13/05/2025
๐๐น๐น ๐๐๐ด๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ ๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ป๐ด๐๐ผ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ผ ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐: ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ผ๐-๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐๐
In a landslide victory that reflects the unwavering trust of Dabawenyos, all candidates under the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod Party emerged victorious in the 2025 local elections. From the mayoralty race to congressional and council seats, the Dutertesโ home turf has once again proven its loyalty and resistance to external political manipulation.
Despite various issues that marred the election process, including delayed precinct openings, reports of attempted vote-buying, and questionable voter list transfers, the voice of the people prevailed. No Marcos-supported candidate managed to secure a seat in Davao City, sending a clear message that the electorate did not allow themselves to be swayed by ayuda or moneyed interests.
Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte made a political comeback and was proclaimed Mayor of Davao City, winning by a landslide with 662,630 votes against Karlo Nograles, who garnered only 80,852 votes.
Meanwhile, his son, incumbent Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, won as Vice Mayor of Davao City with 651,356 votes, defeating Bernie Al-ag, who received 78,893 votes.
In the congressional races:
* First District: Paolo Duterte defended his seat with 203,557 votes, defeating Migs Nograles, who got 49,186 votes.
* Second District: Omar Vincent S. Duterte, Punong Barangay of Buhangin, secured a win with 160,432 votes, toppling Javi Garcia, who managed only 90,156 votes.
* Third District: Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsodโs bet Congressman Isidro Ungab won convincingly with 178,721 votes, beating Nonoy Al-ag who received 30,687 votes.
All 8 councilors in each of Davao Cityโs three districts also came from Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod, completing the partyโs dominance in the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
The victory is being hailed as not just a political win, but a symbolic rejection of national forces attempting to infiltrate local governance. The people of Davao have spoken, and their vote was for continuity, integrity, and local leadership anchored in genuine public service.
Dabawenyos didnโt allow themselves to be bought. This is a statement that leadership canโt be purchased; it has to be earned.
As the new set of Hugpong leaders prepares to serve, the people of Davao City remain hopeful that the city will stay resilient, independent, and true to its identity.
