LIST: Who’s running for governor, vice governor in Philippine provinces for 2025 elections

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Who are the candidates seeking to lead the Philippines' 82 provinces?

MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of the 2025 midterm elections this May 12, voters across the provinces are preparing to elect new leaders who will take the helm of their localities. 

After May 12, a new set of governors and vice governors will lead the country’s 82 provinces in the next three years. 

Here is the Commission on Elections’ final list of candidates for governors and vice governors for the 2025 elections.

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ILOCOS REGION

Ilocos Norte

• Governor
  • Joy Butay (Independent)
  • Cecilia Marcos (NP)
• Vice governor
  • Matthew Marcos Manotoc (NP)

Ilocos Sur

• Governor
  • Jerry Singson (reelectionist, Bileg)
• Vice governor
  • Ryan Singson (reelectionist, Bileg)

La Union

• Governor
  • Bishop Manny Fonseca (Independent)
  • Mario Eduardo Ortega (PFP)
  • Rafy Ortega-David (reelectionist, NPC)
  • Paco Santiago (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Thomas Dumpit Jr. (NPC)
  • Eric Sibuma (Lakas)

Pangasinan

• Governor
  • Amado Espino III (Api)
  • Ramon Guico III (reelectionist, NP)
• Vice governor
  • Mark Lambino (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Noel Nacar (Api)

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

Abra

• Governor
  • Kiko Bernos (Asenso)
  • Takit  Bersamin (PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Joy Bernos (reelectionist, Asenso)
  • Anne Bersamin (PFP)

Apayao

• Governor
  • Elias Bulut Jr. (reelectionist, NPC)
• Vice governor
  • Kyle Bulut (Lakas)

Benguet

• Governor
  • Melchor Diclas (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Ruben Paoad (Independent)
  • George Punasen (Independent)
  • Jowa Waguis (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Uncle Pandong Balaondan (Independent)
  • Nelson Dangwa (PFP)
  • Marierose Fongwan-Kepes (Lakas)
  • Sammy Paran (Independent)

Ifugao

• Governor
  • Eugene Balitang (PFP)
  • Romy Ballatong (Independent)
  • Jerry Dalipog (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Rolando Paligan (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Omar Habawel (PDP-Laban)
  • Glenn Prudenciano (reelectionist, Lakas)

Kalinga

• Governor
  • Jocel Baac (PFP)
  • James Edduba (reelectionist, Lakas)
• Vice governor
  • Antonio Bakilan (Independent)
  • Mark Aldrich Diasen (Independent)
  • Danel Michael Langkit (Independent)
  • Dave Odiem (PFP)

Mountain Province

• Governor
  • Bonifacio Lacwasan (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Eduardo Latawan Jr. (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Miyo Carlos (Independent)
  • Cleto Chacapna Jr. (Independent)
  • Jet Dominguez (Independent)
  • Albert Paday-Os (Independent)
  • Francis Tauli (reelectionist, PFP)

CAGAYAN VALLEY

Batanes

• Governor
  • Jun Abad (NPC)
  • Jun Aguto (PFP)
  • Telesforo Castillejos (Aksyon)
  • Ignacio Villa (LP)
• Vice governor
  • Ferdie Elica (NPC)
  • Wally Estamo (LP)
  • Jhong Nanud (PFP)
  • Juan Redondo (Aksyon)

Cagayan

• Governor
  • Egay Aglipay (NP)
  • Dok Zarah Pulsar Lara (NPC)
  • Melvin “Boy” Vargas Jr. (Independent) 
• Vice governor
  • Alvaro “Apong” Antonio (PFP)
  • Leonides “Odi” Fausto (NPC)
  • Manuel Mamba (NP)

Isabela

• Governor
  • Rodolfo Albano III (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Faustino “Kiko” Dy (eelectionist, Lakas)

Nueva Vizcaya

• Governor
  • Banti Cuaresma (Una)
  • Maybelle Blossom Dumlao (Independent)
  • Jing Gambito ( PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Edu Balgos (Lakas)
  • Eufemia Dacayo (Aksyon)
  • Pat-pat Dumlao (NP)

Quirino

• Governor
  • Dakila “Dax” Cua (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Julius “Jojo” Vaquilar (reelectionist, PFP)

CENTRAL LUZON

Aurora

• Governor
  • Christian Noveras (PFP)
  • Reynante Tolentino (PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Isidro Galban (LDP)
  • Christine Noveras (PFP)

Bataan

• Governor
  • Joet Garcia (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Estrella Santos (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • JV Coronel (Independent)
  • Cris Garcia (reelectionist, PFP)

