LIST: Gubernatorial, mayoral aspirants in provinces 

The race is on for the midterm elections next year as those vying for the top posts in various localities file their certificates of candidacy as early as October 1. 

Here’s the running list of individuals who have so far filed their COC as of October 4: 

Governor

Albay

• Incumbent 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda 
• Former Albay Governor Noel Rosal

Batangas

• Former Batangas 6th district Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto

Benguet

• Incumbent Vice Governor Johnny Waguis 

Cagayan

• Incumbent Cagayan Vice Governor Melvin Vargas Jr.
• Zarah Lara

Camarines Sur

• Incumbent 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte

Quezon

• Incumbent Governor Angelina Tan 

Negros Oriental

• Former Governor Henry Pryde Teves

Vice Governor 

Batangas

• Luis Manzano

Benguet

• Former Benguet Vice Governor Nelson Dangwa

Camarines Sur

• Sal Fortuno

Quezon

• Incumbent Quezon Vice Governor Anacleto Alcala III

Mayor 

Albuera, Leyte 

• Kerwin Espinosa

Cebu City

• Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama - Cebu City 

Legazpi City 

• Geraldine Rosal 

Mandaue City

• Suspended Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes

Minglanilla, Cebu Province 

• Incumbent Mayor Rajiv Enad

New Bataan, Davao de Oro 

• Bianca Cualing-Brua

Ormoc City 

• Incumbent Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez

Vice Mayor 

Cebu City 

• Incumbent Vice Mayor Dondon Hontiveros 

Minglanilla, Cebu Province

• Incumbent Vice Mayor Elanito Peña

New Bataan, Davao de Oro 

• Ipang Digaynon 

A total of 18,280 seats covering 14 posts in 254 legislative districts will be up for grabs, according to the Commission on Elections. 

For the local polls, the number of available seats are:

Governor — 82

Vice Governor — 82

City Mayor — 149

City Vice Mayor — 149

Municipal Mayor — 1,493

Municipal Vice Mayor — 1,493

—LDF, GMA Integrated News