Mayor · Aringay, La Union
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Same-surname successor took the seat: Benjamin Sibuma · Surname held this office 24 straight years
Secondary source2028: No declared intention
Benjamin Sibuma
Benjamin Ong Sibuma
Mayor
- Party
- LAKAS
- Jurisdiction
- Aringay, La Union
- Current term
- Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 30, 2028
- Years in public office
- 18
- Government affiliation
- Local government unit
- Previous positions
- Mayor (2025–2028) · Mayor (2022–2025) · Vice Mayor (2019–2022)
Political Career Replay
2026
MayorLAKAS
Councilor · 2010–2013
Aringay
Councilor · 2013–2016
Aringay
Councilor · 2016–2019
Aringay
Vice Mayor · 2019–2022
Aringay
Mayor · 2022–2025
Aringay
Mayor · 2025–2028
Aringay
2010201520202025
- Mayor · Aringay25,068 votes of 28,026 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 30, 2028
- Mayor · Aringay19,142 votes of 27,242 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2022 – Jun 30, 2025
- Vice Mayor · Aringay16,898 votes of 23,483 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2019 – Jun 30, 2022
- Councilor · Aringay12,844 votes of 146,483 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2016 – Jun 30, 2019
- Councilor · Aringay9,917 votes of 119,862 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2013 – Jun 30, 2016
- Councilor · Aringay9,433 votes of 130,927 cast in the contest (rank 2)Jun 30, 2010 – Jun 30, 2013
Election history (6 races)
| Year | Office sought | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MayorAringay | LAKAS | 25,06889.4% | ✓ Won |
| 2022 | MayorAringay | PFP | 19,14270.3% | ✓ Won |
| 2019 | Vice MayorAringay | PDPLBN | 16,89872.0% | ✓ Won |
| 2016 | CouncilorAringay | UNA | 12,8448.8% | ✓ Won |
| 2013 | CouncilorAringay | NPC | 9,9178.3% | ✓ Won |
| 2010 | CouncilorAringay | NP | 9,4337.2% | ✓ Won |
Source: COMELEC certified results compiled by Open Halalan (ODbL 1.0), via BetterGov Dynasties. Vote counts are as reported in the compilation.
Party affiliation history
- NP2010–2013 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- NPC2013–2016 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- UNA2016–2019 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- PDPLBN2019–2022 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- PFP2022–2025 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- LAKAS2025–present · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
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Legislative record
No local legislation recorded
City and provincial ordinances are not yet published in a machine-readable form.
Term-limit seat moves
Patterns where a seat stayed with this official or the same surname after a term limit. These moves are legal; the level measures how concentrated the seat became, not wrongdoing.
High risk · 5 pts
Accountability & legal records
No verified public records found in the available sources.
This is not a “clean record” certification. It means no case has been entered and verified in this database yet. Check the Office of the Ombudsman, Sandiganbayan, and Supreme Court directly.
Elected in the 12 May 2025 elections (term 30 Jun 2025 – 30 Jun 2028). Later changes such as succession, suspension, or death are not reflected unless verified.
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Pulse check
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Family connections
Same-surname blocs in La Union
5 of 212 local seats are held by officials surnamed Ong; 5 of 212 local seats are held by officials surnamed Sibuma (2025 elections).
La Union · 2025 elections
Ong
5
of 212 seats
380,148
votes
- Eric Ong SibumaVice Governor · La Union · surname as middle name286,987LAKAS
- Frank Ong SibumaMayor · Agoo · surname as middle name27,657LAKAS
- Benjamin Ong SibumaMayor · Aringay · surname as middle name25,068LAKAS
- Charito Ong SibumaVice Mayor · Aringay · surname as middle name25,933PFP
- Karl Garcia OngCouncilor · Aringay14,503IND
+3 barangay & SK officials named Ong2 kagawad · 1 SK membersShow
Elected in the 2023 barangay & SK elections (DILG directory). Matched by last name only within La Union; a common surname is very likely to include unrelated families. The list above shows only the punong barangay and SK chairs.
La Union · 2025 elections
Sibuma
5
of 212 seats
531,540
votes
- Eric Ong SibumaVice Governor · La Union286,987LAKAS
- Alyssakristine SibumaBoard Member · 2nd District165,895LAKAS
- Frank Ong SibumaMayor · Agoo27,657LAKAS
- Benjamin Ong SibumaMayor · Aringay25,068LAKAS
- Charito Ong SibumaVice Mayor · Aringay25,933PFP
+2 barangay & SK officials named Sibuma1 punong barangay · 1 SK chairsShow
- Lorma L. SibumaPunong Barangay · Brgy. San Eugenio, Aringay
- Harold Dave E. SibumaSK Chair · Brgy. San Eugenio, Aringay
Elected in the 2023 barangay & SK elections (DILG directory). Matched by last name only within La Union; a common surname is very likely to include unrelated families.
A surname bloc is officials elected in one province who carry the same surname as last or middle name; barangay & SK officials with the same last name are listed separately. Shared names may not mean kinship, and a bloc is not evidence of wrongdoing. Definition and data:BetterGov.ph Dynasties
Campaign promises
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Promises are added with the date, source, and responsible office. They are only marked “Completed” when there is documentary evidence, never based on campaign statements alone.
LGU recognitions during their term (1)
Awarded to the LGU while Benjamin Sibuma was mayor. These are not personal awards: the seal or award goes to the local government unit, which includes the work of its staff, council and partners.
Recognitions are given to the local government unit, not to a person. An official is shown only as being in office when the LGU was recognized. Matched by office and year from election records (in office on 1 December of the award year). Sources & method →
COA audits of the LGU during their term
Commission on Audit results for Aringay in years Benjamin Sibuma was mayor for the whole calendar year. COA audits the local government unit, not the official.
COA says an audit opinion is not a rating, score or grade and should not be ranked. It covers whether the financial statements are fairly presented — it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Sources & method →
Awards & achievements
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Performance
Public Accountability & Performance Index
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