Bulacan

• Governor
  • Melissa Aquino (Independent)
  • Clemente De Guzman (Indenpendent)
  • Daniel Fernando (reelectionist, NUP)
  • Kuya Jay Ocampo (Independent)
  • Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado (PDR)
  • Salvador Violago (PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Alex Castro (reelectionist, NUP)
  • Efren Milanes (Independent)
  • Elmer Paguio (PFP)
  • Manoy Tomagan (Independent)
  • Allan Villena (Independent)

Nueva Ecija

• Governor
  • Virgilio Bote (PFP)
  • Aurelio “Oyie” Umali (reelectionist, Sigaw)
• Vice governor
  • Edward Thomas Joson (PFP)
  • Lemon Umali (Sigaw)

Pampanga

• Governor
  • Danilo Baylon (Independent)
  • Lilia Pineda (reelectionist, KMBLN)
  • Amado Santos (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Among Ed Panlilio (LP)
  • Dennis “Delta” Pineda (reelectionist, NPC)

Tarlac

• Governor
  • Kathryn Ann Basco (Independent)
  • Alfredo Bie (Independent)
  • Kap Garcia (Independent)
  • Max Roxas (PFP)
  • Christian Yap (SST)
• Vice governor
  • Marcelino Bogs Aganon (PFP)
  • Lita Aquino (NPC)
  • Dual Estabillo (Independent)

Zambales

• Governor
  • Chito Balintay (Independent)
  • Hermogenes “Jun” Ebdane Jr. (reelectionist, SZP)
• Vice governor
  • Jacqueline Khonghun (reelectionist, Lakas)

CALABARZON

Batangas

• Governor
  • Jay Manalo Ilagan (PROMDI)
  • Kuyakap Walter Ozaeta (Independent)
  • Mike Rivera (LP)
  • Vilma Santos-Recto (NP)
• Vice governor
  • Ryanh Dolor (Independent)
  • Hermilando Mandanas (PDP-Laban)
  • Luis Manzano (NP)

Cavite

• Governor
  • Edwina Aguinaldo (Independent)
  • Gerbie Ber Ado (Independent)
  • Augusto Pera Jr. (Independent)
  • Abeng Remulla (NUP)
• Vice governor
  • Ram Revilla Bautista (Lakas)

Laguna

• Governor
  • Karen Agapay (PFP)
  • Marisol Aragones (Akay)
  • Danilo Fernandez (NUP)
  • Ruth Hernandez (Lakas)
  • Caloy Reyes (Independent)
  • Manolo Samia (Independent)
  • Alexander Tolentino (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Mary Buera (Independent)
  • JM Carait (Lakas)
  • Jorge Jerico Ejercito (Independent)
  • Peewee Platon Perez (Akay)
  • Gem Retuerto (NUP)
  • Lorenzo Zuñiga (PFP)

Quezon

• Governor
  • Angelina “Helen” Tan (reelectionist, Stand Up Quezon)
• Vice governor
  • Anaclecto “Third” Alcala (reelectionist, Stand Up Quezon)
  • Armingol Alpajora (KBL)
  • Teodorico Capina (Independent)

Rizal

• Governor
  • Glenn Acol (PDR)
  • Ronald Perez (Independent)
  • Jose Monge Velasco (Independent)
  • Nina Ynares (reelectionist, NPC)
• Vice governor
  • Imee Badajos (PDSP)
  • Germin Bautista Jr. (Independent)
  • Pining Gatlabayan (NPC)
  • Gherry Guillergan (Independent)
  • Reynaldo Manuel (Independent)

MIMAROPA

Marinduque

• Governor
  • Melecio Go (PDP-Laban)
  • Lord Allan Jay Velasco (NPC)
• Vice governor
  • Adeline “Lyn” Angeles (reelectionist)
  • Romulo Bacorro Jr. (Independent)

Occidental Mindoro

• Governor
  • Eduardo Gadiano (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Diana Apigo-Tayag (reelectionist, PFP)
  • AJ Rebong (Aksyon)

Oriental Mindoro

• Governor
  • Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor (reelectionist, GSM)
  • Orven Rabino (Independent)
  • Joanna Valencia (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Cesar “Mong” Dela Fuente III (Independent)
  • Hubbert Dolor (GSM)
  • Antonio Perez Jr. (MBS)

Palawan

• Governor
  • Amy Alvarez (PPP)
  • Richard Lopez (RP)
  • Dennis Socrates (reelectionist, Aksyon)
• Vice governor
  • Frederick Abueg (NP)
  • Leoncio Nacasi Ola (reelectionist, Aksyon)
  • Arthur Ventura (Independent)

