FIFTY-TWO candidates have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) to run for mayor, congressman, and councilors at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Magsaysay Park as of Monday, Oct. 7.
Incumbent 2nd District Councilor Diosdado Angelo Mahipus Jr. filed his certificate of candidacy for reelection. First District Councilor Luna Maria Dominique Acosta also filed her certificate of candidacy for reelection.
Incumbent 2nd District Councilor Augusto Javier “Javi” Garcia-Campos III formally filed his COC for the 2nd District Representative on Monday, running under Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. Campos was accompanied by his cousin, former 1st District Congressman Karlo Nograles, during the filing.
Additionally, incumbent 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte also filed his COC for reelection, through his lawyer Atty. Elija Pepito.
Former councilor Danny Dayanghirang filed his COC on Monday for 2nd District councilor. Earlier that day, independent candidate Carmela Merquita also listed her name for the 2025 mid-term elections.
According to records from the Comelec XI, the candidates who filed their COCs since Oct. 1 include:
**For Congressman:**
- Isidro T. Ungab (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Rex M. Labis (Independent)
- Melojen L. Montesclaros (Independent)
- Janeth J. Jabines (Independent)
- Paolo Z. Duterte (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
**For Mayor:**
- Rodolfo A. Cubos (Independent)
**For Vice Mayor:**
- Rhodora S. Barcena (Independent)
**For Councilor:**
- Ramil Fernando Brucal (Independent)
- Markoper P. Javier (Independent)
- Rodrigo Duterte II (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Priscilla Abarracin (LAKAS-CMD)
- Ricky E. Liparanon (LAKAS-CMD)
- Antonio A. Emberda (Independent)
- Nilo “Small” Abellera (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
- Michael John R. Cabalhin (Independent)
- Rowena S. Donato (Independent)
- Felochie A. Gencianos (Independent)
- Mary Crystel I. Abrenica (Independent)
- Kariz Ayah C. Martinez (Independent)
- Jasille B. Dulla (Independent)
- Antonette A. Sabes (Independent)
- Junrich S. Malolot (Independent)
- Ricky A. Castillote (Independent)
- Efren V. Desierto (Independent)
- Leonora D. Naraval (Independent)
- Erwin L. Uy (Independent)
- Radge Niño Ibuyan (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Bonz Andre A. Militar (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Temujin B. Ocampo (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Thristan Joshua B. Corsino (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Alberto T. Ungab (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Pamela A. Librado (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Rodolfo M. Mande (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Jessica M. Bonguyan (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Al Ryan S. Alejandre (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Louie John J. Bonguyan (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Jimmy G. Dureza (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Allan P. Simo (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan)
- Doce Laude Apostol (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan)
- Jonard Cascabel Dayap (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Maja Lakambini O. Enriquez (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan)
- Richlyn N. Justol (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Ramon II M. Bargamento (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Carmelo J. Clarion (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan)
- Jose Marie Bernardo R. Baluran (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Lorenzo Benjamin D. Villafuerte (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan)
- Myrna G. Dalodo-Ortiz (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Trisha Ann J. Villafuerte (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Antoinette G. Principe (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominic N. Advincula (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Rachel P. Zozobrado (Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod)
- Carmelita A. Merquita (Independent)
In total, five candidates are running for congressman, one for mayor, one for vice mayor, and 45 for councilor.
