Local elections were held at Manila on May 9, 2022, as part of the Philippine general election. Held concurrently with the national elections, the electorate voted to elect a mayor, a vice mayor, thirty-six city council members and six district representatives to congress. Those elected took their respective offices on June 30, 2022, for a three-year-long term. 886,133 of 1,133,042 registered voters voted in this election.

Incumbent mayor Isko Moreno was opted to run for re-election for a second term, but he chose to run for president. Vice mayor Honey Lacuna and representative Yul Servo were elected to the mayoralty and vice mayoralty respectively, with Lacuna becoming the first woman to be elected to the office. The Asenso Manileño party became the only party represented in the city council after winning 34 seats in the legislature. The remaining two seats were won by independents Ninong Lacsamana of the 2nd district and Bobby Espiritu II of the 5th district.

Ernix Dionisio, Rolan Valeriano, Joel Chua, Edward Maceda, Irwin Tieng and Benny Abante were elected to be the representatives for the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth districts respectively.

Electoral system Elections for mayor, vice mayor and for the six members of the House of Representatives are via first-past-the-post voting. For members of the city council, it is via multiple non-transferable vote, with the candidates with six highest votes winning.

Elections for mayor and vice mayor are done at an at-large basis. Elections for members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines and the Manila City Council are via the legislative districts of Manila.

There are an additional two ex officio seats in the city council, for the city federation presidents of the Liga ng mga Barangay (village councilors league) and the Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council league). These were originally elected in 2018, and whose terms were extended until 2023. Separate elections for these bodies will be in October 2023.

Background Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna are the incumbents; both are members of Aksyon Demokratiko and the local party Asenso Manileño. Moreno was elected in 2019, defeating incumbent Mayor Joseph Estrada, while Lacuna was elected in 2016, succeeding Moreno.

Moreno chose not to seek reelection as the mayor of Manila and will instead run for president of the Philippines in 2022. Asenso Manileño nominated Lacuna and incumbent 3rd district representative Yul Servo Nieto for mayor and vice mayor, respectively. Lacuna's notable challengers for mayor are former Philippine National Police DICTM deputy director Elmer Jamias (People's Reform Party), former 5th district representative Amado Bagatsing (KABAKA), and Christy Lim-Raymundo (Reporma), the daughter of former mayor Alfredo Lim, who died in 2020. Bagatsing is the son of another former mayor, Ramon Bagatsing. In 2019, Jamias lost the vice mayoralty race, while Lim-Raymundo lost the city council election. Alex Lopez (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas), the son of former mayor Mel Lopez, later joined the mayoralty race on November 10, 2021, as a substitute to Calvin Punzalan. Lopez also lost the 2019 elections in the congressional race at the 2nd district. Bagatsing also joined the mayoralty race during the substitution period; he previously ran for mayor in 2001 and in 2016 but lost.

Meanwhile, in the vice mayoralty race, Nieto notably faced actor Raymond Bagatsing of Kilusang Bagong Lipunan. Bagatsing is the nephew of mayoral candidate Amado Bagatsing, making him a grandson of former mayor Ramon Bagatsing. Raymond Bagatsing was later chosen as the running mate of Alex Lopez.

Previous potential candidates for mayor included former president and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada and incumbent 1st district representative Manny Lopez. Estrada lost to Moreno in 2019 and said in July of the same year that he would run again for mayor. However, he did not file his Certificate of Candidacy in October 2021. Meanwhile, Lopez, another son of former Manila Mayor Mel Lopez and the current chair of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, was chosen by the PDP–Laban–Cusi wing as its mayoral candidate but chose to seek reelection for representative instead, with his brother Alex taking his place in the mayoralty race.

