Local elections were held in Cebu on May 13, 2013, within the Philippine general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the six districts of Cebu. Incumbent governor Gwendolyn Garcia is barred for seeking another term because she is limited to three terms only.
Gubernatorial and vice gubernatorial election On April 27, 2012, incumbent governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced her intention to run for senator. She also announced that her brother incumbent 3rd District Representative Pablo John Garcia will be running as governor of the province. On September 1, 2012, One Cebu announced that former Danao vice mayor Ramon "Boboy" Durano IV as Garcia's running mate.
On May 12, 2012, businessman Glenn Soco announced his intention to run for vice governor. He ran for that position in 2010 as running mate of Garcia. However, he lost to incumbent Greg Sanchez. He filed a protest, but Sanchez died on April 29, 2011.
On May 25, 2012, Garcia joined PDP-Laban and was included in the senatorial line-up of the United Nationalist Alliance.
On September 20, 2012 Vice President Jejomar Binay announced that Garcia withdrew her senatorial bid and will run for the House of Representatives instead.
On September 28, 2012, Hilario Davide III, was announced by the Liberal Party as its candidate for governor. Davide first ran in 2010, but was defeated by Garcia. His running-mate is incumbent vice governor Agnes Magpale of the Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya or Bakud. Magpale assumed as vice governor upon the death of former vice governor Greg Sanchez.
On December 17, 2012, Incumbent governor Gwendolyn Garcia ordered a six-month suspension. (See full description about the suspension here)
Provincial Elections The candidates for governor and vice governor with the highest number of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected.
Candidates for Governor Parties are as stated in their certificate of candidacies.
Incumbent Gwendolyn Garcia is on her third term and is ineligible to run. She is running for congresswoman. Her brother, incumbent congressman Pablo John Garcia is running in her place.
Candidates for Vice-Governor Agnes Magpale is the incumbent after vice governor Gregorio Sanchez (+) died, she is running against businessman Glenn Soco and former Danao city vice mayor Ramon Durano IV.
Congressional elections Each of Cebu's six and 3 others legislative districts will elect each representative to the House of Representatives. The candidate with the highest number of votes wins the seat.
1st District Incumbent Eduardo Gullas is term limited; he will run for mayor of Talisay City. His party nominated his grandson, Gerald Anthony.
2nd District Pablo Garcia is the incumbent.
3rd District Incumbent Pablo John Garcia is running for governor instead. His sister Incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is party's nominee.
4th District Benhur Salimbangon is the incumbent.
5th District Incumbent Ramon Durano VI is term-limited and running for Danao city vice mayor instead, his brother former tourism secretary Joseph Ace Durano is running under Liberal.
6th District Luigi Quisumbing is the incumbent, his opponent is former congresswoman Nerissa Soon-Ruiz running under UNA.
Cebu City
1st District Incumbent Rachel del Mar is not running to give way to her father, former congressman Raul del Mar who is vying for seat again, he will face actress and manager Annabelle Rama.
2nd District Incumbent Tomas Osmeña is running for mayor against incumbent Cebu City mayor Mike Rama, his party nominated Rodrigo Abellanosa for south district congressional post.
Lapu-Lapu City
Incumbent Arturo Radaza is not running, his daughter Aileen Radaza is party's nominee.
Sangguniang Panlalawigan elections All 6 Districts of Cebu will elect Sangguniang Panlalawigan or provincial board members.
1st District City: Carcar, Naga City, Talisay City Municipalities: Minglanilla, San Fernando, Sibonga
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2nd District Municipalities: Alcantara, Alcoy, Alegria, Argao, Badian, Boljoon, Dalaguete, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Moalboal, Oslob, Ronda, Samboan, Santander
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3rd District City: Toledo City Municipalities: Aloguinsan, Asturias, Balamban, Barili, Pinamungajan, Tuburan,
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4th District City: Bogo Municipalities: Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Madridejos, Medellin, San Remigio, Santa Fe, Tabogon, Tabuelan
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5th District City: Danao Municipalities: Borbon, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Liloan, Pilar, Poro, San Francisco, Sogod, Tudela
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6th District City: Mandaue City Municipalities: Consolacion, Cordova
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City and Municipal elections All municipalities and City of Cebu will elect mayor and vice-mayor this election. The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest number of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected. Below is the list of mayoralty and vice-mayoralty candidates of each city and municipalities per district.
1st District, Mayoral election City: Carcar, Naga City, Talisay City Municipalities: Minglanilla, San Fernando, Sibonga
Carcar Nicepuro Apura is the incumbent. His primary opponent is councilor Roberto Aleonar, Jr.
Naga City Valdemar Chiong is the incumbent.
Talisay City Incumbent Socrates Fernandez is not running. Congressman Eduardo Gullas is his party's nominee.
Minglanilla Incumbent Eduardo Selma is not running. His party nominated vice mayor Elanito Peña.
