LIST: Who is running in Masbate in the 2022 Philippine elections?

MANILA, Philippines – Political aspirants in 81 provinces filed their certificates of candidacies October 1-8.

In Masbate, they are running in 3 congressional districts, 1 city, and 20 municipalities.

Who will be running for elective positions in Masbate in the coming May 2022 polls?

This page reflects the Commission on Elections’ final list of candidates.

For Governor

Narciso “Bong” Bravo Jr. (National Unity Party or NUP)
Antonio “Tony” Kho (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Governor

Elisa “Olga” Kho (PDP-Laban)
Jesi Howard “Atty. R” Lanete (NUP)

For Board Member

First District

Alfredo Alim Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Emilio Marc “Bok” Barsaga (NUP)
Sotero “Nonong” Cantela (PDP-Laban)
Elias Mahinay (NUP)

Second District

Rey Noel “Tata Nono” Amante (PDP-Laban)
Allan Cos (PDP-Laban)
Teddy “Tata” Danao Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Kristoffer “Kris” Espinosa (PDP-Laban)
Sherman Valera (NUP)

Third District

Nilda “Nene” Aguilar-Tinegra (PDP-Laban)
Rudy Alvarez Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Hamilcar “Boy” Arregadas (Independent)
Albert Vincent Chu (Nationalist People’s Coalition or NPC)
George “Bong” Gonzales Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Allan Lepasana (PDP-Laban)

For congressional representatives

First District

Maria Vida “Marvi” Bravo (NUP)
Ricardo “Richard” Kho (PDP-Laban)

Second District

Olga “Ara” Kho (PDP-Laban)
Scott Davies “S“ Lanete (NUP)

Third District

Wilton “Tonton” Kho (PDP-Laban)
Rizalina “Dayan” Lanete (NPC)

City and municipalities

Aroroy

For Mayor

William Tulagan Jr. (Aksyon Demokratiko)
Arturo Virtucio (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Valentin Alonzo (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Lito Briones (PDP-Laban)
Vicente Cioco (PDP-Laban)
Carl “Porontong” Corpus (Independent)
Rolando “Oly” Dizon (Independent)
Jovimel Jaquilmo (PDP-Laban)
Rudy Rañola (PDP-Laban)
Archimedes “Aking” Suguitao (PDP-Laban)
Julius “Boy” Tuason (PDP-Laban)
Susan Valera (PDP-Laban)
Rino “Pepong” Velasco (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Arturo Virtucio II (PDP-Laban)

Baleno

For Mayor

Charmie Bello (National Unity Party)
Marites dela Rosa (PDP-Laban)
Ramil dela Rosa (Independent)

For Vice Mayor

Blessy Cortes (National Unity Party)
Romeo dela Rosa (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Danilo Barbudo (PDP-Laban)
Noel Cabug (PDP-Laban)
Ricardo “Ric” Cabug (National Unity Party)
Romeo Cabug (PDP-Laban)
Irene “Baby Irene” Cortes (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Julie Cortes-Diaz (PDP-Laban)
Rommarie “Melkie” dela Rosa (PDP-Laban)
Lotis Espinosa (National Unity Party)
Andrea Joson (National Unity Party)
Joventino Laurio Jr. (National Unity Party)
Mary Rose “Sweet” Laurio (PDP-Laban)
Jorge Licup IV (PDP-Laban)
Armin Morado (National Unity Party)
Maria Teresa Reniva (National Unity Party)
Reynald Rey (PDP-Laban)
Clint Salivio (Independent)
Wendell Ulanday (National Unity Party)

Balud

For Mayor

Rodolfo Estrella Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Marilie “Leilim” Gacutan (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)

For Vice Mayor

Felimon Abelita III (PDP-Laban)
Ruben Jude “RJ” Lim (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)

For councilors

Gina Alajar (PDP-Laban)
Melissa Aninang (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Julius “Butch” Arguelles (PDP-Laban)
Clemente “Jojo” Arguelles III (PDP-Laban)
Michael Ariola (PDP-Laban)
Real “Nonoy” Bajande (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Neil “Sir Neil” Dalanon (Independent)
Aimee dela Cruz (PDP-Laban)
Roque “Rokie” dela Cruz (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Salvador Delfin Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Ramon Descalzo Jr. (Independent)
Aldrin Macuha (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Jinky “Nene” Nuevo (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Ralph Sese (PDP-Laban)
Serafin Sese Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Rey Sto. Domingo (PDP-Laban)
Paulito Tacurda (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Eugine Zafra (PDP-Laban)

