2013 Mandaluyong local elections explained

Local elections in Mandaluyong was 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, one Congressman, and the councilors, six in each of the city's two legislative districts.[1]

Election Name:2013 Mandaluyong local elections
Flag Image:Ph seal ncr mandaluyong.png
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 Mandaluyong local elections
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2016 Mandaluyong local elections
Next Year:2016
Election Date:May 13, 2013
Image1:Benjamin Abalos Jr. 2019 (cropped).jpg
Candidate1:Benjamin Abalos Jr.
Party1:Lakas-Kampi-CMD
Popular Vote1:62,273
Percentage1:68.51
Party2:Liberal Party (Philippines)
Running Mate2:Edward Bartolome
Candidate3:Danilo "Danny" de Guzman
Party3:Aksyon Demokratiko
Popular Vote3:28,621
Percentage3:31.49
Mayor
Before Election:Benjamin Abalos Jr.
Before Party:Lakas-Kampi-CMD
After Election:Benjamin Abalos Jr.
After Party:Lakas-Kampi-CMD

Background

Mayor Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. sought re-election for a third and final term under Lakas-CMD. He faced Vice Mayor Danilo "Danny" de Guzman of Aksyon Demokratiko, and independent candidate Florencio Solomon.

Vice Mayor Danilo "Danny" de Guzman ran for mayor. His party slated no candidate for the position. His position was contested by Councilor Edward Bartolome of Liberal Party and independent candidate Doki Pe.

Rep. Neptali "Boyet" Gonzales II ran for re-election for third and final term. He faced candidates Frank Reyes of Ang Kapatiran, and independents Gerard Castillo and Renato Parem.

Results

For Mayor

Mayor Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. won against Vice Mayor Danilo "Danny" de Guzman.[2]

For Vice Mayor

Second District Councilor Edward Bartolome won against independent candidate Doki Pe.[3]

For Representative

Rep. Neptali Gonzales II overwhelmingly won against his fellow candidates Frank Reyes, Gerard Castillo and Renato Parem.[3]

For Councilors

First District

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Halalan 2013 — Mandaluyong (NCR). 14 May 2013 . IVotePH.com. 13 November 2022.
  2. Web site: May 14, 2013 . Abalos, Gonzales prevail in Mandaluyong . ABS-CBN News.
  3. News: May 18, 2013 . 2013 Election Results: Mandaluyong City, Metropolitan Manila . . November 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140915145024/http://election-results.rappler.com/2013/ncr/metropolitan-manila/mandaluyong-city . 2014-09-15.