2007 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections

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2007 Naga, Camarines Sur, local elections
Naga City CamSur Seal.svg
  2004 May 14, 2007 (2007-05-14) 2010  
Registered70,520
Mayoral election
 
DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo.jpg
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Candidate Jesse M. Robredo Jojo Villafuerte
Party Liberal KAMPI
Popular vote37,54911,537
Percentage76.30%23.50%

Mayor before election

Jesse M. Robredo
Liberal

Elected mayor

Jesse M. Robredo
Liberal

Vice Mayoral election
 
Rep. Gabriel Bordado (19th Congress).jpg
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Candidate Gabriel Bordado Juan Carpio
Party Liberal KAMPI
Popular vote31,47012,895
Percentage71.5%23.5%

Vice Mayor before election

Gabriel Bordado
Liberal

Elected Vice Mayor

Gabriel Bordado
Liberal

Local elections were held in Naga City, Camarines Sur, on May 14, 2007, as part of the 2007 Philippine general election. Voters elected a mayor, vice mayor, ten members of the Naga City Council, and one member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines.

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Background

The 2007 Naga City local elections took place during the midterm elections under the administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. These elections were particularly significant in the city, as the administration-aligned party fielded a complete slate of candidates to challenge the incumbent Liberal Party leadership that had dominated the city's political landscape for years. [1]

At the time, Naga City was under the stewardship of Mayor Jesse Robredo, a widely respected reformist leader affiliated with the Liberal Party. Robredo, who was serving his third term (or sixth term, counting non-consecutive terms) as mayor, was known for his emphasis on participatory governance and anti-corruption measures.

Seeking to break the Liberal Party’s hold on local power, the administration-backed slate included candidates for mayor, vice mayor, and a full list of city council aspirants. The opposition hoped to capitalize on national political momentum and expand influence in a key Bicol city.

Despite the strong challenge, the 2007 elections reaffirmed the Liberal Party’s political dominance in Naga, with the incumbent group retaining the majority of elective positions, including elective seats in the city council.

Mayoral election

In the mayoral race, incumbent mayor Jesse M. Robredo secured a commanding re-election victory against Jojo Villafuerte, a member of the influential Villafuerte political family.

Candidates

Declared

Results

Jesse Robredo won by a landslide.

2007 Naga, Camarines Sur, mayoral election
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jesse M. Robredo Liberal 37,54976.50
Jojo Villafuerte KAMPI 11,53723.50
Total49,086100.00
Liberal hold
Source: Commission on Elections

Vice mayoral election

Candidates

Declared

Results

2007 Naga, Camarines Sur, vice mayoral election
CandidatePartyVotes%
Gabriel H. Bordado Jr. Liberal 31,47070.93
Antonio Luis Carpio KAMPI 12,89529.07
Total44,365100.00
Liberal hold
Source: Commission on Elections

2007 Naga City Council election

Source: [2]

The Naga City Council is composed of 12 councillors, 10 of whom are elected by the public. The remaining two are ex officio members.

PartyVotes%Seats
Liberal Party 09
Aksyon 00
KAMPI 01
Total10
Naga City Council election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Liberal John G. Bongat (Not available) (Not available)
Liberal Esteban R. Abonal (Not available) (Not available)
Aksyon Bernadette F. Roco (Not available) (Not available)
Liberal Lourdes V. Asence, M.D. (Not available) (Not available)
Liberal William G. Del Rosario (Not available) (Not available)
Liberal Jose A. Tuason (Not available) (Not available)
Liberal Salvador M. Del Castillo (Not available) (Not available)
Liberal David Casper Nathan A. Sergio (Not available) (Not available)
Liberal Nelson S. Legacion (Not available) (Not available)
Liberal Elizabeth Q. Lavadia (Not available) (Not available)
KAMPI (Not available)(Not available)(Not available)
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References

  1. Escandor Jr., Juan (May 19, 2007). "Robredo team wins in Naga; Espinosas lose in Masbate" . Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  2. "City Officials: 1945–2022". City Government of Naga. Retrieved May 26, 2025.