2013 Taguig local elections explained

Election Name:2013 Taguig mayoral election
Country:Taguig
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 Taguig local elections
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2016 Taguig local elections
Next Year:2016
Image1:Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Ma. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano
Party1:Nacionalista Party
Running Mate1:Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr.
Popular Vote1:60,922
Percentage1:60.86%
Nominee2:Ma. Rebecca "Rica" Tiñga
Party2:Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig
Running Mate2:Roderick Carlos Papa
Popular Vote2:37,090
Percentage2:37.05%
Mayor
Before Election:Lani Cayetano
Before Party:Nacionalista Party
After Election:Lani Cayetano
After Party:Nacionalista Party

Local elections were held in Taguig on May 13, 2013, within the Philippine general election. The vote was 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

Mayor Ma. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano was on her first term, and she ran for re-election for second term. She faced former Councilor Ma. Rebecca "Rica" Tiñga.[1]

Vice Mayor George Elias was term-limited. His party chosen First District Councilor Roderick Carlos “Carlo” Papa, son of former Mayor Ricardo Papa Jr. Papa faced Brgy. Lower Bicutan Chairman Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr., Cayetano's running mate.

First District Rep. Arnel Cerafica was on his first term, and he ran for re-election for second term. He faced First District Councilor Baby Gloria "Gigi" De Mesa.

Second District Rep. Sigfrido "Freddie" Tiñga was on his first term. Although eligible for re-election, he did not run. His party fielded former Rep. Henry "Jun" Dueñas Jr..Dueñas faced television director and Brgy. Fort Bonifacio Chairman Lino Edgar Cayetano.

Results

For Mayor

Mayor Ma. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano defeated former Councilor Ma. Rebecca "Rica" Tiñga.

For Vice Mayor

Brgy. Lower Bicutan Chairman Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr. won over First District Councilor Roderick Carlos “Carlo” Papa.

For Representatives

First District

Rep. Arnel Cerafica defeated Councilor First District Councilor Baby Gloria "Gigi" De Mesa.

Second District

Former Rep. Henry "Jun" Dueñas Jr. was defeated by Fort Bonifacio Barangay Chairman Lino Edgardo Cayetano.

For Councilors

First District

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Second District

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano files COC for re-election bid - Home » Other Sections » Breaking News . https://archive.today/20130131065152/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=856055&publicationSubCategoryId=200 . dead . 2013-01-31 . Philstar.com . 2012-10-04 . 2012-10-27 .