Mayor Valdemar M. Chiong received a fresh mandate with a commanding 63,102 votes, a testament of his enduring leadership in the City of Naga, Cebu.
Also, the re-election bid of incumbent Vice Mayor Virgilio βJing-Jingβ M. Chiong was a breeze as he ran unopposed for the vice mayoral race, garnering 56,492 votes.
Meanwhile, Team Padayon Naga remains a force to be reckoned with in the cityβs political scene.
The teamβs councilorial slate, mostly reelectionists, dominated the 10-seat City Council.
Second-termer City Councilor β Clint Isidro A. Chiong clinched the highest spot with 45,849 votes, while Councilor-elect β Amelita M. Lara ranked second with 38,890 votes.
Lara replaced her late husband, Councilor Alex R. Lara, a local radio personality, who passed away in November last year due to a serious illness.
Taking the third spot is Councilor β Dominador A. Libor who got 37,688 votes, followed by β Anecito B. Alinsonorin, a newcomer, with 35,998 votes, while reelectionist Councilor β Carmelino βJunjieβ Navales Cruz, Jr. completed the top five slots with 35,875 votes.
Filling up the remaining legislative seats are as follows:
β Charmaine R. Navarro β 35,872
β Elmer John R. Lapitan. β 35,707
β Justino L. Dakay. β 35,106
β Ray A. Manabat β 31,905
β Letecia F. Abangan. β 31,415
The Comelec City Board of Canvassers officially proclaimed the victorious Team Padayon Naga bets on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 past 9 am at Enan Chiong Activity Center.
Guided by the cityβs βService With A Heartβ mantra, Mayor Val, in his short acceptance speech, expressed his thanks to the Nagahanons and assured to never fail their expectations with this new mandate.
Congratulations Team
Padayon Naga
