2022 Zamboanga del Sur local elections
# 2022 Zamboanga del Sur local elections

Local elections were held in the province of Zamboanga del Sur of the Philippines, on May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a municipal and city mayor, vice mayor and councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the governor, vice governor and representatives for the two districts of Zamboanga del Sur.

## Provincial elections

All incumbents are marked in Italic

### Gubernatorial race

Incumbent Governor Victor Yu is running for re-election under PDP–Laban. He will face off former representative and former governor Aurora Cerilles whom he easily defeated during the 2019 local elections by almost 100,000 votes.

Zamboanga del Sur Gubernatorial election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Victor Yu | 290,772 | 55.42 |
| | PRP | Nacianceno Pacalioga Jr. | 154,246 | 29.40 |
| | Nacionalista | Aurora Cerilles | 69,197 | 13.19 |
| | Aksyon | Shaira Yu Gustaham | 9,266 | 1.77 |
| | Independent | Alex Delos Santos | 1,144 | 0.22 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 524,625 | 100.00 |

### Vice gubernatorial race

2022 Zamboanga del Sur Vice Gubernatorial election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Roseller Ariosa | 241,546 | 49.89 |
| | PRP | Priscilla Ann Co | 170,108 | 35.13 |
| | Nacionalista | Ace William Cerilles | 72,516 | 14.98 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 484,170 | 100.00 |

### Provincial board

| Party | Party | Votes | % | Seats |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan | 444,300 | 21.83 | 4 |
| | Lakas-CMD | 264,328 | 12.99 | – |
| | United Nationalist Alliance | 240,108 | 11.80 | 2 |
| | Partido Federal ng Pilipinas | 210,289 | 10.33 | – |
| | Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan | 205,547 | 10.10 | 2 |
| | Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago | 193,251 | 9.49 | 1 |
| | Nationalist People's Coalition | 132,056 | 6.49 | – |
| | Nacionalista Party | 116,283 | 5.71 | – |
| | People's Reform Party | 102,208 | 5.02 | – |
| | Independent | 127,165 | 6.25 | 1 |
| Ex officio seats | Ex officio seats | | | 3 |
| Total | Total | 2,035,535 | 100.00 | 13 |

**1st District**

2022 Provincial Board Election in 1st District in Zamboanga del Sur :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Cesar "Julu" Dacal Jr. | 158,615 | 17.18 |
| | UNA | Rogelio "Roger" Saniel | 147,602 | 15.99 |
| | PDDS | Maphilindo "Mapi" Obaob | 132,140 | 14.31 |
| | PDP–Laban | Francisvic Villamero | 118,687 | 12.86 |
| | Independent | Bienvenido "Jun" Ebarle | 111,419 | 12.07 |
| | PPP | Almando Sanoria | 109,491 | 11.86 |
| | PFP | Eric Bersales | 95,994 | 10.40 |
| | Lakas | Rose Bolotaolo | 94,793 | 10.27 |
| | PFP | Arnulfo "Noli" Garcia | 81,198 | 8.80 |
| | PFP | Jovencio "Jovy" Mendoza | 33,097 | 3.59 |
| | Nacionalista | Adriano "Django" Durano | 26,028 | 2.82 |
| | NPC | Mario Cerilles | 22,444 | 2.43 |
| | NPC | Mylo Quinto | 16,657 | 1.80 |
| | NPC | Ramon "Dondon" Rodrigo | 15,349 | 1.66 |
| | Independent | Marilou Fuentes | 13,263 | 1.44 |
| | NPC | Sultan Radsac Bago | 13,247 | 1.44 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,190,024 | 100.00 |

**2nd District**

2022 Provincial Board Election in 2nd District in Zamboanga del Sur :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | UNA | Juan "John" Regala | 92,506 | 10.02 |
| | PDP–Laban | Jenifer "Dang" Mariano | 85,570 | 9.27 |
| | PPP | Ronaldo "Loloy" Poloyapoy | 83,760 | 9.07 |
| | PDP–Laban | Bebie Vidad | 81,428 | 8.82 |
| | PDDS | Nanding Dela Cruz | 73,407 | 7.95 |
| | Lakas | Kurt Cajeta | 61,539 | 6.67 |
| | Lakas | Felicito "Ricky" Chavez | 59,096 | 6.40 |
| | PRP | Edward "Dodong" Pintac | 55,643 | 6.03 |
| | Lakas | Pastor Anlap | 48,900 | 5.30 |
| | PRP | Onan Dacula | 46,565 | 5.04 |
| | NPC | Miguelito Ocapan | 36,172 | 3.92 |
| | Nacionalista | Danilo Dalid | 32,622 | 3.53 |
| | Nacionalista | Canuto "Jun" Enerio | 28,929 | 3.13 |
| | Nacionalista | Juneth Lanzaderas | 28,704 | 3.11 |
| | NPC | Edgar Montero | 28,187 | 3.05 |
| | Independent | Elmer Rocha | 2,483 | 0.27 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 845,511 | 100.00 |

## Congressional elections

### 1st District

2022 Zamboanga del Sur Philippine House of Representatives election in the 1st District of Zamboanga del Sur :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Divina Grace Yu | 166,002 | 52.86 |
| | PRP | Edmario Revelo | 131,275 | 41.80 |
| | NPC | Archie Yongco | 15,544 | 4.95 |
| | Reform PH-People's Party | Delfin "Dell Ceniza" Supapo | 1,220 | 0.39 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 314,041 | 100.00 |

### 2nd District

2022 Zamboanga del Sur Philippine House of Representatives election in the 2nd District of Zamboanga del Sur :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Jeyzel Victoria Yu | 104,055 | 49.04 |
| | Lakas | Leonardo "Jun" Babasa | 61,703 | 28.78 |
| | NPC | Antonio Cerilles | 47,065 | 22.18 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 212,193 | 100.00 |

## City and municipal elections

### 1st district

**Pagadian City**

Incumbent mayor Sammy Co is running for re-election; vice mayor Maphilindo Obaob is eligible for re-election, but opted to run for 1st district board member.

Pagadian City Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDDS | Jackielyn Krystyl "Jackie" Bana |
| | PDP–Laban | Samuel "Sammy" Co |
| | NPC | Ernesto "Erning" Mondarte |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Pagadian City Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | NUP | Baldomero "Boy Baleleng" Fernandez |
| | NPC | Marive Jongco |
| | PDDS | Romeo "Tata" Pulmones |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Aurora**

Aurora Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PFP | Gallant Enrique "Gal" Cabahug |
| | Lakas | Karl Mendoza |
| | PDP–Laban | Silvano Zanoria |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Aurora Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Lakas | Sunny Dolorican |
| | PDDS | Emmanuel "Jojo" Palma II |
| | Nacionalista | Therisse Suzette "Pangs" Yongco |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Dumingag**

Dumingag Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Joan Pacalioga-Abejuela |
| | PDP–Laban | Gerry Paglinawan |
| | PFP | Edgar Trazona |
| | Aksyon | Kenneth Tom "Ken" Uy |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Dumingag Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Aksyon | Edwin Fanilag |
| | PFP | Lorrie Gallogo |
| | PDDS | Edgardo Jamero |
| | Lakas | Mydell Pacalioga |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Josefina**

Josefina Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Nacionalista | Melba Abear |
| | PDP–Laban | Catalino Adapon |
| | PRP | Edgar Maisog |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Josefina Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDDS | Alberto "Dodong" Etulle |
| | NPC | Corsiana Monsanto |
| | Lakas | Maria Fe Pitogo |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Labangan**

Labangan Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Nacionalista | Bahnarin Ambag |
| | PRP | Oscar Buenaobra |
| | PDP–Laban | Eduardo "Eddie" Relacion |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Labangan Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Independent | Ferdinand Cabañas |
| | NPC | Lino Corpuz |
| | Lakas | Azralf Manupac |
| | PDDS | Susan Relacion |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Mahayag**

Mahayag Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PFP | Raquel "Sayson" Frasco |
| | PRP | Paulino Fanilag Sr. |
| | PDP–Laban | Manuel Saladaga |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Mahayag Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Independent | Virginia "Virgie" Baul |
| | Independent | Caritino Andrew "Anoy" Espina II |
| | PDDS | Lester Ace Espina |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Midsalip**

Incumbent vice mayor Stewart Padayhag opted to run for mayor.

