# 2013 Caloocan local elections

Local elections in Caloocan were held on May 13, 2013 within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, the two Congressmen, and the councilors, six in each of the city's two legislative districts.

## Background

Mayor Enrico Echiverri was term-limited and ineligible for reelection, he chose to seek congressional comeback. His son, League of the Barangay National President Ricojudge Janvier "RJ" Echiverri was his party's nominee. Younger Echiverri ran under Liberal Party. He faced First District Rep. Oscar Malapitan of United Nationalist Alliance, and independents former Mayor Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr. and Dionisio "Diony" Guillarte.
Vice Mayor Edgar "Egay" Erice was not term-limited, but he chose to run for city's congressional race representing second district. His party chosen former Vice Mayor Luis "Tito" Varela to run for him. Varela faced Councilor Macario "Maca" Asistio III of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, Roberto "Nani" Almeda of United Nationalist Alliance, and independents former Mayor Reynaldo "Rey" Malonzo, and Mariano Yu.
First District Rep. Oscar "Oca" Malapitan was term-limited and he chose to run for mayor His party chose his son, Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan to run in his place. Younger Malapitan was challenged by Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri of Liberal Party independents including former Rep. Roberto "Bobby" Guanzon, Maria Hernando, Milagros Libuton, Sandro Limpin, Imelda Pengson and Sirgea Villamayor.
Second District Rep. Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon-Uy ran for re-election for second term. She faced prominent candidates, including former Second Rep. Luis "Baby" Asistio under Nationalist People's Coalition, Vice Mayor Edgar "Egay" Erice under Liberal Party, Carlos Cabochan of Ang Kapatiran Party, and independent Adoracion Garcia.

## Results
### For Mayor

First District Rep. Oscar "Oca" Malapitan defeated Liga President Ricojudge Janvier "RJ" Echiverri, son of Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri. Malapitan and younger Echiverri faced-off in congressional elections for city's first district in 2007.
Caloocan Mayoral Elections :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | UNA | Oscar "Oca" Malapitan | 227,308 | 54.47 |
| | Liberal | Ricojudge Janvier "RJ" Echiverri | 156,748 | 37.56 |
| | Independent | Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr. | 8,779 | 2.10 |
| | Independent | Dionisio "Diony" Guillarte | 1,543 | 0.37 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 70,559 | 16.88% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 22,917 | 5.49 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 417,294 | 100 |
| | UNA gain from Liberal | UNA gain from Liberal | UNA gain from Liberal | UNA gain from Liberal |

### For Vice Mayor

Vice Mayor Luis "Tito" Varela was defeated by Second District Councilor Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio III.
Caloocan Vice Mayoral Elections :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | PMP | Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio III | 112,488 | 26.96 |
| | Liberal | Luis "Tito" Varela | 105,599 | 25.31 |
| | UNA | Antonio Mariano "Nani" Almeda | 88,761 | 21.27 |
| | Independent | Reynaldo "Rey" Malonzo | 66,341 | 15.90 |
| | Independent | Mariano "Marion" Yu | 2,519 | 0.60 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 6,889 | 1.65% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 41,586 | 9.97 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 417,294 | 100 |
| | PMP gain from Liberal | PMP gain from Liberal | PMP gain from Liberal | PMP gain from Liberal |

### For Representatives
#### First District

Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri defeated Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan with a margin of 12,756 votes.
Congressional Elections in Caloocan's First District :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Enrico "Recom" Echiverri | 126,209 | 46.82 |
| | UNA | Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan | 113,453 | 42.09 |
| | Independent | Roberto "Bobby" Guanzon | 10,443 | 3.87 |
| | Independent | Imelda Pengson | 374 | 0.14 |
| | Independent | Maria Hernando | 364 | 0.13 |
| | Independent | Milagros Libuton | 329 | 0.12 |
| | Independent | Sirgea Villamayor | 283 | 0.10 |
| | Independent | Sandro Limpin | 193 | 0.07 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 12,756 | 4.73% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 17,904 | 6.64 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 269,552 | 100 |
| | Liberal gain from UNA | Liberal gain from UNA | Liberal gain from UNA | Liberal gain from UNA |

#### Second District

Rep. Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon-Uy was defeated by Vice Mayor Edgar "Egay" Erice by a thin margin.
Congressional Elections in Caloocan's Second District :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Edgar "Egay" Erice | 57,318 | 38.80 |
| | NUP | Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon-Uy | 49,976 | 33.83 |
| | NPC | Luis "Baby" Asistio | 26,196 | 17.73 |
| | Ang Kapatiran | Carlos Cabochan | 3,346 | 2.26 |
| | Independent | Adoracion Garcia | 473 | 0.32 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 7,342 | 4.97% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 10,443 | 7.06 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 147,742 | 100 |
| | Liberal gain from NUP | Liberal gain from NUP | Liberal gain from NUP | Liberal gain from NUP |

