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2025 Philippine local elections in the Cordillera Administrative Region

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The 2025 Philippine local elections in the Cordillera Administrative Region are scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025.

Abra

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Governor

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Incumbent Dominic Valera (Asenso Abrenio) is running for mayor of Bangued. He was elected with 51.10% of the vote in 2022.

On December 9, 2024, the Office of the President suspended Valera on charges of abuse of power in appointing a Bucay councilor.[1] Russell Bragas became acting governor.

Valera's grandson, Bangued vice mayor Kiko Bernos (Asenso Abrenio), is running against former Abra governor Takit Bersamin (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[2]

CandidateParty
Kiko BernosAsenso Abrenio
Takit BersaminPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Joy Bernos (Asenso Abrenio) is running for a full term.[2] She was elected with 71.42% of the vote in 2022.

On August 12, 2024, the Office of the President suspended Bernos for ordering the lockdown of a Bangued hospital during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when she was still governor.[3] On December 9 of the same year, the Office of the President also suspended Bernos, together with Governor Dominic Valera, on charges of abuse of power in appointing a Bucay councilor.[1]

Following Bernos' suspension, Russell Bragas became acting governor. On December 9, 2024, Bragas became acting governor upon Governor Valera's suspension, and was succeeded by Allan Seares as acting vice governor.

Bernos is running against Anne Bersamin (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[2]

CandidateParty
Joy Bernos (incumbent)Asenso Abrenio
Anne BersaminPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

Provincial Board

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Since Abra's reclassification as a 1st class province in 2025, the Abra Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Party
Asenso Abrenio
Nacionalista Party
Nationalist People's Coalition
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

1st district

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Abra's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Boliney, Bucay, Bucloc, Daguioman, Langiden, Luba, Manabo, Peñarrubia, Pidigan, Pilar, Sallapadan, San Isidro, San Quintin, Tubo and Villaviciosa. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

14 candidates were included in the ballot.[4]

CandidateParty
Romeo AdvinculaAsenso Abrenio
Noli AlzateIndependent
Julius Balao-asNacionalista Party
Gilman BarcarseAsenso Abrenio
Ruy BernardezPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Quintin BeroñaAsenso Abrenio
Elmer BidesNationalist People's Coalition
Jane CeciliaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Antonio DayagAsenso Abrenio
Rodolfo de la Paz (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Jessie DioayanIndependent
Glannie DomingoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Jen LunaIndependent
Robert SegundoIndependent
Total

2nd district

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Abra's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bangued, Danglas, Dolores, La Paz, Lacub, Lagangilang, Lagayan, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, San Juan, Tayum and Tineg. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[5]

CandidateParty
Pat Abaya (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Byrone AlzatePartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Ivan BenwarenAsenso Abrenio
Luis Jorobots Bersamin IVNationalist People's Coalition
Panchet BringasAsenso Abrenio
Dannah Rose GonzalesAsenso Abrenio
Cynlai OsorioAsenso Abrenio
Mark Froilan SearesPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

Apayao

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Governor

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Incumbent Elias Bulut Jr. (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a second term.[6] He was elected unopposed in 2022.

Bulut is running against Domingo Purieng (Independent).[6][7]

CandidateParty
Elias Bulut Jr. (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Domingo PuriengIndependent
Total

Vice Governor

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Term-limited incumbent Remy Albano (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan) is running for the House of Representatives as a nominee of the Magbubukid partylist. He was re-elected with 50.55% of the vote in 2022.

