Rama reported back to his office on February 8, 2016, as the 60-day suspension imposed on him by the Office of the President of the Philippines had ended. Rama ran for a third and final consecutive term in 2016, but was defeated by Osmeña by a margin of 33,894 votes.
Rama resumed duties on February 8, 2016, after the 60-day suspension imposed by the President of the Philippines had expired. Rama subsequently ran for a third consecutive term in 2016 but was unsuccessful against Osmeña, losing by a considerable margin.