2019 Pasig local elections explained

Election Name:	2019 Pasig mayoral election
Flag Image:	Pasig City Seal Logo.svg
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2016 Pasig local elections
Previous Year:	2016
Next Election:	2022 Pasig local elections
Next Year:	2022
Image1:	Vico_Sotto,_Mayor_of_Pasig_(cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Victor Ma. Regis "Vico" Sotto
Party1:	Aksyon Demokratiko
Popular Vote1:	206,226
Percentage1:	63.27
Nominee2:	Robert "Bobby" Eusebio
Party2:	Nacionalista Party
Running Mate2:	Iyo Christian Bernardo
Popular Vote2:	119,726
Percentage2:	36.73
Mayor
Before Election:	Robert "Bobby"Eusebio
Before Party:	Nacionalista Party
After Election:	Victor Ma. Regis "Vico" Sotto
After Party:	Aksyon Demokratiko
Turnout:	76.39% 6.47 pp

Local elections took place in Pasig on Monday, May 13, 2019, as part of the 2019 Philippine general election. The voters elected a mayor, a vice mayor, and a total of 12 councilors - six from each of the city's two districts.

Background

Mayor Robert "Bobby" Eusebio was on first term, third non-consecutive term, and he ran for re-election for second term, third non-consecutive term. Eusebio became mayor for three terms (2007-2010, 2010-2013, and 2013-2016). He was challenged by First District Councilor Victor Ma. Regis "Vico" Sotto.

Vice Mayor Iyo Christian Bernardo was on his second term, and he ran for re-election for third term unopposed.

Rep. Richard "Ricky" Eusebio was on his first term, and he ran for re-election for second term. He was challenged by his predecessor, former Rep. Roman Romulo.^[1]

Results

Source:^[2]

For Mayor

Second District Councilor Victor Ma. Regis "Vico" Sotto defeated Mayor Robert "Bobby" Eusebio.^{[3] [4]} Sotto won over Eusebio with margin of 87,814 votes, ending the Eusebio dynasty's 27-year hold on Pasig.^[5]

For Vice Mayor

Vice Mayor Iyo Christian Bernardo won unopposed.^[6]

For Representative

Former Rep. Roman Romulo defeated Rep. Richard "Ricky" Eusebio.

For City Councilors

First District

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Second District

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• First District Councilor Alejandro "Andy" Santiago died on June 14, 2019. His wife, Edith, was named as his substitute, later she took her office on October 16, 2019.
• Second District Councilor Rodrigo "Roding" Asilo died on May 27, 2021. His daughter, Syvel, was named as his substitute, later she took her office on January 4, 2022.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Asis . Salve V. . Roman at Vico magkakampi pa rin para sa Pasig . 2023-12-30 . Philstar.com.
2. Web site: City Of Pasig - National Capital Region - Second District City/Municipality Results Eleksyon 2019 . 2023-12-30 . GMA News Online . en.
3. Web site: Vico Sotto ends Eusebios' 27-year hold on Pasig . 2023-12-30 . Philstar.com.
4. Web site: Reysio-Cruz . Matthew . 2019-05-14 . Millennial Vico Sotto wins longshot bid for Pasig mayor . 2023-12-30 . INQUIRER.net . en.
5. Web site: Cupin . Bea . 2019-05-13 . Eusebio on his way out; Vico Sotto set to win as Pasig mayor . 2023-12-30 . RAPPLER . en-US.
6. Web site: Philippine Star - Iyo Caruncho Bernardo proclaimed as Pasig City vice mayor. #BilangPilipino2019 Facebook . 2023-12-30 . www.facebook.com . en.