MANILA, Philippines – Reelectionists dominated the mayoral races in Metro Manila on Monday, May 12.
Metro Manila is home to 7.56 million voters, making it one of the most vote-rich regions in the Philippines. It is composed of 16 cities and 1 municipality.
Here is the outcome of mayoral and other races in the National Capital Region.
MAYORAL RACES
Caloocan Mayor Along Malapitan wins reelection bid
The reelectionist mayor defeats former senator Antonio Trillanes IV in the mayoral race
April Aguilar keeps family’s grip on Las Piñas mayoralty
The Aguilars retain their control of Las Piñas city hall
Nancy is 5th Binay to win Makati mayoral race
Senator Nancy Binay defeats her brother-in-law, Makati 2nd District Representative Luis Campos, the husband of Abby Binay
Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval wins second term
Former Malabon mayor Lenlen Oreta wins in the congressional race over former Malabon congressman Ricky Sandoval
Menchie Abalos elected Mandaluyong mayor
Vice Mayor Menchie Abalos was the first female mayor of Mandaluyong when she won back in 2016
Isko Moreno reclaims Manila city hall
In his return to the city hall as mayor, Isko Moreno promises to ‘make Manila great again’
Maan Teodoro beats Stella Quimbo in Marikina mayoral race
When she launched her mayoral campaign, congresswoman Maan Teodoro promised residents a ‘flood-free and climate-resilient’ Marikina
Ruffy Biazon wins second term as Muntinlupa mayor
It was a sure win for Ruffy Biazon, whose reelection bid was unopposed
Unchallenged, John Rey Tiangco breezes through Navotas mayoral reelection
The Tiangcos have held the Navotas mayoral post for more than two decades
Congressman Edwin Olivarez wins Parañaque mayoral race
The congressman will swap posts with his brother, Mayor Eric Olivarez, who won in the Parañaque 1st District congressional race
Pasay City Mayor Emi Rubiano wins third term
Mark Calixto wins as vice mayor
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto wins third term by a landslide
Sotto’s Giting ng Pasig slate lands a straight victory, including Vice Mayor Dodot Jaworski and Representative Roman Romulo
Gerald German elected Pateros mayor
German previously served as vice mayor, municipal administrator, and councilor in Pateros
Joy Belmonte secures third term as Quezon City mayor
Belmonte’s running mate, Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, also secures a third and final term
Francis Zamora wins third term as San Juan mayor
In his last term, Francis Zamora seeks to fulfill his promise of a ‘new San Juan’ and leave a legacy anchored on new infrastructure
Lani Cayetano reelected as Taguig City mayor
A key challenge for her administration has been the smooth transition of governance in the Enlisted Men’s Barrios or EMBO, which were formerly part of Makati
Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian wins reelection
He continues the Gatchalian clan’s grip on Valenzuela City
OTHER RACES
Cynthia Villar suffers massive upset in Las Piñas congressional race
For the first time since 1992, Las Piñas City’s representative in the House will not be a Villar
Embattled Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro wins House seat
The Comelec has suspended Teodoro’s proclamation pending the poll body’s en banc decision on the cancellation of his certificate of candidacy
Lino Cayetano loses Taguig-Pateros congressional race to sister-in-law’s bet
Taguig City-Pateros 1st District Representative Ading Cruz, backed by Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, wins his reelection bid
– Rappler.com