Batuan

For Mayor

Marco Martin Cam (PDP-Laban)
Charmax “Macmac” Yuson (National Unity Party)

For Vice Mayor

Paolo “Paopao” Cam (PDP-Laban)
Lalaine Yuson (National Unity Party)
Unah “Lalen” Yuson (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino)

For councilors

Gregorio “Goying” Albiola III (National Unity Party)
Severino Alforte III (PDP-Laban)
Jerry Argote (Independent)
Agnes Badillo (Independent)
Esteban Ballesteros (PDP-Laban)
Roy Basas (Independent)
Gilbert Bocboc (PDP-Laban)
Alex Bolante (Independent)
Nelson Cambaya (PDP-Laban)
Lino Cañares Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Gerlie Joy Cañezal (PDP-Laban)
Remegio Cebu Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Celyn Lachica (National Unity Party)
Sucite “Jan-Jan” Laureano (National Unity Party)
Marlon Lim (Independent)
Sharon Luzong (Independent)
Junie “Junjun” Martinez (National Unity Party)
Virgilio “Cocoy” Masdo Jr. (National Unity Party)
Peddie Mesinas (Independent)
Jason “Putong” Nava (National Unity Party)
Charlie “Boyet” Yuson II (National Unity Party)
Emil “Kano” Yuson (National Unity Party)
Francisco “Paquito” Yuson (PDP-Laban)

Cataingan

For Mayor

Felipe Cabataña (PDP-Laban)
Rose Jean de Jesus (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Ricardo “Ric” Yanson (Independent)

For Vice Mayor

Thelma Ang (PDP-Laban)
Jaime Barte (Nationalist People’s Coalition)

For councilors

Romulo “Mulo” Acuesta (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Shara Adoptante (Independent)
Wilson “Sonson” Ang (PDP-Laban)
Jane Badillo (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Cesario “Jun” Bulanon Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Philip “Sonnyboy” Cabataña (PDP-Laban)
Celestino Compuesto (PDP-Laban)
Flaviano “Pabing” Dadula (Independent)
Gabrielle Dela Peña (Independent)
Vincent Fernandez (Independent)
Anatolio Francisco (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Carlos Gelig (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
George “Inso” Gonzales (PDP-Laban)
Hilary “Lary” Gonzales (PDP-Laban)
Princess Marie Mapula (Independent)
Roberto Ponpon (PDP-Laban)
Titus Ramizo (PDP-Laban)
Ariel “Aying” Rejuso (Independent)
Gresilda “Grace” Talisic (Independent)

Cawayan

For Mayor

Edgar Condor (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Ester Binsol (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Relan “Oying” Abinuman (PDP-Laban)
Victoria Ando (PDP-Laban)
Elias Andrade (Independent)
Arnold “Anoy” Cortes (PDP-Laban)
Jacinta Flores (PDP-Laban)
Albino “Jun” Goopio (PDP-Laban)
Renato Montecalvo (PDP-Laban)
Daniel Olmilla (PDP-Laban)
Pol Yocte (PDP-Laban)

Claveria

For Mayor

Froilan “Froy” Andueza (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Vicente “Enteng” Sabaulan (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Oscar Albao (PDP-Laban)
Mark Andueza (National Unity Party)
Karen Ballesteros (PDP-Laban)
Narcisa Bentor (PDP-Laban)
Clint del Rosario (PDP-Laban)
Von del Rosario (National Unity Party)
Arrjay Desamparado (PDP-Laban)
Gladys Mahinay (PDP-Laban)
Alfredo Mandal (PDP-Laban)
Paulino Sandigan (PDP-Laban)
Eddie “Boboy” Villar (National Unity Party)
Diana Yap (National Unity Party)

Dimasalang

For Mayor

Gina Cuevas (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Michael “Mac-Mac” Naga (PDP-Laban)
Ruel Ramboy Ramirez (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma)