Midsalip Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Nacionalista | Bienvenido Lumaad |
| | Lakas | Stewart Padayhag |
| | PDP–Laban | Elmer Soronio |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Midsalip Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Leonida Angcap |
| | NPC | Porferio "Dr. Periong" Sarabia |
| | PDP–Laban | Joann Tumapon |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Molave**

Molave Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Aksyon | Rico Amigo |
| | PDP–Laban | Cyril Reo "Dok-Cy" Glepa |
| | PRP | Flavio Saniel Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Molave Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Aksyon | Sharon Amigo |
| | PDDS | Monalisa "Mona" Glepa |
| | Lakas | Alberto "Yuki" Lacuaren Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Ramon Magsaysay**

Mayor Nilo Borinaga and vice mayor Margie Arcite-Machon, both incumbents elected after the 2019 local elections, are switching positions in this election.

Ramon Magsaysay Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Margie Arcite-Machon |
| | Lakas | Romulo Briones |
| | NPC | Alfonso "Jun" Donaire Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Ramon Magsaysay Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Leonilo "Nilo" Borinaga Jr. |
| | Nacionalista | James Borja |
| | Lakas | Jose Tabania Sr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Sominot**

Sominot Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Lakas | Stephen Acosta |
| | PDP–Laban | Johnriel "Jan Jan" Melo |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Sominot Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Amor Buhion |
| | PDDS | Proceso Estrada |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Tambulig**

Tambulig Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PFP | Romel Angus |
| | NPC | Rey Millante |
| | PDP–Laban | Charlotte "Lotte" Panal |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Tambulig Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDDS | Jonathan "Jojo" Butad |
| | Nacionalista | Marivic Dolino |
| | PFP | Sherwin Tumala |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Tukuran**

Incumbent vice mayor Delfina Cortina is running for mayor.

Tukuran Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Delfina Cortina |
| | Independent | Christorey "Rey" Ramones |
| | Nacionalista | Leomy Saysip |
| | PDP–Laban | Macario "Dodong Ores" Tingson |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Tukuran Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Joean Marie "An-An" Tiongson |
| | Lakas | Jocyl Faith "Lab-lab" Vega |
| | Nacionalista | Maychel Velayo-Rota |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

### 2nd district

**Bayog**

Bayog Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Nacionalista | Mary Ann Cartalla |
| | PPP | Lucenio Manda |
| | Lakas | Celso "Dodong" Matias |
| | PDP–Laban | Rodely "Lang Lang" Paquit |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Bayog Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Jocel "Cha Cha" Babasa |
| | PPP | Elfred "Tabong" Esteban |
| | Nacionalista | Jonathan Funa |
| | PDP–Laban | Julieto Monding |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Dimataling**

Dimataling Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | NPC | Haniel "Niel" Baya |
| | Lakas | Lope Congcardas Jr. |
| | PFP | Jose "Abel" Yamba Jr. |
| | PDP–Laban | Avelino "Abel" Yrauda |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Dimataling Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDDS | Omar Buluan |
| | PRP | Rolly Duran |
| | Nacionalista | Moises Roque Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Dinas**

Dinas Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Frederick "Dong-Dong" Albios |
| | PFP | Romeo "Kling 2x" Alima Jr. |
| | PDP–Laban | Eleazer Asoy |
| | Aksyon | Felix "Jun-Jun" Asoy Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Dinas Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Independent | Melvin Alicos |
| | PDP–Laban | Arlyn Coronado |
| | Lakas | Matt Nian |
| | PFP | Luis "Bong" Tolentino Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Dumalinao**

Dumalinao Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Nacionalista | Junaflor "Sweet" Cerilles |
| | PDP–Laban | Raul Famor |
| | PFP | Alex Fernandez |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Dumalinao Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDDS | Lorenzo "Lor" Alcantara |
| | PFP | Idyl Lauglaug |
| | Nacionalista | Wilfredo "Willy" Malong Sr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Guipos**

Guipos Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Lakas | Vicente "Dodo" Cajeta |
| | PDP–Laban | Francisco "Jun" Oraiz Jr. |
| | PFP | Bernaldo "Bernie" Perez |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Guipos Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | NPC | Mario Chavez |
| | PDP–Laban | Junevell "Kabing" Oraiz-Lamiing |
| | PRP | Merlyn Rabe |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Kumalarang**

Kumalarang Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Aksyon | Ranny Dorimon |
| | PDP–Laban | Raniel Graciano "Raniel" Dormitorio |
| | Lakas | Ruel "Balong" Molina |
| | Nacionalista | Eugenio "Loloy" Salva Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Kumalarang Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDDS | Manuel Biaco |
| | PRP | Pinky Molina |
| | NPC | Eleuterio "Jun" Rafayla Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Lakewood**

