Local elections were 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 representatives for the six districts of Batangas.
Background
Incumbent governor Hermilando Mandanas who was elected in 2016 and has served his third consecutive (sixth non-consecutive term) as governor and is ineligible for reelection.
Among those who announced their intention for the governorship is incumbent Mataasnakahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan.[2] Former party-list representative of 1st Consumer Alliance for Rural Energy (1-CARE) and former mayor of Padre Garcia Michael Angelo Rivera also expressed his intention to run for governor. Another candidate is Walter Ozaeta, currently captain of Barangay Poblacion IV, San Jose; he was endorsed by the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas as its gubernatorial candidate. Actress and former governor Vilma Santos-Recto also filed her certificate of candidacy for governor.[3] Vilma Santos-Recto once served as governor of Batangas from 2007 to 2016.
All single-winner positions in contention use first-past-the-post voting, while all multi-winner positions use plurality block voting. The positions in contention, as well as the quantity of each position, are as follows:
Incumbent Governor Hermilando Mandanas is term-limited and is running for Vice Governor. Running for the position are incumbent Mataasnakahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan, barangay captain Walter Ozaeta, former 1-CARE partylist representative and former Padre Garcia mayor Michael Angelo Rivera and former governor Vilma Santos-Recto.
Incumbent Mark Leviste who has declared his intention for the governorship decided to run for congress.[3] His party nominated incumbent governor Hermilando Mandanas. His opponents are incumbent Bauan mayor Ryanh Dolor and TV host Luis Manzano, son of former governor Vilma Santos.
Incumbents Wilson Leandro Rivera and Arlina Magboo are term-limited. The Nacionalista Party has nominated two candidates: Jently Ona Rivera, wife of Wilson Rivera, and Dr. Reina Abu-Reyes, daughter of former Congressman Raneo Abu. Challenging them are term-limited Mabini councilor Richard Dieza, former board member Amelia Alvarez, Ramon Lagrana and Andro Hernandez.
2025 Provincial Board Election in 2nd District of Batangas
Incumbents Jonas Patrick Gozos and Jesus De Veyra are term-limited. Running for the position are Melvin Vidal, a three-termer Padre Garcia councilor and outgoing Batangas PCL President, Marcus Mendoza, son of former 4th District representative Mark Mendoza, pastor Eric De Veyra, son of term-limited board member Jesus Del Veyra, incumbent San Jose councilor Jerick Mercado, and three-termer San Juan councilor Alvin Samonte.
2025 Provincial Board Election in 4th District of Batangas
Incumbents Ma. Claudette Ambida and Arthur Blanco are term-limited in which both will run for the councilor of Batangas City. Former Batangas vice mayor Jun Berberabe and incumbent city councilor Hamilton Blanco will run for the board member of Batangas. Challenging them are Engr. Vicente Cantos of Lakas and independent candidate Ramil Cueto.
2025 Provincial Board Election in 5th District of Batangas
Incumbent Lydio Lopez Jr. is barred from seeking reelection due to term limits and will instead contest a seat in the Lipa City Council. His party has nominated Oscar Gozos II as its replacement candidate for the provincial board seat. Meanwhile, incumbent Aries Emmanuel Mendoza is eligible to run for reelection. Both Gozos and Mendoza are running without opposition.
2025 Provincial Board Election in 6th District of Batangas
Incumbent Eric Buhain is running for reelection. His opponent is businessman Leandro Leviste, son of former governor Jose Antonio Leviste and senator Loren Legarda.
Incumbent Ma. Theresa Collantes is term-limited. Her son, King is her party's nominee. His opponents are Nestor Burgos and incumbent vice governor Mark Leviste.
Incumbent Lianda Bolilia is term-limited. Her husband, former board member Amado Carlos "Caloy" Bolilia is her party's nominee. His opponents are incumbent board member Jonas Patrick Gozos and Ronald Umali.
Incumbent Marvey Mariño is term-limited and is running for mayor of Batangas City, switching places with his wife, incumbent mayor Beverley Rose Dimacuha. Her opponent is Makabayan Carlito Bisa.
2025 Philippine House of Representatives election in Batangas's 5th District
The seat is currently vacant after Ralph Recto was appointed as Secretary of Finance. Running for the position is his son Ryan Recto, alongside businessman Rodel Lacorte, lawyer Mario Panganiban and Bernadette Sabili, wife of former Lipa City mayor and current Presidential Commission on Urban Poor chief Meynard Sabili.
2025 Philippine House of Representatives election in Batangas's 6th District
All 29 municipalities of Batangas, 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 elected 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.
Incumbent Geraldine Ornales is running for mayor. Her party nominated incumbent councilor Hannah Beatriz Cabral. Her opponent is fellow councilor Maria Hanalee Bustos
Incumbent Fulgencio Mercado is term-limited. Aksyon party nominated his son, Aaron Mercado. Challenging him for the mayoral election are lawyer Atty. Naireeza Grace Bainto of PFP and independent candidate Romeo Baleros.
