2001 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections

12th Mayoral elections in the city of Naga, Camarines Sur 2001 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections 1998 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections 1998 2004 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections 2004 2001 05 14 Naga City CamSur Seal.svg presidential no yes Mayoral election presidential no no DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo.jpg 120 120 160 0 0 Jesse Robredo Lakas–NUCD–UMDP 34,986 83.00 Esteban R. Abonal Jr. (Aksyon) 3x4.svg 120 120 0 0 0 Rodolfo Z. Fortuno Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 6,784 16.09 Lina A. General Mayor Sulpicio S. Roco Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko Jesse Robredo Lakas–NUCD–UMDP yes Vice Mayoral election presidential no no 3x4.svg 120 120 160 0 0 Esteban R. Abonal Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko 20,219 49.13 3x4.svg 120 120 160 0 0 Fiel L. Rosales Independent 14,397 34.98 3x4.svg 120 120 160 0 0 Lina A. General Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 6,540 15.89 Vice Mayor Esteban R. Abonal Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko Esteban R. Abonal Jr. Aksyon Demokratiko Local elections were held in Naga City, Camarines Sur, on May 14, 2001, as part of the 2001 Philippine general election. Voters elected a mayor, vice mayor, and members of the Naga City Council.City Officials: 1945–2022 https://www2.naga.gov.ph/city-officials-1945-2022/ City Government of Naga May 26, 2025 Background June 2025 1998 Philippine local elections 2001 Philippine general election In 1998, Jesse Robredo was term-limited after serving three consecutive terms as mayor of Naga City. His long-time ally and former city administrator Sulpicio S. Roco ran under the reform-oriented Aksyon Demokratiko banner and won the mayoralty in a landslide, continuing the governance model Robredo had institutionalized. Roco’s administration maintained the participatory governance mechanisms and developmental agenda established in the Robredo years, and the Aksyon-led coalition swept all major local positions. By 2001, the political landscape in Naga was undergoing a shift. Roco, after serving a single term as mayor, chose not to seek re-election, paving the way for a political comeback by Jesse Robredo, who had taken a brief hiatus from politics following his term limit. Robredo filed his candidacy under the newly formed local party "NagAksyon", a merger of Aksyon Demokratiko loyalists and civic leaders. The 2001 elections marked Robredo’s bid to return to city hall and resume his reform agenda, this time with broader grassroots mobilization and deeper organizational backing. His main rival was LDP candidate Rodolfo Fortuno. The contest was seen as a referendum on whether Naga’s electorate would reaffirm its commitment to Robredo’s governance style or shift toward a more traditional political machinery. Ultimately, Robredo won decisively, signaling public approval of his leadership legacy and returning him to the mayoralty. Mayoral election In the mayoral race, former mayor Jesse Robredo returned to office under the banner of the Lakas–NUCD–UMDP. He previously served as mayor from 1988 to 1998.Robredo, Jesse Manalastas https://rmaward.asia/rmawardees/robredo-jesse-manalastas/ Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation May 26, 2025 Results 2001 Naga, Camarines Sur, mayoral electionOperation Quick Count: 2001 National and Local Elections https://www.namfrel.org.ph/archives/reports/2001/namfrel2001%20Report%20-%20Full.pdf National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) May 26, 2025 Lakas–NUCD–UMDP Jesse Robredo 34986 LDP Rodolfo Fortuno 6784 Independent Edmundo Magistrado 293 Independent Glinton Ervan 87 Lakas–NUCD–UMDP gain from Aksyon Commission on Elections Vice mayoral election Results 2001 Naga, Camarines Sur, vice mayoral election Aksyon Esteban Abonal Jr. 20219 Independent Fiel Rosales 14397 LDP Lina General 6540 Aksyon hold Commission on Elections 2001 Naga City Council election Source:City Officials: 1945–2022 https://www2.naga.gov.ph/city-officials-1945-2022/ City Government of Naga May 26, 2025 The Naga City Council is composed of 12 councillors, 10 of whom are elected by the public. The remaining two are ex officio members. 2001 Naga City Council election Aksyon Jose Rañola #FFFFCC 25413 Lakas–NUCD–UMDP John Bongat #FFFFCC 25036 Aksyon Cecilia De Asis #FFFFCC 24440 Lakas–NUCD–UMDP Gabriel Bordado Jr. #FFFFCC 22946 Lakas–NUCD–UMDP Lourdes Asence #FFFFCC 21782 Aksyon William Kalaw #FFFFCC 20322 Aksyon William Del Rosario #FFFFCC 20263 Aksyon Mila Raquid-Arroyo #FFFFCC 19904 Aksyon Simeon Adan #FFFFCC 19125 Aksyon Jose Grageda #FFFFCC 18817 LDP Jojo Villafuerte 17204 Independent Benjamin Lucena Jr. 13685 Independent Raoul Rosales 9131 LDP Ulysses Botor 7586 LDP Luis Ortega 6615 LDP Alexander Bichara 5897 LDP Francis Jake Fortaleza 5400 LDP Bernadita Anciano 5103 LDP Ramon Perez 5007 LDP Olver Coronado 4474 LDP Eladio Ignacio Imperial 4071 LDP Elmer Enciso 3529 Independent Jesus Gueriba 830 Partido Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa Crisanta Salvador 216 Partido Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa Ana Corita Bres 211 Partido Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa Gloria Hallare 186 Partido Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa Josephine Sarcon 150 Partido Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa Hilario Millares 129 Partido Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa William Otordos 116 Ex officio members: Julian C. Lavadia Jr. – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Yelanie G. Regmalos-Bautista – SK Federation President (until July 31, 2002) Allen L. Reodanga – SK Federation President (from August 1, 2002) References Category:Elections in Naga, Camarines Sur Category:2001 Philippine local elections