For Vice Mayor

Manuel Jores (Independent)
Wilfredo “Dok Fred” Lim (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Vergie Abaño (PDP-Laban)
Katherine “Kathy” Abila (PDP-Laban)
Princetom Amatos (PDP-Laban)
Jose Atabay (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma)
Wenefredo Belarmino Jr. (Independent)
Florante Bulalaque (PDP-Laban)
Anna Kareninna “Inah” Cabrera-Naga (PDP-Laban)
Eddylil de Lara (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma)
Edwin Herrera (Independent))
Larry Lee (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Richard Lee (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma)
Isagani “Gani” Lim (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma)
Joyce Lim (PDP-Laban)
Rommil Mijares (PDP-Laban)
Revie Moran (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma)
Marites “Tess” Naga (PDP-Laban)
Ramil Probadora (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma)
Henry Tamayo (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma)

Esperanza

For Mayor

Polen Sepulveda (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Fernando Talisic (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Rodolfo “Rudy” Pepito (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Bernadette Camon (PDP-Laban)
Michael Comedia Sr. (PDP-Laban)
Cicero Conag (PDP-Laban)
Raymond “Amon” Diamos (PDP-Laban)
Robert Guiz (PDP-Laban)
Aldrin Jao (PDP-Laban)
Aspher Pepito (PDP-Laban)
Felix “Undo” Ponce Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Ronald Sontosidad (Independent)

Mandaon

For Mayor

Kristine Salve Kho (PDP-Laban)
Romeo “Bonong” Villanueva (National Unity Party)

For Vice Mayor

Emily Hao (PDP-Laban)
Angelito Porteo (National Unity Party)

For councilors

Jovino Aguirre (PDP-Laban)
Bernardo Barredo (Independent)
William Bicua (Independent)
Noel Coja (PDP-Laban)
Betty Dote (PDP-Laban)
Olegario “Cocoy” Estrella Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Rommel Mortel (PDP-Laban)
Efren Oliva (PDP-Laban)
Mariecor Pimentel (PDP-Laban)
Jonalyn Rana (PDP-Laban)
Danilo “Danny” Roldan (National Unity Party)
Dexter Rone (Independent)
Atiles “Tiles” Tawag (National Unity Party)
Elvie Velasco (National Unity Party)
Richard Yamson (National Unity Party)
Hector Zerrudo (National Unity Party)

Masbate City

For Mayor

Socrates Tuason (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Alex San Pablo (Independent)
Rowena Tuason (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Alberto Abayon (PDP-Laban)
Rodolfo “Odik” Abella (PDP-Laban)
Jarvey “Bala Jasper” Bala (PDP-Laban)
Meden Diez (PDP-Laban)
Jamon Espares (PDP-Laban)
Allan Lim (PDP-Laban)
Dennis Placer (Independent)
Jerry Rey (PDP-Laban)
John Lorenz “Jolo” Romualdez (Lakas-CMD)
Ruby Sanchez-Morano (PDP-Laban)
Mayi Verano-Salvacion (PDP-Laban)
Ramil Yaneza (PDP-Laban)

Milagros

For Mayor

Heraclo “Onjo” Basas Jr. (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Natividad “Naty” Magbalon (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Jose Magbalon Jr. (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Oscar “Oca” Alba Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Galvin “Nhong” Almoete (Independent)
Joey “Tataowe” Avila (PDP-Laban)
Larry “Lar” Dorongon (PDP-Laban)
Leopoldo “Boyet” Garra III (PDP-Laban)
Nestor “Bing” Labastida (Independent)
Jemmery “Toto” Madrilejos (PDP-Laban)
Leo “Long” Miraya (PDP-Laban)
Jay Monares (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Elcid Oliva (National Unity Party)
Ireneo Rosero III (Independent)
Jenil Rosero (PDP-Laban)
Rodney Sia (National Unity Party)
Jose “Dodong” Victoria (Independent)
Rey Zafra (National Unity Party)

Mobo

For Mayor

Percival Castillo (National Unity Party)
Raymund “Doni” Salvacion (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Osias “Osing” Bolon (National Unity Party)
John Paul “JP” Lim (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Bobby Aban (National Unity Party)
Julius Aban (PDP-Laban)
Chace Abas (Independent)
Maricon “Inday” Bolon (PDP-Laban)
Nicolas “Kulas” Bolon (Independent)
Ely “Onyot” Bustamante (PDP-Laban)
Joselma Castillo (National Unity Party)
Isidro “Bolotoy” de Mesa (PDP-Laban)
Mark dela Rosa (PDP-Laban)
Camela Jean Espinas (National Unity Party)
Ernesto Lalaguna (Independent)
Salvacion “Jhie” Laurio (Independent)
Mateo “Mate” Masamoc Sr. (National Unity Party)
Aldous Pitos (PDP-Laban)
Angelica “IC” Salvacion (PDP-Laban)
Marites Vallecer (National Unity Party)
Ramon “Arbie” Villa III (National Unity Party)
Michael “Mike” Villamor (PDP-Laban)
Ramon Villamor (National Unity Party)
Christian Viterbo (Independent)