Governor Elias Bulut Jr.'s daughter, Apayao board member Kyle Bulut (Lakas–CMD), is running unopposed.[6][7]

CandidateParty
Kyle BulutLakas–CMD
Total

Provincial Board

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Since Apayao's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2022, the Apayao Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Party
Lakas–CMD
Nationalist People's Coalition
Total

1st district

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Apayao's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Calanasan, Conner and Kabugao. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.[7]

CandidateParty
Iying Agnas-RealLakas–CMD
Alison Betat (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Jun Labueng (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Girlie Laylay-UyLakas–CMD
Vincent Talattag (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Total

2nd district

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Apayao's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Flora, Luna, Pudtol and Santa Marcela. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

Eight candidates were included in the ballot.[8]

CandidateParty
Revalone AlbanoLakas–CMD
Bobby BalanayNationalist People's Coalition
Myla BallesterosLakas–CMD
Josie BangsilNationalist People's Coalition
Emmanuel GalleonNationalist People's Coalition
Ricky LaoatLakas–CMD
Vic MaruquinLakas–CMD
Hector Reuel PascuaNationalist People's Coalition
Total

Baguio

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Mayor

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Incumbent Benjamin Magalong (Nationalist People's Coalition) is running for a third term.[9] He was re-elected with 51.75% of the vote in 2022.

Magalong is running against representative Mark Go (Nacionalista Party), Baguio councilor Benny Bomogao (Independent) and three other candidates.[10][6][11]

CandidateParty
Benny BomogaoIndependent
Abdul CamoIndependent
Rei Ann CayetanoIndependent
Mark Andrew DirectoIndependent
Mark GoNacionalista Party
Benjamin Magalong (incumbent)Nationalist People's Coalition
Total

Vice Mayor

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Incumbent Faustino Olowan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term.[9] He was re-elected under the Nacionalista Party with 52.34% of the vote in 2022.

Olowan is running against Baguio councilor Mylen Yaranon (Nacionalista Party).[6][11]

CandidateParty
Faustino Olowan (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Mylen YaranonNacionalista Party
Total

City Council

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The Baguio City Council is composed of 15 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

39 candidates were included in the ballot.[11]

Party
Lakas–CMD
Liberal Party
Nacionalista Party
Nationalist People's Coalition
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
People's Reform Party
Independent
Total
CandidateParty
Joel AlangsabLakas–CMD
Standford AngNacionalista Party
Fred Bagbagen (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
JD Balajadia-TaboraNacionalista Party
Spencer BasbasIndependent
Norma BenuyoIndependent
Edison BilogLakas–CMD
Pam CariñoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Eddie CartaLakas–CMD
Vladimir Cayabas (incumbent)Independent
Elmer Datuin (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Van DicangIndependent
Peter Fianza (incumbent)Independent
John Glenn GaerlanNationalist People's Coalition
Edilberto GapuzIndependent
Mike HumidingNacionalista Party
Tia ImadhayIndependent
Ryan JavierIndependent
Eric James KellyIndependent
Michael LawanaNacionalista Party
Saturnino Lem-ewIndependent
Esther LitlitNacionalista Party
John Rhey MananengPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Martin ManodonIndependent
Murphy Maspil Sr.Independent
Jose Molintas (incumbent)Liberal Party
Salvador Francisco Neri IVIndependent
Jun OrcaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Levy OrcalesPeople's Reform Party
Ron PerezPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Alberto Ramos Jr.Independent
Paolo SalvosaIndependent
Kurt Justin SantiagoIndependent
Elaine SembranoLakas–CMD
Esteban SomngiIndependent
Betty Lourdes Tabanda (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Ted TanIndependent
Yuri WeyganNationalist People's Coalition
Leandro Yangot Jr. (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Total

Benguet

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Governor

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Incumbent Melchor Diclas (Lakas–CMD) is running for a third term.[6] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 57.62% of the vote in 2022.

Diclas is running against former Benguet vice governor Johnny Waguis (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), Benguet board member Ruben Paoad (Independent) and George Punasen (Independent).[6][12]

CandidateParty
Melchor Diclas (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Ruben PaoadIndependent
George PunasenIndependent
Johnny WaguisPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Tagel Felipe (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for the House of Representatives in Benguet's lone legislative district.[6] He was elected as an independent with 52.43% of the vote in 2022.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas nominated former Benguet vice governor Nelson Dangwa, who is running against Marie Rose Fongwan-Kepes (Lakas–CMD) and Pandong Balaodan (Independent), both Benguet board members, and Sammy Paran (Independent).[6][12]

