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Term limits · 2001–2025 local elections

When the term ends, but the power doesn’t.

Local officials may serve three consecutive terms. 1,482 times since 2001, a term-limited official moved to another seat, handed the seat to someone with the same surname, traded seats, or came back for it.

Very high risk
124
cases · 7+ points
High risk
460
cases · 5–6 points
Moderate risk
494
cases · 3–4 points
Low risk
404
cases · 0–2 points
Every case

1,482 seat moves

Each strip shows who won the seat in each election from 2001 to 2025.

This official (●)Same surname (S)Someone elseNo result on file
Highest riskMost recent
Mayor · Matalom, Leyte
Eric PajulioRico Pajulio
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2016
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Matalom
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Rico Pajulio
  • +2Won the same office back in 2019
  • +2Surname held this office 21 straight years
  1. 2010Mayor · Matalom
  2. 2013Mayor · Matalom
  3. 2016Vice Mayor · Matalom
  4. 2019Mayor · Matalom
  5. 2022Mayor · Matalom
  6. 2025Vice Mayor · Matalom
Mayor · Abuyog, Leyte
Octavio TrayaLemuel Traya
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2016
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Abuyog
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Lemuel Traya
  • +2Won the same office back in 2022
  • +2Surname held this office 27 straight years
  1. 2010Mayor · Abuyog
  2. 2013Mayor · Abuyog
  3. 2016Vice Mayor · Abuyog
  4. 2019Vice Mayor · Abuyog
  5. 2022Mayor · Abuyog
Mayor · La Libertad, Negros Oriental
Lawrence LimkaichongEmmanuel Iway
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2016
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · La Libertad
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Emmanuel Iway
  • +2Won the same office back in 2025
  • +2Surname held this office 21 straight years
  1. 2010Mayor · La Libertad
  2. 2013Mayor · La Libertad
  3. 2016Vice Mayor · La Libertad
  4. 2019Vice Mayor · La Libertad
  5. 2022Vice Mayor · La Libertad
  6. 2025Mayor · La Libertad
Mayor · Solano, Nueva Vizcaya
Philip DacayoEufemia Dacayo
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2016
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Solano
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Eufemia Dacayo
  • +2Won the same office back in 2022
  • +2Surname held this office 27 straight years
  1. 2010Mayor · Solano
  2. 2013Mayor · Solano
  3. 2016Vice Mayor · Solano
  4. 2019Vice Mayor · Solano
  5. 2022Mayor · Solano
  6. 2025Mayor · Solano
Mayor · Mainit, Surigao del Norte
Ramon MondanoCrisanta Mondano
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2016
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Mainit
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Crisanta Mondano
  • +2Won the same office back in 2025
  • +2Surname held this office 21 straight years
  1. 2010Mayor · Mainit
  2. 2013Mayor · Mainit
  3. 2016Vice Mayor · Mainit
  4. 2022Vice Mayor · Mainit
  5. 2025Mayor · Mainit
Mayor · Tineg, Abra
Edwin Crisologo Sr.Corinthia Crisologo
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Tineg
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Corinthia Crisologo
  • +2Won the same office back in 2025
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Tineg
  2. 2010Mayor · Tineg
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Tineg
  4. 2016Vice Mayor · Tineg
  5. 2019Vice Mayor · Tineg
  6. 2025Mayor · Tineg
Mayor · Madalag, Aklan
Rex GubatinaAlfonso Gubatina
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Madalag
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Alfonso Gubatina
  • +2Won the same office back in 2022
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Madalag
  2. 2010Mayor · Madalag
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Madalag
  4. 2016Vice Mayor · Madalag
  5. 2019Vice Mayor · Madalag
  6. 2022Mayor · Madalag
  7. 2025Mayor · Madalag
Mayor · Laua-An, Antique
Aser BaladjayFrancisco Baladjay Jr.
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Laua-An
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Francisco Baladjay Jr.
  • +2Won the same office back in 2025
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Laua-An
  2. 2010Mayor · Laua-An
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Laua-An
  4. 2016Vice Mayor · Laua-An
  5. 2025Mayor · Laua-An
Mayor · San Pablo, Isabela
Antonio Miro Jr.Antonio Miro
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · San Pablo
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Antonio Miro
  • +2Won the same office back in 2016
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · San Pablo
  2. 2010Mayor · San Pablo
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · San Pablo
  4. 2016Mayor · San Pablo
  5. 2019Mayor · San Pablo
  6. 2022Mayor · San Pablo
  7. 2025Vice Mayor · San Pablo
Mayor · Pinukpuk, Kalinga
Irving DasayonJimmy Dasayon
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Pinukpuk
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Jimmy Dasayon
  • +2Won the same office back in 2016
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Pinukpuk
  2. 2010Mayor · Pinukpuk