Romblon

• Governor
  • Trina Firmalo-Fabic (LP)
  • Jolly Haruta Monton (PM)
  • Jose “Otik” Riano (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Rodne Galicha (LP)
  • Armando “Arming” Gutierrez (reelectionist, PFP)

BICOL REGION

Albay

• Governor
  • Noel Rosal (PDP-Laban)
  • Joey Salceda (Lakas)
  • Rosaler Sara Jr. (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Jun Alegre (PDP-Laban)
  • Dante Arandia (Independent)
  • Farida “Diday” Co (Lakas)
  • Virgilio Goyena (WPP)

Camarines Norte

• Governor
  • Romeo Balmeo (Independent)
  • Ricarte “Dong” Padilla (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Edgardo “Egay” Tallado (NPC)
• Vice governor
  • Joseph Ascutia (reelectionist, LP)
  • John Rom (Independent)
  • Artemio Serdon Jr. (NPC)

Camarines Sur

• Governor
  • Ronald “Bong” Rodriguez (NPC)
  • Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. (NUP)
• Vice governor
  • Belen Belano (Independent)
  • Ireneo Bongat Jr. (Independent)
  • Salvio Fortuno Jr. (reelectionist, NUP)

Catanduanes

• Governor
  • Macairog “Macky” Alberto (Independent)
  • Patrick Alain Azanza (Independent)
  • Peter “Bosste” Cua (Lakas)
  • Oliver Rodulfo (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Shirley Abundo (Independent)
  • Robert Fernandez (Lakas)

Masbate

• Governor
  • Ricardo “Richard” Kho (Lakas)
  • Socrates Tuason (LP)
• Vice governor
  • Ruperto Gadia Sr. (LP)
  • Fernando Talisic (Lakas)

Sorsogon

• Governor
  • Edwin “Boboy” Hamor (reelectionist, NPC)
  • Cattleya So (PFP)
  • Edwin Zuñiga (RP)
• Vice governor
  • Ryan Dioneda (Independent)
  • Jun Escudero (reelectionist, NPC)
  • Willy Larosa (RP)

WESTERN VISAYAS

Aklan

• Governor
  • Jo-En Miraflores (Lakas)
  • Pier Teodosio (Independent)
  • Willie Tolentino (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Dexter Calizo (Lakas)
  • Jun Legaspi (Aksyon)

Antique

• Governor
  • Rudy Bantolo (Independent)
  • Edgar Denosta (NP)
  • Capt Vic Fedelicio (Independent)
  • Taba Gayona (Independent)
  • Paolo Javier (Aksyon)
  • Rodelo Pidoy (Independent )
  • Jonathan Tan (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Rosario Bantolo (Independent)
  • Edward Dy Buco (PDP-Laban)
  • Nene Maye Plameras (NPC)
  • Genevive Lim (NUP)

Capiz

• Governor
  • Christopher Barrio (Independent)
  • Oto Castro (reelectionist, 1CAPIZ)
  • Nonoy Contreras (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Argie Casiao (Independent)
  • Jamesmitang Magbanua (reelectionist, 1CAPIZ)
  • Bulilit Martinez (Independent)

Guimaras

• Governor
  • Maggie Cacho (Independent)
  • Lucille Nava (NUP)
• Vice governor
  • Cecile Gumarin (NUP)
  • Tomas Junco Jr. (PFP)

Iloilo

• Governor
  • Toto Defensor (Uswag Illongo)
• Vice governor
  • Lee Ann Debuque (PFP)
  • Boboy Tupas (Lakas)
  • Toto Velasco (Independent)

NEGROS ISLAND REGION

Negros Occidental

• Governor
  • Ferdenand Diego (Independent)
  • Eugenio Jose Lacson (NPC)
  • Toto Librando (Independent)
  • J. Paul Octaviano (PLM)
  • Wantan Palanca (PDP-Laban)
• Vice governor
  • Joeben Alonso (NUP)
  • Rosemarie Jaro Dreyfus (PLM)

Negros Oriental

• Governor
  • Glendol Badon (Independent)
  • Joh Jaos (Independent)
  • Alex Larita (Independent)
  • Chaco Sagarbarria (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Pryde Henry Teves (LP)
  • Stephen Tuballa (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Fritz Diaz (PFP)
  • Jaime Reyes (reelectionist, Independent)
  • Erwin Vergara (Independent)

Siquijor

• Governor
  • Cacang Masayon (Aksyon)
  • Jek-Jek Villa (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Dindo Tumala (PFP)
  • Danny Villa (Aksyon)