CandidateParty
Pandong BalaodanIndependent
Nelson DangwaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Marie Rose Fongwan-KepesLakas–CMD
Sammy ParanIndependent
Total

Provincial Board

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Since Benguet's reclassification as a 1st class province in 2025, the Benguet Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Party
Lakas–CMD
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
United Benguet Party
Independent
Total

1st district

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Benguet's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bokod, Itogon, Kabayan, Sablan and Tuba. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot.[13]

CandidateParty
Johannes Amuasen (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Erlinda BalogIndependent
Roi DavidLakas–CMD
Sander Fianza (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Jani GalutanPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Lison Latawan Jr.United Benguet Party
Charmaine MolintasLakas–CMD
Myrna NazarroPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Jhonar RebutazoPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Thomas Wales Jr.United Benguet Party
Total

2nd district

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Benguet's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Atok, Bakun, Buguias, Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan and Tublay. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot.[12]

CandidateParty
Frenzel AyongLakas–CMD
Jim BotiweyPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Anjie BugtongPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Neptali Camsol (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Alex CastañedaPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Manny FerminLakas–CMD
Thorrsson Montes KeithPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Armando LauroLakas–CMD
Romeo SaldaLakas–CMD
Ruben Tinda-anLakas–CMD
Joel Tingbaoen Jr. (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

Ifugao

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Governor

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Incumbent Jerry Dalipog (Lakas–CMD) is running for a third term.[6] He was re-elected under Kilusang Bagong Lipunan with 79.90% of the vote in 2022.

Dalipog is running against former Ifugao governor Eugene Balitang (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and two other candidates.[6][14]

CandidateParty
Eugene BalitangPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Romy BallatongIndependent
Jerry Dalipog (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Rolando PaliganIndependent
Total

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Glenn Prudenciano (Lakas–CMD) is running for a third term.[6] He was re-elected under the Liberal Party with 53.10% of the vote in 2022.

Prudenciano is running against Lagawe mayor Omar Habawel (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino).[6][14]

CandidateParty
Omar HabawelPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Glenn Prudenciano (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Total

Provincial Board

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Since Ifugao's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Ifugao Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Party
Lakas–CMD
Nationalist People's Coalition
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

1st district

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Ifugao's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Asipulo, Hingyon, Hungduan, Kiangan, Lagawe, Lamut and Tinoc. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot.[14]

CandidateParty
Geronimo BimohyaLakas–CMD
Alberto Binlang Jr. (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Richard CalingayanIndependent
David DumangengIndependent
Jordan Gullitiw (incumbent)Independent
Josel Guyguyon (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Jaweh HabbilingPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Pedro Mayam-oPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Julio TindunganIndependent
Manuel UminyadIndependent
Total

2nd district

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Ifugao's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista, Banaue and Mayoyao. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot.[15]

CandidateParty
Orlando Addug (incumbent)Independent
Samuel AngawaIndependent
Fernando BahatanIndependent
Peter Bunnag (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Gaspar Chilagan Jr.Nationalist People's Coalition
Perfecta Dulnuan (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Jun DumarPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Marcenio HimmoldangNationalist People's Coalition
Sanjeeve MahiconIndependent
Jojo Odan (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Total

Kalinga

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Governor

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Incumbent James Edduba (Lakas–CMD) is running for a second term.[6] He was elected with 46.57% of the vote in 2022.

Edduba is running against Kalinga vice governor Jocel Baac (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).[6][16]

CandidateParty
Jocel BaacPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
James Edduba (incumbent)Lakas–CMD
Total

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Jocel Baac (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for governor of Kalinga.[6] He was elected under Aksyon Demokratiko with 55.55% of the vote in 2022.

