1992 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections

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1992 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections
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  1988 May 11, 1992 1995  
Mayoral election
 
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Candidate Jesse Robredo Pura Luisa V. MagtutoPorfirio A. Espeso
Party Lakas EDSA-NUCD LDP KBL
Popular vote33,4879,05651
Percentage78.62%21.260.12%

Mayor before election

Jesse Robredo
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Elected mayor

Jesse Robredo
Lakas EDSA-NUCD

Vice Mayoral election
 
CandidateLourdes V. AsenceJose C. RañolaRomeo S. B. Escalante
Party Lakas EDSA-NUCD LDP KBL
Popular vote28,75012,69396
Percentage69.21%30.56%0.23%

Vice Mayor before election

Lourdes V. Asence
LnB

Elected Vice Mayor

Lourdes V. Asence
Lakas EDSA-NUCD

The 1992 Naga City local elections were held on May 11, 1992, as part of the 1992 Philippine general election. Voters elected the mayor, vice mayor, and ten councilors. Then-incumbent mayor Jesse Robredo of the newly-formed Lakas EDSA-NUCD won re-election in a landslide, sweeping all positions including vice mayor and all ten seats in the city council. [1]

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Background

In 1988, Jesse Robredo was elected mayor of Naga City as an independent candidate at the age of 29, becoming one of the youngest local chief executives in the country. During his first term, Robredo introduced governance reforms aimed at increasing transparency, efficiency, and citizen participation, which earned him national recognition and local popularity. His administration was supported by a broad base of civic organizations, professionals, and business groups, forming the groundwork for a reform-oriented political coalition.

By 1992, Robredo aligned himself with the newly formed Lakas EDSA-NUCD party ahead of his re-election bid. His administration’s performance in delivering basic services, promoting good governance, and improving public trust helped consolidate political support. Lourdes V. Asence, who also aligned with the Lakas coalition, sought re-election as vice mayor. [2]

The opposition, led by candidates from the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino, attempted to challenge Robredo’s reform legacy, but failed to gain traction. Robredo’s coalition swept all major positions in the city, winning the mayoralty, vice mayoralty, and all ten seats in the city council.

Results

Source: [3]

Mayoral election

1992 Naga mayoral election
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jesse Robredo Lakas EDSA-NUCD 33,48778.62
Pura Luisa V. Magtuto LDP 9,05621.26
Porfirio A. Espeso KBL 510.12
Total42,594100.00
Lakas EDSA-NUCD hold
Source: Commission on Elections

Vice mayoral election

1992 Naga vice mayoral election [4]
CandidatePartyVotes%
Lourdes V. Asence Lakas EDSA-NUCD 28,75069.21
Jose C. Rañola LDP 12,69330.56
Romeo S. B. Escalante KBL 960.23
Total41,539100.00
Lakas EDSA-NUCD hold
Source: Commission on Elections

City Council election

Ten city councilors were elected. All winning candidates were aligned with the Robredo-led Lakas EDSA-NUCD coalition.

City Council election

Ten city councilors were elected. All winners were from Jesse Robredo's Lakas EDSA-NUCD slate. There were fourteen losing candidates.

1992 Naga City Council election
CandidatePartyVotes%
Rodolfo Z. Fortuno Lakas EDSA-NUCD 25,8709.72
Esteban R. Abonal Lakas EDSA-NUCD 24,9509.37
Fiel L. Rosales Lakas EDSA-NUCD 22,3328.39
Jaime S. Jacob Lakas EDSA-NUCD 22,0848.30
A. J. Agapito M. Tria II Lakas EDSA-NUCD 21,9948.26
Janet B. Soler Lakas EDSA-NUCD 21,0177.90
Socorro B. Felix Lakas EDSA-NUCD 20,4367.68
Jorge S. de Guzman Lakas EDSA-NUCD 19,3077.25
Emilio M. Aguinaldo Lakas EDSA-NUCD 18,2716.86
Manuel P. Flores Lakas EDSA-NUCD 17,7206.66
Roberto V. de AsisLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino13,1774.95
Noe B. BotorLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino10,8864.09
Erlinda R. LibunaoLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino10,2463.85
Victorio A. AguilaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino9,1853.45
Jose L. GragedaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino8,7053.27
Total266,180100.00
Source: Commission on Elections

References

  1. Kawanaka, Takeshi (2002). Power in a Philippine City. Chiba: Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization. pp. 48–49. ISBN   4-258-52038-1.
  2. "Outstanding Local Government Units and Officials, 1992". Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  3. "COMELEC Official Results – 1992 Local Elections". Commission on Elections (Philippines). Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  4. "Namfrel Quick Count – 1992 Local Elections". National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel). Retrieved 2025-05-26.