2013 Taguig Local Elections

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.

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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References

{{Metro Manila elections

2013 Philippine local elections
Elections in Taguig
2013 elections in Metro Manila