2025 Philippine local elections in Bangsamoro

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The 2025 Philippine local elections in Bangsamoro were held on May 12, 2025.

Basilan

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Governor

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Term-limited incumbent Hadjiman Hataman Salliman (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) ran for vice governor of Basilan.[1] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 59.03% of the vote in 2022.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas nominated Salliman's son, Basilan board member Jay Hataman Salliman, who ran against representative Mujiv Hataman (Basilan Unity Party) and Osama Mutamad (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma).[1][2][3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mujiv HatamanBasilan Unity Party121,82950.50
Jay Hataman SallimanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas118,55449.14
Osama MutamadPartido para sa Demokratikong Reporma8560.35
Total241,239100.00
Registered voters/turnout315,601–
Basilan Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Yusop Alano (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) ran for the House of Representatives in Basilan's lone legislative district.[1] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 78.52% of the vote in 2022.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas nominated Basilan governor Hadjiman Hataman Salliman, who ran against former Bangsamoro member of parliament Alzad Sattar (Basilan Unity Party).[2][3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Hadjiman Hataman SallimanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas151,23666.26
Alzad SattarBasilan Unity Party76,99833.74
Total228,234100.00
Registered voters/turnout315,601–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

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Since Basilan's reclassification as a 1st class province in 2025, the Basilan Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

PartyVotes%Seats
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas514,63851.845
Basilan Unity Party286,56328.873
Lakas–CMD71,0397.161
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino19,5241.970
Independent100,92010.171
Total992,684100.0010
Registered voters/turnout315,601–

1st district

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Basilan's 1st provincial district is composed of the city of Isabela and the municipalities of Hadji Muhtamad, Lantawan and Maluso. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[6]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nasser Salain (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas65,14119.03
Allet Ismael (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas56,42616.49
Amin Hataman (incumbent)Basilan Unity Party49,98714.60
Faigdar JaafarBasilan Unity Party47,83613.98
Bimbo EppingBasilan Unity Party38,45411.23
Alan Ritchie Luis BielPartido Federal ng Pilipinas37,59110.98
Ramly AmpingPartido Federal ng Pilipinas32,3619.45
Nur HakiminBasilan Unity Party10,9133.19
Patta HadjirulIndependent3,5681.04
Total342,277100.00
Registered voters/turnout145,976–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

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Basilan's 2nd provincial district is composed of the city of Lamitan and the municipalities of Akbar, Al-Barka, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Sumisip, Tabuan-Lasa, Tipo-Tipo, Tuburan and Ungkaya Pukan. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot.[3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Miko AsarulPartido Federal ng Pilipinas89,91313.82
Nur-Khan IstarulPartido Federal ng Pilipinas89,62713.78
Keemhar Jay SakkalahulPartido Federal ng Pilipinas88,58613.62
Ronie HantianBasilan Unity Party83,58312.85
Nur-in AkbarLakas–CMD71,03910.92
Juhan HatamanIndependent62,1829.56
Najib HatamanBasilan Unity Party55,7908.58
Marwan Hataman (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas54,9938.46
Kasim IdrisIndependent35,1705.41
James DinilPartido Demokratiko Pilipino16,7872.58
Shing JalilPartido Demokratiko Pilipino2,7370.42
Total650,407100.00
Registered voters/turnout169,625–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Cotabato City

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Mayor

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Incumbent Bruce Matabalao (United Bangsamoro Justice Party) is running for a second term.[7] He was elected with 54.34% of the vote in 2022.

Matabalao is running against Cotabato City vice mayor Butch Abu (Lakas–CMD), former Cotabato City mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi (Nationalist People's Coalition) and Hailah Dilangalen (Independent).[7][8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Bruce Matabalao (incumbent)United Bangsamoro Justice Party45,57852.35
Butch AbuLakas–CMD28,64232.90
Cynthia Guiani-SayadiNationalist People's Coalition12,68814.57
Hailah DilangalenIndependent1530.18
Total87,061100.00
Registered voters/turnout135,999–
United Bangsamoro Justice Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Mayor

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Incumbent Butch Abu (Lakas–CMD) is running for mayor of Cotabato City.[7] He was elected under the United Bangsamoro Justice Party with 50.97% of the vote in 2022.

