2022 Parañaque local elections explained

Local elections took place in Parañaque on May 9, 2022 within the 2022 Philippine general election. Voters will elect for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, two congressmen, and the 16 councilors, eight each in the two local legislative districts of Parañaque.

Background

Mayor Edwin Olivarez was on third and final term. He ran as representative of city's first district, switched places with his brother, First District Representative Eric Olivarez, was also on third and final term.^[1] Olivarez was challenged by Baclaran Barangay Captain Julius Anthony "Jun" Zaide, who broke the long time rule of the Cailles family (Olivarez's allies) in Barangay Baclaran, as well as Kainos Breed Fellowship International founder Gerardo "Bishop Jherie" Mores and independents Rolando Aguilar and John Andrew Uy.

Vice Mayor Jose Enrico "Rico" Golez was on third and final term. He ran as councilor of the second district. His sister Guada Golez was initially named to run in his place,^[2] but his party later nominated Second District Councilor Vincent Kenneth "Binky" Favis. Favis faced his fellow councilors, Joan Villafuerte-Densing and Maritess "Tess" de Asis from first and second district respectively.

First District Representative Eric Olivarez was term-limited and instead ran for mayor. His brother, Mayor Edwin Olivarez, switched places with him and was nominated by his party. Olivarez was challenged by Jayson Moral and Pedro "Pete" Montaño.

Second District Representative Myra Joy Tambunting chose not to run for re-election. Her husband, former Representative Gustavo "Gus" Tambunting, ran in her place. Tambunting was challenged by Josef Maganduga.

Candidates

Administration coalition

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	width=150px	Name !	Party
For Mayor
3.	Eric Olivarez
For Vice Mayor
2.	Binky Favis
For House Of Representatives (1st District)
3.	Edwin Olivarez
For House Of Representatives (2nd District)
3.	Gustavo Tambunting
For Councilor (1st District)
1.	Daniel Eric Baes
5.	Pablo Gabriel Jr.
11.	Paolo Olivarez
12.	Vandolph Quizon
15.	Marvin Santos
16.	Allen Ford Tan
17.	Rene Velarde
18.	Jomari Yllana
For Councilor (2nd District)
1.	Florencia Amurao
9.	Edwin Benzon
17.	Maria Kristine Esplana
18.	Jerome Bart Frias
20.	Rico Golez
22.	Rolando Mendoza
24.	Nina Celine Sotto
27.	John Ryan Yllana

Other coalitions

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	width=150px	Name !	Party
For Mayor
2.	Gherardo Mores
For Vice Mayor
1.	Maritess De Asis
For Councilor (1st District)
7.	Edelyn Ison
For Councilor (2nd District)
12.	Jerome De Asis
23.	Menandro Molina

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For Vice Mayor
3.	Joan Villafuerte-Densing
For House Of Representatives (2nd District)
1.	Josef Maganduga
For Councilor (1st District)
6.	Bok Inciong
For Councilor (2nd District)
6.	Rudy Avila
7.	JB Balicanta
15.	Jaymee Dela Rosa
16.	Bai Elorde

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	width=150px	Name !	Party
For Mayor
5.	Jun Zaide
For Councilor (2nd District)
11.	Reynaldo Casanova
13.	Steve Jon Dela Cruz

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For Councilor (2nd District)
2.	Carlito Antipuesto Jr.
4.	Ireneo Aquino

Other parties

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For House Of Representatives (1st District)
2.	Jayson Moral

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For Councilor (1st District)
3.	Ramon Clint Calinisan Jr.

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For Councilor (2nd District)
5.	Yolanda Arandia

Independents

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	width=150px	Name !	Party
For House Of Representatives (1st District)
1.	Pete Montaño
For Mayor
1.	Rolando Aguilar
4.	John Andrew Uy
For Councilor (1st District)
2.	Arlene Besa
4.	Francisco Dela Cruz
8.	Razel Lagman
9.	Felix Lazaro Jr.
10.	Jaime Nery Jr.
14.	Manuel Narciso Raymundo
15.	Sean Anthony Sanciego
For Councilor (2nd District)
3.	Lucresio Apostol
8.	Marlon Batoon
10.	Maria Severina Cadano
14.	Rafael Lito Dela Peña
19.	Anthony Gabriel
21.	Gaspar Hachuela
25.	Maria Eliza Sumaribus
26.	Anthony Viviero

Results

Names written in bold-Italic are the re-elected incumbents while in italic are incumbents lost in elections.

For Mayor

First District Rep. Eric Olivarez defeated his closest rival, Barangay Baclaran Chairman Julius Anthony "Jun" Zaide.

For Vice Mayor

First District Councilor Joan Villafuerte-Densing defeated her fellow councilors Vincent Kenneth "Coach Binky" Favis and Maritess "Tess" De Asis.

For Representative

First District

Mayor Edwin Olivarez defeated his opponents Jayson Moral and Pedro Montaño.

Second District

Former Representative Gustavo "Gus" Tambunting, defeated his closest rival Atty. Josef Maganduga by a thin margin.

City Council Elections

First District

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2nd District

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Notes and References

1. News: Fernando . Jean . Parañaque Rep. Eric Olivarez eyeing mayoral seat in 2022 polls . December 4, 2021 . Manila Bulletin . September 16, 2021.
2. News: Parañaque Rep. Eric Olivarez eyeing mayoral seat in 2022 polls. Jean. Fernando. Manila Bulletin. September 17, 2023. March 24, 2024.