1992 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections
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The 1992 Naga City local elections were held on May 11, 1992, as part of the 1992 Philippine general election. Voters elected the mayor, vice mayor, and ten councilors. Then-incumbent mayor Jesse Robredo of the newly-formed Lakas–NUCD of administration-endorsed Fidel V. Ramos won re-election in a landslide, sweeping all positions including vice mayor and all ten seats in the city council.[1]
Background
In 1988, Jesse Robredo was elected mayor of Naga City as an independent candidate at the age of 29, becoming one of the youngest local chief executives in the country. During his first term, Robredo introduced governance reforms aimed at increasing transparency, efficiency, and citizen participation, which earned him national recognition and local popularity. His administration was supported by a broad base of civic organizations, professionals, and business groups, forming the groundwork for a reform-oriented political coalition.
By 1992, Robredo aligned himself with the newly formed party Lakas–NUCD ahead of his re-election bid. His administration’s performance in delivering basic services, promoting good governance, and improving public trust helped consolidate political support. Lourdes V. Asence, who also aligned with Lakas, sought re-election as vice mayor.[2]
The opposition, led by candidates from the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP), Robredo's former party affiliation—attempted to challenge his’s reform legacy, but failed to gain traction. Robredo’s coalition swept all major positions in the city, winning the mayoralty, vice mayoralty, and all ten seats in the city council.
Results
Source:[3]
Mayoral election
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Jesse Robredo | Lakas | 33,487 | 78.62 | |
Pura Luisa V. Magtuto | LDP | 9,056 | 21.26 | |
Porfirio A. Espeso | KBL | 51 | 0.12 | |
Total | 42,594 | 100.00 | ||
Lakas hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections |
Vice mayoral election
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Lourdes V. Asence | Lakas | 28,750 | 69.21 | |
Jose C. Rañola | LDP | 12,693 | 30.56 | |
Romeo S. B. Escalante | KBL | 96 | 0.23 | |
Total | 41,539 | 100.00 | ||
Lakas hold | ||||
Source: Commission on Elections |
City Council election
Ten city councilors were elected. All winning candidates were aligned with the Robredo-led Lakas EDSA-NUCD coalition.
City Council election
Ten city councilors were elected. All winners were from Jesse Robredo's Lakas EDSA-NUCD slate. There were fourteen losing candidates.
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Rodolfo Z. Fortuno | Lakas | 25,870 | 9.72 | |
Esteban R. Abonal | Lakas | 24,950 | 9.37 | |
Fiel L. Rosales | Lakas | 22,332 | 8.39 | |
Jaime S. Jacob | Lakas | 22,084 | 8.30 | |
A. J. Agapito M. Tria II | Lakas | 21,994 | 8.26 | |
Janet B. Soler | Lakas | 21,017 | 7.90 | |
Socorro B. Felix | Lakas | 20,436 | 7.68 | |
Jorge S. de Guzman | Lakas | 19,307 | 7.25 | |
Emilio M. Aguinaldo | Lakas | 18,271 | 6.86 | |
Manuel P. Flores | Lakas | 17,720 | 6.66 | |
Roberto V. de Asis | LDP | 13,177 | 4.95 | |
Noe B. Botor | LDP | 10,886 | 4.09 | |
Erlinda R. Libunao | LDP | 10,246 | 3.85 | |
Victorio A. Aguila | LDP | 9,185 | 3.45 | |
Jose L. Grageda | LDP | 8,705 | 3.27 | |
Total | 266,180 | 100.00 | ||
Source: Commission on Elections |
References
- ^ Kawanaka, Takeshi (2002). Power in a Philippine City. Chiba: Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization. pp. 48–49. ISBN 4-258-52038-1.
- ^ "Outstanding Local Government Units and Officials, 1992". Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "COMELEC Official Results – 1992 Local Elections". Commission on Elections (Philippines). Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "Namfrel Quick Count – 1992 Local Elections". National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel). Retrieved 2025-05-26.