Retiring and term-limited incumbents in the 2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections

These are term-limited and retiring members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines during the 19th Congress of the Philippines, who either cannot or chose not to run in the 2025 House elections.

In the Philippines, members of the House of Representatives are limited to three consecutive terms. Term-limited members, therefore, cannot run in the 2025 elections, but may choose to run in other positions.

Summary

There are 317 seats up for election from the 19th Congress, with 254 from congressional districts and 63 from party-list seats.[1]

Term-limited members

These members of Congress are term-limited and cannot run for reelection.

Lakas incumbents

  1. Joey Salceda (Albay–2nd)
    Salceda is running for governor of Albay.[2] He has endorsed second-term Ako Bicol representative Elizaldy Co to succeed him.[3]
  2. Geraldine Roman (Bataan–1st)
    Roman's brother, Tony Roman, incumbent member of the Bataan Provincial Board, is running to succeed her.[4]
  3. Marlyn Alonte-Naguiat (Biñan at-large)
    Alonte-Naguiat has endorsed Arman Dimaguila, incumbent mayor of Biñan to succeed her.
  4. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo (Lanao del Norte–1st)
    Dimaporo is running for governor of Lanao del Norte. His mother, Imelda Dimaporo, the incumbent governor, is running to succeed him.
  5. Carmelo Lazatin II (Pampanga–1st)
    Lazatin is running for mayor of Angeles City. He has endorsed his brother, Carmelo Lazatin Jr., incumbent mayor, to succeed him.[5]
  6. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. (Pampanga–3rd)
    Gonzales was expected to run for mayor of San Fernando.[6] He has endorsed his daughter, Mica Gonzales, incumbent member of the Pampanga Provincial Board, to succeed him.[7]
  7. Christopher de Venecia (Pangasinan–4th)
    De Venecia's mother, former representative Gina de Venecia, is running to succeed him.[8]
  8. Francisco Jose Matugas II (Surigao del Norte–1st)
    Matugas is running for governor of Surigao del Norte. His father, former representative Francisco Matugas, is running to succeed him.
  9. Manuel Jose Dalipe (Zamboanga City–2nd)
    Dalipe is running for mayor of Zamboanga City. His brother, John Dalipe, the current mayor, is running to succeed him.
  10. Glona Labadlabad (Zamboanga del Norte–2nd)
    Labadlabad is running for mayor of Sindangan. Her daughter, Irene Labadlabad, is running to succeed her.
  11. Divina Grace Yu (Zamboanga del Sur–1st)
    Yu is running for governor of Zamboanga del Sur. She has endorsed her son, Joseph Kim Yu, to succeed her.

Liberal incumbents

  1. Edcel Lagman (Albay–1st)
    Lagman plans to retire from public office.[9] His daughter, Krisel Lagman, incumbent mayor of Tabaco, is running to succeed him.[10]
  2. Gabriel Bordado (Camarines Sur–3rd)
    Bordado is running for vice mayor of Naga City with his running mate former vice president Leni Robredo.[11] He has endorsed Nelson Legacion, the incumbent mayor, to succeed him.
  3. Emmanuel Billones (Capiz–1st)
  4. Jocelyn Sy-Limkaichong (Negros Oriental–1st)
    Sy-Limkaichong is running for mayor of Guihulngan.[12] She has endorsed Emmanuel Limkaichong Iway, incumbent mayor of La Libertad, to succeed her.[13]

Nacionalista incumbents

  1. Marquez Go (Baguio at-large)
    Go is running for mayor of Baguio.[14] His wife, Soledad Go, is running to succeed him.[15]
  2. Lianda Bolilia (Batangas–4th)
    Bolilia's husband, Caloy Bolilia, is running to succeed her.
  3. Mario Vittorio Mariño (Batangas–5th)
    Mariño is running for mayor of Batangas City. His wife, Beverly Dimacuha, incumbent mayor, is running to succeed him.[16]
  4. Raul Tupas (Iloilo–5th)
    Tupas is running for vice governor of Iloilo.[17] His wife, Binky Tupas, incumbent member of the Iloilo Provincial Board, is running to succeed him.[18]
  5. Allen Jesse Mangaoang (Kalinga at-large)
  6. Ace Barbers (Surigao del Norte–2nd)
    Barbers has endorsed his wife, Bernadette Barbers, to succeed him.[19]

