2004 Valenzuela local elections

2004 local elections in Valenzuela August 2026 August 2026 2004 Valenzuela mayoral election Philippines presidential no 2001 Valenzuela local elections 2001 2007 Valenzuela local elections 2007 May 10, 2004 Sherwin Gatchalian Nationalist People's Coalition Antonio Espiritu 68,650 38.09 Magtanggol Gunigundo Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino Bombit Bernardo 61,247 33.99 Margarita Carlos Lakas–CMD (1991) Reynaldo Cuadra 50,313 27.92 Mayor Jose Emmanuel Carlos Lakas–CMD (1991) Sherwin Gatchalian Nationalist People's Coalition The 2004 Valenzuela local elections were held in Valenzuela, Philippines, on May 10, 2004, as part of the 2004 Philippine general election. Voters elected the city's mayor and vice mayor, its two members of the House of Representatives, and twelve regular members of the Valenzuela City Council, with six councilors elected from each of the city's two congressional districts.2004 National and Local Elections https://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=2004NLE Commission on Elections August 8, 2026 First-district representative Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) was elected mayor, defeating former representative Magtanggol "Magi" Gunigundo of the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) and Margarita "Rita" Carlos of Lakas–CMD. Incumbent vice mayor Antonio "Tony" Espiritu was reelected.Botial Jerry Laude Pete Gatchalian prevails in Valenzuela https://www.philstar.com/metro/2004/05/21/250779/gatchalian-prevails-valenzuela The Philippine Star May 21, 2004 August 8, 2026 Outgoing mayor Jose Emmanuel "Bobbit" Carlos won the first-district congressional seat vacated by Gatchalian, while Antonio Serapio won the second-district seat.Tamayo Rose Chairman ng borad of canvassers sa Valenzuela, inatake, patay https://www.philstar.com/metro/2004/05/20/250765/chairman-ng-borad-canvassers-sa-valenzuelainatake-patay Philstar.com May 20, 2004 August 8, 2026 fil Electoral system The mayor and vice mayor were elected citywide in separate plurality elections. The vice mayor served as the presiding officer of the city council. Each of Valenzuela's two congressional districts elected one member of the House of Representatives and six regular members of the city council. The councilors were elected through plurality-at-large voting, under which a voter could vote for up to six candidates in their district.Republic Act No. 7160 https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html The Lawphil Project Arellano Law Foundation October 10, 1991 August 8, 2026 The division of the city into two congressional districts was provided for by Valenzuela's city charter, Republic Act No. 8526.Republic Act No. 8526 https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1998/ra_8526_1998.html The Lawphil Project Arellano Law Foundation February 14, 1998 August 8, 2026 Background Jose Emmanuel Carlos had served as mayor since 1995 and was ineligible to seek a fourth consecutive term under the three-term limit imposed by the Local Government Code. Carlos instead ran for representative of the first district. Sherwin Gatchalian, the incumbent first-district representative, ran to succeed Carlos as mayor. Gatchalian's brother, Rex Gatchalian, contested the congressional seat that Sherwin vacated.Mayoralty bet tops youth survey https://www.philstar.com/metro/2004/03/07/241638/mayoralty-bet-tops-youth-survey The Philippine Star March 7, 2004 August 8, 2026 Lakas–CMD nominated Carlos's wife, Margarita "Rita" Carlos, for mayor. Magtanggol Gunigundo, who had represented Valenzuela's second district from 1998 to 2001, ran under the LDP. Canvassing A partial count released by the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections on May 15 showed Gatchalian leading with 39,921 votes, followed by Gunigundo with 33,534 and Carlos with 31,081.Gatchalian leads in Valenzuela https://www.philstar.com/metro/2004/05/15/250073/gatchalian-leads-valenzuela The Philippine Star May 15, 2004 August 8, 2026 The official canvass was delayed by objections concerning discrepancies in several election returns. Representatives of some candidates challenged the inclusion of contested returns during proceedings before the city board of canvassers.Laude Pete Protests slow down canvassing in Valenzuela, Caloocan https://www.philstar.com/metro/2004/05/17/250303/protests-slow-down-canvassing-valenzuela-caloocan The Philippine Star May 17, 2004 August 8, 2026 Gatchalian was ultimately proclaimed mayor with 68,650 votes, a margin of 7,403 votes over Gunigundo. Results Mayor Gatchalian received 38.09 percent of the votes cast for the three mayoral candidates. Gunigundo placed second with 61,247 votes, while Carlos placed third with 50,313. 2004 Valenzuela mayoral election Sherwin Gatchalian Nationalist People's Coalition 68650 Magi Gunigundo Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 61247 Margarita Carlos Lakas–CMD 50313 Nationalist People's Coalition gain from Lakas–CMD The Philippine Star Vice mayor Incumbent vice mayor Antonio "Tony" Espiritu of the NPC was reelected with 95,733 votes. His opponents were former city councilor Reynaldo "Rey" Cuadra of Lakas–CMD and Bombit Bernardo of the LDP. 2004 Valenzuela vice mayoral election Antonio Espiritu (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 95733 Reynaldo Cuadra Lakas–CMD 47290 Bombit Bernardo Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 30925 Nationalist People's Coalition hold The Philippine Star House of Representatives First district Outgoing mayor Jose Emmanuel "Bobbit" Carlos won the first-district congressional election. He defeated Rex Gatchalian, the brother of mayor-elect Sherwin Gatchalian, and city councilor Romeo Bularan. Candidate Party Result Jose Emmanuel "Bobbit" Carlos Lakas–CMD Elected Rexlon "Rex" Gatchalian Nationalist People's Coalition Romeo Bularan Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino Source: Philstar.com Second district Antonio Serapio of the NPC was elected representative of the second district, defeating Carlitos "Sonny" Tiquia and Pablo Lucas. Candidate Party Result Antonio Serapio Nationalist People's Coalition Elected Carlitos "Sonny" Tiquia Lakas–CMD Pablo Lucas Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino Source: Philstar.com City Council Six councilors were elected from each congressional district. The names below use the formal versions subsequently published in city government records.Valenzuela Ngayon https://valenzuela.gov.ph/ngayon/October%202004%20-%20Taon%201%2C%20Blg.%202-oct2004.pdf City Government of Valenzuela October 2004 August 8, 2026 First district Second district Elizabeth A. Chongco Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco Ritche D. Cuadra Kate Abigael D. Galang-Coseteng Gerald "Gerry" A. Esplana Eric M. Martinez Marcelino G. Morelos Lorena C. Natividad Katherine C. Pineda-Hernandez Fernando D. G. Padrinao Ignacio G. Santiago Jr. Shalani Carla S. Soledad Sources: The Philippine Star and the City Government of Valenzuela Aftermath The newly elected officials began their three-year terms on June 30, 2004. The election resulted in Sherwin Gatchalian and Jose Emmanuel Carlos exchanging offices: Gatchalian left the House of Representatives to become mayor, while Carlos completed his mayoral tenure and became the first-district representative. Antonio Espiritu continued as vice mayor. See also 2004 Philippine general election Legislative districts of Valenzuela Valenzuela City Council References Category:2004 Philippine local elections Category:Elections in Valenzuela, Metro Manila