LIVE UPDATES: #Elections2025 Running Tally

POLLING centers across the country have officially closed, and the counting of votes is now underway.

This page will bring you updates on the running tally of the 2025 midterm elections -- from national positions like senators and partylist groups to local races, including governors, mayors, and district representatives.

Stay tuned as we track the results and key developments from various provinces and cities nationwide.

11% ELECTION RETURS RECEIVED

As of 7:15 p.m., the Comelec has received 10.74 percent of election returns for the 2025 national and local elections.

Out of 93,387 ERs, a total of 10,030 have been received.

The canvassing board has received transmissions from 400 precincts out of 790 total number of expected precincts in Cebu City as of 7:37 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025. | via JPS

34% ELECTION RETURNS RECEIVED

As of 7:30 p.m., the Comelec has received 34.38 percent of election returns for the 2025 national and local elections.

Out of 93,387 ERs, a total of 32,108 have been received.

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For mayor of Cebu City

599 clustered precincts canvassed out of 790 as of 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For vice mayor of Cebu City

604 clustered precincts canvassed out of 790, as of 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu City First District representative

252 clustered precincts canvassed out of 359 as of 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu City Second District representative

339 clustered precincts canvassed out of 431 as of 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

Election returns received as of 8 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: North District councilor

263 clustered precincts canvassed out of 359 as of 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

There were technical issues due to poor internet connectivity in the canvassing area in Mandaue City, which resulted in no transmission of results.

Mandaue City Commission on Elections (Comelec) Officer Anna Fleur Gujilde announced that the process is experiencing delays as they work to resolve the connectivity problem. | via CAV

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: South District councilor

351 clustered precincts canvassed out of 431 clustered precincts as of 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

Election returns received as of 8:44 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu City First District representative

315 clustered precincts canvassed out of 359 as of 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu City Second District representative

407 clustered precincts canvassed out of 431 as of 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For mayor of Cebu City

724 clustered precincts canvassed out of 790 as of 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For Senators — Votes from Cebu City

90 percent of clustered precincts canvassed as of 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For vice mayor of Cebu City

724 clustered precincts canvassed out of 790 as of 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For Partylist — Votes from Cebu City

90 percent of clustered precincts canvassed as of 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: Cebu City North District councilor

90 percent of clustered precincts canvassed as of 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: Cebu City South District councilor

90 percent of clustered precincts canvassed as of 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION TEMPORARILY DISRUPTS POLLS AT MANDAUE PRECINCT

A temporary electrical malfunction disrupted operations at the Don Gerardo L. Ouano Memorial National High School Polling Center on Election Day, May 12, 2025, affecting the first building that houses four clustered precincts — Nos. 171 to 174.

The power interruption occurred at 5:05 p.m., impacting the building’s electrical supply. Despite the outage, duty personnel reported that voting operations continued without interruption, thanks to the preparedness of election officials.

Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) seamlessly switched to backup battery power, and emergency lighting was utilized to maintain order and visibility inside the precincts.

According to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Mandaue Officer Anna Fleur Gujilde, the voting process was not interrupted despite the power outage, as the ACMs have backup batteries that allowed operations to continue smoothly.

By 6:48 p.m., power was fully restored to the polling center.

Authorities confirmed that no untoward incidents occurred during the brief disruption. | via CAV

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: Senators

As of 8:38 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, Bong Go leads the senatorial race with 13,553,838 votes.

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For Member, House of Representative of Lapu-Lapu City

267 clustered precincts canvassed out of 302 total number of clustered precincts as of 8:46 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For mayor of Mandaue City

257 clustered precincts canvassed out of 271 as of 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For vice mayor of Mandaue City

257 clustered precincts canvassed out of 271 as of 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

Election returns as of 9:40 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY: For councilor of Mandaue City

257 clustered precincts canvassed out of 271 as of 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025.

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY

Bong Go continues to lead the senatorial race in the 2025 midterm elections as of 10:14 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025.

