# 2013 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Western Visayas

Elections were held in Western Visayas for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 13, 2013.
The candidate with the most votes will win that district's seat for the 16th Congress of the Philippines.

## Summary

| Party | Party | Seats won |
| | Liberal | 10 |
| | NPC | 3 |
| | NUP | 2 |
| | UNA | 1 |
| | United Negros Alliance | 1 |
| | Aksyon | 0 |
| | Lakas | 0 |
| | Nacionalista | 0 |
| | PDP–Laban | 0 |
| | LM | 0 |
| | PMP | 0 |
| | Independent | 1 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | 18 |
| Invalid votes | Invalid votes | |
| Turnout | Turnout | |
| Registered voters | Registered voters | |

## Aklan

Incumbent Florencio Miraflores is term limited and running for the governorship. His cousin, Kasangga party-list representative Teodorico Haresco is his party's nominee but he is running as an independent.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Aklan :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Independent | Teodorico Haresco | 85,237 | 39.13 |
| | UNA | Antonio Maming Sr. | 75,924 | 34.86 |
| | Independent | Phoebe Clarice Cabagnot | 29,650 | 13.61 |
| | Independent | Ramy Panagsagan | 4,940 | 2.27 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 9,313 | 4.28% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 22,074 | 10.13 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 217,825 | 100.00 |
| | Independent gain from Liberal | Independent gain from Liberal | Independent gain from Liberal | Independent gain from Liberal |

## Antique

Paolo Everardo Javier is the incumbent.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Antique :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Paolo Everardo Javier | 94,566 | 48.05 |
| | UNA | Raymundo Roquero | 70,586 | 36.00 |
| | LM | Antero Florante Villaflor | 2,014 | 1.02 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 23,980 | 12.18% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 29,642 | 15.06 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 196,808 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

## Bacolod

Anthony Golez Jr. is the incumbent. Originally from the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), his party nominated incumbent Mayor Evelio Leonardia instead. As a result, Golez is running as an independent.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Bacolod :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | Evelio Leonardia | 94,622 | 45.42 |
| | Independent | Anthony Golez Jr. | 60,053 | 28.83 |
| | Independent | Lyndon Caña | 35,376 | 16.98 |
| | Independent | Ely Sergio Palma | 404 | 0.19 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 34,569 | 16.59% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 17,860 | 8.57 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 208,315 | 100.00 |
| | NPC gain from Independent | NPC gain from Independent | NPC gain from Independent | NPC gain from Independent |

## Capiz
### 1st District

Antonio Del Rosario is the incumbent.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Capiz's 1st district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Antonio Del Rosario | 100,675 | 59.69 |
| | NUP | Jesus Maria Jose Avelino | 22,684 | 13.45 |
| | Independent | Conrado Tinsay | 2,894 | 1.72 |
| | Independent | Zinon Amoroso | 2,131 | 1.26 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 77,991 | 46.24% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 40,271 | 23.88 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 168,655 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

### 2nd District

Jane Castro is the incumbent.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Capiz's 2nd district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NUP | Jane Castro | 77,293 | 52.70 |
| | Liberal | Maria Andaya | 59,829 | 40.79 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 17,464 | 11.91 |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 9,536 | 6.50 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 146,658 | 100.00 |
| | NUP hold | NUP hold | NUP hold | NUP hold |

## Guimaras

Joaquin Carlos Nava is the incumbent.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Guimaras :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava | 43,013 | 82.78 |
| | Independent | Tomas Junco Jr. | 1,257 | 2.42 |
| | Independent | Edwin Lim | 288 | 0.55 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 41,756 | 80.32% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 7,423 | 14.28 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 51,981 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

## Iloilo
### 1st District

Incumbent Janette Garin is term limited and is ineligible to run. Her husband, Vice Governor Oscar Garin Jr. is running in her place.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Iloilo's 1st district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Oscar Garin Jr. | 76,128 | 62.54 |
| | UNA | Julieta Flores | 32,519 | 26.71 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 43,609 | 35.82% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 13,082 | 10.75 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 121,729 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

### 2nd District

Augusto Syjuco Jr. is the incumbent, he was defeated by Pavia mayor Arcadio Gorriceta and placed third on election results.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Iloilo's 2nd district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Arcadio Gorriceta | 44,310 | 41.60 |
| | Independent | Salvador Cabaluna III | 30,773 | 28.89 |
| | UNA | Augusto Syjuco Jr. | 23,404 | 21.97 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 13,537 | 12.71% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 8,033 | 7.54 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 106,520 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal gain from UNA | Liberal gain from UNA | Liberal gain from UNA | Liberal gain from UNA |