Incumbent Ryanh Dolor declined to run for reelection but instead will run for Vice Governor of Batangas. His wife Wendah Dolor will run for the Mayoralty race. Her opponents are incumbent councilor Patricia Nicole Abrahan and Mario Bejer
Incumbent Geronimo Alfiler first assumed as vice mayor upon the death of vice mayor Gaudioso Manalo. Months later, he assumed the mayorship when mayor Lota Manalo was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman for violation of the Ease of Doing Business Act. Manalo re-assumed as mayor after the Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the Ombudsman, while Alfiler re-assumed as vice mayor. However, the Office of the Ombudsman suspended Manalo, making Alfiler as the acting mayor.
Incumbent Geronimo Alfiler assumed office after the death of vice mayor Gaudioso Manalo. Upon his assumption as mayor, Angelito Abiera who was the first councilor assumed the position of vice mayor. However, upon the re-assumption of Lota Manalo as mayor, Alfiler was re-assumed as vice mayor.
Incumbent Nilo Villanueva is running for reelection, however he withdrew his candidacy in November 2024. As a result, his opponent, former mayor Noel Luistro is running unopposed
Although eligible for reelection, incumbent Antonio Dimayuga is no longer seeking reelection. Running for the position is incumbent Vice Mayor Angelina Castillo and former mayor Rosario Anna Victoria Conti. The Commission on Elections cancelled the candidacy of incumbent board member Arlina Magboo due to false material representation.
Incumbent Angelina Castillo is running for mayor. Lakas-CMD nominated former councilor and lawyer Reyshanne Joy Marquez. Her opponent is incumbent councilor Romuel Aguila of Nacionalista.
Incumbent Arth Jhun Marasigan is running for reelection. His opponents are Raymond Theodore Almeda, Dennis Sanchez and former municipal engineer Nolie Sanchez.
Incumbent Nelson Perez Collantes is running for reelection. His opponents are his 2022 primary opponent Mark Anthony Halili and incumbent vice-mayor Herminigildo Trinidad Jr.
Incumbent Herminigildo Trinidad, Jr. is not seeking reelection and will instead run for mayor. NPC nominated Wilfredo Ablao and challenging him is PFP vice mayoral nominee Sam Bengzon.
Incumbent Edilberto Ponggos is not seeking reelection. His wife Jo-ann Ponggos is his party's nominee. She and incumbent vice mayor Manuel Abrigo are running unopposed.
Incumbent Aries Parrilla initially filed for reelection but later withdrew to give way to the candidacy of Brandon Bruce, incumbent ABC president and brother of incumbent mayor Lyndon Bruce. His opponents Gerardo Mendoza, former vice mayor Rachelle Ogalinola, and John-John Rodriguez.
Incumbent Alberto Lat is running for councilor. His brother, incumbent councilor Emiliano Lat is his party's nominee. His opponent is Fe Magpantay, sister of former vice mayor Simeon Magpantay.
Incumbent Janet Ilagan is running for reelection. Her opponent is Lucia Ellery Gardiola-Silva, sister of incumbent CWS Partylist Representative Edwin Gardiola and wife of former mayor Gualberto Silva.
Incumbent Edralyn Joy Salvame is running for vice mayor. She endorsed businesswoman Jane Casas for the position. Her opponent is former mayor Artemio Chua. Henry Perez was declared a nuisance candidate by the Commission on Elections.
Incumbent Mayor Valentino Patron is term-limited and is running for Vice Mayor. His daughter, incumbent councilor Vanessa Patron is his party's nominee. Her opponents are former mayor Entiquio Briones, Genaro Masilungan Jr. and incumbent ABC president Reggie Virtucio, widow of former Vice Mayor Noel Virtucio.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Renji Arcilla who assumed office after the death of Vice Mayor Noel Virtucio is not seeking a three-year term and will run for reelection as municipal councilor. His party nominated incumbent mayor Valentino Patron, who also previously served as vice mayor for one term (2013-2016).
Eight councilors will be elected using plurality block voting. The winning seats were split between the PFP and Aksyon slates, resulting the councilors composition to have different political views. PFP dominates the majority whereas the Aksyon has the minority.
Incumbent Edilberto Abaday who assumed office after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed former mayor Grande Gutierrez is running for his first full three-year term. His opponents are Elizabeth Gutierrez, wife of former mayor Grande Gutierrez, former mayor Victor Portugal Jr. and 2022 mayoral candidate Brigido Villena.
Incumbent Luis Favorito who assumed office after the assumption of Edilberto Abaday as mayor following the dismissal of mayor Grande Gutierrez is no longer seeking a three-year term. His party nominated Bongbong Comia. His opponents are incumbent councilor Francisco Dio, former Vice Mayor Marianito Perez, and former Batangas City councilor Eloisa Portugal.
Incumbent Beverley Rose Dimacuha is term-limited and is running for Congress, switching places with her husband, incumbent representative Marvey Mariño.