Lakas–CMD nominated Barangay Kalanganan Mother chairman Bimbo Pasawiran as its candidate. Pasawiran is running against Cotabato City councilor Jayjay Guiani (Nationalist People's Coalition) and former Barangay Poblacion 2 chairman Johair Madag (United Bangsamoro Justice Party).[7][8]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Johair MadagUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party38,52845.09
Bimbo PasawiranLakas–CMD32,23337.72
Jayjay GuianiNationalist People's Coalition14,68317.18
Total85,444100.00
Registered voters/turnout135,999–
United Bangsamoro Justice Party gain from Lakas–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

City Council

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The Cotabato City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.

40 candidates were included in the ballot.[8]

PartyVotes%Seats
United Bangsamoro Justice Party333,37747.1710
Lakas–CMD259,99536.790
Nationalist People's Coalition72,71810.290
Independent40,6635.750
Total706,753100.0010
Registered voters/turnout135,999–
CandidatePartyVotes%
Popoy Formento (incumbent)United Bangsamoro Justice Party41,3505.85
Jonas MohammadUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party36,3525.14
Datu Raiz SemaUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party34,5914.89
Michael DatumanongUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party34,1624.83
Anwar MalangUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party33,8684.79
Faidz EdzlaUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party31,8904.51
Guiadzuri Midtimbang II (incumbent)United Bangsamoro Justice Party31,5324.46
Mohamad Ali MangelenUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party30,7754.35
Joven PangilanUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party29,6324.19
Shalimar CandaoUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party29,2254.14
Hunyn Abu (incumbent)Lakas–CMD28,3624.01
Baby AyunanLakas–CMD27,9073.95
Marouf Pasawiran (incumbent)Lakas–CMD27,0323.82
Suk SemaLakas–CMD26,9783.82
Norhassim SinarimboLakas–CMD26,3273.73
Freddie RidaoLakas–CMD25,5733.62
Kusin Taha (incumbent)Lakas–CMD24,9003.52
Gabby Usman (incumbent)Lakas–CMD24,5583.47
Henjie Ali (incumbent)Lakas–CMD24,2063.42
Bobby KatambakLakas–CMD24,1523.42
Bai Lorna EbrahimIndependent12,4671.76
Eduardo RabagoNationalist People's Coalition11,5281.63
Danda Juanday (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition11,0511.56
Henry MacionNationalist People's Coalition10,3191.46
Analie AnastacioIndependent8,2301.16
Dumugkao MangelenNationalist People's Coalition7,5051.06
Hervy EmbergaNationalist People's Coalition7,0040.99
Romeo LidasanNationalist People's Coalition7,0000.99
Sukarno UttoNationalist People's Coalition6,9260.98
Christina ChuaIndependent6,3440.90
Alshamir SantiagoNationalist People's Coalition4,4910.64
Abdullah SekakNationalist People's Coalition3,9340.56
Dick GarciaIndependent3,2270.46
Moksal LokuaNationalist People's Coalition2,9600.42
Kagui Hammed MaguingIndependent2,8820.41
Macmod GuiaparIndependent2,4150.34
Naut UsmanIndependent1,7560.25
Arman AmanIndependent1,3300.19
James GuiamanIndependent1,0490.15
Parido PigkaulanIndependent9630.14
Total706,753100.00
Registered voters/turnout135,999–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Lanao del Sur

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Governor

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Incumbent Mamintal Adiong Jr. (Lakas–CMD) is running for a third term.[9] He was re-elected with 74.22% of the vote in 2022.

Adiong is running against Fiat Macarambon (United Bangsamoro Justice Party).[10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mamintal Adiong Jr. (incumbent)Lakas–CMD382,05070.68
Fiat MacarambonUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party158,48329.32
Total540,533100.00
Registered voters/turnout706,919–
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Mujam Adiong (Lakas–CMD) is running for a third term.[9] He was re-elected with 78.06% of the vote in 2022.

