 1 32 24 29.27% 8 7 12 13 15.85% 1 13 11 12 14.63% 1 8 6 7 8.54% 1 12 10 5 6.10% 5 24 6 4 4.88% 2 1 1 1 1.22% 0 0 1 1 1.22% 0 1 0 1 1.22% 1 3 0 0 0.00% 0 2 0 0 0.00% 0 1 0 0 0.00% 0 1 0 0 0.00% 0 1 0 0 0.00% 0 Local parties 6 3 12 14.63% 9 0 0 2 2.44% 2Totals 81 82 82 100% 1
Luzon
Ilocos Region
Ilocos Norte Incumbent Matthew Manotoc is running for Vice Governor swapping together with Incumbent Vice Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos.
Ilocos Sur Incumbent Governor Jerry Singson is running for reelection unopposed.
La Union Incumbent Governor Raphaelle Ortega-David will run for reelection. Her primary opponent is her granduncle, Vice Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega.
Pangasinan Incumbent Governor Ramon Guico III will run for re-election. He will be running against former Governor Amado Espino III, whom he defeated in 2022.
Cagayan Valley
Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco is term-limited and will run for representative. Her party nominated former Vice Governor Ronaldo Aguto.
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba is term-limited and is running for Vice Governor. His party nominated former PNP chief Edgar Aglipay.
Isabela Incumbent Governor Rodolfo Albano III will run for reelection.
Nueva Vizcaya Governor Jose Gambito will seek for his first full term. His opponents are Lone District Representative Luisa Cuaresma and former Board Member Maybelle Dumlao-Sevillena.
Quirino Governor Dakila Cua is running for reelection.
Cordillera Administrative Region
Abra Governor Dominic Valera is running for mayor of Bangued. His grandson, Bangued vice mayor Kiko Bernos will run in his place against former Governor Eustaquio Bersamin.
Apayao Governor Elias Bulut Jr. is running for reelection.
Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas is running for reelection.
Ifugao Governor Jerry Dalipog is running for reelection. His main opponent is former Governor Eugene Balitang.
Kalinga Governor James Edduba is running for reelection. His main opponent is Vice Governor Jocel Baac.
Mountain Province Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan is running for reelection against former Sagada mayor Eduardo Latawan Jr.
Central Luzon
Aurora Governor Reynante Tolentino is going up against former Governor Christian Noveras.
Bataan Governor Joet Garcia is running for reelection.
Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando is running for reelection. His primary opponent is former Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado.
Nueva Ecija Incumbent Governor Aurelio Umali is running for reelection. His opponent is former General Tinio mayor Virgilio Bote.
Pampanga Incumbent Dennis Pineda is running for Vice Governor swapping together with his mother, Incumbent Vice Governor Lilia Pineda. Her opponent is former Candaba mayor Danilo Baylon.
Tarlac Governor Susan Yap is term-limited and is running for mayor of Tarlac City. Her son, 2nd district representative Christian Tell Yap is running in her stead. His opponent is Paniqui mayor Max Roxas.
Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane is supposed to ran for reelection unopposed, but his opponent, Aeta leader and former board member Chito Balintay, secured a TRO from Supreme Court in January 2025.
Calabarzon
Batangas Incumbent Hermilando Mandanas is term-limited and will be running for Vice Governor.
Cavite Incumbent Athena Tolentino assumed office on October 8 after incumbent Jonvic Remulla was appointed as secretary of the interior and local government. She was supposed to run for vice governor, however she withdrew her candidacy. Her party nominated incumbent 7th district provincial board member Abeng Remulla for governor.
Laguna Incumbent Ramil Hernandez is term-limited and will be running for 2nd District Representative. His wife, incumbent 2nd District Representative Ruth Hernandez will run in his stead.
Quezon Governor Angelina Tan is running for reelection.
Rizal Governor Nina Ricci Ynares is running for reelection.
Mimaropa
Marinduque Incumbent Governor Presbitero Velasco will run for congressman. His son, representative Lord Allan Velasco will run in his stead.
Occidental Mindoro Governor Eduardo Gadiano will run for reelection unopposed.
Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor is running for reelection.
Palawan Governor Victorino Dennis Socrates is running for reelection.
Romblon Governor Jose Riano is running for reelection.
Bicol Region
Albay Incumbent Governor Edcel Greco Lagman is supposed to run for his first full term. However, he withdrew his candidacy on December 5 and threw his support to former Governor Noel Rosal. Rosal's primary opponent is former Governor and incumbent 2nd district representative Joey Salceda.
Camarines Norte Governor Ricarte Padilla is running for reelection. His primary opponent is former Governor Edgar Tallado.
Camarines Sur Incumbent governor Luigi Villafuerte is running for congressman. His father, former Governor & term-limited 2nd district representative Luis Raymond Villafuerte will ran in his place.
