Local elections were held in Naga City, Camarines Sur, on May 10, 2010, as part of the 2010 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.
Background
The 2010 Naga City local elections were notable for the Liberal Party's dominance in the city, continuing the political legacy established by former Mayor Jesse M. Robredo. The Liberals maintained control over the mayoralty, vice mayoralty, and the majority of the city council seats.
The Liberal's slate was led by then-incumbent Vice Mayor John G. Bongat, who sought to succeed Jesse Robredo as mayor. The opposition was represented by Atty. Adan Botor.
Mayoral election
In the mayoral race, John G. Bongat secured a decisive victory with 32,231 votes, accounting for 78% of the total votes cast. His closest opponent, Atty. Adan Botor, garnered 13,370 votes.
Candidates
Declared John G. Bongat (Liberal), former city council member Adan B. Botor (Nacionalista) Sulpicio S. Roco Jr. (Aksyon), former congressman Roderick C. Olea (Independent) Luis A. Ortega (Independent)
Results Source:
John Bongat won majority by a wide margin.
Vice mayoral election
Candidates
Declared Gabriel Bordado (Liberal), incumbent vice mayor David Casper Nathan Sergio (NPC) Irineo F. Llorin Jr. (Independent)
Results
2010 Naga City Council election Source:
The Naga City Council is composed of 12 councillors, 10 of whom are elected. Overview
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