Adiong is running against Bangsamoro member of parliament Marjanie Macasalong (United Bangsamoro Justice Party) and Mansawi Mimbalawag (Reform PH Party).[10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Mujam Adiong (incumbent)Lakas–CMD363,94968.83
Marjanie MacasalongUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party156,53429.60
Mansawi MimbalawagReform PH Party8,2661.56
Total528,749100.00
Registered voters/turnout706,919–
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

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The Lanao del Sur Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

PartyVotes%Seats
Lakas–CMD1,078,34651.878
United Bangsamoro Justice Party384,58318.501
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas345,27916.611
Serbisyong Inklusibo–Alyansang Progresibo87,2514.200
Ompia Party84,9164.080
Nacionalista Party48,3202.320
Liberal Party29,7391.430
Independent20,4150.980
Total2,078,849100.0010
Registered voters/turnout706,919–

1st district

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Lanao del Sur's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Lanao del Sur's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

14 candidates were included in the ballot.[10]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Edmund CapalLakas–CMD161,43113.98
Ringo Gandamra (incumbent)Lakas–CMD141,82912.29
Alilit Sani (incumbent)Lakas–CMD129,36011.21
Omar-Ali ShariefPartido Federal ng Pilipinas122,40510.60
Jolo MarohombsarLakas–CMD118,67310.28
Nash Ganda (incumbent)Lakas–CMD104,3849.04
Alim MarangitPartido Federal ng Pilipinas90,6687.85
Abuarham AbdulkareemUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party70,9076.14
Ahlan ShariefUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party64,1665.56
Amba AmpasoNacionalista Party48,3204.19
Omar AmatondingPartido Federal ng Pilipinas36,0903.13
Jafaar Malo BalentiPartido Federal ng Pilipinas29,4682.55
Padel HassanUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party27,8482.41
Salic SultanIndependent8,9220.77
Total1,154,471100.00
Registered voters/turnout403,831–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

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Lanao del Sur's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Lanao del Sur's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

18 candidates were included in the ballot.[11]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Daongan AmerbitorLakas–CMD107,24711.60
Frank MarohomLakas–CMD100,53010.88
Fahad Arimao (incumbent)United Bangsamoro Justice Party90,8579.83
Aldine MacarambonLakas–CMD90,6659.81
Taha-Tanjie Macapodi (incumbent)Lakas–CMD88,0969.53
Abdullah PacalnaSerbisyong Inklusibo–Alyansang Progresibo87,2519.44
Abdulwafie BalindongUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party70,1657.59
Usman AbutasnimaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas49,0165.30
Arpha SaripOmpia Party43,8944.75
Mohammad AmpasoOmpia Party41,0224.44
Bubuly Decampong (incumbent)Lakas–CMD36,1313.91
Mohammad AliUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party33,6143.64
Johar DimaporoLiberal Party29,7393.22
Abudarda AmerUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party27,0262.92
Ansary MaongcoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas17,6321.91
Ibrahim AbedinIndependent5,3530.58
JM MalatusIndependent3,7750.41
Noroding IbrahimIndependent2,3650.26
Total924,378100.00
Registered voters/turnout303,088–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Maguindanao del Norte

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Governor

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Incumbent Sharifudin Mastura (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is retiring. He became governor on March 27, 2025, after Abdulraof Macacua became the Chief Minister of Bangsamoro.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas nominated Mastura's father, Sultan Kudarat mayor Tucao Mastura, who ran against former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority director general Suharto Mangudadatu (Al Ittahad–UKB Party).[7][12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Tucao MasturaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas199,04972.30
Suharto MangudadatuAl Ittahad–UKB Party76,26027.70
Total275,309100.00
Registered voters/turnout275,309–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Abdulnasser Abas (United Bangsamoro Justice Party) is running for the Bangsamoro Parliament in Maguindanao del Norte's 4th regional district. He became vice governor on March 26, 2024, after Ainee Sinsuat resigned on August 14, 2023.

