Local elections were held in Lipa, Batangas, on May 13, 2013, within the Philippine general election. The voters will elect for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, and ten councilors.
Mayoral and vice mayoral election Incumbent Mayor Meynardo Sabili decided to run for reelection under the Liberal Party. He was elected as Mayor in 2010 defeating then incumbent Oscar L. Gozos despite his disqualification due to his residency. Sabili is from San Juan, Batangas, but it is stated in his certificate of candidacy that Sabili was a registered voter in Pinagtongulan. His running mate is councilor Eric Africa.
One of Sabili's opponents is the outgoing Vice Mayor Lydio Lopez, Jr.(running under the [United Nationalist Alliance])whose running mate is the Chairman of Barangay Antipolo del Sur and incumbent Liga ng mga Barangay President Marlon Luancing. Another opponent is the top councilor of Lipa (from the 2010 Elections), Merlo Silva running with incumbent three-time Lipa City councilor Avior Rocafort both under the party PMP (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino) centering their platforms on the general masses or the marginalized populace of the city.
Candidates Mayoral and vice-mayoral Administration Coalition +Liberal Party/Team Sabili-Africa ticketName PartyMeynardo A. Sabili (Incumbent mayor) Eric Africa (Vice-mayor)
Primary Opposition Coalition +UNA/Team Lead U ticketName PartyLydio Lopez, Jr. (Mayor/Incumbent Vice Mayor) Marlon Luancing (Vice-mayor)
City Council election Voting is via plurality-at-large voting: Voters vote for ten (10) candidates and the ten candidates with the highest number of votes are elected.
Retiring and Term limited candidates as follow: Merlo Silva-running for Mayor under Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Eric Africa-running for Vice Mayor under Liberal Party Ralph Peter Umali-running for Vice Mayor under Nationalist People's Coalition Avior Rocafort-running for Vice Mayor under Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Dy Pang Lim-running for Board Member of the 4th District of Batangas Dominador Mauhay
Administration coalition +Liberal Party/Team Sabili-Africa ticketName PartyKathleen Briones Josef Frederik Dijan Francisco Fajutagana Pacita Leviste Donato Linatoc Mark Aries Luancing Renato Malleta Mario Medina Nonato Monfero Joel Pua
Primary opposition coalition +United Nationalist Alliance/Team Lead U ticketName PartyLeonilo Catipon Bernardine Go Ma. Concepcion Hernandez Guillermo Ilagan Juan Lat Aries Macala Eleno Mea Aries Emmanuel Mendoza Raul Montealto Nicasio Virrey
Results The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest number of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected.
Mayoral and vice mayoral elections
City Council election Voting is via plurality-at-large voting: Voters vote for ten (10) candidates and the ten candidates with the highest number of votes are elected.
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References
External links Official website of the Commission on Elections Official website of National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) Official website of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)