Iligan City voters went to the polls on May 12, 2025, to elect a mayor, vice mayor, lone-district representative and 12 members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Frederick W. Siao won another term as mayor, Ernest Oliver “Wekwek” Uy was elected vice mayor, and Celso G. Regencia retained Iligan City’s lone congressional district seat. The City Board of Canvassers officially proclaimed the winning candidates on May 13, 2025.
The vote counts in this guide come from the ABS-CBN Halalan 2025 Iligan City results page. ABS-CBN labels these figures as partial and unofficial results aggregated from Commission on Elections data. The proclamation of the winners is separately confirmed through the Philippine Information Agency’s government report.
The article follows the main subjects identified in the uploaded election-results outline, including the mayoral race, vice mayoral contest, council winners, voter turnout and result-verification guidance.
Data note: The names of the winners are supported by the official proclamation report. The numerical candidate totals below are the figures published by ABS-CBN Halalan and should remain described as partial and unofficial unless matched against a certified Statement of Votes or Certificate of Canvass.
2025 Iligan City Mayoral Election Results
Frederick “Freddie” Siao won the 2025 Iligan City mayoral election and was officially proclaimed for another term.
ABS-CBN Halalan mayoral vote totals
| Rank | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick Siao | 73,095 |
| 2 | Roy Ga | 66,894 |
| 3 | Franklin Quijano | 10,283 |
| 4 | Rolando Anduyan | 4,097 |
Siao received 73,095 votes, finishing 6,201 votes ahead of Roy Ga, who received 66,894 votes.
The result was competitive rather than a landslide. Siao and Ga together received 139,989 of the 154,369 votes shown for all four mayoral candidates on the ABS-CBN page. That means the two leading candidates accounted for approximately 90.7% of the listed mayoral votes.
These figures are from the ABS-CBN Halalan results page and are presented by ABS-CBN as partial and unofficial data aggregated from COMELEC.
What Siao said after the proclamation
The Philippine Information Agency reported that Siao was officially proclaimed by the City Board of Canvassers on May 13. After the proclamation, he reaffirmed his administration’s focus on its 15 Priority Development Goals.
Siao also identified several continuing priorities:
- Water services
- Waste management
- Health programs
- Completion of the Pala-o Market project
These are stated priorities, not proof that every planned project has already been funded, completed or implemented. Residents should monitor city budgets, procurement notices and official implementation updates to track actual progress.
2025 Iligan City Vice Mayoral Election Results
Ernest Oliver “Wekwek” Uy won the vice mayoral contest and was officially proclaimed as Iligan City’s new vice mayor.
ABS-CBN Halalan vice mayoral vote totals
| Rank | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernest Oliver “Wekwek” Uy | 70,306 |
| 2 | Marianito “Dodong” Alemania | 65,976 |
| 3 | Jemar Vera Cruz | 13,175 |
| 4 | Andres “Jun” Visaya Jr. | 1,699 |
Uy finished 4,330 votes ahead of Alemania based on the ABS-CBN figures.
The result produced a split at the top of Iligan City’s local government. Siao retained the mayoralty under the Asenso Iliganon Party, while Uy won the vice mayoralty under the United Iligan Party.
The PIA proclamation report confirmed Uy as the officially proclaimed vice mayor. It also reported that he emphasized public trust, transparency and improved government services.
What the vice mayor does
The vice mayor presides over the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Iligan City’s legislative body. The office plays an important role in organizing council proceedings and supporting the passage of ordinances, resolutions and budget measures.
The mayor administers the city’s executive departments, while the council handles local legislation. This means cooperation between the mayor, vice mayor and council members can affect how quickly major policies and funding measures move forward.
Iligan City Lone-District Representative Results
Celso G. Regencia won another term as representative of Iligan City’s lone congressional district.
ABS-CBN Halalan congressional vote totals
| Rank | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celso Regencia | 73,535 |
| 2 | Oscar “Oskie” Badelles | 57,728 |
| 3 | “General Buboy” Mijares | 11,343 |
| 4 | Manny Salibay | 5,697 |
| 5 | Seigred Espina | 740 |
Regencia finished 15,807 votes ahead of Badelles, based on the ABS-CBN totals.
