2016 Taguig local elections

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2016 Taguig mayoral elections

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Nominee Ma. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano Party Nacionalista Running mate Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr. Popular vote 224,981 Percentage 100.00

Mayor before election Ma. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano Nacionalista Elected Mayor Ma. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano Nacionalista

Local elections in Taguig were held on May 9, 2016, within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, two District representatives, and councilors, eight in each of the city's two legislative districts.

Background

Mayor Ma. Laarni "Lani" Cayetano was on her second term, and she ran for re-election for third term unopposed. Initially, Rommel Carlos Tiñga Jr., cousin of former Mayor Sigfrido "Freddie" Tiñga, was supposed to be her opponent but later bowed out of the race, leaving her running in mayorship without any opponent.

Vice Mayor Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr.was on his first term, and he ran for re-election unopposed.

First District Rep. Arnel Cerafica was on his second term, and he ran for re-election for third term. She faced Gloria Cabrera.

Second District Rep. Lino Edgar Cayetano was on his first term, and he initially declared his intention to run for second term, but he withdrew after. He was replaced by his sister, Senator Pilar Juliana "Pia" Cayetano. Cayetano was challenged by Councilor Michelle Anne Gonzales.

Results

For Representative

First District

Rep. Arnel Cerafica defeated Gloria Cabrera.

Second District

Senator Pilar Juliana "Pia" Cayetano defeated Councilor Michelle Anne "Cheche" Gonzales.

For Mayor

Mayor Lani Cayetano won unopposed.^[1]

Vice Mayor

Vice Mayor Ricardo Cruz Jr. won unopposed.^[2]

For Councilors

First District

Second District

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