Incumbent local government officials, members of political clan, and prominent figures won in the recently concluded 2025 midterm elections in the National Capital Region.
In Manila, former actor Francisco Domagoso, popularly known as Isko Moreno, has reclaimed the mayoral post by defeating his main rivals, incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna and businessman Sam Verzosa. His running mate, Chi Atienza, also triumphed in the vice mayoralty race.
Incumbent Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and her running mate, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, secured their third and final term in office.
In southern Metro Manila, incumbent Senator Nancy Binay was declared the winner of the mayoral race in Makati City, overcoming her brother-in-law, incumbent Makati City Rep. Luis Campos, who is the husband of former Mayor Abigail Binay.
Re-electionist Vice Mayor Kid Peña, meanwhile, won against former actor Monsour del Rosario in Makati.
In Taguig City, re-electionist Mayor Laarni Cayetano and her running mate Arvin Alit also emerged victorious. Incumbent Ading Cruz defeated Lino Edgardo Cayetano, the brother-in-law of Mayor Cayetano, in the congressional district of Taguig-Pateros.
In Las Piñas City, Mayor Imelda Aguilar swapped roles with her daughter, Vice Mayor April Aguilar, after winning the midterm elections.
The mother-daughter duo has pledged to continue the legacy of the late former Mayor Vergel “Nene” Aguilar, focusing on education and health services for the community.
Councilor Mark Anthony Santos pulled an upset against incumbent Senator Cynthia Villar to represent the city’s lone district in the House of Representatives.
In Parañaque City, lawmaker Edwin Olivarez and Benjo Bernabe were declared winners in the mayoral and vice mayoral races, respectively.
In Pasay City, Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano was re-elected, and Mark Calixto was declared the winner for vice mayor. Rubiano’s brother, Tony Calixto, also got a fresh three-year term as representative.
In Muntinlupa City, Mayor Ruffy Biazon was re-elected for a second term, with Phani Teves being declared the Vice Mayor-elect. In Pateros, Gerald German and Carlo Santos won the mayoral and vice mayoral races.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and his running mate Vice Mayor Robert Jaworski Jr., celebrated their third and final term after a landslide victory. Maan Teodoro was also proclaimed the new mayor of Marikina City, defeating incumbent Rep. Stella Quimbo.
In Mandaluyong City, the Abalos family’s leadership continues with incumbent Vice Mayor Menchie Abalos winning the mayoral race, succeeding her father-in-law, Benjamin Abalos Sr.
Moreover, re-electionists Wes Gatchalian of Valenzuela City, Jeannie Sandoval of Malabon, John Rey Tiangco of Navotas, and Francis Zamora of San Juan will also serve another three-year term as local chief executives in their respective cities.
In Caloocan City, incumbent Mayor Along Malapitan defeated his opponent, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Karina Teh was elected as vice mayor.