Monreal

For Mayor

Ben Espiloy (National Unity Party)
Glenda Villahermosa (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Jerome “Pal” Duano (PDP-Laban)
Wyett Espiloy (National Unity Party)

For councilors

Liezl Barruga (National Unity Party)
Fe Cerillo (National Unity Party)
Marvin Deinla (PDP-Laban)
Helen dela Rama (National Unity Party)
Glenda “Intsika” Escorel (PDP-Laban)
Ruel Espares (PDP-Laban)
Maria Espenilla (National Unity Party)
Lorico Fidel (National Unity Party)
Dan Gebilaguin (PDP-Laban)
Romeo Grona (National Unity Party)
Elvie Huarde (PDP-Laban)
Glen Jardin (National Unity Party)
Renato “Tato” Mergais (PDP-Laban)
Edgar Oñate Jr. (National Unity Party)
Vicky Saturnino (PDP-Laban)
Freddie Yusi (PDP-Laban)

Palanas

For Mayor

Roscelle Alvarez (PDP-Laban)
Sammy Tamayo (National Unity Party)

For Vice Mayor

Jonathan “Jojo” Abenir (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Riza Abenir (Independent)
Roderick “Pong” Almanzor (PDP-Laban)
Marsha Alvarez (PDP-Laban)
Julius Basas (Independent)
Lynn Bendibil (PDP-Laban)
Romson Mijares (National Unity Party)
Anthony “Jojo” Palacio (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas)
Alona Pillejera (PDP-Laban)
Ely Pogoy (PDP-Laban)
Diego Rumo (PDP-Laban)
Editha “Eden” Salazar (PDP-Laban)
Alfonso Son Jr. (Independent)
Letecia Tamayo (PDP-Laban)
Ronald Tamayo (Independent)
Jeffrey “Jeff” Tiong (Independent)

Pio V. Corpuz

For Mayor

Mark Antonio (PDP-Laban)
Pio Cabatingan (Nationalist People’s Coalition)

For Vice Mayor

Rozabeth Tayo (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Adolf “Pongpong” Avila (Independent)
Chivene Baguio (PDP-Laban)
Darryl John Betonio (Independent)
Allan “Al Al Kabog” Bucado (PDP-Laban)
Janeth Cababan (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan)
Nenita “Nene” Canonoy (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Arold dela Cruz (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Felix Gil (Independent)
Allena “Eday” Lecciones (PDP-Laban)
Aian Lepasana (PDP-Laban)
Liezl Marilla (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Edly Pasaylo (PDP-Laban)
Abel Prudenciado (PDP-Laban)
Winworth “Wewe” Sia (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Ruben Yubal (PDP-Laban)

Placer

For Mayor

Eusebio “Don Don” Dumoran Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Joshur “J” Lanete (Nationalist People’s Coalition)

For Vice Mayor

Jonathan “Boyet” Araza (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Mark Tenegra (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Jose Abellare Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Crescille “Caress” Araza (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Nimfa Arevalo (PDP-Laban)
Aldous Arnaiz (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Richel Bañas (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Roberto “Rommel” Camay (Independent)
Ricky “Dondon” Canales (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Mark Joel Dumoran (PDP-Laban)
Antonio “Tony” Erasmo Jr. (Independent)
Grace Espenilla (PDP-Laban)
Marlon Gabriel (Independent)
Rolando “Lando” Hermosa (Independent)
Ilonah Lepatan (Independent)
Christie “Mayet” Lepatan (Independent)
Randy Monceller (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Venus Noval (Independent)
Alfon Pahilino (Independent)
George Roldan (PDP-Laban)
Roy Roldan (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Michael Sevilleno Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Dioscoro “Dickyam” Sy (PDP-Laban)
Jose “Jojo” Ybañez (PDP-Laban)

San Fernando

For Mayor

Glenn Alvarez (PDP-Laban)
Byron Bravo (National Unity Party)

