2013 Caloocan local elections explained

Election Name:2013 Caloocan mayoral elections
Flag Image:Flag_of_Caloocan_City.png
Type:presidential
Previous Election:2010 Caloocan local elections
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2016 Caloocan local elections
Next Year:2016
Election Date:May 13, 2013
Image1:ID Oscar Malapitan (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Oscar "Oca" Malapitan
Party1:United Nationalist Alliance
Running Mate1:Antonio Mariano "Nani" Almeda
Popular Vote1:227,308
Percentage1:54.47
Nominee2:Ricojudge Janvier "RJ" Echiverri
Party2:Liberal Party (Philippines)
Running Mate2:Luisito "Luis Tito" Varela
Popular Vote2:156,748
Percentage2:37.56
Mayor
Before Election:Enrico Echiverri
After Election:Oscar Malapitan
Before Party:Liberal Party (Philippines)
After Party:United Nationalist Alliance
Running Mate3:Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio III
Party3:Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino

Local elections in Caloocan were held on May 13, 2013 within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, the two Congressmen, and the councilors, six in each of the city's two legislative districts.

Background

Mayor Enrico Echiverri was term-limited and ineligible for reelection, he chose to seek congressional comeback. His son, League of the Barangay National President Ricojudge Janvier "RJ" Echiverri was his party's nominee. Younger Echiverri ran under Liberal Party. He faced First District Rep. Oscar Malapitan of United Nationalist Alliance, and independents former Mayor Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr. and Dionisio "Diony" Guillarte.

Vice Mayor Edgar "Egay" Erice was not term-limited, but he chose to run for city's congressional race representing second district. His party chosen former Vice Mayor Luis "Tito" Varela to run for him. Varela faced Councilor Macario "Maca" Asistio III of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, Roberto "Nani" Almeda of United Nationalist Alliance, and independents former Mayor Reynaldo "Rey" Malonzo, and Mariano Yu.

First District Rep. Oscar "Oca" Malapitan was term-limited and he chose to run for mayor His party chose his son, Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan to run in his place. Younger Malapitan was challenged by Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri of Liberal Partyindependents including former Rep. Roberto "Bobby" Guanzon, Maria Hernando, Milagros Libuton, Sandro Limpin, Imelda Pengson and Sirgea Villamayor.

Second District Rep. Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon-Uy ran for re-election for second term. She faced prominent candidates, including former Second Rep. Luis "Baby" Asistio under Nationalist People's Coalition, Vice Mayor Edgar "Egay" Erice under Liberal Party, Carlos Cabochan of Ang Kapatiran Party, and independent Adoracion Garcia.

Results

For Mayor

First District Rep. Oscar "Oca" Malapitan defeated Liga President Ricojudge Janvier "RJ" Echiverri, son of Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri. Malapitan and younger Echiverri faced-off in congressional elections for city's first district in 2007.

For Vice Mayor

Vice Mayor Luis "Tito" Varela was defeated by Second District Councilor Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio III.

For Representatives

First District

Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri defeated Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan with a margin of 12,756 votes.

Second District

Rep. Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon-Uy was defeated by Vice Mayor Edgar "Egay" Erice by a thin margin.

For City Councilors

Administration coalition (Team RJ)

Liberal Party/Caloocan-1st District
width=180pxName !Party Result
Henry Cammayolost
Andy Mabagoslost
Cenon Mayorlost
Alou Nublawon
Patrick Pradolost
Susan Punzalanwon
Liberal Party/Caloocan-2nd District
width=180pxName !Party Result
Chito Abelwon
Allen Aruelowon
L.A. Asistiolost
Tino Baguswon
Carol Cunananwon
Arnold Divinalost

Primary opposition coalition (Team Oca)

United Nationalist Alliance/Caloocan-1st District
width=180pxName !Party Result
Jay Africawon
Dean Asistiowon
Lolit Corpuzlost
Onet Hensonwon
Obet Quizonlost
Karina Tehwon
United Nationalist Alliance/Caloocan-2nd District
width=180pxName !Party Result
Wewel De Leonlost
Lando Dolosolost
James Laolost
Rose Mercadowon
Jerrboy Mauriciolost
Obet Samsonwon

First District

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Second District

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