Mayor · Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
Tomasa GuardoGenito Guardo
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Same-surname successor took the seat: Genito Guardo · Surname held this office 15 straight years
Secondary source2028: No declared intention
Genito Guardo
Genito Baradillo Guardo
Councilor
- Party
- AKSYON
- Jurisdiction
- Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
- Current term
- Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 30, 2028
- Years in public office
- 12
- Government affiliation
- Local government unit
- Previous positions
- Councilor (2025–2028) · Vice Mayor (2016–2019) · Mayor (2013–2016)
Political Career Replay
2026
CouncilorAKSYON
Mayor · 2010–2013
Cantilan
Mayor · 2013–2016
Cantilan
Vice Mayor · 2016–2019
Cantilan
Councilor · 2025–2028
Cantilan
2010201520202025
- Councilor · Cantilan11,308 votes of 138,584 cast in the contest (rank 2)Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 30, 2028
- Vice Mayor · Cantilan7,190 votes of 9,502 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2016 – Jun 30, 2019
- Mayor · Cantilan8,154 votes of 16,415 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2013 – Jun 30, 2016
- Mayor · CantilanJun 30, 2010 – Jun 30, 2013
Election history (5 races)
| Year | Office sought | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CouncilorCantilan | AKSYON | 11,3088.2% | ✓ Won |
| 2022 | MayorCantilan | LAKAS | 8,91444.2% | ✗ Lost (#2) |
| 2016 | Vice MayorCantilan | LP | 7,19075.7% | ✓ Won |
| 2013 | MayorCantilan | LAKAS | 8,15449.7% | ✓ Won |
| 2010 | MayorCantilan | LKS-KAM | — | ✓ 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
- LKS-KAM2010–2013 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- LAKAS2013–2016 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- LP2016–2019 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- LAKAS2022–2025 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- AKSYON2025–present · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
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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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- Mar 16, 2023Official recordCase / complaintSandiganbayan decision: People vs Genito B. Guardo (SB-17-CRM-0197)Sandiganbayan
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