2025 Zamboanga City local elections
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May 12, 2025
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Vice mayoral election | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Local elections were held in Zamboanga City on May 12, 2025, within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, and eight councilors per district.
Congressional elections
The Congressional elections we're also held to elect a member to represent their constituent in their respective legislative districts. The Zamboanga City 1st District, and 2nd District
1st district
Incumbent Khymer Adan Olaso of the Nacionalista Party retired to run for mayor of Zamboanga City.[1][2]
The Nacionalista Party nominated Olaso's brother, Kaiser Adan Olaso, who was defeated by Kat Chua, an independent. Zamboanga City vice mayor Pinpin Pareja (Lakas–CMD) and Al Abduhalim (Independent) also ran for representative.[1][2][3][4]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kat Chua | Independent | 54,444 | 34.53 | |
| Pinpin Pareja | Lakas–CMD | 53,381 | 33.86 | |
| Kaiser Adan Olaso | Nacionalista Party | 46,706 | 29.62 | |
| Al Abduhalim | Independent | 3,140 | 1.99 | |
| Total | 157,671 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 157,671 | 92.25 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 13,255 | 7.75 | ||
| Total votes | 170,926 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 224,316 | 76.20 | ||
| Independent gain from Nacionalista Party | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2nd district
Term-limited incumbent Mannix Dalipe of Lakas–CMD ran for mayor of Zamboanga City.[2]
Lakas–CMD nominated Dalipe's brother, Zamboanga City mayor John Dalipe, who was defeated by Zamboanga City Liga ng mga Barangay president Jerry Perez of the Adelante Zamboanga Party. Three other candidates also ran for representative.[1][2][3][5]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Perez | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 100,035 | 53.93 | |
| John Dalipe | Lakas–CMD | 66,763 | 35.99 | |
| Michelle Natividad | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | 15,639 | 8.43 | |
| Darlene Sali | Independent | 1,594 | 0.86 | |
| Ander Ismael | Independent | 1,473 | 0.79 | |
| Total | 185,504 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 185,504 | 92.06 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 16,003 | 7.94 | ||
| Total votes | 201,507 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 258,742 | 77.88 | ||
| Adelante Zamboanga Party gain from Lakas–CMD | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
Mayoral elections
Mayor
Incumbent Mayor John Dalipe of Lakas–CMD ran for the House of Representatives in Zamboanga City's 2nd legislative district.[6] He was previously affiliated with the People's Reform Party.
Lakas–CMD nominated Dalipe's brother, representative Mannix Dalipe, who was defeated by representative Khymer Olaso of the Nacionalista Party. Three other candidates ran for mayor.[6][7][3][8]
On April 22, 2025, Orlando San Luis Negrete, an independent candidate, was found dead inside his home in Barangay Tumaga.[9]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khymer Olaso | Nacionalista Party | 169,345 | 47.49 | |
| Mannix Dalipe | Lakas–CMD | 122,336 | 34.31 | |
| Pete Natividad | Independent | 62,035 | 17.40 | |
| Dennier Ibbah | Independent | 1,544 | 0.43 | |
| Orlando Negrete | Independent | 1,326 | 0.37 | |
| Total | 356,586 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 356,586 | 95.75 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 15,847 | 4.25 | ||
| Total votes | 372,433 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 483,058 | 77.10 | ||
| Nacionalista Party gain from Lakas–CMD | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
Vice Mayoral elections
Vice Mayor
Incumbent Pinpin Pareja of Lakas–CMD ran for the House of Representatives in Zamboanga City's 1st legislative district.[6] She was previously affiliated with Partido Prosperidad y Amor Para na Zamboanga.
Lakas–CMD nominated city councilor Vino Guingona, who was defeated by former Zamboanga City mayor Beng Climaco of the Adelante Zamboanga Party. Sophia Taup (Independent) also ran for mayor.[7][3][8]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beng Climaco | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 216,261 | 62.88 | |
| Vino Guingona | Lakas–CMD | 119,826 | 34.84 | |
| Sophia Taup | Independent | 7,857 | 2.28 | |
| Total | 343,944 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 343,944 | 92.35 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 28,489 | 7.65 | ||
| Total votes | 372,433 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 483,058 | 77.10 | ||
| Adelante Zamboanga Party gain from Lakas–CMD | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
City Council elections
The Zamboanga City Council is composed of 19 councilors, 16 of whom are elected.
Lakas–CMD tied with the Adelante Zamboanga Party at six seats each.