The United Bangsamoro Justice Party nominated Datu Blah T. Sinsuat mayor Marshall Sinsuat, who ran against former Maguindanao del Norte vice governor Ainee Sinsuat (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Marshall SinsuatUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party198,23373.23
Ainee SinsuatPartido Federal ng Pilipinas72,46126.77
Total270,694100.00
Registered voters/turnout275,309–
United Bangsamoro Justice Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

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Since Maguindanao del Norte's reclassification as a 4th class province in 2022, Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Board is composed of eight elected board members.

PartyVotes%Seats
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas294,91833.903
United Bangsamoro Justice Party253,09029.094
Al Ittahad–UKB Party163,21518.760
Lakas–CMD82,7509.511
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino15,7451.810
Independent60,3036.930
Total870,021100.008
Registered voters/turnout394,527–

1st district

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Maguindanao del Norte's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Barira, Buldon, Matanog, Parang, Sultan Kudarat and Sultan Mastura. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

15 candidates were included in the ballot.[12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Sowaib IbayLakas–CMD82,75014.96
Alexa Ashley Tomawis (incumbent)United Bangsamoro Justice Party75,66213.68
Darwin PangaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas70,88712.81
Mashur Biruar (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas69,94912.64
Abdul Moamar ManalaoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas57,16910.33
Bocari DagalangitPartido Federal ng Pilipinas40,0427.24
Nashedden ImamIndependent38,1336.89
Soraida AmpatuanAl Ittahad–UKB Party35,0726.34
Michael TomawisAl Ittahad–UKB Party26,4294.78
Armando LidasanAl Ittahad–UKB Party23,8244.31
Julhani Tumbas Jr.Independent11,7022.11
Jamel MacacuaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas8,3271.51
Yacob GumanderIndependent7,3721.33
Dodong EsmaelPartido Demokratiko Pilipino5,2120.94
Zenaida SigayanIndependent7570.14
Total553,287100.00
Registered voters/turnout208,290–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

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Maguindanao del Norte's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Kabuntalan, Northern Kabuntalan, Talitay and Upi. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Lannie DiocolanoUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party71,94022.71
Michael KidaUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party55,46317.51
Ali BayamUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party50,02515.79
Babydatu SinsuatPartido Federal ng Pilipinas48,54415.33
Jameel SinsuatAl Ittahad–UKB Party29,5849.34
Rommel Sinsuat (incumbent)Al Ittahad–UKB Party26,1268.25
Naima Manan-AmerilAl Ittahad–UKB Party22,1807.00
Abraham SamadPartido Demokratiko Pilipino10,5333.33
Madki AcbarIndependent2,3390.74
Total316,734100.00
Registered voters/turnout186,237–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Maguindanao del Sur

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Governor

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Incumbent Mariam Mangudadatu (Nacionalista Party) ran for a full term.[14] She was appointed as governor by President Bongbong Marcos on April 28, 2023, following Maguindanao del Sur's creation in 2022.

Mangudadatu ran against former Talayan mayor Ali Midtimbang (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[14][15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ali MidtimbangPartido Federal ng Pilipinas180,94553.11
Mariam Mangudadatu (incumbent)Nacionalista Party159,74646.89
Total340,691100.00
Registered voters/turnout451,687–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Nacionalista Party
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Nathaneil Midtimbang (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) ran for mayor of Datu Anggal Midtimbang. He was appointed as vice governor by President Bongbong Marcos on April 28, 2023, following Maguindanao del Sur's creation in 2022.

The candidates for vice governor are Mamasapano vice mayor Benzar Ampatuan (Nacionalista Party) and Hisham Nando (United Bangsamoro Justice Party), son of former Wa'lī of Bangsamoro Khalipha Nando.[14][15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Hisham NandoUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party188,09257.03
Benzar AmpatuanNacionalista Party141,73442.97
Total329,826100.00
Registered voters/turnout451,687–
United Bangsamoro Justice Party gain from Nacionalista Party
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

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The Maguindanao del Sur Provincial Board is composed of 10 elected board members.