For Vice Mayor

Fernando “Baby” Mogueis (PDP-Laban)
Adelfa “Ading” Nacional (National Unity Party)

For councilors

Clark Abapo (PDP-Laban)
Rene Alindogan (National Unity Party)
Rodolfo “Ompoy” Badillo (PDP-Laban)
Cezar “Boyet” Bisnar (PDP-Laban)
Liza Brabante (PDP-Laban)
Julio Cantre (PDP-Laban)
Gary Cantuba (National Unity Party)
Piedad “Paying” Capariño (National Unity Party)
Rex Clemente (National Unity Party)
Hellie “Honey” Desdir (PDP-Laban)
Romeo “Dongdong” Espejon (National Unity Party)
Isidro “Bong” Ibañez III (PDP-Laban)
Yke Lim (National Unity Party)
Niccolo “Nico” Llacer (National Unity Party)
Jojit Medina (Independent)
Jefferson Reyes (Independent)
Virgilio Ribas (PDP-Laban)
Don Solis (National Unity Party)

San Jacinto

For Mayor

Francisco “Kito” Altarejos (PDP-Laban)
Vincent Martin Bravo (National Unity Party)
Angelo Lignes (Independent)

For Vice Mayor

Leny Arcenas (National Unity Party)
Sanny Dejumo (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Alfredo “Kap Tando” Alcantara (National Unity Party)
Noe Almodal (PDP-Laban)
Ronie “Romy” Almonte (National Unity Party)
John Patrick “Ric-Ric” Arcenas (National Unity Party)
Letty Bartolata (PDP-Laban)
Jimson Bartolay (PDP-Laban)
Melina “Mam Meling” Bartolay (PDP-Laban)
Ma. Chinel “Chin-Chin” Delavin (National Unity Party)
Jerol “Kap Jerol” Espinosa (National Unity Party)
Floyd “Tokoy” Espinosa (PDP-Laban)
Gildong Meteoro (PDP-Laban)
Benito “Kap Bob” Omilgo Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Tara Anne Real (PDP-Laban)
Harry Sandro Tan (National Unity Party)
Annabelle Villamor (National Unity Party)
Enrico Villamor (National Unity Party)

San Pascual

For Mayor

Zacarina “Saki” Lazaro (PDP-Laban)
Job “Jojo” Rivera (Nationalist People’s Coalition)

For Vice Mayor

Manuel “Awel” Hermosa (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Dante Andueza Jr. (National Unity Party)
Arlene “Nening” Armildez (PDP-Laban)
Antonio Codera Jr. (National Unity Party)
Rocelyn “Boboy” dela Peña (PDP-Laban)
Ceferino dela Torre (National Unity Party)
Felipe Divino (National Unity Party)
Elmer Epili (National Unity Party)
Erlinda Evangelista (PDP-Laban)
Alvin “Kap Alvin” Fontelar (PDP-Laban)
Erika Lazaro (PDP-Laban)
Leticia “Maam Letty” Lete (PDP-Laban)
Peter Padilla (Independent)
Myrna “Mina” Rivera (National Unity Party)
Amado Rodriguez (Independent)
Rani Laurian Sia (PDP-Laban)
Enrico Sta. Ana (National Unity Party)
Vigon Villapañe (PDP-Laban)

Uson

For Mayor

Manuel Arevalo (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan)
Marcel “Esing” Fontelar (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Felipe “Eping” Sanchez (PDP-Laban)

For Vice Mayor

Regino “Okoy” Hustaya Jr.
Salvadora “Inday” Sanchez (PDP-Laban)

For councilors

Angelina “Lina” Bandol (Independent)
Renato Cabatingan (Independent)
Esteban Clores (Independent)
Lucas “Jhunlucas” Dabalos Jr. (Independent)
Alvin Lim (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Analyn Lim (Nationalist People’s Coalition)
Edmond “Mon” Mag-iba (National Unity Party)
Marijean “Jean” Mondares-Lim (PDP-Laban)
Liza Orbiso (PDP-Laban)
Melquisidic “Kap Jun” Rupa Jr. (PDP-Laban)
Deneb Ann Sanchez (PDP-Laban)
Resty Philip Sanchez (PDP-Laban)
Dante Sia (PDP-Laban)
Hernando “Nong” Valenzuela (PDP-Laban)
Jhona Villacorta (PDP-Laban)

– Rappler.com