2010 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Central Visayas

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Philippine House of Representatives elections in Central Visayas, 2010
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15 seats of Central Visayas in the House of Representatives
 First partySecond partyThird party
 
Party Lakas–Kampi Liberal NPC
Seats won832
Popular vote972,466781,572399,937
Percentage35.18%28.27%14.47%
 Fourth partyFifth party
 
Party Nacionalista LDP
Seats won11
Popular vote209,20892,220
Percentage7.57%3.34%
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Location of Central Visayas within the country.

Elections were held in Central Visayas for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 10, 2010.

Contents

The candidate with the most votes won that district's seat for the 15th Congress of the Philippines.

Summary

PartyPopular vote%Seats
won
Lakas–Kampi 972,46635.18%8
Liberal 781,57228.27%3
NPC 399,93714.47%2
Nacionalista 209,2087.57%1
Kugi Uswag Sugbu 126,1444.56%0
LDP 92,2203.34%1
PMP 29,3741.06%0
PDSP 10,0940.37%0
PGRP5,5550.20%0
Independent 137,9054.99%1
Valid votes2,764,47590.01%16
Invalid votes306,7179.99%
Turnout3,071,19277.93%
Registered voters3,941,002100.00%

Bohol

Each of Bohol's three legislative districts will elect each representative to the House of Representatives. The candidate with the highest number of votes wins the seat.

1st District

Edgar M. Chatto (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) is the incumbent, but he is ineligible for re-election since he is on his third consecutive term already. Former governor Rene Relampagos will run in his place; he is running under the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino although Lakas-Kampi-CMD is also supporting his candidacy. [1]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rene Relampagos Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 92,22050.52
Edgar Kapirig Liberal Party 45,56124.96
Oscar Glovasa Nationalist People's Coalition 43,67423.92
Mario Magat Jr.Independent1,0960.60
Total182,551100.00
Valid votes182,55190.42
Invalid/blank votes19,3339.58
Total votes201,884100.00
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino gain from Lakas–Kampi–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

2nd District

Roberto Cajes is the incumbent, but he is ineligible for re-election since he is on his third consecutive term already. Lakas-Kampi-CMD initially nominated Erico B. Aumentado as their candidate in this district, but Aumentado was expelled from the party because of his alleged association with Manny Villar, the presidential nominee of the rival Nacionalista Party. Lakas-Kampi-CMD then sent a certificate of nomination to incumbent congressman Roberto Cajes' wife Judith. [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Erico Aumentado Independent100,39157.14
Judith Cajes Lakas–Kampi–CMD 61,38334.94
Danilo Mendez Liberal Party 11,1316.34
Rolando Manatad Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 2,7901.59
Total175,695100.00
Valid votes175,69590.21
Invalid/blank votes19,0709.79
Total votes194,765100.00
Independent gain from Lakas–Kampi–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

3rd District

Adam Relson Jala (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) is the incumbent. But Jala decided not to run for a second term this election. He ran for provincial vice-governorship but later dropped his candidacy to support his uncle, Elpidio Jala, who is also running for vice governor. Secretary of Agriculture Arthur C. Yap is running instead unopposed, currently the only Cabinet official not facing opposition. [4]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Arthur C. Yap Lakas–Kampi–CMD 158,344100.00
Total158,344100.00
Valid votes158,34474.05
Invalid/blank votes55,50125.95
Total votes213,845100.00
Lakas–Kampi–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [2]

Cebu

Local party One Cebu is affiliated with Lakas-Kampi-CMD. The party designations are as designated by the official COMELEC list. [5]

1st District

Incumbent Eduardo Gullas is also supported by Lakas-Kampi-CMD and its affiliate One Cebu. [6]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Eduardo Gullas (incumbent) Nacionalista Party 209,20892.91
Luna Sabalones Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 10,5274.67
Felipe ConcepcionIndependent5,4492.42
Total225,184100.00
Valid votes225,18486.54
Invalid/blank votes35,03913.46
Total votes260,223100.00
Nacionalista Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