Candidates

Honey-Yul (Asenso Manileño/Aksyon Demokratiko) +Honey-Yul (Asenso Manileño/Aksyon Demokratiko)# Name PartyFor Mayor4.Honey LacunaFor Vice Mayor3. Yul Servo NietoFor Representative (1st District) 2. Ernesto "Ernix" Dionisio Jr.For Representative (2nd District)2. Rolan ValerianoFor Representative (3rd District)2. Joel ChuaFor Representative (4th District)3. Edward MacedaFor Representative (5th District)2. Irwin TiengFor Representative (6th District)1.Benny AbanteFor Councilor (1st District)1. Irma Alfonso-Juson 4. Niño Dela Cruz 6. Jesus "Taga" Fajardo Jr.9. Martin "Marjun" Isidro Jr. 10. Moises "Bobby" Lim13. Erick Ian "Banzai" NievaFor Councilor (2nd District)2. Ruben "Dr. J" Buenaventura6. Macario "Macky" Lacson7. Numero "Uno" Lim10. Roma Paula "Roma" Robles12. Darwin "Awi" Sia14. Edward TanFor Councilor (3rd District)1. Terrence Alibarbar2. Arlene "Maile" Atienza8. Pamela "Fa" Fugoso10. Ernesto "Jong" Isip Jr.16. Johanna Maureen "Apple" Nieto-Rodriguez19. Timothy Oliver "Tol" ZarcalFor Councilor (4th District)2. Krystle Marie "Krys" Bacani3. Don Juan "DJ" Bagatsing5. Louisito "Doc Louie" Chua16. Louisa Marie "Lady" Quintos17. Science Reyes22. Joel "JTV" VillanuevaFor Councilor (5th District)1. Daniel "Nikko" Atienza3. Laris Borromeo12. Jaybee "Atty. Jaybee" Hizon13. Ricardo "Boy" Isip Jr.16. Charry Ortega23. Raymundo "Mon" YupangcoFor Councilor (6th District)1. Benny "Fog" Abante III2. Carlos "Caloy" Castañeda6. Salvador Philip Lacuna11. Elmer "Joel" Par12. Luis "Joey" Uy14. Luciano "Lou" Veloso

Partido Federal ng Pilipinas +UniTeam Manila Team Lopez-Bagatsing (PFP/KBL)# Name PartyFor Mayor6.Alex LopezFor Vice Mayor1.Raymond BagatsingFor Representative (1st District) 3.Manny LopezFor Representative (2nd District)1.Carlo LopezFor Representative (3rd District)3.Ramon MoralesFor Representative (4th District)1.Trisha Bonoan-DavidFor Representative (6th District)2.Bal BillanesFor Councilor (1st District)3.Michael De Leon12.Brian Mondejar15.Marcelino Pedrozo 17.Atty. Eugene Santiago 18.Edgar SolisFor Councilor (2nd District)3.Boyet Evangelista4.Alex Javalla11.Roneil Sanguyo13.Reynulfo "Dok" Sy15.Ivy VaronaFor Councilor (3rd District)11.Joey Uy Jamisola13.Nino Anthony Magno17.Aileen Rosales18.Nelson TyFor Councilor (4th District)9.Carlo Dela Cruz10.Xtian Floriendo12.Jorge Andrew Lopez15.Bimbo Quintos 18.Konsi Al Tan19.Rosmar Tan For Councilor (5th District)9.DJ Ron Cruz15.Malou Ocsan18.Mahra Lorraine Tamondong22.Manay Glady VillarFor Councilor (6th District)4.Raffy Jimenez Crespo7.Fernando Mercado9.Owen Morales10.Chikee Ocampo13.Cherry Veloira15.Fernan Vergel

Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma +Partido Reporma# Name PartyFor Mayor5.Cristina "Christy" Lim-RaymundoFor Vice Mayor2.Lucy LapinigFor Councilor (1st District)8.Mark Ian HaliliFor Councilor (3rd District)12.Valentin "Kuya Jun" Landicho

People's Reform Party +Team Jamias/People's Reform Party# Name PartyFor Mayor3.Elmer JamiasFor Representative (4th District)2.Christopher Gabriel For Councilor (4th District)11.Raquel Gabriel

Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Kaunlaran +Team Amado (Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Kaunlaran)# Name PartyFor Mayor2.Amado BagatsingFor Representative (5th District)1.Amanda Christina "Cristal" BagatsingFor Councilor (5th District)6.Ronald "Ronnie" Canlas/KABAKA8.Jaime Co Jr./KABAKA10.Ariel Dakis/KABAKA17.Nathaniel "Kuya Nathan" Rellon19.Felix Tobillo Jr./KABAKA21.Roderick Valbuena

Liberal Party +Team ATM: Atin ang Tondo Movement (Liberal Party)# Name PartyFor Representative (1st District)1. Benjamin "Atong" AsiloFor Councilor (1st District)2. Victor "Toto" Baldisimo19. Alexander "Mokong" Tan

Partido Maharlika +Partido Maharlika# Name PartyFor Councilor (5th District)20.Strausser "Bistek" Tugnao

