Some celebrities joined the 2025 elections, hoping to serve their communities. Some of them won and are ready to help. Others didn’t win, but they still thanked their supporters and accepted the results with love and respect. Here’s what happened:
🌟 The Celebs Who WON Big!
👑 Leren Bautista – From Beauty Queen to Councilor (Again!)
Leren, a former beauty queen, was elected again as councilor in Los Baños, Laguna. This is her second time winning!
She said on Instagram:
“Thank you, Los Baños! I will do even better in my second term!” 🙌
🏛️ Arjo Atayde – Still Number One!
In Quezon City’s First District, Arjo is leading with over 91,000 votes. He’s ahead of his opponent Bingbong Crisologo.
💪 Aiko Melendez & Alfred Vargas – Councilor Winners
In Quezon City’s 5th District:
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Aiko is in 2nd place
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Alfred is in 3rd place
They’re both doing great in the race for city councilor.
🏃♂️ Enzo Pineda – Still Running
Enzo is trying to get one of the 6 councilor spots in his district. He’s in 7th place now. But the person in 6th place is ahead by about 17,000 votes — so he needs more to catch up!
👨💼 Isko Moreno – Leading for Mayor Again!
In Manila, former mayor Isko Moreno is back and leading the race with over 526,000 votes!
He’s ahead of:
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Honey Lacuna – 189,000+
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Sam Verzosa – 163,000+
👶 Joaquin Domagoso – Like Father, Like Son!
Isko’s son, Joaquin, is also winning as a councilor in Manila’s 1st District. He has more than 112,000 votes!
🎭 Lou Veloso – Still Strong!
Veteran actor Lou Veloso is leading as a councilor in Manila’s 6th District with 72,000+ votes.
👸 Vilma Santos – Batangas Governor Again!
The “Star for All Seasons” is back! Vilma Santos has been proclaimed winner as governor of Batangas!
Her son Ryan Recto is also leading the race for congressman in the 6th District of Batangas.
🎬 Jestoni Alarcon – Leading in Rizal!
In Rizal’s 1st District, Jestoni is winning as Sangguniang Panlalawigan member.
📺 Jason Abalos – Doing Great in Nueva Ecija
Jason is in 2nd place in the race for provincial board member in Nueva Ecija’s 2nd District — and they only pick 2, so he’s likely in!
🏅 Daniel Fernando – Still Governor!
Daniel Fernando was re-elected as governor of Bulacan!
💔 The Celebs Who Didn’t Win (But Stayed Grateful)
🙏 Sam Verzosa
Sam ran for Mayor of Manila, but Isko got more votes. Still, Sam said:
“I accept the people’s decision with a full heart. Thank you to all who believed and fought with me.”
🗣️ Marco Gumabao
Marco tried to become Congressman in Camarines Sur, but didn’t win. He said:
“We gave it our all. Thank you to everyone who believed, helped, and showed us love.”
🤝 Ejay Falcon
Ejay wanted to be Congressman of Oriental Mindoro, but he didn’t win. He said:
“I may not have won, but I’m happy we showed our clean intentions to serve.”
He also congratulated his opponent, PA Umali.
💐 Abby Viduya (aka Maria Isabel)
The former actress ran for councilor in Parañaque, where 8 people would be picked. But she was ranked 12th.
🛑 Dan Fernandez
Dan, a congressman, ran to be Governor of Laguna, but he didn’t make it.
💡 What We Can Learn
Whether they won or lost, these celebrity candidates showed respect, humility, and gratitude. Some will now work to serve the people, and others will surely try again in the future.
In Eleksyon 2025, the real stars were those who served with heart. ❤️
