2016 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections

17th Mayoral elections in the city of Naga, Camarines Sur 2016 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections 2013 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections 2013 2019 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections 2019 2016 05 09 Naga City CamSur Seal.svg presidential no 85,473 yes Mayoral election presidential no no John Bongat at Cararayan National HS.jpg 120 120 160 0 0 John Bongat Liberal Party (Philippines) Team Naga 44,012 66.75% Nelson Legacion 3x4.svg 120 120 0 0 0 Fortunato “Tato” Mendoza Independent None 21,109 32.02% Mayor John Bongat Liberal Party (Philippines) John Bongat Liberal Party (Philippines) yes Vice Mayoral election presidential no no Nelson Legacion.jpg 120 120 160 0 0 Nelson Legacion Liberal Party (Philippines) Team Naga 39,418 63.99% Nathan Sergio.jpg 120 120 160 0 0 Nathan Sergio Independent None 20,904 33.94% Vice Mayor Nelson Legacion Liberal Party (Philippines) Nelson Legacion Liberal Party (Philippines) 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 2013 Philippine local elections 2016 Philippine general election Source:Reyes Maria Naga City Elects New Officials in 2016 Local Elections https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/05/10/16/naga-city-elects-new-officials ABS-CBN News May 10, 2016 2025-05-25 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 BongatLiberal Party (Philippines)Vice Mayor1.Nelson LegacionLiberal Party (Philippines)Councilor1.Gregorio R. AbonalLiberal Party (Philippines)2.Mila S.D. Raquid-ArroyoLiberal Party (Philippines)3.Elmer S. BaldemoroLiberal Party (Philippines)4.Vidal P. CastilloLiberal Party (Philippines)5.Cecilia Veluz-De AsisLiberal Party (Philippines)6.Salvador M. Del CastilloLiberal Party (Philippines)7.Joselito S.A. Del RosarioLiberal Party (Philippines)8.Julian C. Lavadia Jr.Liberal Party (Philippines)9.Jose C. Rañola, M.D.Liberal Party (Philippines)10.Ray-An Cydrick G. RentoyLiberal Party (Philippines) 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 Source:2016 Election Results for Naga City https://2016halalanresults.abs-cbn.com/local/7/21/384/naga-city.html ABS-CBN Halalan 2016 2025-05-25 John Bongat won with over 66% of the vote, defeating Mendoza and Ortega by a wide margin. 2016 Naga, Camarines Sur, mayoral election Liberal John Bongat 44012 66.75 Independent Fortunato "Tato" Mendoza 21109 32.02 Independent Luis Ortega 814 1.23 Liberal hold 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. 2016 Naga, Camarines Sur, vice mayoral election Liberal Nelson Legacion 39418 63.42 Independent David Casper Nathan Sergio 20904 33.65 Independent Bebot Calleja 1289 2.07 Liberal hold Commission on Elections 2016 Naga City Council election Source:Philippine Election Results 2016 - Naga City https://www.philippineelectionsresults.com/naga-city-2016 2025-05-25 The Naga City Council is composed of 12 councillors, 10 of whom are elected. Overview Liberal Party 343609 10 NPC 95300 0 Independent 29057 0 Ex officio seats 2 2016 Naga City Council election Nene De Asis Liberal Party 42592 #FFFFCC Greg Abonal Liberal Party 37596 #FFFFCC Sonny Ranola Liberal Party 35111 #FFFFCC Elmer Baldemoro Liberal Party 34069 #FFFFCC Miles Arroyo Liberal Party 33933 #FFFFCC Jun Lavadia Liberal Party 33786 #FFFFCC Lito del Rosario Liberal Party 32834 #FFFFCC Vidal Castillo Liberal Party 32237 #FFFFCC Ray-an Rentoy Liberal Party 31035 #FFFFCC Buddy Del Castillo Liberal Party 30416 #FFFFCC Docjess Albeus NPC 26972 Bong Peñas NPC 18824 Anjo Santos NPC 12954 Joeltire Morano Independent 11208 Ernie Abragan NPC 10559 Rolly Salazar NPC 8866 Charlemagne Seechung NPC 8708 Julieta Al-Khuzeem NPC 8417 Kid Calleja Independent 8064 Sammy-Garcia Poloyapoy Independent 5965 Marco Dela Rosa Independent 3820 Commission on Elections2016 Naga City Election Results https://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=2016NLE/ElectionResults Commission on Elections 2025-05-25 References Category:2016 Philippine local elections Category:Elections in Naga, Camarines Sur