In the 2025 midterm elections, several local celebrities made their mark, securing political positions across the Philippines. Actress Angelu de Leon clinched a second term as councilor in Pasig City's Second District. Daniel Fernando won the gubernatorial race in Bulacan, while re-electionist Alex Castro was also proclaimed Bulacan’s vice governor, garnering over a million votes.
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Actor Arjo Atayde successfully secured his second term as congressman for Quezon City’s 1st District, and Aiko Melendez achieved a second term as councilor in Quezon City's District 5. Actor Alfred Vargas placed third in the same race.
The iconic "Star For All Seasons" Vilma Santos made a triumphant return as governor of Batangas, while her son, Ryan Christian Recto, was proclaimed as congressman of Lipa City’s 6th District.
Actor Isko Moreno, meanwhile, is waiting to be officially declared as Manila’s new mayor. Celebrity couple Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres also achieved success in the elections, with Lucy topping the mayoralty race in Ormoc City, while Richard led the representative race in Leyte's 4th District.
Unlucky Celebrities in the 2025 Elections
Image: Facebook/Luis Manzano, Marco Gumabao, Ejay Falcon
However, not all celebrities were successful in their bids. Some experienced losses despite putting in substantial efforts in their campaigns.
Host-actor Luis Manzano, who ran for vice governor in Batangas, lost to incumbent Governor Dodo Mandanas. His mother, actress Vilma Santos-Recto, however, won the gubernatorial seat, and his brother, Ryan Recto, claimed victory as a congressman.
Actor Marco Gumabao, who campaigned for the Camarines Sur 4th district representative position, was defeated by Arnie Fuentebella, who surpassed him by more than 20,000 votes. Gumabao expressed his gratitude to his supporters, acknowledging that they did their best and fought wholeheartedly.
Ejay Falcon, the incumbent vice governor of Oriental Mindoro, lost his bid to become the representative of the 2nd District of Oriental Mindoro. He graciously accepted his defeat and promised to continue helping his fellow citizens.
Other notable celebrities who lost in the elections include Manila mayoral candidate Raymond Bagatsing, Angelika Dela Cruz (who ran for Malabon vice mayor), Anjo Yllana (who ran for Calamba vice mayor), and Marjorie Barretto (who campaigned for Caloocan 1st district councilor). Dennis Padilla also lost his bid to become Caloocan’s 2nd district city councilor.
Ara Mina and Shamcey Supsup were also unsuccessful in their campaigns for Pasig councilor posts. Other notable losses included Enzo Pineda (Quezon City 5th district), Ali Forbes (Quezon City 4th district), David Chua (Manila 2nd district), Mocha Uson (Manila 3rd district), Aljur Abrenica (Angeles City, Pampanga), and Neil Coleta (Dasmariñas, Cavite). Victor Neri, who ran for Makati mayor, placed third among the four candidates.
In the Senate race, celebrities such as Bong Revilla, Philip Salvador, Willie Revillame, Manny Pacquiao, and Jimmy Bondoc have been trailing behind the "Magic 12" in partial and unofficial results.
About the Celebrities Involved:
Luis Manzano: A popular TV host and actor, Manzano has long been a public figure in the Philippines. His loss in the vice governor race in Batangas came as a surprise to many.
Marco Gumabao: A rising star in showbiz, Gumabao’s political debut was met with disappointment as he lost to Fuentebella in the race for the Camarines Sur 4th district.
Ejay Falcon: Known for his role in television dramas, Falcon’s political journey took a hit as he lost the race for Oriental Mindoro's 2nd district representative.
Raymond Bagatsing: A well-known actor, Bagatsing’s candidacy for Manila mayor was overshadowed by the competition.
Vilma Santos: A highly respected actress and public figure, Vilma’s return as Batangas governor marks another victory in her political career.
As the 2025 elections wrap up, both the wins and losses serve as reminders of the unpredictable nature of politics—where celebrity status alone does not guarantee success.
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