2025 Philippine local elections in Bangsamoro
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The 2025 Philippine local elections in Bangsamoro were held on May 12, 2025.
Basilan
[edit]Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mujiv Hataman | Basilan Unity Party | 121,829 | 50.50 | |
Jay Hataman Salliman | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 118,554 | 49.14 | |
Osama Mutamad | Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma | 856 | 0.35 | |
Total | 241,239 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 315,601 | – | ||
Basilan Unity Party hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Vice Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hadjiman Hataman Salliman | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 151,236 | 66.26 | |
Alzad Sattar | Basilan Unity Party | 76,998 | 33.74 | |
Total | 228,234 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 315,601 | – | ||
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Provincial Board
[edit]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.
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 514,638 | 51.84 | 5 | |
Basilan Unity Party | 286,563 | 28.87 | 3 | |
Lakas–CMD | 71,039 | 7.16 | 1 | |
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 19,524 | 1.97 | 0 | |
Independent | 100,920 | 10.17 | 1 | |
Total | 992,684 | 100.00 | 10 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 315,601 | – |
1st district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nasser Salain (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 65,141 | 19.03 | |
Allet Ismael (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 56,426 | 16.49 | |
Amin Hataman (incumbent) | Basilan Unity Party | 49,987 | 14.60 | |
Faigdar Jaafar | Basilan Unity Party | 47,836 | 13.98 | |
Bimbo Epping | Basilan Unity Party | 38,454 | 11.23 | |
Alan Ritchie Luis Biel | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 37,591 | 10.98 | |
Ramly Amping | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 32,361 | 9.45 | |
Nur Hakimin | Basilan Unity Party | 10,913 | 3.19 | |
Patta Hadjirul | Independent | 3,568 | 1.04 | |
Total | 342,277 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 145,976 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
2nd district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Miko Asarul | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 89,913 | 13.82 | |
Nur-Khan Istarul | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 89,627 | 13.78 | |
Keemhar Jay Sakkalahul | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 88,586 | 13.62 | |
Ronie Hantian | Basilan Unity Party | 83,583 | 12.85 | |
Nur-in Akbar | Lakas–CMD | 71,039 | 10.92 | |
Juhan Hataman | Independent | 62,182 | 9.56 | |
Najib Hataman | Basilan Unity Party | 55,790 | 8.58 | |
Marwan Hataman (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 54,993 | 8.46 | |
Kasim Idris | Independent | 35,170 | 5.41 | |
James Dinil | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 16,787 | 2.58 | |
Shing Jalil | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 2,737 | 0.42 | |
Total | 650,407 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 169,625 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Cotabato City
[edit]Mayor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Matabalao (incumbent) | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 45,578 | 52.35 | |
Butch Abu | Lakas–CMD | 28,642 | 32.90 | |
Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi | Nationalist People's Coalition | 12,688 | 14.57 | |
Hailah Dilangalen | Independent | 153 | 0.18 | |
Total | 87,061 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 135,999 | – | ||
United Bangsamoro Justice Party hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Vice Mayor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Johair Madag | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 38,528 | 45.09 | |
Bimbo Pasawiran | Lakas–CMD | 32,233 | 37.72 | |
Jayjay Guiani | Nationalist People's Coalition | 14,683 | 17.18 | |
Total | 85,444 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 135,999 | – | ||
United Bangsamoro Justice Party gain from Lakas–CMD | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
City Council
[edit]The Cotabato City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.