San Fernando Neneth Reluya is the incumbent.
Sibonga Lionel Bacaltos is the incumbent.
2nd District, Mayoral Election Municipalities: Alcantara, Alcoy, Alegria, Argao, Badian, Boljoon, Dalaguete, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Moalboal, Oslob, Ronda, Samboan, Santander
Alcantara Prudencio Barino, Jr. is the incumbent. his opponent is councilor Fredo Cañete.
Alcoy Nick Delo Santos is the incumbent. his opponent is councilor Ompong Delo Santos.
Alegria Incumbent Emelita Guisadio is not running, her husband Raul Guisadio is running for her place.
Argao Incumbent Edsel Galeos is running for his reelection unopposed.
Badian Robburt Librando is the incumbent. he will face vice mayor Fructouso Caballero.
Boljoon Incumbent Teresita Delis is not running, vice mayor Merlou Derama is her party's nominee.
Dalaguete Incumbent Ronald Allan Cesante is running for her reelection unopposed.
Dumanjug Nelson Garcia is the incumbent.
Ginatilan Incumbent Antonio Singco is term-limited, vice mayor Dean Michael Singco is his party's nominee.
Malabuyoc Incumbent Daisy Creus is not running, vice mayor Lito Creus is her party's nominee.
Moalboal Innocentes Cabaron is the incumbent.
Oslob Ronald Guaren is the incumbent. his opponent is vice mayor Jun Tumulak.
Ronda Nonie Blanco is the incumbent.
Samboan Raymond Joseph Calderon is the incumbent. His primary opponent is vice mayor Boy Capa.
Santander Marilyn Wenceslao is the incumbent.
3rd District, Mayoral Election City: Toledo City Municipalities: Aloguinsan, Asturias, Balamban, Barili, Pinamungajan, Tuburan
Toledo City Rudy Espinosa is the incumbent. His opponent is former senator John Henry Osmeña.
Aloguinsan Incumbent Augustus Moreno is swapping post to her wife vice mayor Cynthia Moreno. Her main opponent is councilor Malou Ripdos.
Asturias Incumbent Alan Adlawan is running for his reelection unopposed.
Balamban Ace Binghay is the incumbent.
Barili Teresito Mariñas is the incumbent. his opponent is vice mayor Marlon Garcia.
Pinamungajan Incumbent Geraldine Yapha is running for Congress, Estralla Yapha is her party's nominee.
Tuburan Aljun Diamante is the incumbent. He's only opponent is former mayor Rose Marie Suezo
4th District, Mayoral Election City: Bogo Municipalities: Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Madridejos, Medellin, San Remigio, Santa Fe, Tabogon, Tabuelan
Bogo Celestino Martinez, Jr. is the incumbent. his opponent is daughter of Congressman Benhur Salimbangon, Marie Daphne Salimbangon.
Bantayan Incumbent Ian Christopher Escario is running for his reelection unopposed.
Daanbantayan Maria Luisa Loot is the incumbent. his opponent is Augusto Corro.
Madridejos Salvador Dela Fuente is the incumbent.
Medellin Ricardo Ramirez is the incumbent.
San Remigio Jay Olivar is the incumbent. he will face former mayor Mariano Martinez.
Santa Fe Jong Jong Ilustrisimo is the incumbent.
Tabogon Incumbent Eusebio Dungog is not running, Roland Quinain is his party's nominee.
Tabuelan Rex Casiano Gerona is the incumbent. his opponent is vice mayor Wilma Zamora.
5th District, Mayoral Election City: Danao Municipalities: Borbon, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Liloan, Pilar, Poro, San Francisco, Sogod, Tudela
Danao Ramon Durano, Jr. is the incumbent. He will face his brother vice mayor Ramon Durano III.
Borbon Bernard Sepulveda is the incumbent.
Carmen Gerard Villamor is the incumbent.
Catmon Dan Jusay is the incumbent.
Compostela Joel Quiño is the incumbent.
Liloan Duke Frasco is the incumbent.
Pilar Jet Fernandez is the incumbent.
Poro Incumbent Luciano Rama, Jr. is running for his reelection unopposed.
San Francisco Incumbent Aly Arquilano is running for his reelection unopposed.
Sogod Moonyeen Durano is the incumbent.
Tudela Erwin Yu is the incumbent.
6th District, Mayoral Election City: Mandaue City Municipalities: Consolacion, Cordova
Mandaue City Jonas Cortes is the incumbent.
Consolacion Teresa Alegado is the incumbent.
Cordova Adelino Sitoy is the incumbent.
Cebu City Mayoral Election Mike Rama is the incumbent. He faced off 2nd District Congressman Tomas Osmeña, who served as mayor from 2001 until 2010. He is the brother of Senator Serge Osmeña and grandson of former president Sergio Osmeña Sr.
Lapu-Lapu City Mayoral Election Paz Radaza is the incumbent. She faced Liberal Party bet Jun Pelaez.
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