Catanduanes Governor Joseph Cua is term-limited and will run for mayor of Virac. His brother, Vice Governor Peter Cua is running in his place.
Masbate Governor Antonio Kho is term-limited and will run for congressman. His son, 1st district representative Richard Kho will run in his place.
Sorsogon Governor Boboy Hamor is running for reelection.
Visayas
Western Visayas
Aklan Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores will run for reelection.
Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao is term-limited and will run for representative. Her party nominated Vice Governor Edgar Denosta.
Capiz Governor Fredenil Castro will run for reelection. His main opponent is former governor Esteban Evan Contreras.
Guimaras Incumbent Governor Joaquin Carlos Nava is running for congressman. He will swap together with his wife, representative Ma. Lucille Nava.
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is running for reelection.
Central Visayas
Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado is running for reelection. His main opponent is former Tagbilaran mayor Dan Lim.
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is running for reelection.
Negros Island Region
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is running for reelection.
Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria is going up against former Governor Pryde Henry Teves.
Siquijor Governor Jake Vincent Villa is running for reelection.
Eastern Visayas
Biliran Governor Gerard Espina will not seek for reelection. He nominated his father, former Governor Rogelio Espina.
Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone is supposed to run for reelection. On October 8, he withdrew his candidacy and substituted by his son, Sulat councilor Ralph Vincent Evardone.
Leyte Governor Jericho Petilla is running for reelection.
Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan is running for congressman. He will swap with his cousin, 2nd district representative Harris Ongchuan.
Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan is running for reelection unopposed.
Southern Leyte Governor Damian Mercado is running for reelection.
Mindanao
Zamboanga Peninsula
Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan forwent a third term and running for Vice Governor. He nominated his son, Vice Governor Abdusakur Tan II. His opponent is former Banguingui mayor Adbulwahid Sahidulla.
Zamboanga del Norte Governor Rosalina Jalosjos is running for mayor of Dipolog. Her nephew, Dapitan mayor Bullet Jalosjos will run in her stead. His opponent is Dipolog mayor Darel Dexter Uy.
Zamboanga del Sur Governor Victor Yu is running for mayor of Pagadian. His wife, 1st district representative Divina Grace Yu will run in his place. Her opponent is Dumalinao mayor Junaflor Cerilles.
Zamboanga Sibugay Governor Dulce Ann Hofer is running for reelection. Her opponent is Board Member Yvonne Palma.
Northern Mindanao
Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil Roque is running for reelection. His primary opponent is Valencia mayor Azucena Huervas.
Camiguin Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo is running for reelection.
Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Dimaporo is term limited and will run for representative. Her son, 1st district representative Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo will run in her place.
Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal is running for reelection. His main opponent is Bonifacio mayor Samson Dumanjug.
Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia is running for reelection against former 2nd district representative Juliette Uy.
Davao Region
Davao de Oro Incumbent Dorothy Gonzaga is running for Vice Governor. Her party nominated her husband, 2nd district representative Ruwell Peter Gonzaga.
Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib is running for reelection. His main opponent is 2nd district representative Allan Dujali.
Davao del Sur Governor Yvonne Roña Cagas will run for reelection. She is going up against her cousin-in-law, Vice Governor Riafe Cagas-Fernandez.
Davao Occidental Governor Franklin Bautista is running for reelection unopposed.
Davao Oriental Governor Niño Uy will seek for his first full term. His main opponent is former Governor and 1st district representative Nelson Dayanghirang.
Soccsksargen
Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza is going up against former agriculture secretary Emmanuel Piñol.
Sarangani Governor Rogelio Pacquiao is running for reelection.
South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. will run for reelection.
Sultan Kudarat Governor Pax Ali Mangudadatu will run for reelection.
Caraga
Agusan del Norte Governor Angelica Amante will run for reelection.
Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. will run for reelection.
Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. will run for reelection. His opponent is former Libjo mayor Sonny Llamera.
Surigao del Norte Governor Lyndon Barbers will run for reelection against 1st district Representative Francisco Jose Matugas II.
Surigao del Sur Governor Alexander Pimentel is running for congressman. His brother, 2nd district representative Johnny Pimentel will run in his place.
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Basilan Governor Hadjiman Hataman-Salliman is term-limited and is running for Vice Governor. His son, 2nd district board member Jimael Salam Hataman-Salliman will run in his stead.
Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. is running for reelection.
Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua did not file his candidacy for a first full term. His party then nominated Sultan Kudarat mayor Tucao Mastura. In March 2025, Macacua was appointed interim chief minister of Bangsamoro by President Bongbong Marcos. He was succeeded by provincial board member Sharifudin Panga Mastura (Tucao Mastura's youngest son), since the vice governor's office was vacated by Ainee Sinsuat in 2023 due to a political crisis.
Maguindanao del Sur Governor Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu is going up against former Talayan mayor Ali Midtimbang.
Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali will run for reelection is going against former Representative Ruby Sahali.
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