CENTRAL VISAYAS

Bohol

• Governor
  • Aris Aumentado (PFP)
  • Hardy Leopando (WPP)
  • Dan Lim (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Santos Abella (Independent)
  • Nick Besas (NP)
  • Gerardo Garcia (LP)

Cebu

• Governor
  • Pam Baricuatro (PDP-Laban)
  • Gwen Garcia (1CEBU)
  • Gingco Valeriano (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Joselito Ruiz (Independent)
  • Glenn Soco (1CEBU)

EASTERN VISAYAS

Biliran

• Governor
  • Edgar Ambe (Independent)
  • Jolan Bohol (Independent)
  • Rogelio Espina (NP)
• Vice governor
  • Roselyn Espina-Paras (Lakas)

Eastern Samar

• Governor
  • Raffy Asebias (ABC)
  • RV Evardone (PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Neil Camenforte (Independent)
  • Maricar Sison (reelectionist, PFP)

Leyte

• Governor
  • Icot Petilla (reelectionist, NPC)
  • Pri Plasquita (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Sandy Javier (NPC)

Northern Samar

• Governor
  • Harlin Abayon  (Aksyon)
  • Harris Ongchuan (NUP)
  • Essie Unay (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Clarence Dato (reelectionist PFP)
  • Samuel Picardal (Aksyon)

Samar

• Governor
  • Ann Tan (reelectionist, NP)
• Vice governor
  • Arnold Tan (reelectionist, NP)

Southern Leyte

• Governor
  • Damian Mercado (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Leo Oliverio (Independent)
  • Amalia Yap (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Milai Mercado (reelectionist, Lakas)

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

Zamboanga del Norte

• Governor
  • Seth “Bullet” Jalosjos (PFP)
  • Javier Obnimaga (Independent)
  • Darel Dexter Uy (Lakas)
• Vice governor
  • Gaw Jojo Magallanes (PFP)
  • Julius Napigquit (reelectionist, Lakas)

Zamboanga del Sur

• Governor
  • Junaflor “Sweet” Cerilles (NPC)
  • Divina Grace Yu (Lakas)
• Vice governor
  • Roseller “Roy” Ariosa (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Cesar “Julu” Dacal Jr. (NPC)

Zamboanga Sibugay

• Governor
  • Dulce Ann Hofer (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Yvonne Palma (Lakas)
• Vice governor
  • Renante Delos Reyes (Independent)
  • Chanti Olegario (Lakas)
  • Richard “Ric-Ric” Olegario (NP)

Sulu

• Governor
  • Abdulwahid Sahidulla (KBL)
  • Abdusakur Tan II (Lakas)
• Vice governor
  • Siyang Loong (KBL)
  • Abdusakur Tan Sr. (Lakas)

NORTHERN MINDANAO

Bukidnon

• Governor
  • Andrew “Bong” Eligan (WPP)
  • Azucena Huervas (NUP)
  • Arbie “Bagani” Llesis (Independent)
  • Rogelio Neil “Oneil” Roque (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Miguel Silva Jr. (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Rhea Rhenna Agripo (Independent)
  • Clive Quiño (reelectionist, BPP)

Camiguin

• Governor
  • Homer Mabale (Independent)
  • Xavier Jesus Romualdo (reelectionist, Lakas)
• Vice governor
  • Vermil “Berms” Daa (RP)
  • Eleanor Popera-Jose (Independent)
  • Rodin Romualdo (reelectionist, PFP)

Lanao del Norte

• Governor
  • Sabdullah Abubacar (UNA)
  • Khalid Dimaporo (Lakas)
• Vice governor
  • Allan Lim (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Mack Salacop (UNA)

Misamis Occidental

• Governor
  • Samson Dumanjug (NP)
  • Marc Lester Malandaya (Independent)
  • Henry Oaminal (reelectionist, NP)
  • Bibiano Salvanera (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Rowena Gutierrez (reelectionist, Aspin)
  • Ruel Miraflor Yap (Independent)

Misamis Oriental

• Governor
  • Merlito Simacon (Independent)
  • Peter Unabia (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Juliette Uy (NUP)
• Vice governor
  • Reynaldo Cagampang (Independent)
  • Fredrick Khu (NUP)
  • Jeremy “Jigjag” Pelaez (reelectionist, Lakas)

DAVAO REGION

Davao de Oro

• Governor
  • Ruwel Gonzaga (PFP)
  • Raul Mabanglo (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Kristine Caballero-Rañon (Independent)
  • Dorothy Gonzaga (PFP)

Davao del Norte

• Governor
  • Edwin Jubahib (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Alan “Aldu” Dujali (Lakas)
• Vice governor
  • Pantaleon Alvarez (PDR)
  • Clarice Jubahib (PFP)
  • Robert “Tete” So (Lakas)

