2025 Las Piñas local elections
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Local elections will take place in Las Piñas on Monday, May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. The electorate will elect a mayor, a vice mayor, twelve members of the Las Piñas City Council, and one representative to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. The officials elected in the election will assume their respective offices on June 30, 2025, for a three-year-long term.
Background
[edit]Las Piñas local politics has been dominated by the Aguilar family since the 1960s starting with the family patriarch, former mayor Filemon C. Aguilar. After his death, the mayoralty of the city passed on to his son, Vergel Aguilar, and eventually to his wife, incumbent Imelda Aguilar. Vergel's sister Cynthia married Manny Villar, enabling her branch of the family to become nationally prominent, with herself, her husband, and son Mark Villar later being elected to the Senate of the Philippines. The other branches of the family also entered local politics and together they have ruled the city.[1]
The run-up to the 2025 Philippine general election has caused a fracture in the family, particularly between the sisters-in-law Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Senator Cynthia Viliar.[2] The term-limited senator has hinted she will run for either mayor or representative, in direct conflict with her niece, Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery.[3] As a result, Mayor Aguilar and Vice Mayor Aguilar-Nery left the Nacionalista Party, led by Manny Villar, indicating a deepening in the family's rift.[4] The other branches of the family have indicated that they would side with the Villars against the incumbent branch of the family.[1]
Candidates
[edit]Candidates in italics indicate incumbents seeking reelection.
Administration coalition
[edit]| Position | # | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | April Aguilar-Nery | NPC | ||
| Vice mayor | Imelda Aguilar | NPC | ||
| House representative | Mark Anthony Santos | Independent | ||
| 1st district councilor | Zardi Abellera | NPC | ||
| Alelee Aguilar | NPC | |||
| Brian Bayog | NPC | |||
| Robert Cristobal | NPC | |||
| Marlon Rosales | NPC | |||
| Mark Joseph Santos | NPC | |||
| 2nd district councilor | Lester Aranda | NPC | ||
| Emmanuel Luis Casimiro | NPC | |||
| Tito Martinez | Independent | |||
| Henry Medina | NPC | |||
| Macky Saito | NPC | |||
| Euan Toralballa | NPC | |||
Primary opposition coalition
[edit]| Position | # | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Carlo Aguilar | Nacionalista | ||
| Vice mayor | Luis Bustamante | Nacionalista | ||
| House representative | Cynthia Villar | Nacionalista | ||
| 1st district councilor | Adelbert Aguilar | Nacionalista | ||
| Julio Balanag | Nacionalista | |||
| Jess Bustamante | Nacionalista | |||
| Rhoderick De Leon | Nacionalista | |||
| Oscar Peña | Nacionalista | |||
| Rex Riguera | Nacionalista | |||
| 2nd district councilor | Lord Linley Aguilar | Nacionalista | ||
| Gywyn Gonzales | Independent | |||
| Albert Hernandez | Independent | |||
| Ruben Ramos | Nacionalista | |||
| Bonifacio Riguera | Nacionalista | |||
| Yolanda Tan | Nacionalista | |||
Mayoral election
[edit]The incumbent is Imelda Aguilar, who is term-limited after winning her third consecutive term in 2022. The race will be contested by cousins April Aguilar-Nery and Carlo Aguilar.
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- April Aguilar-Nery, incumbent vice mayor (2019–present)[5]
- Carlo Aguilar, former city councilor (2010–2019)[6]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Abellar Jr. | Partido Maharlika | |
| April Aguilar-Nery | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Carlo Aguilar | Nacionalista Party | |
| Rolando Barredo Jr. | Independent | |
| Armando Ducat Jr. | Independent | |
| Conrado Antonio Miranda | Independent | |
| Emerito Rivera | Independent | |
| Total | ||
| TBD | ||
Vice mayoral election
[edit]Incumbent vice mayor April Aguilar-Nery is on her second term, having defended the seat in the 2022 elections. She was eligible to run for her third consecutive term, but decided to run for Mayor instead.
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Imelda Aguilar, incumbent mayor of Las Piñas (2016–present)[5]
- Luis Bustamante, incumbent City councilor (2019–present)[7]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Imelda Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Edilberto Angeles | Independent | |
| Felipe Arteta | Independent | |
| Eduveges Batalan | Independent | |
| Luis Bustamante | Nacionalista Party | |
| Luis Casimiro | Independent | |
| Quirino Ruben Chavez | Independent | |
| Angelico Francisco David | Independent | |
| Total | ||
| TBD | ||
City Council election
[edit]The Las Piñas Council has 14 members, 12 of which are elected via plurality block voting for three-year terms. It is divided into two city council districts, with six councilors each.
First District
[edit]The first city council district is composed of the northern barangays of the city, namely BF International Village, Daniel Fajardo, Elias Aldana, Ilaya, Manuyo Uno, Manuyo Dos, Pamplona Uno, Pamplona Tres, Pulang Lupa Uno, Pulang Lupa Dos, Talon Uno and Zapote.
