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Local elections will be held in the province of Batangas on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and for the six districts of Batangas.
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Gubernatorial election
Incumbent Hermilando Mandanas who was elected in 2016 is now on his third consecutive and sixth non-consecutive term as governor of Batangas and is ineligible for reelection. Among those who announced their intention for the governorship is incumbent Mataasnakahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan, after his reelection in 2022.
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Angelo Rivera, former 1-CARE Party-list Representative (2010-2016), former mayor of Padre Garcia, Batangas (2016-2019)[1]
- Jay Ilagan, incumbent vice mayor of Mataasnakahoy, Batangas (2019–present), former mayor of Mataasnakahoy (2013-2016), president of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines Batangas Chapter[2]
Potential
- Valentino Patron, incumbent mayor of San Jose, Batangas (2016–present), former vice mayor of San Jose (2013-2016), president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines Batangas Chapter (2019-present)
- Mark Leviste, vice governor of Batangas (2019–present; 2007–2016) (not yet decided)
- Vilma Santos-Recto, former representative of the 6th District of Batangas (2016-2022), former governor of Batangas (2007-2016), former mayor of Lipa, Batangas (1998-2007), actress
Vice gubernatorial election
Mark Leviste is on his second and fifth non-consecutive term and is eligible for a third and sixth non-consecutive term. However, he is still undecided on his plans for 2025. Leviste served as vice governor from 2007 to 2016 and again, since 2019. Leviste previously ran for governor in 2016, but lost to Mandanas.
Provincial board election
1st District
Incumbent Roman Rosales Jr. is term-limited. Incumbent Armie Bausas is eligible for a second-term.
2nd District
Incumbents Wilson Leandro Rivera and Arlina Magboo are now term-limited.
3rd District
- Cities: Santo Tomas City, Tanauan City
- Municipalities: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay
Incumbents Alfredo Corona and Rodolfo Balba are eligible for re-election.
4th District
Incumbents Jonas Patrick Gozos and Jesus De Veyra are now term-limited.
Declared
- Eric De Veyra, son of incumbent board member Jesus De Veyra
- Jerick Mercado, incumbent councilor of San Jose, Batangas
- Melvin Vidal, incumbent councilor of Padre Garcia, president of the Philippine Councilors League Batangas Chapter
- Marilou Villapando, former councilor of Rosario, Batangas
Potential
- Ma. Lorena Niña Gozos, wife of incumbent board member Jonas Patrick Gozos
- Rowena Magadia, incumbent councilor of San Juan, Batangas (2016-present)
- Alvin John Samonte, former councilor of San Juan, Batangas (2013-2022), former Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President of San Juan, Batangas (2010-2013)
5th District
Incumbents Ma. Claudette Ambida and Arthur Blanco are now term-limited.
6th District
Incumbent Lydio Lopez Jr. is term-limited while incumbent Aries Emmanuel Mendoza is eligible for re-election
Congressional elections
1st District
Incumbent Eric Buhain is eligible for re-election.
2nd District
Incumbent Gerville Luistro is eligible for re-election.
Potential
- Raneo Abu, former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas's 2nd District (2013-2022)
3rd District
Incumbent Ma. Theresa Collantes is term-limited.
Potential
- King Collantes, son of Tanauan City Mayor Nelson Collantes and Rep. Ma. Theresa Collantes
- Paolo Laurel, great-grandson of former president Jose P. Laurel, grandson of former senator Sotero Laurel, grand-nephew of former vice-president Salvador Laurel, son of former vice-governor Peter Laurel
4th District
Incumbent Lianda Bolilia is term-limited.
Declared
- Amado Carlos Bolilia IV, board member of the 4th district of Batangas (2007-2016)
- Jonas Patrick Gozos, incumbent 4th district board member (2016-present)
5th District
Incumbent Mario Vittorio Mariño is term-limited.
Potential candidate
- Beverley Rose Dimacuha, incumbent mayor of Batangas City (2016-present)
6th District
The seat is currently vacant after Ralph Recto was appointed as Secretary of Finance.
