Election commission announces newly elected officials throughout the Davao Region
🚨📣 In the 2025 elections, a massive wave of change swept across the Davao Region as results were officially declared, confirming a new crop of leaders for the provinces. Here's a lowdown on the major victors:
Davao City
👀 Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, currently detained at the International Criminal Court, pulled off a colossal upset, winning the mayoral race with a staggering 660,000 votes—eight times more than his closet competitor. 🤥 His son, Sebastian Duterte, followed suit, nabbing the vice mayoral position. The Duterte dynasty continues to reign strong in the region, with other family members securing congressional seats and council positions.
Davao de Oro
🎉 In Compostela, Mayor Levi Ebdao successfully defended his seat, with Vice Mayor Ricky Hechanova and eight council members sealing their wins. 💰 Other pockets of success included incumbent Mayor Myrocel Clarin Balili (Nabunturan), Honeyboy Libuangan (Laak, who replaced his dad as mayor), Emerson Luego (Mabini, his second term), and Manuel Zamora Jr. (Monkayo). Mayor-elect Zamora expressed his gratitude to his supporters and expressed his commitment to progress and development.
Davao del Sur
🏆 In Bansalan, Edwin Reyes claims victory as mayor, with lawyer Kirby Villaraiz as vice mayor. A crew of eight councilors also joined them. Moving on to the provincial level, Yvonne Cagas was elected governor, with Marc Cagas and John Tracy Cagas taking up the vice governor and congressional representative positions, respectively.
Davao Oriental
🗽 Ronnie Osnan (Caraga) and Mayo Almario (Mati City) bagged the mayoral seats, beating their 2022 rivals. Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Enzo Rabat and a new crew of city councilors took over in Mati City. Over in Lupon, Mayor Sonny Alonzo and Vice Mayor Christian Chrence Go were re-elected alongside eight members of the Sangguniang Bayan.
Davao del Norte
😅 The Panabo City remains under the command of incumbent mayor Jose Relampagos, who was re-elected for his final term. A well-balanced mix of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas and Lakas teams now makes up the City Council, with ten councilors declared winners.
🕊 Carmen's Mayor Leonidas Bahague and Vice Mayor Marchell Perandos secured re-election, joined by eight municipal councilors.
Davao Occidental
🌞 In Saranggani, Adelan De Arce and Marciano Lagudas were officially proclaimed as mayor and vice mayor, respectively.
🌟 The smooth and orderly conclusion to the 2025 midterm elections in the Davao Region earned commendation from the Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-Davao) and election officers. Officials are expected to continue their public service and contribute to their communities' development.
- The new government in Davao Region, following the 2025 elections, is poised to implement policy-and-legislation changes with the Duterte dynasty's continued influence in Davao City.
- Despite his detention at the International Criminal Court, former President Rodrigo Duterte's impact on politics is still significant, as shown in his victory in the Davao City mayoral race.
- There has been migration within the region, as the Duterte family expanded their political dominance in Davao City by securing congressional seats and council positions.
- The 2025 elections also saw significant wins in other provinces, with individuals like Yvonne Cagas being elected governor of Davao del Sur and Mayor-elect Zamora expressing his commitment to progress and development in Monkayo.
- Unfortunately, the region also faced incidents such as car-accidents, fires, and crime-and-justice issues, leading to general-news coverage and potential policy discussions.
- The conclusion of the 2025 midterm elections in the Davao Region was orderly and commendable, but the focus now shifts to the new government's ability to address ongoing challenges like war-and-conflicts and ensure the safety and wellbeing of its citizens.