PartyVotes%Seats
Nacionalista Party603,49348.204
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas357,58028.563
United Bangsamoro Justice Party278,13722.213
Independent12,8161.020
Total1,252,026100.0010
Registered voters/turnout451,687–

1st district

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Maguindanao del Sur's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Datu Piang, Datu Salibo, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Datu Unsay, Guindulungan, Mamasapano, Sheriff Aguak, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, South Upi and Talayan. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot.[16]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Kahal KedtagUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party72,02113.55
Puti AmpatuanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas67,62712.72
Norodin AmpatuanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas65,75712.37
Sapak MidtimbangPartido Federal ng Pilipinas63,78612.00
Zahara AmpatuanNacionalista Party57,48110.82
Jeng Macapendeg (incumbent)Nacionalista Party56,18710.57
Macmod TuanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas52,9849.97
Princess MidtimbangNacionalista Party42,7698.05
Taharudin MlokNacionalista Party24,8234.67
Baba OmarNacionalista Party24,8194.67
Norudin SalikIndependent3,2090.60
Total531,463100.00
Registered voters/turnout202,684–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

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Maguindanao del Sur's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Ampatuan, Buluan, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Datu Montawal, Datu Paglas, General Salipada K. Pendatun, Mangudadatu, Pagalungan, Paglat, Pandag, Rajah Buayan and Sultan sa Barongis. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

13 candidates were included in the ballot.[15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Yussef Abubakar Paglas (incumbent)Nacionalista Party89,96512.49
Alonto Montawal Bangkulit (incumbent)Nacionalista Party88,04612.22
Said MakakenaNacionalista Party78,64910.91
Faujiah MangelenUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party77,80110.80
Rahib NandoUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party76,05110.55
Mamatanto MamantalNacionalista Party71,3669.90
Mansor MakalayNacionalista Party69,3889.63
Apan PiangPartido Federal ng Pilipinas54,8877.62
Allan PaglasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas52,5397.29
Luminog DelangalenUnited Bangsamoro Justice Party52,2647.25
Abdullatip SabpelIndependent3,9700.55
Aladen DelnaIndependent3,0640.43
Mama GuimbaIndependent2,5730.36
Total720,563100.00
Registered voters/turnout249,003–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Tawi-Tawi

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Governor

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Incumbent Yshmael Sali (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino) is running for a third term. He was re-elected under the Tawi-Tawi One Party with 58.31% of the vote in 2022.

Sali is running against former representative Ruby Sahali (Aksyon Demokratiko).[17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Yshmael Sali (incumbent)Partido Demokratiko Pilipino133,21767.87
Ruby SahaliAksyon Demokratiko63,07832.13
Total196,295100.00
Registered voters/turnout255,632–
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Al-Syed Sali (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a second term. He was elected under the Tawi-Tawi One Party with 61.81% of the vote in 2022.

Sali is running against Algarad Lipae (Aksyon Demokratiko).[17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Al-Syed Sali (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas142,25976.96
Algarad LipaeAksyon Demokratiko42,59423.04
Total184,853100.00
Registered voters/turnout255,632–
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

Provincial Board

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Since Tawi-Tawi's reclassification as a 1st class province in 2025, the Tawi-Tawi Provincial Board is composed of 16 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

PartyVotes%Seats
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas357,03753.527
Aksyon Demokratiko122,19118.320
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino42,7516.411
Independent145,14921.762
Total667,128100.0010
Registered voters/turnout255,632–

1st district

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Tawi-Tawi's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bongao, Mapun, Sibutu, Simunul, Sitangkai and Turtle Islands. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot.[18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rodel AkipIndependent67,00716.38
Mark Renil SamsuyaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas57,15513.97
Papay LadjahaliPartido Federal ng Pilipinas52,63812.86
Ershad AbdurahmanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas52,26112.77
Tati AhajaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas50,76412.41
Arron Fhadz AhamadPartido Demokratiko Pilipino42,75110.45
Alnazir JumdailAksyon Demokratiko25,8706.32
Patta Tianok Jr.Aksyon Demokratiko16,6454.07
Salim YusopIndependent16,3113.99
Habib JamalAksyon Demokratiko15,2443.73
Hansam PilihanAksyon Demokratiko12,5523.07
Total409,198100.00
Registered voters/turnout161,621–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]