Potential candidate
- Luis Manzano - actor, TV host, son of former representative Vilma Santos-Recto and actor/politician Edu Manzano, stepson of former representative and current Finance Secretary Ralph Recto
- Ryan Christian Recto - son of former representative Vilma Santos-Recto and current Finance Secretary Ralph Recto
City and Municipal elections
Batangas City, Calaca, Lipa, Santo Tomas, and Tanauan will all elect a mayor and a vice-mayor this election. The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest number of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected. Below is the summary of mayoral and vice-mayoral candidates of each city and municipalities per district.
1st District
Calaca City
Incumbent Nas Ona is eligible for re-election.
Balayan
Incumbent Emmanuel Salvador Fronda II is term-limited.
Calatagan
Incumbent Peter Oliver Palacio is term-limited.
Lemery
Incumbent Ian Kenneth Alilio is eligible for re-election.
Lian
Incumbent Joseph Peji is eligible for re-election.
Nasugbu
Incumbent Antonio Jose Barcelon is term-limited.
Taal
Incumbent Fulgencio Mercado is term-limited.
Tuy
Incumbent Jose Jecerell Cerrado is eligible for re-election.
2nd District
Bauan
Incumbent Rhyan Dolor is eligible for re-election.
Lobo
Incumbent Lota Manalo is eligible for re-election.
Mabini
Incumbent Nilo Villanueva is eligible for re-election.
San Luis
Incumbent Oscarlito Hernandez is eligible for re-election.
San Pascual
Incumbent Antonio Dimayuga is eligible for re-election.
Tingloy
Incumbent Lauro Alvarez is eligible for re-election.
3rd District
- Cities: Santo Tomas City, Tanauan City
- Municipalities: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay
Santo Tomas City
Incumbent Arth Jhun Marasigan is eligible for re-election.
Tanauan City
Incumbent Sonny Collantes is eligible for re-election.
Agoncillo
Incumbent Cinderella Reyes is eligible for re-election.
Alitagtag
Incumbent Edilberto Ponggos is eligible for re-election.
Balete
Incumbent Wilson Maralit is eligible for re-election.
Cuenca
Incumbent Alexander Magpantay is eligible for re-election.
Laurel
Incumbent Lyndon Bruce is eligible for re-election.
Malvar
Incumbent Cristeta Reyes is eligible for re-election.
Mataasnakahoy
Incumbent Janet Ilagan is eligible for re-election.
San Nicolas
Incumbent Lester De Sagun is eligible for re-election.
Santa Teresita
Incumbent Norberto Segunial Jr. is eligible for re-election.
Talisay
Incumbent Nestor Natanauan is eligible for re-election.
4th District
Ibaan
Incumbent Edralyn Joy Salvame is eligible for re-election.
Padre Garcia
Incumbent Celsa Rivera is eligible for re-election.
Rosario
Incumbent Leovigildo Morpe is eligible for re-election.
San Jose
Incumbent Mayor Valentino Patron is term-limited and a potential gubernatorial candidate. Incumbent Vice Mayor Renji Arcilla assumed office after the death of Vice Mayor Noel Virtucio.
San Juan
Incumbent Ildebrando Salud is eligible for re-election.
Taysan
Incumbent Edilberto Abaday assumed office after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed former mayor Grande Gutierrez.
5th District
Batangas City
Incumbent Beverley Rose Dimacuha is term-limited and a potential congressional candidate.
Potential candidate
- Mario Vittorio Mariño, incumbent 6th district representative (2016-present), former 2nd district board member (2013-2016), former Batangas City councilor (2010-2013)
6th District
Lipa City
Incumbent Eric Africa is eligible for re-election.
References
- ^ Otordoz, Belly (January 17, 2024). "Ex-town mayor to run for governor in Batangas". The Manila Times. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Alamag, Bayani (August 11, 2023). "Mataas na Kahoy Vice Mayor Ilagan, tuloy ang laban sa pagka-gobernador". Unlinews Online. Retrieved February 4, 2024.