The Philippine Information Agency separately confirmed that Regencia was officially proclaimed for a second term as Iligan City’s lone-district representative.
The congressional representative works at the national level through the House of Representatives. This role is distinct from the mayor’s responsibility for City Hall operations and local government departments.
Winning Iligan City Councilors
Twelve councilors were elected to Iligan City’s Sangguniang Panlungsod.
ABS-CBN Halalan council vote totals
| Rank | Winning candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nhicolle Capangpangan | 73,120 |
| 2 | Derrick Siao | 68,002 |
| 3 | Providencio “Bong” Abragan Jr. | 67,869 |
| 4 | Bernard “Tete” Pacaña | 66,272 |
| 5 | Michelle Sweet | 65,970 |
| 6 | Marlene Young | 65,840 |
| 7 | Samuel “Tatay” Huertas | 65,307 |
| 8 | King Belmonte | 64,135 |
| 9 | Ian Uy | 62,590 |
| 10 | Randy Ryan Ong | 62,202 |
| 11 | Ramil Emborong | 61,931 |
| 12 | Simplicio “Pisyong” Larrazabal III | 60,695 |
These vote counts come from ABS-CBN’s partial and unofficial Iligan City results.
The official PIA proclamation report confirms the same 12 winning councilors:
- Nhicolle Capangpangan
- Ian Uy
- Randy Ryan Ong
- Derrick Siao
- Bong Abragan
- Tete Pacaña
- Michelle Sweet
- Marlene Young
- Tatay Huertas
- King Belmonte
- Ramil Emborong
- Pisyong Larrazabal
According to PIA, nine of the winning councilors belonged to the Asenso Iliganon Party and three belonged to the United Iligan Party.
Council composition after the election
The proclaimed regular councilors were divided as follows:
| Local political group | Seats |
|---|---|
| Asenso Iliganon Party | 9 |
| United Iligan Party | 3 |
The vice mayor, who presides over the council, was elected under the United Iligan Party.
This arrangement gives the Asenso Iliganon group the larger bloc among the 12 elected regular councilors, while the vice mayor comes from the other major local coalition.
The council may also include ex officio or sectoral members provided under Philippine local government rules. These positions are separate from the 12 regular council seats elected citywide in May 2025.
Iligan City Registered Voters and Voter Turnout
COMELEC’s official election statistics provide a clearer picture of voter participation.
| Election statistic | Official COMELEC figure |
|---|---|
| Registered voters | 189,050 |
| Clustered precincts | 225 |
| Voters who actually voted | 161,133 |
| Voter turnout | 85.23% |
The official COMELEC turnout report records 189,050 registered voters in Iligan City, with 161,133 people actually voting. This produced a voter turnout of 85.23%.
COMELEC’s pre-election precinct statistics also show that Iligan City had:
- 1,159 established precincts
- 225 clustered precincts
- 189,050 registered voters
- 47 voting centers
These figures were based on COMELEC election administration data as of January 23, 2025.
Why turnout does not equal the vote total for mayor
The number of voters who participated is usually higher than the number of valid votes recorded for a particular position.
A voter may:
- Leave the mayoral position blank
- Select more candidates than allowed
- Cast a vote that is not counted for a particular race
- Vote in national contests but skip one or more local positions
Because of this, the total votes listed for mayoral candidates should not be expected to equal the total number of people who voted.
Precinct-Level and Barangay-Level Results
The content outline calls for detailed precinct and barangay figures. However, a complete certified precinct-by-precinct dataset for all Iligan City candidates was not located in the public official sources reviewed for this article.
COMELEC confirms the existence of 225 clustered precincts and 47 voting centers, but the general statistics documents do not show each candidate’s vote total by barangay or precinct.
Residents who need legally reliable precinct-level figures should request the appropriate election records, such as:
- Statements of Votes
- Certificates of Canvass
- Certified election returns
- Records maintained by the Iligan City Election Officer
- Records of the Iligan City Board of Canvassers
Social-media graphics or screenshots may be useful for informal reference, but they should not be described as certified results unless they can be matched to an official election document.