NPC incumbents

  1. Carlito Marquez (Aklan–1st)
    Marquez will retire from public office. His son, Jess Marquez, is running to succeed him.
  2. Greg Gasataya (Bacolod at-large)
    Gasataya is running for mayor of Bacolod. He has endorsed Albee Benitez, the incumbent mayor, to succeed him.
  3. Maria Theresa Collantes (Batangas–3rd)
    Collantes's son, King Collantes, is running to succeed her.[20]
  4. Peter John Calderon (Cebu–7th)
    Calderon's wife, Dr. Patricia Calderon, is running to succeed him.
  5. Luis Campos Jr. (Makati–2nd)
    Campos is running for mayor of Makati.[21] He has endorsed Alden Almario, incumbent member of the Makati City Council, to succeed him.
  6. Edward Maceda (Manila–4th)
    Maceda's wife, Giselle Mary Maceda, is running to succeed him.[22]
  7. Lord Allan Velasco (Marinduque at-large)
    Velasco will run for governor of Marinduque switching places with his father, incumbent governor Presbitero Velasco Jr.
  8. Chiquiting Sagarbarria (Negros Oriental–2nd)
    Sagarbarria is running for mayor of Dumaguete.[23] His wife, Maisa Sagarbarria, the incumbent vice mayor, is running to succeed him.
  9. Michael John Duavit (Rizal–1st)

NUP incumbents

  1. Lorna Silverio (Bulacan–3rd)
    Silverio will retire from public office. Her son, Victor Silverio, is running to succeed her.
  2. Luis Raymund Villafuerte (Camarines Sur–2nd)
    Villafuerte is running for governor of Camarines Sur. His son, Luigi Villafuerte, the incumbent governor, is running to succeed him.[24]
  3. Juliet Ferrer (Negros Occidental–4th)
    Ferrer's husband, Jeffrey Ferrer, incumbent vice governor of Negros Occidental, is running to succeed her.[25]
  4. Horacio Suansing Jr. (Sultan Kudarat–2nd)
    His daughter, Bella Suansing, is running to succeed him.
  5. Johnny Pimentel (Surigao del Sur-2nd)
    Pimentel is running for governor of Surigao del Sur. His brother, Alexander Pimentel, the incumbent governor, is running to succeed him.[26]

PDP incumbents

  1. Ruwel Peter Gonzaga (Davao de Oro–2nd)
    Gonzaga will run for governor of Davao de Oro. He has endorsed Noe Taojo to succeed him.
  2. Eric Martinez (Valenzuela–2nd)
    Martinez will run for senator. His wife, Katherine Martinez, is running to succeed him.

PFP incumbents

  1. Rosanna Vergara (Nueva Ecija–3rd)
    Vergara's husband, Julius Cesar Vergara, incumbent vice mayor of Cabanatuan, is running to succeed her.
  2. Florida Robes (San Jose del Monte at-large)
    Robes is running for mayor of San Jose del Monte. Her husband, Arthur Robes, the incumbent mayor, is running to succeed her.

Reporma incumbents

  1. Pantaleon Alvarez (Davao del Norte–1st)
    Alvarez is running for vice governor of Davao del Norte.[27]

Party-list incumbents

  1. Robert Raymond Estrella (Abono)
  2. France Castro (ACT Teachers)
    Castro announced her bid for the Senate on June 26, 2024. Former partylist representative Antonio Tinio will succeed her.[28][29]
  3. Anna Villaraza-Suarez (ALONA)
  4. Bernadette Herrera (BH)
  5. Arlene Brosas (Gabriela)
    Brosas announced her bid for the Senate on July 16, 2024.[30]
  6. Shernee Tan Tambut (Kusug Tausug)
  7. Virgilio Lacson (Manila Teachers)
  8. Raymond Mendoza (TUCP)
    Mendoza will retire from public office.[31]
  9. Mikee Romero (1-Pacman)
    His daughter Milka Romero is one of 1-Pacman's nominees.

