2007 Makati local elections explained

Election Name:2007 Makati mayoral elections
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2004 Makati local elections
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:2010 Makati local elections
Next Year:2010
Election Date:May 14, 2007
Nominee1:Jejomar Binay
Party1:Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan
Running Mate1:Ernesto Mercado
Popular Vote1:198,814
Percentage1:89.35
Nominee2:Lito Lapid
Party2:Lakas–CMD (1991)
Running Mate2:Nemesio Yabut Jr.
Popular Vote2:22,461
Percentage2:10.09
Mayor
Before Election:Jejomar Binay
After Election:Jejomar Binay
Before Party:Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan
After Party:Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan

Local elections were held in the Makati on May 14, 2007, within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, two district representatives, and councilors, eight in each of the city's two legislative districts.

Background

Incumbents Jejomar Binay and Ernesto Mercado were running for their third consecutive term as mayor and vice mayor of Makati, respectively.[1] Their main opponent, Senator Lito Lapid announced his candidacy for mayoral bid, with second district councilor Nemesio Yabut Jr. as his running mate.[2] [3] Should Lapid lose, he would return to the Senate to finish his unexpired term that would last until 2010. The other candidate is businessman Elias Dulalia.

Candidates

Representative

1st District

Teodoro Locsin Jr. is the incumbent.

2nd District

Incumbent Butz Aquino is term-limited.

City Council

1st District

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2nd District

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jimeno . Jaileen F. . PCIJ: May polls victory makes 4 of 7 Binays politicians . December 3, 2021. GMA News Online . April 11, 2007.
  2. Web site: Lapid confirms he will vie for Makati mayor vs. Binay . December 3, 2021. The Manila Times . May 23, 2006.
  3. Web site: Villanueva . Rhodina . Binay welcomes Lapid’s mayoralty bid . December 3, 2021. PhilStar.com . May 3, 2006.