### For City Councilors
#### Administration coalition (Team RJ)

Liberal Party/Caloocan-1st District :
| Name | Party | Result |
| Henry Cammayo | Liberal | lost |
| Andy Mabagos | Liberal | lost |
| Cenon Mayor | Liberal | lost |
| Alou Nubla | Liberal | won |
| Patrick Prado | Liberal | lost |
| Susan Punzalan | Liberal | won |
Liberal Party/Caloocan-2nd District :
| Name | Party | Result |
| Chito Abel | Liberal | won |
| Allen Aruelo | Liberal | won |
| L.A. Asistio | Liberal | lost |
| Tino Bagus | Liberal | won |
| Carol Cunanan | Liberal | won |
| Arnold Divina | Liberal | lost |

#### Primary opposition coalition (Team Oca)

United Nationalist Alliance/Caloocan-1st District :
| Name | Party | Result |
| Jay Africa | UNA | won |
| Dean Asistio | UNA | won |
| Lolit Corpuz | UNA | lost |
| Onet Henson | UNA | won |
| Obet Quizon | UNA | lost |
| Karina Teh | UNA | won |
United Nationalist Alliance/Caloocan-2nd District :
| Name | Party | Result |
| Wewel De Leon | UNA | lost |
| Lando Doloso | UNA | lost |
| James Lao | UNA | lost |
| Rose Mercado | UNA | won |
| Jerrboy Mauricio | UNA | lost |
| Obet Samson | UNA | won |

#### First District

City Council Elections in Caloocan's First District :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Susanna "Susan" Punzalan | 119,416 | 9.16 |
| | UNA | Anna Karina Teh | 116,655 | 8.95 |
| | Liberal | Marylou "Alou" Nubla | 107,979 | 8.28 |
| | UNA | Jay Africa | 90,411 | 6.93 |
| | UNA | Dean Asistio | 89,588 | 6.87 |
| | UNA | Onet Henson | 89,348 | 6.85 |
| | Liberal | Henry Cammayo | 85,594 | 6.56 |
| | Liberal | Andy Mabagos | 82,565 | 6.33 |
| | Liberal | Patrick Prado | 78,270 | 6.00 |
| | Liberal | Cenon Mayor | 62,326 | 4.78 |
| | UNA | Lolit Corpuz | 59,170 | 4.54 |
| | UNA | Obet Quizon | 58,340 | 4.47 |
| | Independent | Jay Trillanes | 49,061 | 3.76 |
| | Independent | Boy Bacolod | 38,586 | 2.96 |
| | NUP | Andy Asistio | 34,067 | 2.61 |
| | Independent | Tiffany Aguilar | 32,940 | 2.53 |
| | Independent | Ruben Gatchalian | 20,204 | 1.55 |
| | Independent | Tina Guino-o | 17,059 | 1.31 |
| | Nacionalista | Cherry Sarmiento-Vallega | 17,031 | 1.31 |
| | Reform Caloocan Party | Jun Ling | 16,021 | 1.23 |
| | PMP | Leonardo Padilla | 11,253 | 0.86 |
| | Independent | Cielo Alonzo | 9,702 | 0.74 |
| | Independent | Princess Nathalie Roll | 9,010 | 0.69 |
| | Independent | Tyrone De Leon | 5,175 | 0.40 |
| | Independent | Josue Engano | 4,222 | 0.32 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 269,552 | 100.00% |

#### Second District

City Council Elections in Caloocan's Second District :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Carolyn "Carol" Cunanan | 76,192 | 10.62 |
| | Liberal | Tolentino "Tino" Bagus | 69,249 | 9.66 |
| | UNA | Ma. Milagros "Rose" Mercado | 62,669 | 8.74 |
| | Liberal | Allen Alexander Aruelo | 62,282 | 8.68 |
| | UNA | Roberto "Obet" Samson | 59,698 | 8.32 |
| | Liberal | Luis Chito Abel | 56,799 | 7.92 |
| | Liberal | Luis Asistio III | 52,580 | 7.33 |
| | UNA | Jerrboy Mauricio | 50,982 | 7.11 |
| | Liberal | Arnold Divina | 50,835 | 7.09 |
| | PMP | Nancy Quimpo | 41,104 | 5.73 |
| | Independent | Dennis Macalintal | 34,480 | 4.86 |
| | UNA | Emmanuel "Wewel" De Leon | 32,873 | 4.58 |
| | UNA | Lando Doloso | 28,190 | 3.93 |
| | UNA | James Lao | 26,779 | 3.73 |
| | Independent | Alvin Abelardo | 8,369 | 1.17 |
| | Independent | Anthony Lopez | 3,690 | 0.51 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 147,742 | 100.00 |