40 candidates were included in the ballot.[8]
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 333,377 | 47.17 | 10 | |
Lakas–CMD | 259,995 | 36.79 | 0 | |
Nationalist People's Coalition | 72,718 | 10.29 | 0 | |
Independent | 40,663 | 5.75 | 0 | |
Total | 706,753 | 100.00 | 10 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 135,999 | – |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Popoy Formento (incumbent) | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 41,350 | 5.85 | |
Jonas Mohammad | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 36,352 | 5.14 | |
Datu Raiz Sema | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 34,591 | 4.89 | |
Michael Datumanong | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 34,162 | 4.83 | |
Anwar Malang | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 33,868 | 4.79 | |
Faidz Edzla | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 31,890 | 4.51 | |
Guiadzuri Midtimbang II (incumbent) | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 31,532 | 4.46 | |
Mohamad Ali Mangelen | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 30,775 | 4.35 | |
Joven Pangilan | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 29,632 | 4.19 | |
Shalimar Candao | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 29,225 | 4.14 | |
Hunyn Abu (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 28,362 | 4.01 | |
Baby Ayunan | Lakas–CMD | 27,907 | 3.95 | |
Marouf Pasawiran (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 27,032 | 3.82 | |
Suk Sema | Lakas–CMD | 26,978 | 3.82 | |
Norhassim Sinarimbo | Lakas–CMD | 26,327 | 3.73 | |
Freddie Ridao | Lakas–CMD | 25,573 | 3.62 | |
Kusin Taha (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 24,900 | 3.52 | |
Gabby Usman (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 24,558 | 3.47 | |
Henjie Ali (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 24,206 | 3.42 | |
Bobby Katambak | Lakas–CMD | 24,152 | 3.42 | |
Bai Lorna Ebrahim | Independent | 12,467 | 1.76 | |
Eduardo Rabago | Nationalist People's Coalition | 11,528 | 1.63 | |
Danda Juanday (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | 11,051 | 1.56 | |
Henry Macion | Nationalist People's Coalition | 10,319 | 1.46 | |
Analie Anastacio | Independent | 8,230 | 1.16 | |
Dumugkao Mangelen | Nationalist People's Coalition | 7,505 | 1.06 | |
Hervy Emberga | Nationalist People's Coalition | 7,004 | 0.99 | |
Romeo Lidasan | Nationalist People's Coalition | 7,000 | 0.99 | |
Sukarno Utto | Nationalist People's Coalition | 6,926 | 0.98 | |
Christina Chua | Independent | 6,344 | 0.90 | |
Alshamir Santiago | Nationalist People's Coalition | 4,491 | 0.64 | |
Abdullah Sekak | Nationalist People's Coalition | 3,934 | 0.56 | |
Dick Garcia | Independent | 3,227 | 0.46 | |
Moksal Lokua | Nationalist People's Coalition | 2,960 | 0.42 | |
Kagui Hammed Maguing | Independent | 2,882 | 0.41 | |
Macmod Guiapar | Independent | 2,415 | 0.34 | |
Naut Usman | Independent | 1,756 | 0.25 | |
Arman Aman | Independent | 1,330 | 0.19 | |
James Guiaman | Independent | 1,049 | 0.15 | |
Parido Pigkaulan | Independent | 963 | 0.14 | |
Total | 706,753 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 135,999 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Lanao del Sur
[edit]Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mamintal Adiong Jr. (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 382,050 | 70.68 | |
Fiat Macarambon | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 158,483 | 29.32 | |
Total | 540,533 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 706,919 | – | ||
Lakas–CMD hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Vice Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mujam Adiong (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 363,949 | 68.83 | |
Marjanie Macasalong | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 156,534 | 29.60 | |
Mansawi Mimbalawag | Reform PH Party | 8,266 | 1.56 | |
Total | 528,749 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 706,919 | – | ||
Lakas–CMD hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Provincial Board
[edit]The Lanao del Sur Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lakas–CMD | 1,078,346 | 51.87 | 8 | |
United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 384,583 | 18.50 | 1 | |
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 345,279 | 16.61 | 1 | |
Serbisyong Inklusibo–Alyansang Progresibo | 87,251 | 4.20 | 0 | |
Ompia Party | 84,916 | 4.08 | 0 | |
Nacionalista Party | 48,320 | 2.32 | 0 | |
Liberal Party | 29,739 | 1.43 | 0 | |
Independent | 20,415 | 0.98 | 0 | |
Total | 2,078,849 | 100.00 | 10 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 706,919 | – |
1st district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Edmund Capal | Lakas–CMD | 161,431 | 13.98 | |
Ringo Gandamra (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 141,829 | 12.29 | |
Alilit Sani (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 129,360 | 11.21 | |
Omar-Ali Sharief | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 122,405 | 10.60 | |
Jolo Marohombsar | Lakas–CMD | 118,673 | 10.28 | |
Nash Ganda (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 104,384 | 9.04 | |
Alim Marangit | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 90,668 | 7.85 | |
Abuarham Abdulkareem | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 70,907 | 6.14 | |
Ahlan Sharief | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 64,166 | 5.56 | |
Amba Ampaso | Nacionalista Party | 48,320 | 4.19 | |
Omar Amatonding | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 36,090 | 3.13 | |
Jafaar Malo Balenti | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 29,468 | 2.55 | |
Padel Hassan | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 27,848 | 2.41 | |
Salic Sultan | Independent | 8,922 | 0.77 | |