Lakewood Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Domingo "Doming" Mirrar |
| | Lakas | Roger "Ondo" Polinar |
| | Aksyon | Mary Joan Sarmiento |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Lakewood Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Alex Cuajotor |
| | PDP–Laban | Ronaldo Looc |
| | Aksyon | Arnel Pano |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Lapuyan**

Lapuyan Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | WPP | Myrone Banghulot |
| | Aksyon | Samuel "Sammy" Cubico |
| | PFP | Joenery "Jun" Ojas |
| | Nacionalista | Leonard "Nard" Sindod |
| | PDP–Laban | Joel Sulong |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Lapuyan Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Morvin Fernandez |
| | WPP | Tomboc Sabang Jr. |
| | NPC | Liezel Sia |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Margosatubig**

Mayor George Minor and vice mayor Totoy Agua, all incumbents in their positions, are running for reelection.

Margosatubig Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | NPC | Edilberto "Eddie" Adlaon |
| | Lakas | Roy Encallado |
| | PDP–Laban | George "Doctor" Minor |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Margosatubig Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDDS | Alejandro "Totoy" Agua III |
| | PRP | Rey "Rey-Rey" Burburan |
| | Nacionalista | Jerome Reales |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Pitogo**

Incumbent mayor James Yecyec is running for reelection, while vice mayor Zosimo Garban is running for mayor.

Pitogo Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | NPC | Zosimo Garban |
| | KBL | Paquito "Tikboy" Omisol |
| | Lakas | Antonio "Tony" Patayon |
| | PDP–Laban | James Yecyec |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Pitogo Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Nacionalista | Rezza Mendez |
| | PRP | Erna Patayon |
| | PDDS | James Yecyec Jr. |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**San Miguel**

Incumbent mayor Dodong Martinez is running for vice mayor.

San Miguel Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PFP | Marilou "Lolong" Felicia |
| | PRP | Vida Belle Althea "Vdang" Martinez |
| | PDP–Laban | Ex Ocapan |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

San Miguel Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Bengie Beniga |
| | Lakas | Angelito "Dodong" Martinez II |
| | PFP | Jeanez "Jiji" Tumatal |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**San Pablo**

San Pablo Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PFP | Rey Binag |
| | PDP–Laban | Belman Mantos |
| | Lakas | Danilo "Danny" Taucan |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

San Pablo Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Roberto Aguilar |
| | PDP–Laban | Flavio "Banjo" Cordero Jr. |
| | PFP | Prencelio "Prince" Pamplona |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Tabina**

Incumbent vice mayor Greg Dayondon and Sangguniang Bayan member Anthony Dayondon are running for mayor. Despite Greg Dayondon's affiliation with Aksyon Demokratiko and that of Jessel Campomanes with People's Reform Party, they are running as independents based on COMELEC records.

Tabina Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Anthony Dayondon |
| | Aksyon | Greg Dayondon |
| | Lakas | Juhaine "Bader" Malaco |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Tabina Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PRP | Jessel Campomanes |
| | Aksyon | Rally Eslit |
| | PDDS | Clydelyn Poloyapoy-Pablo |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Tigbao**

Incumbent mayor Dodong Carcallas is running for reelection, while vice mayor Joy Balandra is running for Sangguniang Bayan member.

Tigbao Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | Nacionalista | Ricardo Alajeño |
| | PDP–Laban | Eleazar "Dodong" Carcallas |
| | Lakas | Tadios "Thads" Dapogracion |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Tigbao Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Rowell "Onggok" Lalican |
| | Nacionalista | Leonardo Sajulga |
| | PRP | Mercy Sayson |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

**Vincenzo A. Sagun**

Vincenzo A. Sagun Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Adriano "Arding" Balugtod |
| | Aksyon | Meriline Locson |
| | Lakas | Jeffry Mata |
| | Probinsya Muna Development Initiative | Cerelito "Lito" Sabellano |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |

Vincenzo A. Sagun Vice Mayoralty Election :

| Party | Party | Candidate |
| - | - | - |
| | PDP–Laban | Ruflearson "Ruff" Alfaro |
| | PRP | Noel Reales |
| | Aksyon | Joyleen Sorabia |
| | Probinsya Muna Development Initiative | Noel Umbac |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes |