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For mayor of Cebu City

767 clustered precincts canvassed out of 790 as of 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For First District representative of Cebu City

348 clustered precincts canvassed out of 359 as of 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For Second District representative of Cebu City

419 clustered precincts canvassed out of 431 as of 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu City North District councilor

Here's the partial and official tally for Cebu City North District councilor as of 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025.

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu City South District councilor

Here's the partial and official tally for Cebu City South District councilor as of 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025.

Source: Comelec

Lapu-Lapu City canvassing results as of 11:42 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025. | via DPC

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu governor (Santander results)

Here is the partial official tally of the Santander results for Cebu governor as of 11 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu governor (Samboan results)

Here is the partial official tally of the Samboan results for Cebu governor as of 11 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu governor (Malabuyoc results)

Here is the partial and official tally of the Malabuyoc results for Cebu governor as of 11:20 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu governor (Oslob results)

Here is the partial and official tally of the Oslob results for Cebu governor as of 11:27 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Source: Comelec

PARTIAL, OFFICIAL TALLY: For Cebu governor (Moalboal results)

Here is the partial and official tally of the Moalboal results for Cebu governor as of 11:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Source: Comelec

Teachers from Cebu City return the Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) at Plaza Sugbo following the National and Local Midterm Elections on May 12, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

Cebu gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro leads the race in the Municipality of San Fernando based on the partial and official tally from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Cebu City canvassing results as of 12:06 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025. | via JPS

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro received the majority of votes in Catmon, based on unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro secured the majority of votes in Badian, based on unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won in Argao, based on unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia wins a close fight in the gubernatorial race in Barili town, southern Cebu, based on unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won in Ronda town, based on unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia wins a close fight in the gubernatorial race in Tabuelan, based on unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won in Alcoy town, based on unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Cebu Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won big in Liloan town, northern Cebu, based on the partial and official results from Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Reelectionist Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia leads in a tight race in Borbon town, northern Cebu, based on the partial and official results from Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

MANDAUE CITY OFFICIAL TALLY OF VOTES

All 271 clustered precincts in Mandaue City have been canvassed as of 12:59 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

MAYOROuano, Jonkie (Lakas) – 101,549Cortes, Jonas (1Cebu) – 94,448Cortes, Jo (Ind) – 2,667Requireme, Gepind (Ind) – 999

VICE MAYORBercede, Glenn (1Cebu) – 98,160Soon-Ruiz, Inday Nerry (Lakas) – 92,122Aparre, Pastor Jude (Ind) – 3,120

| via CAV

Pamela Baricuatro leads the gubernatorial race in thr City of Naga, southern Cebu, based on the partial and official results from Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won in Sibonga town, southern Cebu, according to the unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia leads in a tight race for the gubernatorial position in Tabogon town, northern Cebu, based on the unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center.

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won at Carmen town, northern Cebu, based on the unofficial and partial results from Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center.

Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia leads in a tight race for the gubernatorial position in Tuburan town, northern Cebu, based on the unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center.

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won decisively in the City of Mandaue, based on the unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center.

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won decisively in Ginatilan town, southern Cebu, based on the unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center.

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia won a huge lead in the gubernatorial race in Dumanjug town, southern Cebu, based on the partial and official results from Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia leads a tight race for the gubernatorial position in Compostela town, northern Cebu, based on the unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center.

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won a tight contest in Asturias town, based on unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

CANVASSING TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

The canvassing of votes was temporarily suspended by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) at 2:25 a.m. on May 13, 2025, and will resume at 9 a.m.

This was announced by Provincial Election Supervisor Marchel Sarno due to the untransmitted election returns (ERs) from the municipality of Santa Fe, Bantayan Island.

According to the latest record from the Provincial Canvasser, the voter turnout has reached 62.68 percent.

Out of a total of 44 municipalities and six cities, 42 have already transmitted their ERs. | via ANV

COMELEC PROCLAIMS MANDAUE'S 2025 ELECTION WINNERS

The winning candidates of Mandaue City have been officially proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Mandaue early Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025.

Proclaimed winners include City Mayor Thadeo "Jonkie" Ouano, Congresswoman Emmarie "Lolypop" Ouano-Dizon, Provincial Board Member Olin Seno, and City Councilors Fritz Villamor, Eugene Andaya, Ben Basiga, Carlo Fortuna, Ting Sol Cabahug, and Anjong Icalina.

However, some of the winning candidates were not present during the proclamation ceremony, including Vice Mayor Glenn Bercede, Board Member Malcolm Sanchez, and several other winning councilors. | via CAV

CEBU CITY SOUTH COUNCILOR CANDIDATES PROCLAIMED WINNERS

Board of Canvassers Chairperson Ferdinand Gujilde, Vice Chairperson Liceria Lofranco, and Member-Secretary Nimfa Bongo raise the hands of Cebu City South District councilor candidates Dave Tumulak, Philip Zafra, Paul Labra, Jose Abellanosa, Mikel Rama, Francis Esparis, Michelle Abella, and Harry Eran to officially proclaim their victory in the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections held on May 12. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

Board of Canvassers Chairperson Ferdinand Gujilde, Vice Chairperson Liceria Lofranco, and Member-Secretary Nimfa Bongo raise the hand of Cebu City South District congressional candidate Edu Rama, officially proclaiming his victory in the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections held on May 12. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

Here are the latest on the number of votes for senators, as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Note that these are partial, unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections based on data from the Comelec Media Server.

Self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa and his sister, Mariel Espinosa, have been proclaimed winners in the mayoral and vice mayoral races, respectively, in Albuera, Leyte.

Screenshot from CareWin and Vice RR Facebook live

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won in Dalaguete town, according to unofficial and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center as of Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro also won in the City of Talisay, based on official and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center as of Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025.

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro won huge at Balamban town based on the official and partial results from Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center on Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. | EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro secured a lead in the City of Toledo, based on official and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center as of Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Governor Gwendolyn Garcia led a tight gubernatorial race in Poro town, Camotes Group of Islands, based on official and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Cebu City mayor-elect Nestor Archival was proclaimed by the Commission on Elections–Board of Canvassers in Cebu City after leading the official tally in the 2025 midterm elections as of Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Cebu Vice Governor Hilario “Junjun” Davide III conceded defeat on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to incumbent Second District Representative Edsel Galeos, who secured re-election in a closely contested congressional race.

“The people of the Second District have spoken. My congratulations to Representative Edsel Galeos on his re-election,” Davide said in a public statement released after the results were made official.

Davide, who challenged Galeos for the congressional seat, acknowledged their contrasting platforms during the campaign but expressed hope that the incumbent would serve the district with honor and dedication. | via CDF

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro secured a victory in Carcar City, based on official and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center as of Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro scored a victory in Danao City, based on official and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center as of Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Governor Gwendolyn Garcia led a tight gubernatorial race in Santa Fe town, Bantayan Islands, based on official and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center. | via EHP

Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro led the race in Cebu province with 1,088,765 votes, ahead of incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia’s 744,261 votes, based on official and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center as of Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Vice gubernatorial aspirant Glenn Soco led the race in Cebu province, based on official and partial results from the Comelec-Cebu Provincial Canvassing Center as of Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Lapu-Lapu City remains under a Chan-led administration after the entire Team KAABAG slate secured a perfect 15-0 landslide victory in the May 2025 elections held on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Former Lone District Representative Cynthia “Cindi” King-Chan will assume the position of mayor, succeeding her husband, outgoing Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan.

Cindi Chan garnered 142,058 votes, while Ahong Chan received 160,447 votes in his successful bid for Congress, with both clinching decisive victories.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Celedonio “Celsi” Sitoy also retained his post, tallying 145,995 votes.

Meanwhile, all 11 incumbent councilors under Team KAABAG won reelection.

The following individuals are serving as the incumbent councilors of Lapu-Lapu City:

Annabeth CuizonEfren HerreraClimaco "Montor" Tatoy Jr.Emilio "Dok" Galaroza Jr.Joseph PangatunganJeorgen Eyas-BookMarciano “Jun” AlforqueSusan BaringJan Vincent "Janvi" Dela SernaAriane YapCelestino "Tino" Aying

Completing the clean sweep, Rufo Bering, former barangay captain of Canjulao, was elected as the 12th councilor under Team KAABAG. | via DPC

Interview with Pam Baricuatro, who is leading the race for governor of Cebu Province. | via EHP

Cebu gubernatorial candidate Pam Baricuatro arrives at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Social Hall for her proclamation on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

Here are the latest on the number of votes for senators, as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Note that these are partial, unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections based on data from the Comelec Media Server.

WHO WON WHERE?

BLUE: Gwen Garcia

GREEN: Pam Baricuatro

Here's a look at how Cebu Province voted in the 2025 gubernatorial race -- town by town, city by city. Data is based on canvassed clustered precincts.

Team Asenso dominated Bacolod City’s 2025 elections. Incumbent Mayor Albee Benitez is now congressman-elect, while Rep. Greg Gasataya takes over as mayor.

Claudio Puentevella clinches the vice mayoral seat, with all 12 councilor spots also won by Team Asenso. Proclamation happened early Tuesday at BCGC.

Read more: http://snstr.co/kMQ

As Pamela Baricuatro awaits her proclamation as the new governor of Cebu, she promises to improve healthcare, streamline government programs, and keep Cebu inclusive for all. Read this report: http://snstr.co/kML

Voting delays were noted in parts of Antique, Eastern Samar, and Cotabato. Read this report: http://snstr.co/kMM

Here are the latest on the number of votes for partylist, as of 10:54 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Note that these are partial, unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections based on data from the Comelec Media Server.

Here are the voting results from several LGUs in the Province of Cebu as of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The Province of Cebu is composed of six component cities and 44 municipalites.

'WITHOUT MONETARY POWER'

Dr. Juvel Ducay, a medical doctor and former Miss Universe Bantayan, has made history after securing a seat in the Sangguniang Bayan of Bantayan, Cebu, in the May 13 elections — ranking second among elected councilors, all without spending for her campaign.

“First doctor as councilor of Bantayan. First win without monetary power,” read a portion of Ducay’s Facebook post on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Ducay, the first physician to serve as a municipal councilor in Bantayan, garnered 20,778 votes — a victory she attributes entirely to the trust and support of the people.

“Grabe kamo mga Bantayanons! No words can express sa akon pasalamat sa inyo nga tanan. Mga pinalangga kaayo nakon kamo,” she said.

She also holds the unique distinction of being the first Miss Universe Bantayan titleholder to enter public office, earning her the nickname “Queen Doctora Konsehala” among locals. | via CDF

Councilor Nestor Archival, who emerged as the winning candidate for mayor, and former Mayor Tomas Osmeña, who was elected vice mayor, arrived at Cebu City Hall early morning Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Archival was welcomed by officials of the Cebu City Police Office led by Police Colonel Enrico Figueroa and Police Lieutenant Colonel Maria Theresa Macatangay, who congratulated him.

Archival also thanked the police officers deployed in front of the city hall for ensuring security during the elections, while Osmeña, together with his wife former councilor Margot Osmeña, and son Miguel, was welcomed by their supporters. | via AYB

FAMILY OVER POLITICS

Malou Rama, wife of former Cebu City mayor Mike Rama, breaks her silence after their election loss -- thanking supporters, congratulating winners, and reminding everyone that “politics will pass, friendship should last, and family is everything.” Check this out.

Commission on Elections Central Visayas Director Francisco Pobe explained the current situation regarding the transmission of election returns from a single clustered precinct in a barangay in Pinamungajan town, which is delaying the canvassing of votes for the 2025 midterm elections in Cebu Province.

Pamela Baricuatro, a neophyte politician, is waiting to be proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvassers of Cebu Province as the new governor-elect of Cebu on Tuesday.

Baricuatro garnered over 1,088,766 votes, compared to Garcia’s 744,261 votes as of 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, in the local elections in Cebu Province. | via EHP

Nito Durano has been proclaimed mayor-elect of Danao City, Cebu, while Ivy Durano secured the vice mayoral seat in the 2025 midterm elections.

Proclaimed as councilors-elect are:

Jed AlmendrasMonching DuranoRoland PerezRam DuterteCalvin TuadlesAtty. Glee DelicanoPangging AriasJojo RobleDanny RobleDax Banzon. | via Danao City Government

Cebu gubernatorial candidate Pam Baricuatro eats a packed lunch while waiting for her proclamation at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The Board of Canvassers is still awaiting the transmission of at least 800 votes from a single precinct in Pinamungajan, Cebu, before proceeding with the official proclamation. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

Updates from the Cebu Provincial Capitol as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Mayor Roderick Furigay and Vice Mayor Hegem Furigay of Lamitan City, Basilan, have been officially proclaimed for their third and second terms, respectively, after running unopposed in the 2025 midterm elections. Read more: http://snstr.co/kMR

Updates on the canvassing of votes inside the Cebu Provincial Board of Canvassers at the Cebu Capitol on Tuesday, May 13, 2025:

Pamela Baricuatro, a neophyte politician, is waiting to be proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvassers of Cebu Province as the new governor-elect of Cebu.

As of 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Baricuatro had garnered 1,088,766 votes, compared to Garcia's 744,261 votes in the Cebu Province local elections. | via EHP

Here are the latest on the number of votes for senators, as of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Note that these are partial, unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections based on data from the Comelec Media Server.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu Provincial Election Officer Atty. Marchel Sarno explained the current situation of the transmission of election returns from a single cluster precinct in a certain barangay in Pinamungajan town for the canvassing of votes in the 2025 midterm election in Cebu Province.

Pamela Baricuatro, a neophyte politician, is waiting to be proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvassers of Cebu Province as the new governor-elect of Cebu on Tuesday.

Baricuatro garnered over a 1,088,766 votes comparison to Garcia's 744,261 votes as of 9:50 a.m. Tuesday morning in the gubernatorial race. | via EHP

Incumbent Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia leads in Pinamungajan town with 20,790 votes in the gubernatorial race. Pamela Baricuatro has 19,159 votes.

Incumbent Dalaguete Mayor Ronnie Cesante conceded defeat to Bembie Belciña Tambis, who won the mayoral race.

'MOTION TO SUSPEND PROCLAMATION'

Atty. Marchel Sarno, Cebu provincial election officer of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), confirmed that the camp of incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has filed a motion to suspend the proclamation of Pamela Baricuatro as the winner of the gubernatorial race in Cebu Province.

Sarno said they are awaiting the official printing of the election results before proceeding with the proclamation of the winning candidate. He added that they cannot suspend the proclamation without a formal directive from the Comelec national office.

The Comelec has released the "Certificate of Canvass of Votes and Proclamation of Winning Candidate for Provincial Governors," officially declaring Pam Baricuatro as the winner of the Cebu gubernatorial race with 1,107,924 votes, surpassing incumbent Governor Gwen Garcia's 765,051 votes. | via EHP

NEW CEBU GOVERNOR

Cebu gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro garnered a total of 1,107,924 votes, compared to incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia’s 765,051 votes, as of 3:29 p.m. on Tuesday in the Cebu Province local elections.

Baricuatro was officially proclaimed Tuesday afternoon. | via EHP

PAM BARICUATRO PROCLAIMED AS DULY ELECTED GOVERNOR

Pamela Baricuatro pulled off a stunning upset victory over incumbent five-time Governor Gwendolyn Garcia during the canvassing of votes for the 2025 midterm polls at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Baricuatro, a political newcomer, was officially proclaimed by the Cebu Provincial Board of Canvassers as the new governor-elect on Tuesday.

Baricuatro garnered a total of 1,107,924 votes, surpassing incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia's 765,051 votes, as of 3:29 p.m. on Tuesday in the Cebu Province local elections. | via EHP

'PEOPLE'S GOVERNOR'

"The people have spoken. I have no mayors and barangay captains behind me. I only have the people behind me, so I want to be known as the people's governor," said governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro after her proclamation Tuesday afternoon, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Karen Garcia, wife of Pablo John Garcia, was proclaimed the duly elected representative of Cebu’s Third District on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Surrounded by cheering family members and supporters, Cebu gubernatorial candidate Pam Baricuatro was officially proclaimed the winner of the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections on May 13, 2025, at the Social Hall of the Cebu Provincial Capitol.

