COTABATO CITY — The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) has officially announced its lineup of candidates for the upcoming 2025 local elections in Cotabato City. The slate is composed of experienced public servants and new faces, all vying for key positions in the local government.
Leading the UBJP ticket is Bruce Matabalao, who will be running for mayor, with Kap. Johair Madag as his vice mayoral candidate. Both are expected to continue UBJP’s advocacy for inclusive governance and development in Cotabato City.
The UBJP’s list of candidates for city councilor includes:
- Popoy Formento
- Elyboy Midtimbang
- Kap. Mohammad Mangelen
- Atty. Anwar Malang
- Michael Datumanong
- Faidz Edzla
- Kap. Joven Pangilan
- Datu Raiz Sema
- Kap. Jonas Mohammad
- Bai Shalimar Candao
These candidates, many of whom have a strong track record in local governance, aim to implement UBJP’s platform, focusing on peace, development, and economic progress for Cotabato City.
The upcoming 2025 elections will be crucial as UBJP continues to build on its momentum from previous successes and looks to further solidify its role in shaping the future of Cotabato City within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