Total | 1,154,471 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 403,831 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
2nd district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Daongan Amerbitor | Lakas–CMD | 107,247 | 11.60 | |
Frank Marohom | Lakas–CMD | 100,530 | 10.88 | |
Fahad Arimao (incumbent) | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 90,857 | 9.83 | |
Aldine Macarambon | Lakas–CMD | 90,665 | 9.81 | |
Taha-Tanjie Macapodi (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 88,096 | 9.53 | |
Abdullah Pacalna | Serbisyong Inklusibo–Alyansang Progresibo | 87,251 | 9.44 | |
Abdulwafie Balindong | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 70,165 | 7.59 | |
Usman Abutasnima | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 49,016 | 5.30 | |
Arpha Sarip | Ompia Party | 43,894 | 4.75 | |
Mohammad Ampaso | Ompia Party | 41,022 | 4.44 | |
Bubuly Decampong (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 36,131 | 3.91 | |
Mohammad Ali | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 33,614 | 3.64 | |
Johar Dimaporo | Liberal Party | 29,739 | 3.22 | |
Abudarda Amer | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 27,026 | 2.92 | |
Ansary Maongco | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 17,632 | 1.91 | |
Ibrahim Abedin | Independent | 5,353 | 0.58 | |
JM Malatus | Independent | 3,775 | 0.41 | |
Noroding Ibrahim | Independent | 2,365 | 0.26 | |
Total | 924,378 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 303,088 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Maguindanao del Norte
[edit]Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tucao Mastura | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 199,049 | 72.30 | |
Suharto Mangudadatu | Al Ittahad–UKB Party | 76,260 | 27.70 | |
Total | 275,309 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 275,309 | – | ||
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Vice Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Marshall Sinsuat | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 198,233 | 73.23 | |
Ainee Sinsuat | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 72,461 | 26.77 | |
Total | 270,694 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 275,309 | – | ||
United Bangsamoro Justice Party hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Provincial Board
[edit]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.
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 294,918 | 33.90 | 3 | |
United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 253,090 | 29.09 | 4 | |
Al Ittahad–UKB Party | 163,215 | 18.76 | 0 | |
Lakas–CMD | 82,750 | 9.51 | 1 | |
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 15,745 | 1.81 | 0 | |
Independent | 60,303 | 6.93 | 0 | |
Total | 870,021 | 100.00 | 8 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 394,527 | – |
1st district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sowaib Ibay | Lakas–CMD | 82,750 | 14.96 | |
Alexa Ashley Tomawis (incumbent) | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 75,662 | 13.68 | |
Darwin Panga | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 70,887 | 12.81 | |
Mashur Biruar (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 69,949 | 12.64 | |
Abdul Moamar Manalao | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 57,169 | 10.33 | |
Bocari Dagalangit | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 40,042 | 7.24 | |
Nashedden Imam | Independent | 38,133 | 6.89 | |
Soraida Ampatuan | Al Ittahad–UKB Party | 35,072 | 6.34 | |
Michael Tomawis | Al Ittahad–UKB Party | 26,429 | 4.78 | |
Armando Lidasan | Al Ittahad–UKB Party | 23,824 | 4.31 | |
Julhani Tumbas Jr. | Independent | 11,702 | 2.11 | |
Jamel Macacua | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 8,327 | 1.51 | |
Yacob Gumander | Independent | 7,372 | 1.33 | |
Dodong Esmael | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 5,212 | 0.94 | |
Zenaida Sigayan | Independent | 757 | 0.14 | |
Total | 553,287 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 208,290 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
2nd district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lannie Diocolano | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 71,940 | 22.71 | |
Michael Kida | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 55,463 | 17.51 | |
Ali Bayam | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 50,025 | 15.79 | |
Babydatu Sinsuat | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 48,544 | 15.33 | |
Jameel Sinsuat | Al Ittahad–UKB Party | 29,584 | 9.34 | |
Rommel Sinsuat (incumbent) | Al Ittahad–UKB Party | 26,126 | 8.25 | |
Naima Manan-Ameril | Al Ittahad–UKB Party | 22,180 | 7.00 | |
Abraham Samad | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 10,533 | 3.33 | |
Madki Acbar | Independent | 2,339 | 0.74 | |
Total | 316,734 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 186,237 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Maguindanao del Sur
[edit]Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ali Midtimbang | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 180,945 | 53.11 | |
Mariam Mangudadatu (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | 159,746 | 46.89 | |
Total | 340,691 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 451,687 | – | ||
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas gain from Nacionalista Party | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Vice Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hisham Nando | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 188,092 | 57.03 | |
Benzar Ampatuan | Nacionalista Party | 141,734 | 42.97 | |
Total | 329,826 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 451,687 | – | ||
United Bangsamoro Justice Party gain from Nacionalista Party | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Provincial Board
[edit]The Maguindanao del Sur Provincial Board is composed of 10 elected board members.