The Provincial Board of Canvassers, led by chairperson Marchel Sarno, vice chairperson Ludivico Cutaran, and member-secretary Senen Priscilo Paulin, raised Baricuatro’s hand in victory, marking the culmination of the electoral process following the May 12 polls. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

Pam Baricuatro, a political newcomer, was officially proclaimed as the new governor-elect of Cebu Province on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Cebu Third District Congressman Pablo John Garcia expressed his gratitude to the people of Cebu for electing his wife, Karen Garcia, as the new representative of the Third District.

"I'm so happy that she will continue what we started in the Third District... Be the best congresswoman that you can be. I'm confident, given her long background as a journalist and in the many ways she has assisted me in the Third District, that she will make a very good congresswoman," he said when asked about his wife's victory.

When asked for his message to governor-elect Pam Baricuatro, Garcia said: "We are all united in our love for Cebu and for service, so I hope that she will use her mandate well to serve our beloved Cebu." | via EHP

Here's governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro’s message following her proclamation at the Cebu Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, May 13, 2025.

The Provincial Board of Canvassers, led by chairperson Marchel Sarno, vice chairperson Ludivico Cutaran, and member-secretary Senen Priscilo Paulin, officially proclaimed Third District congressional candidate Karen Garcia as the winner of the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections during a ceremony at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Social Hall on May 13, 2025.

Garcia was joined by her husband, Congressman Pablo John "PJ" Garcia, and their children, who stood proudly beside her during the proclamation. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

COMELEC DENIES 'DAGDAG BAWAS'

Comelec Chair George Garcia clarifies: No vote shaving or padding, just duplicate data in partial, unofficial results due to lack of proper filtering software. | via TPM

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'HINDI PINALAD PERO MAPALAD'

Senatorial candidate Ka Leody De Guzman thanks supporters who voted him in the 2025 midterm elections.

De Guzman garnered over 4 million votes based on the partial, unofficial results from Comelec as of 4:18 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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The Provincial Board of Canvassers, led by chairperson Marchel Sarno, vice chairperson Ludivico Cutaran, and member-secretary Senen Priscilo Paulin, raise the hand of 5th District congressional candidate Duke Frasco at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Social Hall on May 13, 2025, officially proclaiming his victory in the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections held on May 12.

His wife, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, along with their children, was present to show support. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

Glenn Soco proclaimed as vice governor-elect of Cebu Province in the 2025 midterm elections on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

Meet the new Members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu Province. | via EHP

Former Vice President Leni Robredo has been officially proclaimed mayor-elect after securing a landslide victory with 84,259 votes (over 91% of the votes). She becomes the first-ever female mayor of Naga City. Read more: http://snstr.co/kMW

Cebu vice governor-elect Glenn Soco expressed his willingness to work with governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro despite belonging to opposing parties, during the Canvassing of Votes and Proclamation of Winners on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. | via EHP

The Provincial Board of Canvassers, led by Chairperson Marchel Sarno, Vice Chairperson Ludivico Cutaran, and Member-Secretary Senen Priscilo Paulin, raise the hand of Cebu Provincial Vice Governor-elect Glenn Soco at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Social Hall on May 13, 2025, officially proclaiming his victory in the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections held on May 12. Also present to show their support were elected Board Members, as well as Soco’s wife and children. | via Juan Carlo de Vela

PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL TALLY:

For Party-list as of 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from the Comelec media server

The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, issued a statement explaining delays in its election data release due to technical issues and discrepancies with other reported figures.