The administration coalition won a slim majority of the district's seats in 2022, winning four of the six contested seats.
Term-limited councilors
| Candidate | Party or alliance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zardi Abellera | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Adelbert Aguilar | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Alelee Aguilar | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Ma. Cielo Antonio | Independent | |||
| Julio Balanag | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Bernard Bayog | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Jess Bustamante (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Jinsei Ray Castillo | Makabayan | |||
| Michael Castillo | Independent | |||
| Marino Chavez | Independent | |||
| Jeric Antoni Calve | Independent | |||
| Roberto Cristobal | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Rhoderick De Leon | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Larry Esmeña | Independent | |||
| Larry Eusebio | Independent | |||
| Amelita Gallano | Independent | |||
| Angelito Jamco Jr. | Independent | |||
| Rodolfo Llupar | Independent | |||
| Lauro Matundan III | Independent | |||
| Davey John Medidas | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino | |||
| Oscar Peña (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Larry Perez | Independent | |||
| Rex Hans Riguera (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Marlon Rosales | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Maria Teresa Santamaria | Independent | |||
| Mark Joseph Santos | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Rick Jason Someros | Independent | |||
| Angelita Suñer | Independent | |||
| Maria Zharina Tolentino | Independent | |||
| Total | ||||
Second District
[edit]The second city council district is composed of the southern barangays of the city, namely. Almanza Uno, Almanza Dos, Pamplona Dos, Pilar, Talon Dos, Talon Tres, Talon Kuatro and Talon Singko.
The administration coalition won a slim majority of the district's seats in 2022, winning four of the six contested seats.
Term-limited councilors
| Candidate | Party or alliance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Linley Aguilar (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Michaela Irish Alvarado | Independent | |||
| Avelino Andal | Independent | |||
| Lester Aranda | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Jefferson Boyo | Independent | |||
| Adoracion Bustillo | Independent | |||
| Danilo Calitizen | Independent | |||
| Emmanuel Luis Casimiro (incumbent) | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Marlon Dayao | Independent | |||
| Irene Deciembre | Independent | |||
| Berlin Dela Cruz | Independent | |||
| Noli Fiesta | Independent | |||
| Angelo Anthony Garcia | Independent | |||
| Alberto Goco | Independent | |||
| Gywyn Gonzales | Tropang Villar | Independent | ||
| Simnar Gran | Independent | |||
| Elmer Gregorio | Independent | |||
| Albert Francis Hernandez | Tropang Villar | Independent | ||
| Restituto Martinez | Team Aguilar | Independent | ||
| Henry Medina (incumbent) | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Edgardo Parungao | Independent | |||
| Carlson Pascual | Independent | |||
| Ruben Ramos (incumbent) | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Bonifacio Riguera | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Adelia Rosales | Independent | |||
| Makoto Julius Saito | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Yolanda Tan | Tropang Villar | Nacionalista Party | ||
| Pedro Tato | Independent | |||
| Euan Rex Toralballa | Team Aguilar | Nationalist People's Coalition | ||
| Edgardo Tugano Jr. | Independent | |||
| Virgilio Valle Jr. | Independent | |||
| Araceli Ventura | Independent | |||
| Total | ||||
House of Representatives election
[edit]The city elects one representative to the House of Representatives. The incumbent is Camille Villar, who is on her second consecutive term. She was eligible to run for a third and final consecutive term, but chose to run for senator under the administration's coalition.[8]
Candidates
[edit]- Luisito Redoble[9]
- Mark Anthony Santos, incumbent City councilor (2022–present)[10]
- John Barry Tayam, 28-year old senior high school instructor and the youngest congressional district representative aspirant in Metro Manila[9]
- Cynthia Villar, incumbent Senator of the Philippines (2013–present)[5]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Luisito Redoble | KANP | |
| Mark Anthony Santos | Independent | |
| John Barry Tayam | Independent | |
| Cynthia Villar | Nacionalista Party | |
| Total | ||
| TBD | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Letters to the Editor: Aguilar Family sets the record straight on what is happening in Las Piñas". Manila Times. September 8, 2024. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Baroña, Franco Jose (September 4, 2024). "Villars, Aguilars, long-time political allies in Las Piñas, part ways". Manila Times. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Bordey, Hana (July 31, 2024). "Cynthia Villar eyes Las Piñas mayoral or congressional seat, daughter Camille to run for Senate". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on August 1, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Murcia, Alvin (September 5, 2024). "Aguilars dump Villar's camp". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c Suerte Felipe, Cecille (October 2, 2024). "Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Suerte Felipe, Cecille (October 2, 2024). "Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat". Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Maderazo, Jake (September 17, 2024). "NCR political families must resolve disagreements in two weeks". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (September 26, 2024). "PBBM bares admin's 2025 senatorial slate". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (October 4, 2024). "Young teacher ready to take on Las Piñas' political giants in House race". Manila Times. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Baroña, Franco Jose (September 4, 2024). "Villars, Aguilars, long-time political allies in Las Piñas, part ways". Manila Times. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.