2016 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections
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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
| Position | # | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 1. | John Bongat | Liberal | |
| Vice Mayor | 1. | Nelson Legacion | Liberal | |
| Councilor | 1. | Gregorio R. Abonal | Liberal | |
| 2. | Mila S.D. Raquid-Arroyo | Liberal | ||
| 3. | Elmer S. Baldemoro | Liberal | ||
| 4. | Vidal P. Castillo | Liberal | ||
| 5. | Cecilia Veluz-De Asis | Liberal | ||
| 6. | Salvador M. Del Castillo | Liberal | ||
| 7. | Joselito S.A. Del Rosario | Liberal | ||
| 8. | Julian C. Lavadia Jr. | Liberal | ||
| 9. | Jose C. Rañola, M.D. | Liberal | ||
| 10. | Ray-An Cydrick G. Rentoy | Liberal | ||
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)
Results
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John Bongat won with over 66% of the vote, defeating Mendoza and Ortega by a wide margin.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bongat | Liberal | 44,012 | 66.75 | |
| Fortunato "Tato" Mendoza | Independent | 21,109 | 32.01 | |
| Luis Ortega | Independent | 814 | 1.23 | |
| Total | 65,935 | 100.00 | ||
| Liberal hold | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
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.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Legacion | Liberal | 39,418 | 63.98 | |
| David Casper Nathan Sergio | Independent | 20,904 | 33.93 | |
| Bebot Calleja | Independent | 1,289 | 2.09 | |
| Total | 61,611 | 100.00 | ||
| Liberal hold | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2016 Naga City Council election
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The Naga City Council is composed of 12 councillors, 10 of whom are elected.
Overview
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Party | 343,609 | 73.43 | 10 | |
| NPC | 95,300 | 20.36 | 0 | |
| Independent | 29,057 | 6.21 | 0 | |
| Ex officio seats | 2 | |||
| Total | 467,966 | 100.00 | 12 | |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene De Asis | Liberal Party | 42,592 | 9.10 | |
| Greg Abonal | Liberal Party | 37,596 | 8.03 | |
| Sonny Ranola | Liberal Party | 35,111 | 7.50 | |
| Elmer Baldemoro | Liberal Party | 34,069 | 7.28 | |
| Miles Arroyo | Liberal Party | 33,933 | 7.25 | |
| Jun Lavadia | Liberal Party | 33,786 | 7.22 | |
| Lito del Rosario | Liberal Party | 32,834 | 7.02 | |
| Vidal Castillo | Liberal Party | 32,237 | 6.89 | |
| Ray-an Rentoy | Liberal Party | 31,035 | 6.63 | |
| Buddy Del Castillo | Liberal Party | 30,416 | 6.50 | |
| Docjess Albeus | NPC | 26,972 | 5.76 | |
| Bong Peñas | NPC | 18,824 | 4.02 | |
| Anjo Santos | NPC | 12,954 | 2.77 | |
| Joeltire Morano | Independent | 11,208 | 2.40 | |
| Ernie Abragan | NPC | 10,559 | 2.26 | |
| Rolly Salazar | NPC | 8,866 | 1.89 | |
| Charlemagne Seechung | NPC | 8,708 | 1.86 | |
| Julieta Al-Khuzeem | NPC | 8,417 | 1.80 | |
| Kid Calleja | Independent | 8,064 | 1.72 | |
| Sammy-Garcia Poloyapoy | Independent | 5,965 | 1.27 | |
| Marco Dela Rosa | Independent | 3,820 | 0.82 | |
| Total | 467,966 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Commission on Elections[4] | ||||
References
- ^ Reyes, Maria (May 10, 2016). "Naga City Elects New Officials in 2016 Local Elections". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "2016 Election Results for Naga City". ABS-CBN Halalan 2016. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Philippine Election Results 2016 - Naga City". Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "2016 Naga City Election Results". Commission on Elections. Retrieved 2025-05-25.