2025 Philippine local elections in Mimaropa
The 2025 Philippine local elections in Mimaropa were held on May 12, 2025.
Marinduque
Governor
Incumbent Governor Presbitero Velasco Jr. of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for the House of Representatives in Marinduque's lone legislative district. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.Velasco endorsed his son, representative Lord Allan Velasco of the Nationalist People's Coalition, who was defeated by former provincial board member Mel Go of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino.
Vice Governor
Incumbent Vice Governor Lyn Angeles of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.Angeles was defeated by former Marinduque vice governor Romulo Bacorro, an independent.
Provincial Board
Since Marinduque's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Marinduque Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won six seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.
1st district
Marinduque's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Boac, Gasan and Mogpog. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.Seven candidates were included in the ballot.
2nd district
Marinduque's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Buenavista, Santa Cruz and Torrijos. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.Seven candidates were included in the ballot.
Occidental Mindoro
Governor
Incumbent Governor Eduardo Gadiano of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won re-election for a third term unopposed. He was previously affiliated with Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan.Vice Governor
Incumbent Vice Governor Diana Apigo-Tayag of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. She was previously affiliated with Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan.Apigo-Tayag won re-election against provincial board member AJ Rebong.
Provincial Board
The Occidental Mindoro Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won eight seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.
1st district
Occidental Mindoro's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Abra de Ilog, Looc, Lubang, Mamburao, Paluan, Sablayan and Santa Cruz. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.12 candidates were included in the ballot.
2nd district
Occidental Mindoro's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Calintaan, Magsaysay, Rizal and San Jose. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.12 candidates were included in the ballot.
Oriental Mindoro
Governor
Incumbent Governor Humerlito Dolor of Galing at Serbisyo para sa Mindoreño ran for a third term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.Dolor won re-election against two other candidates.
Vice Governor
Incumbent Vice Governor Ejay Falcon of Galing at Serbisyo para sa Mindoreño ran for the House of Representatives in Oriental Mindoro's 2nd legislative district. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.GSM nominated Governor Humerlito Dolor's brother, Oriental Mindoro administrator Hubbert Dolor, who was defeated by former Oriental Mindoro vice governor Jojo Perez of Mindoro Bago Sarili. Mong dela Fuente also ran for vice governor.
Provincial Board
The Oriental Mindoro Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.Galing at Serbisyo para sa Mindoreño won five seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.
1st district
Oriental Mindoro's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Oriental Mindoro's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.10 candidates were included in the ballot.
2nd district
Oriental Mindoro's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Oriental Mindoro's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.10 candidates were included in the ballot.
Palawan
Governor
Incumbent Governor Victorino Dennis Socrates of Aksyon Demokratiko ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with the Partidong Pagbabago ng Palawan.Socrates was defeated by San Vicente mayor Amy Alvarez of the Partidong Pagbabago ng Palawan. Richard Lopez also ran for governor.
Vice Governor
Incumbent Vice Governor Onsoy Ola of the Partidong Pagbabago ng Palawan ran for a second term.Ola won re-election against former representative Frederick Abueg and former Palawan vice governor Art Ventura.
Provincial Board
The Palawan Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.The Partidong Pagbabago ng Palawan won nine seats, gaining a majority in the provincial board.
1st district
Palawan's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Palawan's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.12 candidates were included in the ballot.
2nd district
Palawan's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Palawan's 2nd legislative district. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.Nine candidates were included in the ballot.
3rd district
Palawan's 3rd provincial district consists of the municipality of Aborlan. One board member is elected from this provincial district.Two candidates were included in the ballot.
Puerto Princesa
Mayor
Incumbent Mayor Lucilo Bayron Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.Bayron won re-election against Puerto Princesa vice mayor Nancy Socrates, former city councilor Gerry Abordo and two other candidates.
Vice Mayor
Incumbent Vice Mayor Nancy Socrates of Lakas–CMD ran for mayor of Puerto Princesa. She was previously affiliated with Aksyon Demokratiko.Socrates endorsed former city councilor Jimbo Maristela, who won the election against Mayor Lucilo Bayron's daughter, Puerto Princesa councilor Raine Bayron, and Larry dela Puerta.
City Council
The Puerto Princesa City Council is composed of 13 councilors, 10 of whom are elected.30 candidates were included in the ballot.
The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won eight seats, gaining a majority in the city council.
Romblon
Governor
Incumbent Governor Jose Riano of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a third term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.Riano was defeated by Odiongan mayor Trina Firmalo-Fabic of the Liberal Party. Former Magdiwang mayor Jolly Monton also ran for governor.
Vice Governor
Incumbent Vice Governor Arming Gutierrez of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.Gutierrez won re-election against Rodne Galicha.
Provincial Board
Since Romblon's reclassification as a 2nd class province, the Romblon Provincial Board consists of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas won five seats, becoming the largest party in the provincial board.
1st district
Romblon's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Banton, Concepcion, Corcuera, San Fernando, Magdiwang, Cajidiocan, Romblon and San Agustin. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.Nine candidates were included in the ballot.
2nd district
Romblon's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Alcantara, Ferrol, Looc, Odiongan, San Andres, San Jose, Calatrava, Santa Fe, and Santa Maria. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.Nine candidates were included in the ballot.