1995 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections

1995 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections

May 8, 1995
Mayoral election
 
Candidate Jesse Robredo Jose H. Felipe
Party Lakas Independent
Alliance Lakas–Laban
Running mate Lourdes Asence
Popular vote 38,408 997
Percentage 96.91% 2.52%

Mayor before election

Jesse Robredo
Lakas

Elected mayor

Jesse Robredo
Lakas

Vice Mayoral election
 
Candidate Lourdes Asence
Party Lakas
Alliance Lakas–Laban
Popular vote 36,575
Percentage 100%

Vice Mayor before election

Lourdes Asence
Lakas

Elected Vice Mayor

Lourdes Asence
Lakas

Local elections were held in Naga City on May 8, 1995, as part of the 1995 Philippine general election. Voters elected a mayor, vice mayor, and ten city councilors. Jesse Robredo of the ruling party Lakas–NUCD–UMDP was re-elected mayor in a landslide, securing his third and final consecutive term.[1]

Background

In 1992, Jesse Robredo was re-elected as mayor of Naga City under the Lakas–NUCD banner, winning a second term with a wide margin. During his second term, Robredo deepened his administration’s reforms in participatory governance, urban development, and anti-corruption measures. These efforts further solidified his reputation both locally and nationally, with Naga emerging as a model for effective local governance.

By the lead-up to the 1995 elections, Robredo’s political coalition had grown in influence, attracting civic leaders and technocrats into local politics. Lourdes V. Asence also sought re-election as vice mayor, running alongside Robredo under the same party. Their administration was credited for improving basic services and fostering greater transparency, particularly through citizen consultations and budget participation.

Results

Mayoral election

1995 Naga mayoral election
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jesse RobredoLakas38,40896.91
Jose H. FelipeIndependent9972.52
Edmundo MagistradoIndependent2290.58
Total39,634100.00
Lakas hold
Source: Commission on Elections

Vice mayoral election

1995 Naga vice mayoral election[2]
CandidatePartyVotes%
Lourdes V. AsenceLakas36,575100.00
Total36,575100.00
Lakas hold
Source: Commission on Elections

City Council election

Source:[3]

Ten councilors were elected. The administration slate won all seats.

1995 Naga City Council election
CandidatePartyVotes%
Fiel L. RosalesIndependent (aligned with Robredo)25,2909.18
Esteban R. AbonalLakas25,1159.12
Janet B. SolerLakas24,1738.78
Jose A. TuasonLakas23,7578.63
Jose C. RañolaLakas22,7298.25
Jaime D. JacobIndependent (aligned with Robredo)22,0328.00
Simeon F. AdanLakas20,4677.43
Gabriel H. Bordado Jr.Lakas19,5037.08
Jorge S. de GuzmanLakas18,9126.87
Socorro B. FelixLakas17,8936.50
Jojo L. VillafuerteLaban14,7045.34
Romeo S. TayoLaban13,2134.80
Ulysses B. BotorLaban11,8714.31
Victorio A. AguilaLaban8,9773.26
Jose V. RenivaLaban6,7842.46
Total275,420100.00
Source: Commission on Elections

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "1995 Local Election Results – Naga City". Commission on Elections (Philippines). Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  3. ^ "Namfrel Quick Count – Naga City 1995 Local Elections". National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel). Retrieved 2025-05-26.