### 3rd District

Arthur Defensor Jr. is the incumbent
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Iloilo's 3rd district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Arthur Defensor Jr. | 96,514 | 71.87 |
| | UNA | Francis Lavilla | 23,394 | 17.42 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 73,120 | 54.45% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 14,377 | 10.71 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 134,285 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

### 4th District

Incumbent Ferjenel Biron is term limited and is ineligible to run. His brother, Hernan Biron Jr. is running in his place. His opponent is former governor Niel Tupas Sr. If Tupas elected, he will join his son Niel Jr. in the house separately.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Iloilo's 4th district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | UNA | Hernan Biron Jr. | 73,528 | 46.14 |
| | Liberal | Niel Tupas Sr. | 70,834 | 44.45 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 2,694 | 1.69% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 15,000 | 9.41 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 159,362 | 100.00 |
| | UNA hold | UNA hold | UNA hold | UNA hold |

### 5th District

Niel Tupas Jr. is the incumbent
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Iloilo's 5th District :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Niel Tupas Jr. | 101,851 | 62.62 |
| | UNA | Jett Rojas | 44,324 | 27.25 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 57,527 | 35.37% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 16,471 | 10.13 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 162,646 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

## Iloilo City

Jerry Treñas is the incumbent. He will be facing off against former congressman Raul Gonzales Jr.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Iloilo City :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Jerry Treñas | 122,656 | 62.36 |
| | UNA | Raul Gonzales Jr. | 63,265 | 32.17 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 59,391 | 30.20% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 10,763 | 5.47 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 196,684 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

## Negros Occidental
### 1st District

Jules Ledesma is Incumbent.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Negros Occidental's 1st district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | Jules Ledesma | 76,727 | 52.57 |
| | PMP | Nehemias Dela Cruz Sr. | 47,922 | 32.83 |
| | Aksyon | Ernesto Librando | 486 | 0.33 |
| | Independent | Leopoldo Sua | 114 | 0.08 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 28,805 | 19.73% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 20,710 | 14.19 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 145,959 | 100.00 |
| | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold |

### 2nd District

Alfredo Marañon III is term limited; he is running for the mayorship of Sagay; the National Unity Party named Leo Rafael Cueva as their nominee, he will be facing off against former Schools Division Superintendent of Cadiz City Otilia Galilea of the NPC.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Negros Occidental's 2nd district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NUP | Leo Rafael Cueva | 55,836 | 58.90 |
| | NPC | Otilia Galilea | 11,685 | 12.33 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 44,151 | 46.57% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 26,282 | 27.72 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 94,803 | 100.00 |
| | NUP hold | NUP hold | NUP hold | NUP hold |

### 3rd District

Alfredo Benitez is the incumbent. He will face former Representative Jose Carlos Lacson.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Negros Occidental's 3rd district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Alfredo Benitez | 107,422 | 59.04 |
| | Lakas | Jose Carlos Lacson | 58,268 | 32.02 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 49,154 | 24.31% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 16,263 | 8.94 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 181,953 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

### 4th District

Incumbent Jeffrey Ferrer's certificate of nomination was unilaterally withdrawn by the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) after he campaigned for Alfredo Marañon Jr. of the United Negros Alliance in the gubernatorial election instead of NPC nominee Vice Governor Genaro Alvarez Jr. The NPC instead is supporting independent Ike Barredo's candidacy.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Negros Occidental's 4th district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | United Negros Alliance | Jeffrey Ferrer | 91,457 | 54.80 |
| | Independent | Ike Barredo | 61,499 | 36.85 |
| | Independent | Leonardo Erobas | 570 | 0.35 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 29,958 | 17.95% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 13,376 | 8.01 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 166,902 | 100.00 |

### 5th District

Alejandro Mirasol is the incumbent; he won in a special election that was called after erstwhile incumbent Iggy Arroyo died.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Negros Occidental's 5th district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Alejandro Mirasol | 73,184 | 45.72 |
| | Nacionalista | Emilio Yulo III | 70,161 | 43.83 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 3,023 | 1.89% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 16,726 | 10.45 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 160,071 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

### 6th District

Mercedes Alvarez is the incumbent.
2013 Philippine House of Representatives election at Negros Occidental's 6th district :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | Mercedes Alvarez | 100,656 | 55.88 |
| | NUP | Philip Arles | 53,295 | 29.59 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 47,361 | 26.29% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 26,170 | 14.53 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 180,121 | 100.00 |
| | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold |