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.
For Vice Mayor Vice Mayor Luis "Tito" Varela was defeated by Second District Councilor Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio III.
For Representatives
First District Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri defeated Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan with a margin of 12,756 votes.
Second District Rep. Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon-Uy was defeated by Vice Mayor Edgar "Egay" Erice by a thin margin.
For City Councilors Administration coalition (Team RJ) +Liberal Party/Caloocan-1st District Name Party ResultHenry Cammayo lostAndy Mabagos lostCenon Mayor lost Alou Nubla wonPatrick Prado lostSusan Punzalan won
+Liberal Party/Caloocan-2nd DistrictName Party ResultChito Abel wonAllen Aruelo wonL.A. Asistio lostTino Bagus wonCarol Cunanan wonArnold Divina lost
Primary opposition coalition (Team Oca)
+United Nationalist Alliance/Caloocan-1st DistrictName Party ResultJay Africa wonDean Asistio wonLolit Corpuz lostOnet Henson wonObet Quizon lostKarina Teh won
+United Nationalist Alliance/Caloocan-2nd District Name Party Result Wewel De Leon lostLando Doloso lostJames Lao lost Rose Mercado wonJerrboy Mauricio lostObet Samson won
First District
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Second District
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References
External links Official website of the Commission on Elections Official website of National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) Official website of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)