Las Piñas City lone district representative race results
Independent candidate Mark Anthony Santos has taken the lead over Senator Cynthia Villar in the race for Las Piñas City lone district representative, according to the unofficial tally from the Commission on Elections. With all election returns from the city fully counted as of 11:24 p.m., Santos secured 115,757 votes, surpassing Villar’s 83,975 votes.
Following them, Louie Redoble is in third place with 36,838 votes, while Barry Tayam has accumulated 9,768 votes. Santos currently serves as a councilor in Las Piñas City, which likely contributed to his strong showing in the election.
Family rivalry shapes the mayoral race
The mayoral contest in Las Piñas City features a close battle between relatives. April Aguilar is poised to succeed her mother, Imelda Aguilar, as city mayor with 124,780 votes. Meanwhile, her cousin Carlo Aguilar trails behind with 85,324 votes.
Despite stepping down from the mayor’s seat, Imelda Aguilar is expected to remain active in local government as she runs for vice mayor. She leads this race with 131,404 votes, indicating continued influence in the city’s leadership.
These results highlight a competitive election season in Las Piñas City, marked by both political newcomers and established figures vying for key positions.
Looking ahead in Las Piñas City lone district representative race
With the official count complete, attention now turns to the upcoming steps in the electoral process and how the newly elected leaders will shape the future of Las Piñas. The city’s residents have expressed their preferences clearly through the votes, setting the stage for changes in local governance.
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