Local elections were held in Naga, Camarines Sur, on May 9, 2016, as part of the 2016 Philippine general election. Voters elected a mayor, vice mayor, ten members of the Naga City Council, and one member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Incumbent mayor John Bongat and vice mayor Nelson Legacion were re-elected under the Liberal Party, winning by large margins against their independent opponents. Their coalition, known locally as "Team Naga", retained control of most city government positions.
Background
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In 2013, the Liberal Party also dominated the local elections in Naga City, winning the mayoralty, vice mayoralty, and majority of city council seats. The city is widely considered a stronghold of the Robredo family and the Liberal Party, with Naga consistently voting for LP-aligned candidates both locally and nationally.
Then-Congresswoman Leni Robredo, widow of former mayor Jesse Robredo, was elected to the Philippine House of Representatives in 2013 and was the Liberal Party’s vice presidential candidate in the 2016 national elections.
Tickets Names italicized are those of candidates seeking re-election.
Administration coalition +Team Naga Position #Candidate PartyMayor1.John BongatVice Mayor1.Nelson LegacionCouncilor1.Gregorio R. Abonal2.Mila S.D. Raquid-Arroyo3.Elmer S. Baldemoro4.Vidal P. Castillo5.Cecilia Veluz-De Asis6.Salvador M. Del Castillo7.Joselito S.A. Del Rosario8.Julian C. Lavadia Jr.9.Jose C. Rañola, M.D.10.Ray-An Cydrick G. Rentoy
Mayoral election
The 2016 Naga City mayoral election was held on May 9, 2016, as part of the 2016 Philippine general elections. Incumbent Mayor John Bongat ran for re-election under the Liberal Party and won a decisive victory.
Bongat defeated several independent candidates, most notably Fortunato "Tato" Mendoza, a former city councilor, and Luis Ortega. He began his third and final term as mayor following the election.
Candidates
Declared John Bongat (Liberal), incumbent mayor of Naga Fortunato "Tato" Mendoza (Independent) Luis Ortega (Independent)
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John Bongat won with over 66% of the vote, defeating Mendoza and Ortega by a wide margin.
Vice mayoral election
Candidates
Declared Nelson Legacion (Liberal), incumbent vice mayor David Casper Nathan Sergio (Independent), former city councilor Bebot Calleja (Independent)
Results Legacion secured the vice mayoralty with a strong lead, continuing the Liberal Party’s local dominance in Naga. He began his 2nd term as vice mayor following the election.
2016 Naga City Council election Source:
The Naga City Council is composed of 12 councillors, 10 of whom are elected.
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