Local elections were held in Taguig on May 13, 2013, within the Philippine general election. The vote was 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 Lani Cayetano was on her first term, and she ran for re-election for second term. She faced former Councilor Rica Tiñga, who is the daughter of Cayetano's closest rival in 2010, Dante Tiñga.
Vice Mayor George Elias was term-limited. His party chosen First District Councilor Roderick Carlos “Carlo” Papa, son of former Mayor Ricardo Papa Jr. Papa faced Lower Bicutan Barangay Captain Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr., Cayetano's running mate.
First District Rep. Arnel Cerafica was on his first term, and he ran for re-election for second term. He faced First District Councilor Gigi De Mesa.
Second District Rep. Sigfrido "Freddie" Tiñga was on his first term. Although eligible for re-election, he opted to retire from politics. His party fielded former Rep. Henry Dueñas Jr.. Dueñas faced television director and Fort Bonifacio Barangay Captain Lino Cayetano.
Results For Mayor Mayor Lani Cayetano defeated former Councilor Rica Tiñga.
For Vice Mayor Lower Bicutan Barangay Captain Ricardo "Ading" Cruz Jr. won over First District Councilor Roderick Carlos “Carlo” Papa.
For Representatives
First District Rep. Arnel Cerafica defeated Councilor First District Councilor Gigi De Mesa.
Second District Former Rep. Henry Dueñas Jr. was defeated by Fort Bonifacio Barangay Chairman Lino Cayetano.
For Councilors First District
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Second District
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