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas–CMD | 834,555 | 38.14 | 6 | +5 | |
| Adelante Zamboanga Party | 685,654 | 31.33 | 6 | +4 | |
| Nacionalista Party | 212,469 | 9.71 | 2 | New | |
| Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 20,525 | 0.94 | 0 | 0 | |
| Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi | 5,347 | 0.24 | 0 | New | |
| Independent | 429,822 | 19.64 | 2 | +2 | |
| Total | 2,188,372 | 100.00 | 16 | 0 | |
| Total votes | 372,433 | – | |||
| Registered voters/turnout | 483,058 | 77.10 | |||
| Source: Commission on Elections | |||||
1st district
Zamboanga City's 1st councilor district consists of the same area as Zamboanga City's 1st legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
20 candidates were included in the ballot.[8]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Sadain | Nacionalista Party | 98,028 | 9.80 | |
| Lit-Lit Macrohon (incumbent) | Independent | 86,807 | 8.68 | |
| Dan Vicente (incumbent) | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 77,338 | 7.73 | |
| Joel Esteban (incumbent) | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 65,215 | 6.52 | |
| King Omaga (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 62,311 | 6.23 | |
| Vladimir Jimenez | Nacionalista Party | 62,371 | 6.24 | |
| Bong Atilano | Lakas–CMD | 59,804 | 5.98 | |
| Divino Gracia Ramillano | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 55,015 | 5.50 | |
| Jawo Jimenez | Lakas–CMD | 53,697 | 5.37 | |
| Mike Cinco | Nacionalista Party | 52,070 | 5.21 | |
| Boday Cabato | Lakas–CMD | 48,165 | 4.82 | |
| Joey Santos (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 44,489 | 4.45 | |
| Charlie Mariano (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 44,322 | 4.43 | |
| Jackie Julian | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 42,203 | 4.22 | |
| Gerky Valesco (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 39,108 | 3.91 | |
| Poloy Olvinar | Lakas–CMD | 36,339 | 3.63 | |
| Ruiz delos Santos | Independent | 24,741 | 2.47 | |
| Ben Asdali | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 20,525 | 2.05 | |
| Matthew Hosseini | Independent | 15,317 | 1.53 | |
| Benji Diones | Independent | 12,073 | 1.21 | |
| Total | 999,938 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 170,926 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 224,316 | 76.20 | ||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2nd district
Zamboanga City's 2nd councilor district consists of the same area as Zamboanga City's 2nd legislative district. Eight councilors are elected from this councilor district.
29 candidates were included in the ballot.[10]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Siason (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 80,740 | 6.79 | |
| BG Guingona | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 79,778 | 6.71 | |
| Jihan Edding (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 77,059 | 6.48 | |
| Kim Villaflores | Lakas–CMD | 66,062 | 5.56 | |
| Junnie Navarro | Lakas–CMD | 58,253 | 4.90 | |
| Hannah Nuño | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 57,718 | 4.86 | |
| Fred Atilano (incumbent) | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 56,343 | 4.74 | |
| Rey Bayoging | Independent | 55,027 | 4.63 | |
| Mary Joy Olaso | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 53,186 | 4.48 | |
| Albert Castillo | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 53,088 | 4.47 | |
| Cesar Iturralde | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 51,972 | 4.37 | |
| Mike Alavar | Independent | 50,610 | 4.26 | |
| Kim Elago | Independent | 50,562 | 4.25 | |
| Eddie Saavedra (incumbent) | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 49,522 | 4.17 | |
| Hecky Perez | Lakas–CMD | 48,534 | 4.08 | |
| Bong Simbajon | Adelante Zamboanga Party | 44,276 | 3.73 | |
| Banjung Aliangan | Lakas–CMD | 42,633 | 3.59 | |
| VP Elago (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 40,048 | 3.37 | |
| Chard Pajarito | Lakas–CMD | 32,991 | 2.78 | |
| Al Warid Adjail | Independent | 25,378 | 2.14 | |
| Ibs Turabin | Independent | 24,847 | 2.09 | |
| Sonyboy Jalani | Independent | 21,070 | 1.77 | |
| Jon Perez | Independent | 20,018 | 1.68 | |
| Floyd Dizon | Independent | 11,062 | 0.93 | |
| Rawda Nasaluddin | Independent | 10,422 | 0.88 | |
| Nur-Aisa Awis | Independent | 9,737 | 0.82 | |
| Armando Bucoy | Independent | 6,509 | 0.55 | |
| Daniel Mendoza | Independent | 5,642 | 0.47 | |
| Jesse Toribio | Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi | 5,347 | 0.45 | |
| Total | 1,188,434 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 201,507 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 258,742 | 77.88 | ||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
References
- ^ a b c "Olaso-Climaco's Team Zamboanga file candidacy for 2025 midterm elections". Manila Standard. October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Garcia, Teofilo Jr. (October 9, 2024). "2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ a b c d Carreon, Frencie (May 13, 2025). "Dalipe brothers lose Zamboanga posts as Olaso, Climaco take top seats". Rappler.
- ^ "ZAMBOANGACITY_1ST" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "ZAMBOANGACITY_2ND" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ a b c Garcia, Teofilo Jr. (October 9, 2024). "2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty". Philippine News Agency.
- ^ a b "Olaso-Climaco's Team Zamboanga file candidacy for 2025 midterm elections". Manila Standard. October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c "ZAMBOANGACITY_1ST" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
- ^ "Zamboanga City mayoralty candidate found dead". ABS-CBN. April 22, 2025.
- ^ "ZAMBOANGACITY_2ND" (PDF). Commission on Elections.