Incumbent Odiongan Vice Mayor Diven Fos Dimaala has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Odiongan in the upcoming May 2025 elections. In an interview with the media, Dimaala expressed his readiness for the electoral race.
“I am officially declaring that I am running for Mayor of the Municipality of Odiongan. There's no turning back, no matter who my opponent is,” stated the vice mayor.
One of Dimaala's primary goals, if elected, is to establish a Community Hospital to improve the town's healthcare services further.
He also plans to continue the initiatives of the current administration.
“When those programs were created, I was part of the legislative process. So, I will continue them and even enhance them,” Dimaala said.
He emphasized that he is prepared to take on the role of mayor, citing his experience since entering politics in 2004 as a member of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council).
As of now, Dimaala is the only candidate who has declared an intention to run for mayor of Odiongan.