2nd district

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Tawi-Tawi's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Languyan, Panglima Sugala, Sapa-Sapa, South Ubian and Tandubas. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot.[17]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Melhan Masdal (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas46,39617.99
Alshid Mohammad AliPartido Federal ng Pilipinas37,66614.60
Jonel Mohammad MonelPartido Federal ng Pilipinas35,01613.58
Alfil LadjabassalIndependent34,92813.54
Jamz Ishmael (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas25,1419.75
Mahmud Bawasanta (incumbent)Independent20,8838.10
Al-Khalid AbdulmunapAksyon Demokratiko17,1586.65
Martin MaingAksyon Demokratiko13,0605.06
Nasser HabeAksyon Demokratiko11,9104.62
Yasmin BawasantaAksyon Demokratiko9,7523.78
Alano SalihIndependent6,0202.33
Total257,930100.00
Registered voters/turnout94,011–
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5]
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The Philippine National Police said that BARMM has the second-highest number of election-related incidents, with eight cases recorded,[19] while COMELEC designated 90% of the region's municipalities and cities as areas of concern.[20] In April 2025, more than 400 soldiers were redeployed from the Zamboanga Peninsula to Lanao del Sur to enhance security in the province following incidents of violence.[21] In Lanao del Sur and Basilan, 888 police officers were deputized as members of local Special Election Boards.[22] COMELEC also approved the holding of vote canvassing in Maguindanao del Sur to be held at the headquarters of the Philippine Army's Sixth Infantry Division in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.[23]

On October 8, 2024, clashes between supporters of rival politicians on the last day of candidate registration in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur left a barangay watchman dead and six people injured, one of them critically.[24] On October 19, a candidate for councilor in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, was shot dead in an ambush by unidentified suspects that also injured his wife.[25] On December 21, the provincial election supervisor of Sulu survived an ambush that killed his brother in Zamboanga City.[26] On December 25, a petitioner who complained about the presence of flying voters was shot dead in Pualas, Lanao del Sur.[27] A subsequent judicial investigation found that 1,750 names on the town's voter rolls were fraudulent.[28]

On January 18, 2025, a candidate for councilor in Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte, was shot dead in Midsayap, Cotabato.[29] On February 4, Anwar Saluwang, the mayor of Nabalawag in the Special Geographic Area of Cotabato, was arrested in Davao City for violating the nationwide gun ban imposed as part of the election.[30] On February 11, a vice mayoral candidate of Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, survived an ambush on his vehicle.[31] On February 24, Omar Samama, the reelectionist vice mayor of Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, was shot and injured while speaking at an event.[32] On March 26, the COMELEC officer for Datu Odin Sinsuat was killed in an ambush along with her husband,[33] prompting COMELEC to place the municipality under its control on April 4.[34]

On April 13, Datu Omar Baba, a reelectionist candidate for the provincial board of Maguindanao del Sur was injured along with his driver in an ambush in Datu Anggal Midtimbang.[35] On April 15, the town of Buluan in Maguindanao del Sur was placed under COMELEC control due to continuing violence,[36] including an incident where grenades were thrown at the municipal hall.[37] On May 4, a grenade attack was carried out on the residence in Buluan of Maguindanao del Sur vice gubernatorial candidate Hisham Nando, who was campaigning elsewhere at the time.[38] On May 10, a candidate for councilor and a student died in a clash in Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur.[39] On May 11, four people were killed in clashes between supporters of rival mayoral candidates in Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan,[40] while four others were injured in a shootout between supporters of rival political parties in Cotabato City.[41]

On polling day, clashes broke out in Marawi between supporters of rival candidates, while a poll watcher poured water on a vote-counting machine.[42] Voting was delayed in Datu Odin Sinsuat after voters protested against the local election boards and barricaded the municipal hall.[43] Two people, a councilor candidate and his sibling, an incumbent barangay chairman were killed in Bayang, Lanao del Sur.[44] Three supporters of a mayoral candidate in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan, were killed in a shootout with police.[45]

On May 28, a newly-elected councilor of Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur was shot dead near his residence.[46]

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