Election Day and Proclamation Timeline
May 12, 2025: Voting day
Iligan City residents voted as part of the nationwide national and local elections.
Votes were counted at the precinct level, transmitted and consolidated through the election canvassing process. COMELEC describes the process as including precinct counting, consolidation, transmission to local canvassing boards and proclamation of winning candidates.
After polls closed: Partial result reporting
Media organizations, including ABS-CBN, published incoming election results while canvassing and data transmission were underway.
ABS-CBN’s Iligan page describes its numbers as partial and unofficial results aggregated from COMELEC data. Those figures are useful for public reference, but the media page is not a substitute for a certified canvass document.
May 13, 2025: Official proclamation
The Iligan City Board of Canvassers officially proclaimed the winning candidates on May 13, one day after the election.
The officially proclaimed winners included:
- Mayor Frederick W. Siao
- Vice Mayor Ernest Oliver “Wekwek” Uy
- Representative Celso G. Regencia
- The 12 winning city councilors
The proclamation and complete winning council roster were reported by the Philippine Information Agency.
What the Results Mean for Iligan City
The election produced political continuity in the mayor’s and representative’s offices, but a change in the vice mayoralty.
Continuity in the executive branch
Siao’s reelection meant that the existing city administration could continue pursuing its stated programs rather than beginning with an entirely new executive team.
Publicly mentioned priorities included water, waste management, health services and the Pala-o Market project.
A politically divided top leadership
The mayor and vice mayor were elected from different local political groups. That does not automatically mean gridlock, but it makes cooperation and negotiation more visible.
Major measures may depend on:
- Council committee deliberations
- Majority support among councilors
- Approval of annual and supplemental budgets
- Coordination between executive departments and the council
- Timely implementation after appropriations are approved
A strong majority bloc in the council
Nine of the 12 regular councilors came from the Asenso Iliganon Party, while three came from the United Iligan Party.
Residents seeking to understand a major city decision should therefore look beyond a single official’s announcement. City ordinances, resolutions, budget documents and council voting records often provide the clearest picture of how a policy is being handled.
How to Verify the 2025 Iligan Election Results
Election information can be confusing because “result” may refer to several different stages.
Partial and unofficial media results
These are live or near-live totals published while election data is still being received and consolidated.
The candidate vote counts in this article are taken from ABS-CBN Halalan, which expressly labels its Iligan page as partial and unofficial.
Official proclamation
A proclamation formally identifies the winning candidates after the canvassing board completes the required process.
The Iligan winners were officially proclaimed by the City Board of Canvassers on May 13, 2025.
Certified election documents
For court proceedings, election protests, academic research or other formal purposes, use certified records rather than a news results page.
Useful documents may include:
- Certificate of Canvass
- Statement of Votes
- Certificate of Proclamation
- Certified election returns
- Official COMELEC statistical reports
Practical verification checklist
Before quoting an election number, check:
- Whether the source labels it partial, unofficial or final
- The reporting percentage and timestamp
- Whether the candidate was officially proclaimed
- Whether the figure appears in a certified canvass document
- Whether a newer official document has replaced the earlier result
The safest approach is to use ABS-CBN for clearly labeled media vote totals and COMELEC or the local canvassing board for official election documents.
Conclusion
Frederick W. Siao was reelected mayor of Iligan City, while Ernest Oliver “Wekwek” Uy won the vice mayoralty. Celso G. Regencia retained the city’s lone congressional seat, and 12 councilors were proclaimed for the new Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Based on ABS-CBN’s partial and unofficial totals:
- Siao received 73,095 votes
- Roy Ga received 66,894 votes
- Siao’s lead was 6,201 votes
- Uy received 70,306 votes
- Regencia received 73,535 votes
The City Board of Canvassers officially proclaimed the winning officials on May 13, 2025. COMELEC later reported an official Iligan City voter turnout of 85.23%, with 161,133 voters participating out of 189,050 registered voters.
For routine public reference, the ABS-CBN Halalan page offers a convenient view of candidate totals. For legal or documentary use, residents should obtain certified records from COMELEC or the appropriate local canvassing authority.