PROMDI +PROMDI# Name PartyFor Councilor (1st District)14.Peter OngFor Councilor (4th District)20.Emil Bryan "BT" Toledo

United Nationalist Alliance +United Nationalist Alliance# Name PartyFor Councilor (1st District)16.Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval

Independents +Independent# Name PartyFor Mayor1.Onofre AbadFor Vice Mayor4.Arvin ReyesFor Councilor (1st District)5.Dominador "Dom" Estabillo Jr.7.Joel Gungon11.Sylvia Felisa Manansala20.Gilbert TelloFor Councilor (2nd District)1.Oscar "Daddybear" Baria III5.Rodolfo "Ninong" Lacsamana8.Alfonso "Atty. Ponching" Orioste Jr.9.Charles Michael "Mike" RiveraFor Representative (3rd District)1.Clark Field Arroño IIIFor Councilor (3rd District)3.Roderick Aurello5.Anthony De Guzman7.Roberto "Robert" Diaz14.Bernie Manikan15.Henryson MelonFor Councilor (4th District)1.Vicente "Vic" Alejaga4.Don Jose Javier "Havy Habagat" Bagatsing6.Benjamin "Benjie" Cosme7.Edwin Cosme8.Kevin Cosme13.John Matrimonio14.Jazel Panganiban21.Mary Ann "Inay" VictoriFor Councilor (5th District)2.Anthony Solh Avila4.Injim Bacalso Bunayog5.Rubee Ruth "Atty. Rubee" Cagasca7.Rufino Cantil Jr.11.Roberto "Bobby" Espiritu II14.Wenifredo LimitFor Representative (6th District)3.Antonio Sityar IIFor Councilor (6th District)3.Luisito Claudio5.Ernesto Go Jr.8.Melvin Miranda

Opinion polling Mayor Fieldwork Date(s)PollsterSample SizeMoEAbadInd.LimRepormaBagatsingKABAKA JamiasPRP LacunaAsenso LopezPFPUndecided/OtherApr. 25–28PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.1,625±3.00%6%7%15%1% 25%12%26%Apr. 8–13PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.——7%6%4%9%26%13%35%March 25Start of Campaign Period for Local CandidatesMar. 15–22RPMDinc————25%—53%20%2%Feb. 22–28RPMDinc————26%—56%15%3%Feb. 18–24PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.———4%8%3%44%10%31%Jan. 22–30RPMDinc————30%—57%11%2%Dec. 16–23RPMDinc————28%—53%12%7%Nov. 16–24RPMDinc————31%—48%14%7%

Vice Mayor Fieldwork Date(s)PollsterSample SizeMoEBagatsingKBL LapinigReporma NietoAsenso ReyesInd.Undecided/OtherApr. 25–28PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.1,625±3.00%34%9%16%9%32%March 25Start of Campaign Period for Local CandidatesApr. 8–13PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.——31%14%17%10%28%

Results Mayor The incumbent mayor is Isko Moreno, who was elected in 2019 with 50.15% of the vote. Moreno is eligible for re-election but has opted to run for the presidency of the Philippines.

Asenso Manileño, Moreno's party slated vice mayor Honey Lacuna to defend the position.

Vice Mayor The incumbent vice mayor is Honey Lacuna, who was re-elected in 2019 with 57.28% of the vote. Lacuna is eligible for re-election but has opted to run for mayor.

Asenso Manileño, Moreno's party slated 3rd District Representative Yul Servo to defend the position.

District representatives

1st District Manny Lopez is the incumbent. His opponents are Ernesto "Ernix" Dionisio Jr. and former Congressman Benjamin "Atong" Asilo.

2nd District Rolan Valeriano is the incumbent. His opponent is former Congressman Carlo Lopez.

3rd District Incumbent Yul Servo is not seeking reelection to run for Vice Mayor. His party's nominee is incumbent city majority floor leader and Councilor Joel Chua. His opponents are former Councilor and incumbent Barangay 299 Captain Ramon Morales and Clark Field Arroño III.

4th District Edward Maceda is the incumbent. His opponents are former Congresswoman Trisha Bonoan-David and Christopher Gabriel, both happened to be his challengers in 2019.

5th District Amanda Christina "Cristal" Bagatsing is the incumbent. Her opponent is Councilor Irwin Tieng.

6th District Benny Abante is the incumbent. His opponents are Romualdo "Bal" Billanes and Antonio Sityar II.

City Council

1st District

2nd District

3rd District

4th District

5th District

6th District

Aftermath