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas nominated former Kalinga vice governor Dave Odiem, who is running against Kalinga board member Danzel Michael Langkit (Reform PH Party) and two other candidates.[6][16]

CandidateParty
Antonio BakilanIndependent
Mark Aldrich DiasenIndependent
Danzel Michael LangkitReform PH Party
Dave OdiemPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

Provincial Board

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Since Kalinga's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Kalinga Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Party
Aksyon Demokratiko
Liberal Party
Nacionalista Party
Nationalist People's Coalition
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

1st district

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Kalinga's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Balbalan, Lubuagan, Pasil, Pinukpuk and Tinglayan. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Nine candidates were included in the ballot.[17]

CandidateParty
Hilario AggalaoIndependent
Harley Duguiang (incumbent)Aksyon Demokratiko
Alfredo Gamongan Sr.Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Emilio KitonganNacionalista Party
Sikoy LucasIndependent
Maria Socorro SaclagIndependent
Romeo SaclagIndependent
Roger Saga-oc (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Johnny TiwangPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

2nd district

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Kalinga's 2nd provincial district consists of the city of Tabuk and the municipalities of Rizal and Tanudan. Six board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.[16]

CandidateParty
Chester AlundayNacionalista Party
Glenn Amla (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Alfredo DanganiIndependent
Bernard Glenn Dao-asNationalist People's Coalition
Chris DonaalLiberal Party
Camilo Lammawin Jr.Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

Mountain Province

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Governor

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Incumbent Bonifacio Lacwasan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term.[6] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 89.30% of the vote in 2022.

Lacwasan is running against former Sagada mayor Eduardo Latawan Jr. (Independent).[18]

CandidateParty
Bonifacio Lacwasan (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Eduardo Latawan Jr.Independent
Total

Vice Governor

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Incumbent Francis Tauli (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) is running for a third term.[6] He was re-elected under PDP–Laban with 51.28% of the vote in 2022.

Tauli is running against four other candidates.[18]

CandidateParty
Miyo CarlosIndependent
Cleto Chacapna Jr.Independent
Jet DominguezIndependent
Albert Paday-osIndependent
Francis Tauli (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Total

Provincial Board

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Since the Mountain Province's reclassification as a 2nd class province in 2025, the Mountain Province Provincial Board is composed of 14 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

Party
Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino
Nacionalista Party
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Independent
Total

1st district

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Mountain Province's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Barlig, Bontoc, Natonin, Paracelis and Sadanga. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot.[18]

CandidateParty
Janice BarilloNacionalista Party
Jose BiangalenNacionalista Party
Mateo ChiyawanKatipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
Maximillian ClaverIndependent
Vidastos FocaoIndependent
Joshua Fronda (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Roy GammonacNacionalista Party
Ezra Samson Gomez (incumbent)Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino
Tancio MirandaIndependent
Federico Onsat (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
John PelewNacionalista Party
Total

2nd district

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Mountain Province's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Bauko. Besao, Sabangan, Sagada and Tadian. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

11 candidates were included in the ballot.[19]

CandidateParty
Anselmo AndayanNacionalista Party
Bartolo BadecaoNacionalista Party
Sally Banaken-UllalimIndependent
Johnson Bantog II (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Henry Bastian Jr. (incumbent)Nacionalista Party
Jimmy CajiganIndependent
Jowee DominguezIndependent
Perfecto IgidIndependent
Akay ManodonIndependent
Ricardo Masidong Jr. (incumbent)Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Andres SapdoyIndependent
Total

References

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  3. ^ Cabato, Luisa (August 24, 2024). "Abra Vice Gov. Bernos suspended over hospital closure during pandemic". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Cawis, Redjie Melvic (October 11, 2024). "Incumbent, former officials in CAR vie for top local positions in 2025 elections". Philippine Information Agency.
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  9. ^ a b Comanda, Zaldy (October 8, 2024). "Baguio Mayor Magalong, slate file candidacies". Manila Bulletin.
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  12. ^ a b c "LATRINIDAD" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  13. ^ "BOKOD" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  14. ^ a b c "LAGAWE" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  15. ^ "AGUINALDO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  16. ^ a b c "CITYOFTABUK" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  17. ^ "BALBALAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  18. ^ a b c "BONTOC" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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