# 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.
Taguig Mayoralty Elections :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Nacionalista | Ma. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano | 60,922 | 60.86 |
| | Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Ma. Rebecca "Rica" Tiñga | 37,090 | 37.05 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 23,832 | 23.81% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 2,084 | 2.08 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 100,096 | 100.00 |
| | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold |

### For Vice Mayor

Brgy. Lower Bicutan Chairman Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr. won over First District Councilor Roderick Carlos “Carlo” Papa.
Taguig Vice Mayoralty Elections :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Nacionalista | Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr. | 51,854 | 51.80 |
| | Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Roderick Carlos Papa | 40,855 | 40.82 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 10,999 | 10.99% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 7,387 | 7.38 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 100,096 | 100.00 |
| | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold |

### For Representatives
#### First District

Rep. Arnel Cerafica defeated Councilor First District Councilor Baby Gloria "Gigi" De Mesa.
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Arnel Cerafica | 37,556 | 63.81 |
| | Nacionalista | Baby Gloria "Gigi" De Mesa | 17,686 | 30.05 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 19,870 | 33.76% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 3,614 | 6.14 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 58,856 | 100.00 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

#### Second District

Former Rep. Henry "Jun" Dueñas Jr. was defeated by Fort Bonifacio Barangay Chairman Lino Edgardo Cayetano.
Congressional Elections in Taguig's Second District :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Nacionalista | Lino Edgardo Cayetano | 33,177 | 53.22 |
| | NPC | Henry "Jun" Dueñas Jr. | 26,238 | 42.02 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 6,939 | 11.13% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 2,930 | 4.70 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 62,345 | 100.00 |
| | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold | Nacionalista hold |

### For Councilors
#### First District

City Council Elections in Taguig's First District :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Nacionalista | Darwin "Win" Icay | 20,813 | 8.23 |
| Nacionalista | Jaime "Jimmy" Labampa | 19,651 | 7.77 |
| Nacionalista | Gamaliel "Gamie" San Pedro | 19,097 | 7.55 |
| Nacionalista | Rommel "Ome" Tanyag | 18,960 | 7.50 |
| Nacionalista | Carlito "Oga" Ogalinola | 18,828 | 7.45 |
| Nacionalista | Rodil Carlos "Tikboy" Marcelino | 18,671 | 7.38 |
| Nacionalista | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Santos | 17,170 | 6.79 |
| Nacionalista | Delio "Dingdong" Santos | 16,840 | 6.66 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Allan Paul Cruz | 15,799 | 6.25 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | John Ervic Vijandre | 14,773 | 5.84 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Ronnette "Ronet" Franco | 14,033 | 5.55 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Bill Ray Mariategue | 12,988 | 5.14 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Jeffrey Lontoc | 12,055 | 4.77 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Jesus Jessie Concepcion | 11,736 | 4.64 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Elesus Dumagat | 9,983 | 3.95 |
| Akbayan | Mark Anthony Cruz | 3,403 | 1.35 |
| Independent | Jason Papa | 2,548 | 1.01 |
| Independent | Amy Baquiran | 1,854 | 0.73 |
| UNA | Robel Roy Dela Paz | 1,464 | 0.58 |
| CDP | Kiko Gasgonia | 1,360 | 0.54 |
| Independent | Abukalil Pagelet | 833 | 0.33 |

#### Second District

City Council Elections in Taguig's Second District :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Nacionalista | Arvin Ian Alit | 36,672 | 8.73 |
| Nacionalista | Erwin "Win" Manalili | 31,214 | 7.43 |
| Nacionalista | Edwin "Jojo" Eron | 30,581 | 7.28 |
| Nacionalista | Ma. Amparo "Pammy" Zamora | 30,449 | 7.25 |
| Nacionalista | Noel "DBoy" Dizon | 29,371 | 6.99 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Michelle Anne "Cheche" Gonzales | 29,027 | 6.91 |
| Nacionalista | Richard Paul Jordan | 28,888 | 6.87 |
| Nacionalista | Maria Mher Supan | 27,531 | 6.55 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Jeffrey "Jeff" Morales | 23,691 | 5.64 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Estella "Estel" Gasgonia | 23,351 | 5.56 |
| Independent | Marco Evangelista | 22,160 | 5.27 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Milagros "Myla" Valencia | 21,536 | 5.12 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Jona Fuentes | 19,745 | 4.70 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Erhard Fontanilla | 19,655 | 4.68 |
| Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | Marilyn Padlan | 18,434 | 4.39 |
| NPC | Ricardo Gomez Jr. | 15,375 | 3.66 |
| UNA | Arthur Clavo | 3,209 | 0.76 |
| Independent | Ipe Tisoy De Viller | 3,058 | 0.73 |
| Independent | Jhoviniel Capicio | 2,254 | 0.54 |
| Independent | Shain Loar | 2,133 | 0.51 |
| Independent | Fidel Miralees | 1,902 | 0.45 |