Gatchalian, Borja top Valenzuela polls

2016-05-11

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(From left) District 2 Councilors Tyson Sy, Lai Nolasco, Charee Pineda, Kim Galang,; District 2 Representative Eric Martinez, Mayor REX Gatchalian,Vice Mayor Lorie Natividad-Borja, District 2 Representative Wes Gatchalian, District 2 Councilors Tony Espiritu, Rovin Feliciano, Jenny Esplana, Marlon Alejandrino, Ricar Enriquez, and Ramon Encarnacion; at the city’s Session Hall, May 10, 2016.

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Valenzuela City Mayor REX Gatchalian has earned his second term as the city’s chief executive after winning 74 per cent of votes during the May 9 local elections.

Mayor REX and the other newly elected city officials were proclaimed by Jayvee Villagracia, chairman of the city board of canvassers, and Lemuel Nobleza, city prosecutor and vice chairman, as the winners of this year’s local polls, during the wee hours of the morning, May 10, at the city’s Session Hall.

The incumbent mayor garnered a total of 190,856 votes, or 74.48 per cent, against rival Magi Gunigundo’s 65,373, or 25.51 per cent.

Likewise, Mayor Rex’s running mate and councilor Lorie Natividad-Borja landed the vice mayor seat, having collected 162,131 votes, or 66.99 per cent. Her opponent, councilor Mar Morelos garnered 79,885 votes, or 33 per cent.

Among the District 1 councilors, Tony Espiritu led with 77,752 votes, or 12.99 per cent. On the other hand, Kim Galang collected a total of 94,520 votes, or around 12.86 per cent, the highest in District 2.

Alay Buhay Party List Representative Wes Gatchalian’s 92,541 votes and Vice Mayor Eric Martinez’ 86,069 earned gained them the congressional seats for District 1 and District 2, respectively.

Meanwhile, Commission on Elections (COMELEC) data show voter turnout in the city reached 83.95 per cent, or 267,755 actual voters out of 318,931 registered voters.

Results of Local Elections in Valenzuela City

Source: Commission on Elections

Mayor

Rank	Name of Candidate	Number of votes	Percentage
1	Rex Gatchalian (NPC)	190,856	74.48
2	Magi Gunigundo (LPC)	65,373	25.51

Vice Mayor

Rank	Name of Candidate	Number of votes	Percentage
1	Lorie Natividad-Borja (LP)	162,131	66.99
2	Mar Morelos (NPC)	79,885	33.00

District 1

Representative

Rank	Name of Candidate	Number of votes	Percentage
1	Wes Gatchalian (Ind)	92,541	80.38
2	Ritche Cuadra (LP)	22,246	19.32
3	Victor Reponia (LP)	336	0.29

Councilors

Rank	Name of Candidate	Number of votes	Percentage
1	Tony Espiritu (NPC)	77,752	12.88
2	Rovin Feliciano (PDPLBN)	76,370	12.65
3	Jenny Esplana (NPC)	75,420	12.49
4	Marlon Alejandrino (NPC)	73,537	12.18
5	Ricar Enriquez (NPC)	68,526	11.35
6	Ramon Encarnacion (NPC)	67,827	11.23
7	Khay Pineda (LP)	52,879	8.76
8	Rey Junio (Ind)	26,454	4.38
9	Rene Trinidad (LP)	26,162	4.33
10	Jojo San Diego (LP)	18,110	3.00
11	Alvin Bañez (LP)	14,603	2.41
12	Obet Bartolome (LP)	11,882	1.96
13	Waldo Estrella (LP)	10,908	1.80
14	Felix Caracas (Ind)	3,023	0.50

District 2

Representative

Rank	Name of Candidate	Number of votes	Percentage
1	Eric Martinez (PDPLBN)	86,069	66.14
2	Adel Gunigundo	44,045	33.85

Councilors

Rank	Name of Candidate	Number of votes	Percentage
1	Kim Galang (NPC)	94,520	12.86
2	Charee Pineda(NPC)	93,266	12.69
3	Lai Nolasco(NPC)	90,913	12.37
4	Lotlot Esteban (LP)	73,475	9.99
5	Tyson Sy (UNA)	68,288	9.29
6	Cecil Mayo (LP)	63,504	8.64
7	Niña Lopez (NPC)	61,903	8.42
8	Sel Sabino (NPC)	51,752	7.04
9	Bong Ferrer (LP)	45,162	6.14
10	Philip Sabino (Ind)	33,602	4.57
11	Bungyaw Canda (LP)	26,735	3.63
12.	Jeff Uy (LP)	25,874	3.52