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nacionalista Party | 603,493 | 48.20 | 4 | |
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 357,580 | 28.56 | 3 | |
United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 278,137 | 22.21 | 3 | |
Independent | 12,816 | 1.02 | 0 | |
Total | 1,252,026 | 100.00 | 10 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 451,687 | – |
1st district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kahal Kedtag | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 72,021 | 13.55 | |
Puti Ampatuan | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 67,627 | 12.72 | |
Norodin Ampatuan | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 65,757 | 12.37 | |
Sapak Midtimbang | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 63,786 | 12.00 | |
Zahara Ampatuan | Nacionalista Party | 57,481 | 10.82 | |
Jeng Macapendeg (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | 56,187 | 10.57 | |
Macmod Tuan | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 52,984 | 9.97 | |
Princess Midtimbang | Nacionalista Party | 42,769 | 8.05 | |
Taharudin Mlok | Nacionalista Party | 24,823 | 4.67 | |
Baba Omar | Nacionalista Party | 24,819 | 4.67 | |
Norudin Salik | Independent | 3,209 | 0.60 | |
Total | 531,463 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 202,684 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
2nd district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yussef Abubakar Paglas (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | 89,965 | 12.49 | |
Alonto Montawal Bangkulit (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | 88,046 | 12.22 | |
Said Makakena | Nacionalista Party | 78,649 | 10.91 | |
Faujiah Mangelen | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 77,801 | 10.80 | |
Rahib Nando | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 76,051 | 10.55 | |
Mamatanto Mamantal | Nacionalista Party | 71,366 | 9.90 | |
Mansor Makalay | Nacionalista Party | 69,388 | 9.63 | |
Apan Piang | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 54,887 | 7.62 | |
Allan Paglas | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 52,539 | 7.29 | |
Luminog Delangalen | United Bangsamoro Justice Party | 52,264 | 7.25 | |
Abdullatip Sabpel | Independent | 3,970 | 0.55 | |
Aladen Delna | Independent | 3,064 | 0.43 | |
Mama Guimba | Independent | 2,573 | 0.36 | |
Total | 720,563 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 249,003 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Tawi-Tawi
[edit]Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yshmael Sali (incumbent) | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 133,217 | 67.87 | |
Ruby Sahali | Aksyon Demokratiko | 63,078 | 32.13 | |
Total | 196,295 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 255,632 | – | ||
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Vice Governor
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Al-Syed Sali (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 142,259 | 76.96 | |
Algarad Lipae | Aksyon Demokratiko | 42,594 | 23.04 | |
Total | 184,853 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 255,632 | – | ||
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Provincial Board
[edit]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.
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 357,037 | 53.52 | 7 | |
Aksyon Demokratiko | 122,191 | 18.32 | 0 | |
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 42,751 | 6.41 | 1 | |
Independent | 145,149 | 21.76 | 2 | |
Total | 667,128 | 100.00 | 10 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 255,632 | – |
1st district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rodel Akip | Independent | 67,007 | 16.38 | |
Mark Renil Samsuya | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 57,155 | 13.97 | |
Papay Ladjahali | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 52,638 | 12.86 | |
Ershad Abdurahman | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 52,261 | 12.77 | |
Tati Ahaja | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 50,764 | 12.41 | |
Arron Fhadz Ahamad | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 42,751 | 10.45 | |
Alnazir Jumdail | Aksyon Demokratiko | 25,870 | 6.32 | |
Patta Tianok Jr. | Aksyon Demokratiko | 16,645 | 4.07 | |
Salim Yusop | Independent | 16,311 | 3.99 | |
Habib Jamal | Aksyon Demokratiko | 15,244 | 3.73 | |
Hansam Pilihan | Aksyon Demokratiko | 12,552 | 3.07 | |
Total | 409,198 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 161,621 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
2nd district
[edit]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]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Melhan Masdal (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 46,396 | 17.99 | |
Alshid Mohammad Ali | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 37,666 | 14.60 | |
Jonel Mohammad Monel | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 35,016 | 13.58 | |
Alfil Ladjabassal | Independent | 34,928 | 13.54 | |
Jamz Ishmael (incumbent) | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 25,141 | 9.75 | |
Mahmud Bawasanta (incumbent) | Independent | 20,883 | 8.10 | |
Al-Khalid Abdulmunap | Aksyon Demokratiko | 17,158 | 6.65 | |
Martin Maing | Aksyon Demokratiko | 13,060 | 5.06 | |
Nasser Habe | Aksyon Demokratiko | 11,910 | 4.62 | |
Yasmin Bawasanta | Aksyon Demokratiko | 9,752 | 3.78 | |
Alano Salih | Independent | 6,020 | 2.33 | |
Total | 257,930 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 94,011 | – | ||
Source: Commission on Elections[4][5] |
Election-related incidents
[edit]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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