The group said it received data past 8:15 p.m. in varying formats, causing processing delays. Differences between its count and those of other transparency server recipients prompted further verification. | via SunStar Davao

The Dutertes continued their political dominance in Davao City, leading in nearly every major local position in the 2025 National and Local Elections, according to partial and unofficial results from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Read the full story: http://snstr.co/kMX

“Peaceful, orderly, and dignified” -- that’s how President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described the 2025 elections as he congratulated the newly elected officials and lauded voters for upholding democracy. Read more: http://snstr.co/kMY

Members of the Provincial Board of Canvassers led by its chairman Provincial Election Supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria proclaim reelectionist Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson as the winning governor in Negros Occidental at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on Tuesday afternoon, May 13.| via Merlinda A. Pedrosa

Members of the City Board of Canvassers eld by its chairman, Acting Bacolod election officer Revo Sorbito, proclaim incumbent Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez as the winning congressman, incumbent Congressman Greg Gasataya as the winning mayor, incumbent Councilor Claudio Puentevella as the winning vice mayor, and the 12 winning councilors include Caesar Distrito, Israel Salanga, Em Ang, Jude Thaddues Sayson, Jason Villarosa, Celia Flor, Dindo Ramos, Roberto Rojas, Wilson Gamboa, Pao Sy, Homer Bais, and Al Espino around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 13.| via Merlinda A. Pedrosa

Members of the Provincial Board of Canvassers led by its chairman Provincial Election Supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria proclaim incumbent Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez as winning congressman of 3rd District of Negros Occidental at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on Tuesday afternoon, May 13.| via Merlinda A. Pedrosa

Despite not being present, former President Rodrigo Duterte was proclaimed mayor of Davao City, on Tuesday, May 12, 2025, at the Sanguniang Panlungsod.

After Duterte was proclaimed, the crowd cheered for him. | via Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

House Speaker Martin Romualdez was officially proclaimed on Monday, May 13, as the winning candidate for Representative of Leyte’s 1st District.

Running unopposed, Romualdez secured his third consecutive term and sixth overall in the House of Representatives. | via PTV

Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. and Anilao Mayor Lee Ann Debuque were officially proclaimed as the duly elected governor and vice governor of the Province of Iloilo around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 following the 2025 midterm elections. Read the full story: http://snstr.co/kNt

YOUNGEST MAYOR

Jamila Ruma, 21, has been named the new mayor of Rizal, Cagayan in the 2025 midterm elections, making her the youngest person to hold the mayoral position in the Philippines.

She replaced her father, former Mayor Joel Ruma, who was shot dead during a campaign rally on April 23, 2025.

In a Facebook post, she pledged to carry on his work. "I will make sure to continue the legacy of my father, Mayor Atty. Joel A. Ruma. Hindi ko po pababayaan ang ating bayan ng Rizal," she wrote.

Her win comes amid rising concerns over election-related violence ahead of the 2025 midterm polls. | via SunStar Davao

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Senatorial candidate Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is calling for a manual recount of votes due to "reports of overvoting anomalies, inconsistencies in ballot readings and other electoral irregularities," his spokesperson, Atty. Israelito Torreon, said on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The detained televangelist ranked 31st in the senatorial race with over 5 million votes as of 10:06 p.m. on Tuesday based on the partial and unofficial tally from the Comelec server.

Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano has been elected mayor of Mandaue City, marking the return of the Ouano family to the post after 18 years. Read the full story: http://snstr.co/kNu

The Negros Occidental Provincial Board of Canvassers has proclaimed the province’s newly elected top officials. Read the full story: http://snstr.co/kNv

GROUP CALLS FOR MANUAL RECOUNT

Jaime Paglinawan of Bayan Central Visayas called for a manual recount of votes in the 2025 midterm polls and urged intensified action against red-tagging, as several Cebu-based progressive groups held a protest rally in front of the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

"May nakikita tayo na resibo sa binoboto natin, pero hindi natin tiyak kung yung i-transmit sa iba't ibang mga canvassing centers, sa munisipyo at probinsya, kung 'yun ba ang tunay na resulta nang bawat presinto," Paglinawan said. | via EHP

First District Rep. Khymer Olaso clinches the mayoral seat, while ex-mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco makes a comeback as vice mayor in Zamboanga City. Here's the report: http://snstr.co/kN7

Here are the latest on the number of votes for senators, as of 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Note that these are partial, unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections based on data from the Comelec Media Server.

Here are the latest on the number of votes for partylist, as of 1:40 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025. Note that these are partial, unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections based on data from the Comelec Media Server.