Retiring members

The following members of Congress are eligible for another term, but have chosen to retire or seek other positions.

Lakas incumbents

  1. Ruth Mariano-Hernandez (Laguna–2nd)
    Mariano-Hernandez will run for governor of Laguna.[32] Her husband, Ramil Hernandez, the incumbent governor, is running to succeed her.
  2. Richard Kho (Masbate–1st)
    Kho will run for governor of Masbate. His father, Antonio, the incumbent governor is running to succeed him.
  3. Ara Kho (Masbate–2nd)
    Kho will run for mayor of Masbate City. Her mother, Elisa Olga, the incumbent vice governor is running to succeed her.
  4. Stella Quimbo (Marikina–2nd)
    Quimbo will run for mayor of Marikina. Quimbo's husband, former Representative Miro Quimbo, will seek a return to the congressional seat and run in her place.[33]
  5. Edwin Olivarez (Parañaque–1st)
    Olivarez is running to return to the mayoral post in Parañaque. He is swapping places with his brother, incumbent mayor Eric Olivarez, who is seeking a return to his former congressional seat.[34]

Liberal incumbents

  1. Romulo Peña Jr. (Makati–1st)
    Peña is running for vice mayor of Makati. He endorsed Monique Lagdameo, the incumbent vice mayor, to succeed him. [21]

Nacionalista incumbents

  1. Camille Villar (Las Piñas at-large)
    Villar will run for senator.[35]
  2. Nelson Dayanghirang Sr. (Davao Oriental–1st)
    Dayanghirang Sr. will run for Governor of Davao Oriental, His son, Vice Governor Nelson Dayanghirang Jr. will run in his place.

NPC incumbents

  1. Josephine Veronique Lacson-Noel (Malabon at-large)
    Lacson-Noel will run for Mayor of Malabon. Her husband Bem Noel will seek congressional seat.
  2. Christian T. Yap (Tarlac–2nd)
    Yap will run for Governor of Tarlac. His uncle, Victor will run in his place.

NUP incumbents

  1. Dan Fernandez (Santa Rosa at-large)
    Fernandez will run for governor of Laguna.[36]
  2. Pablo John Garcia (Cebu–3rd)
    Garcia withdrew his candidacy and replaced his wife, Karen Hope in his place.
  3. Harris Christopher Ongchuan (Northern Samar–2nd)
    Ongchuan will run for governor. His cousin, Governor Edwin Ongchuan will run in his place.

PFP incumbents

  1. Jam Agarao (Laguna–4th)
    Agarao will run for Laguna Provincial Board member.[37]

Party-list incumbents

  1. Bonifacio Bosita (1-Rider)
    Bosita will run for senator.[38]
  2. Wilbert T. Lee (Agri)
    Lee will run for senator.[39]
  3. Erwin Tulfo (ACT-CIS)
    Tulfo will run for senator.[40]
  4. Brian Yamsuan (Bicol Saro)
    Yamsuan will run for representative of Parañaque's 2nd congressional district.[41]
  5. Migs Nograles (PBA)
    Nograles will run for representative of Davao City's 1st congressional district.[42]
  6. Jorge Bustos (Patrol)
    Bustos will run for representative of Pampanga's 4th congressional district.
  7. Sam Verzosa (Tutok To Win)
    Verzosa will run for mayor of Manila.[43] Several Verzosas are nominees of Tutok To Win.
  8. Raul Angelo Bongalon (Ako Bicol)
    Bongalon will run for representative of Albay's 1st congressional district.
  9. Argel Joseph Cabatbat (Magsasaka)
    Cabatbat will run for representative of Nueva Ecija's 1st congressional district.

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