2022 Makati local elections explained

Election Name:2022 Makati mayoral election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2019 Makati local elections
Previous Year:2019
Next Election:2025 Makati local elections
Next Year:2025
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Election Name:Mayoral election
Type:presidential
Candidate1:Abigail Binay
Party1:MKTZNU
Running Mate1:Monique Lagdameo
Time Zone:PhST
Popular Vote1:338,819
Percentage1:95.32
Candidate2:Joel Hernandez
Party2:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote2:16,640
Percentage2:4.68
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Election Name:Vice mayoral election
Type:presidential
Candidate1:Monique Lagdameo
Party1:MKTZNU
Popular Vote1:314,070
Percentage1:93.32
Candidate2:Rodolfo Biolena
Party2:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote2:22,498
Percentage2:6.68
Mayor
Before Election:Abigail Binay
Before Party:UNA
After Election:Abigail Binay
After Party:MKTZNU

Local elections took place in Makati on Monday, May 9, 2022, as a part of the 2022 Philippine general election. Voters will elect candidates for Mayor, Vice Mayor, two representatives, and the sixteen councilors, eight per district, that would be members of the City Council. This was the last general (nationwide and local) elections in the Embo barangays as part of Makati before being turned over to Taguig in 2023 as a result of the Makati–Taguig boundary dispute ruling.

Background

Incumbent Mayor Abigail Binay would seek for her third and final term. Her opponent was independent Joel Hernandez.[1]

Incumbent Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo would seek for her third and final term. Her opponent was Rodolfo Biolena, an independent candidate.

Incumbent First District Congressman Kid Peña would seek for his second term. His opponents were Minnie Antonio and Ferdinand Sevilla, both independent candidates.

Incumbent Second District Congressman Luis Campos would seek for his third and final term. His opponent was Ricardo Opoc, an independent candidate.[2]

Tickets

Administration coalition

Team United
width=150pxName !Party
For Mayor
1. Abby Binay
For Vice Mayor
2. Monique Lagdameo
1st District
For House Of Representatives
2. Kid Peña
For Councilor
1. Martin John Pio Arenas
6. Virgilio "Jhong" Hilario Jr.
7. Luis "Jojo" Javier
12. Carmina Ortega
13. Armando Padilla
15. Rene Andrei Saguisag
17. Jose "Joey" Villena IV
18. Anna Alcine "Ichi" Yabut
2nd District
For House Of Representatives
1. Luis Campos
For Councilor (2nd District)
2. Dennis "Alden" Almario
3. Maria Dolores "Doc Doris" Arayon
4. Joel "Bong" Ariones
6. Benedict "Bodik" Baniqued
8. Vann Ryan "Ryan Soler" Calimbahin
9. Arnold "Sammy" Cruz
14. Edralyn "Ed" Marquez
16. Kristina "Ina" Sarosa

Primary opposition coalition

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width=150pxName !Party
For Vice Mayor
1.Rodolfo "Kuya Rod" Biolena
For Councilor (1st District)
2.Virgilio "Battle" Batalla
4.Ernesto "Yoyoy" Cruz
5.Ferdinand "Ferdie" Eusebio
9.Romeo "Romy" Medina
11.Ma. Arlene Ortega
14.Tosca Camille Puno-Ramos
16.Joselito "Jojo" Salvador
For Councilor (2nd District)
1.Benny Abatay
5.Shirley "Aspi" Aspillaga
7.Leo "Tatak De Lara" Bes
10.Israel "Boyet" Cruzado
12.Roger "Kuya Roger" Jurisprudencia
13.Leonardo "Leo" Magpantay
15.Jeline "Baby" Olfato
17.Mary Ruth Tolentino

Opinion polling

For Mayor

Source of poll
aggregation
Dates
administered
Abby BinayJoel HernandezMargin
PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.[3] February 18–24, 202268%10%Binay +58
PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.[4] March 16–21, 202266%11%Binay +55
PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.[5] April 8–13, 202270%14%Binay +56

For Vice Mayor

Source of poll
aggregation
Dates
administered
Rod BiolenaMonique LagdameoMargin
PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.[6] February 18–24, 202210%60%Lagdameo +50
PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.March 16–21, 202213%54%Lagdameo +41
PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.April 8–13, 202218%55%Lagdameo +37

Results

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Abigail Binay will seek for her third and final term, this time under the newly launched Makatizens United Party (MKTZNU). She will be challenged by independent Joel Hernandez. Abigail's younger sister, Marita Angeline "Anne" Binay-Alcantara, filed for the same position but later withdrew.

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Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo will seek for her third and final term. She will be challenged by Rodolfo Biolena, an independent candidate.| colspan="5" |Source:

District Representatives

First District

Romulo "Kid" Peña Jr. is the incumbent.[8] His opponents are independent candidates Minnie Antonio and Ferdinand Sevilla.

Second District

Luis Jose Angel Campos Jr. is the incumbent.[8] His opponent is independent candidate Ricardo Opoc.

City Council

First District

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Second District

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Notes and References

  1. News: LIST: Who is running in Metro Manila in the 2022 Philippine elections? . November 22, 2021 . Rappler . September 12, 2021.
  2. News: 2022 Local Candidates Makati City: Complete list . May 9, 2022 . Interaksyon . May 9, 2022.
  3. Web site: PUBLiCUS . Incumbents, dynasties dominate lopsided NCR mayoral races – PAHAYAG NCR Election Tracker Survey – PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. . 2022-04-13 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Hicap . Jonathan . Latest election survey shows tight mayoral races in NCR’s key cities . March 26, 2022 . Manila Bulletin . April 13, 2022 . en-US.
  5. Web site: PUBLiCUS . NCR LOCAL ELECTION PREFERENCES REPORT: April 8-13, 2022 – PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. . 2022-04-20 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Hicap . Jonathan . Mayoral races in NCR dominated by incumbents, relatives . March 2, 2022 . Manila Bulletin . April 13, 2022 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Halalan 2022 Makati Election Results . May 10, 2022 . ABS-CBN News.
  8. News: Garcia . Patrick . Makati's Team United kicks off local poll campaign . April 4, 2022 . Manila Bulletin . March 26, 2022.