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Pinukpuk
  4. 2016Mayor · Pinukpuk
  5. 2019Mayor · Pinukpuk
  6. 2022Mayor · Pinukpuk
Mayor · Matungao, Lanao del Norte
Jaber AzisAisha Azis
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Matungao
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Aisha Azis
  • +2Won the same office back in 2022
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Matungao
  2. 2010Mayor · Matungao
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Matungao
  4. 2016Vice Mayor · Matungao
  5. 2019Vice Mayor · Matungao
  6. 2022Mayor · Matungao
  7. 2025Mayor · Matungao
Mayor · Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental
Samson DumanjugEvelyn Dumanjug
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Bonifacio
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Evelyn Dumanjug
  • +2Won the same office back in 2016
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Bonifacio
  2. 2010Mayor · Bonifacio
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Bonifacio
  4. 2016Mayor · Bonifacio
  5. 2019Mayor · Bonifacio
  6. 2022Mayor · Bonifacio
Mayor · Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
Reynaldo Tuanda Jr.Hazel Billones
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Jimalalud
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Hazel Billones
  • +2Won the same office back in 2016
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Jimalalud
  2. 2010Mayor · Jimalalud
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Jimalalud
  4. 2016Mayor · Jimalalud
  5. 2019Mayor · Jimalalud
  6. 2022Vice Mayor · Jimalalud
  7. 2025Vice Mayor · Jimalalud
Mayor · Bolinao, Pangasinan
Alfonso CelesteArnold Celeste
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Bolinao
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Arnold Celeste
  • +2Won the same office back in 2019
  • +2Surname held this office 27 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Bolinao
  2. 2010Mayor · Bolinao
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Bolinao
  4. 2016Vice Mayor · Bolinao
  5. 2019Mayor · Bolinao
  6. 2022Mayor · Bolinao
Mayor · Siquijor
Richard QuezonMei Quezon
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Siquijor
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Mei Quezon
  • +2Won the same office back in 2016
  • +2Surname held this office 21 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · Siquijor
  2. 2010Mayor · Siquijor
  3. 2013Vice Mayor · Siquijor
  4. 2016Mayor · Siquijor
  5. 2019Mayor · Siquijor
Mayor · San Isidro, Surigao del Norte
Lamberto Dominos Jr.Lalaine Dominos
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2013
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · San Isidro
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Lalaine Dominos
  • +2Won the same office back in 2022
  • +2Surname held this office 24 straight years
  1. 2007Mayor · San Isidro
  2. 2007Vice Mayor · San Isidro
  3. 2010Mayor · San Isidro
  4. 2013Vice Mayor · San Isidro
  5. 2022Mayor · San Isidro
Mayor · Sallapadan, Abra
Garde CardenasNenita Cardenas
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2010
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Sallapadan
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Nenita Cardenas
  • +2Won the same office back in 2019
  • +2Surname held this office 21 straight years
  1. 2004Mayor · Sallapadan
  2. 2007Mayor · Sallapadan
  3. 2010Vice Mayor · Sallapadan
  4. 2013Vice Mayor · Sallapadan
  5. 2016Vice Mayor · Sallapadan
  6. 2019Mayor · Sallapadan
  7. 2025Vice Mayor · Sallapadan
Mayor · San Quintin, Abra
Amador DiazJovellen Diaz
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2010
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · San Quintin
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Jovellen Diaz
  • +2Won the same office back in 2013
  • +2Surname held this office 27 straight years
  1. 2004Mayor · San Quintin
  2. 2007Mayor · San Quintin
  3. 2010Vice Mayor · San Quintin
  4. 2013Mayor · San Quintin
  5. 2016Mayor · San Quintin
  6. 2019Mayor · San Quintin
  7. 2025Mayor · San Quintin
Mayor · Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte
Aristotle MontanteJenry Montante
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2010
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Kitcharao
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Jenry Montante
  • +2Won the same office back in 2013
  • +2Surname held this office 27 straight years
  1. 2004Mayor · Kitcharao
  2. 2007Mayor · Kitcharao
  3. 2010Vice Mayor · Kitcharao
  4. 2013Mayor · Kitcharao
  5. 2016Mayor · Kitcharao
Mayor · Tubay, Agusan del Norte
Fidel Garcia Jr.Sadeka Tomaneng
Very high risk · 8 pts
Swapped seatsSame-surname successorReturned to the seatTerm limit 2010
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  • +1Reached the 3-term limit
  • +1Won another seat the next election: Vice Mayor · Tubay
  • +2Same-surname successor took the seat: Sadeka Tomaneng
  • +2Won the same office back in 2013
  • +2Surname held this office 21 straight years
  1. 2004Mayor · Tubay
  2. 2007Mayor · Tubay
  3. 2010Vice Mayor · Tubay
  4. 2013Mayor · Tubay
  5. 2016Mayor · Tubay
  6. 2019Mayor · Tubay