Davao del Sur

• Governor
  • Riafe “Aiai” Cagas (PMP)
  • Yvonne Cagas (reelectionist, NP)
  • Emilio Lustre Jr. (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Lanier Cadungog (Independent)
  • Marc Cagas IV (NP)

Davao Occidental

• Governor
  • Franklin “Claude” Bautista (reelectionist, NPC)
• Vice governor
  • Lorna Bautista Bandigan (reelectionist, PFP)

Davao Oriental

• Governor
  • Nelson Dayanghirang (Lakas)
  • Niño Uy Jr. (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Luis Malanyaon Jr. (PFP)
  • Glenda Rabat-Gayta (NP)
  • Alcio Reyes (Independent)
  • Delmar Sulamin (Independent)

SOCCSKSARGEN

Cotabato

• Governor
  • Manuel Adajar (Independent)
  • Emmylou “Lala” Mendoza (reelectionist, NP)
  • Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol (NPC)
• Vice governor
  • Efren Piñol (reelectionist, PDP-Laban)
  • Rochella Taray (Lakas)

South Cotabato

• Governor
  • Ramir Badayos (Independent)
  • Efren Biclar (Independent)
  • Aprilrose “Shine” Miguel (Independent)
  • Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Arthur “Dodo” Pingoy Jr. (reelectionist, PFP)

Sarangani

• Governor
  • Mohamad “Bong” Aquia (PDP-Laban)
  • Gladden Lim (Independent)
  • Rogelio Pacquiao (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Elson Formoso (Aksyon)
  • Danny Martinez (PCM)
  • Eleanor Saguiguit (PDP-Laban)
  • Enrique Yap Jr. (Independent)

Sultan Kudarat

• Governor
  • Nelrey “Inday” Calvo (Independent)
  • Datu Pax Mangudadatu (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Sharifa Mangudadatu (PFP)
  • Raden Sakaluran (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Lex Galande (PFP)
  • Prince Raden Sakaluran (Lakas)

CARAGA

Agusan del Norte

• Governor
  • Angel Amante (reelectionist, PDP-Laban)
  • Filemon Peligrino (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Enrico Corvera (reelectionist, PDP-Laban)
  • Daniel Racaza (Independent)

Agusan del Sur

• Governor
  • Santiago Cane Jr. (reelectionist, NUP)
  • Edgard Engles (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Patricia Plaza (NUP)

Dinagat Islands

• Governor
  • Nilo Demerey Jr. (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Lamberto “Sonny” Llamera Jr. (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Benglen Ecleo (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Geraldine “Jade” Ecleo (PFP)

Surigao del Norte

• Governor
  • Robert Lyndon Barbers (reelectionist, NP)
  • Bingo Bagtik Matugas (Lakas)
  • Emeteria Vega (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Eddie Gokiangkee Jr. (reelectionist, NP)
  • Constantino “Bully” Navarro IV (Lakas)

Surigao del Sur

• Governor
  • Joseph Arniego (Independent)
  • Epimaco Densing III (Aksyon)
  • Mario Lumanao Jr. (Independent)
  • Anecito Murillo (Independent)
  • Johnny Pimentel (NUP)
  • Mitchell Urbiztondo (Independent)
• Vice governor
  • Manuel Alameda (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Ricky Lindo (Independent)

BARMM

Basilan

• Governor
  • Mujiv Hataman (BUP)
  • Osama Mutamad (PDR)
  • Jay Hataman Salliman (PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Jim Hataman Salliman (PFP)
  • Alzad Sattar (BUP)

Lanao del Sur

• Governor
  • Mamintal Adiong Jr. (reelectionist, Lakas)
  • Fiat Macarambon (UBJP) 
• Vice governor
  • Mujam Adiong (eelectionist, Lakas)
  • Marjanie Macasalong (UBJP)
  • Mansawi Mimbalawag (RP)

Maguindanao del Norte

• Governor
  • Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu (Itihad)
  • Datu Tucao Mastura (PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Fatima Ainee Sinsuat (reelectionist, PFP)
  • Marshall Sinsuat (UBJP)

Maguindanao del Sur

• Governor
  • Bai Mariam Mangudadatu (reelectionist, NP)
  • Ali Midtimbang (PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Datu Benzar Ampatuan (NP)
  • Hisham Nando (UBJP)

Tawi-Tawi

• Governor
  • Ruby Sahali (Aksyon)
  • Yshmael Sali (reelectionist, PFP)
• Vice governor
  • Algarad Lipae (Aksyon)
  • Al-Syed Sali (reelectionist, PFP)

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