2nd District

Pablo P. Garcia is the incumbent.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Pablo P. Garcia (incumbent) Lakas–Kampi–CMD 117,67065.64
Cora-Lou Kintanar Liberal Party 61,59734.36
Total179,267100.00
Valid votes179,26783.90
Invalid/blank votes34,39616.10
Total votes213,663100.00
Lakas–Kampi–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

3rd District

Pablo John Garcia is the incumbent.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Pablo John Garcia (incumbent) Lakas–Kampi–CMD 127,73061.61
Antonio Yapha Jr. Liberal Party 79,60438.39
Total207,334100.00
Valid votes207,33489.43
Invalid/blank votes24,49610.57
Total votes231,830100.00
Lakas–Kampi–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

4th District

Celestino Martinez III is the pending incumbent after Benhur Salimbangon was unseated by the Supreme Court due to poll fraud. The case is under a motion for reconsideration. Martinez may not be seated until the last week of January as Congress will adjourn for election-campaigning. [8] Martinez was able to take office on May 25, just over a month left into his term, after swearing in the plenary, after Salimbangon's proclamation as the winner of the 2010 election. [9]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Benhur Salimbangon (incumbent) Lakas–Kampi–CMD 137,32467.48
Celestino Martinez III Liberal Party 66,16532.52
Total203,489100.00
Valid votes203,48993.76
Invalid/blank votes13,5496.24
Total votes217,038100.00
Lakas–Kampi–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

5th District

Incumbent Ramon Durano VI is also co-nominated by One Cebu and Lakas-Kampi-CMD.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Ramon Durano VI (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 163,87478.66
Jesus Durano Jr. Liberal Party 24,44111.73
Gilbert Wagas Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 16,0577.71
Adonis MontecilloIndependent3,9511.90
Total208,323100.00
Valid votes208,32386.27
Invalid/blank votes33,15613.73
Total votes241,479100.00
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

6th District

Lapu-Lapu City was given its own legislative district prior to the election.

Incumbent Nerissa Corazon Soon-Ruiz switched from the Lakas-Kampi-CMD to the Nacionalista Party on March 29, 2010. She is in her third consecutive term already and is ineligible for reelection. She will instead run for Mayor of Mandaue City. [10] Lakas-Kampi-CMD and One Cebu nominated Gabriel Luis Quisumbing as their candidate in this district.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Gabriel Luis Quisumbing Lakas–Kampi–CMD 113,99661.70
Ariston Cortes III Liberal Party 54,97929.76
Victor BiañoIndependent15,7708.54
Total184,745100.00
Valid votes184,74591.57
Invalid/blank votes16,9978.43
Total votes201,742100.00
Lakas–Kampi–CMD gain from Nacionalista Party
Source: Commission on Elections [7]

Cebu City

Local party Bando Osmeña – Pundok Kauswagan (BO-PK) is affiliated with the Liberal Party.

1st District

Incumbent Raul del Mar (Liberal) is in third consecutive term already and is ineligible for reelection. His daughter, Rachel is his party's nominee as well its affiliate Bando Osmeña – Pundok Kauswagan.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rachel del Mar (incumbent) Liberal Party 98,50158.49
Mary Ann de los Santos Kugi Uswag Sugbu 58,49234.73
Jacinto del Mar Philippine Green Republican Party 5,5553.30
Isabelo Osmeña Sr.Independent2,4051.43
Francisco Ashley AcedilloIndependent2,0521.22
Florencio VillarinIndependent1,0820.64
Juan ArenasaIndependent1790.11
Miguel SelimIndependent1510.09
Total168,417100.00
Valid votes168,41794.16
Invalid/blank votes10,4425.84
Total votes178,859100.00
Liberal Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [11]

2nd District

Incumbent Antonio Cuenco is in third consecutive term already and is ineligible for reelection. He was appointed as Secretary-General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) on February 4, 2010. [12] Two of his three parties, Lakas-Kampi-CMD and the Probinsya Muna Development Initiative (PROMDI) did not nominate a candidate to run in this district. However, the Kugi Uswag Sugbo (Kusug) nominated businessman Jonathan Guardo as their candidate which is affiliated with the Nacionalista Party.

Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña, who is in his third consecutive as mayor and is ineligible for reelection as mayor, is running for Congress under the Liberal Party and its affiliate Bando Osmeña – Pundok Kauswagan.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Tomas Osmeña Liberal Party 125,57564.44
Jonathan Guardo Kugi Uswag Sugbu 67,65234.72
Makilito MahinayIndependent6000.31
Edgaar AbadianoIndependent5930.30
Lea OngIndependent4570.23
Total194,877100.00
Valid votes194,87793.86
Invalid/blank votes12,7526.14
Total votes207,629100.00
Liberal Party gain from Lakas–Kampi–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections [11]

Lapu-Lapu City

Lapu-Lapu City is going to elect their first congressman this election. They were formerly included in Cebu's 6th district.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Arturo Radaza Lakas–Kampi–CMD 70,12556.33
Joselito Ruiz Nationalist People's Coalition 33,10026.59
Eugenio Espedido Liberal Party 20,80916.71
Rolando LejardeIndependent4610.37
Total124,495100.00
Valid votes124,49592.46
Invalid/blank votes10,1587.54
Total votes134,653100.00
Lakas–Kampi–CMD gain
Source: Commission on Elections [13]

Negros Oriental

1st District

Jocelyn Limkaichong is the incumbent.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Jocelyn Limkaichong (incumbent) Liberal Party 106,25563.95
Jacinto Paras Lakas–Kampi–CMD 59,47435.79
Danilo RobleIndependent4230.25
Total166,152100.00
Valid votes166,15293.64
Invalid/blank votes11,2946.36
Total votes177,446100.00
Liberal Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [14]

2nd District

George Arnaiz is the incumbent.

CandidatePartyVotes%
George Arnaiz (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 115,38459.26
Hector Villanueva Liberal Party 76,68039.38
Raul AniñonIndependent1,4360.74
Himiniano SilvaIndependent1,2030.62
Total194,703100.00
Valid votes194,70391.47
Invalid/blank votes18,1508.53
Total votes212,853100.00
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [14]

3rd District

Pryde Henry Teves is the incumbent.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Pryde Henry Teves (incumbent) Lakas–Kampi–CMD 92,91166.12
Marcelo Adanza Nationalist People's Coalition 43,90531.24
Telesforo Diao Jr. Liberal Party 3,7092.64
Total140,525100.00
Valid votes140,52585.91
Invalid/blank votes23,05114.09
Total votes163,576100.00
Lakas–Kampi–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [14]


Siquijor

Orlando Fua (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) is the incumbent.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Orlando Fua (incumbent) Lakas–Kampi–CMD 33,50966.52
Dingdong Avanzado Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas 10,09420.04
Grace Sumalpong Liberal Party 6,56513.03
Jesus FlorIndependent2060.41
Total50,374100.00
Valid votes50,37495.29
Invalid/blank votes2,4894.71
Total votes52,863100.00
Lakas–Kampi–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [15]

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-12. Retrieved 2010-02-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. 1 2 3 "BOHOL". Commission on Elections. Archived from the original on May 29, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Philippines Top Stories: Politics, Environment, Education, Trending | Inquirer.net". Archived from the original on 2009-12-06. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
  4. ↑ "Arthur Yap runs unopposed in Bohol". Philippine Daily Inquirer . 2009-12-03. Archived from the original on 2009-12-06. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  5. ↑ "CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESSIONAL AND PROVINCIAL POSITIONS" (PDF). Commission on Elections . 2010-01-30. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-16. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
  6. ↑ "One Cebu fields incumbent congressmen | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online". Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on 2011-06-07.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "CEBU". Commission on Elections. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010.
  8. ↑ Salaverria, Leila (2010-01-28). "Nograles hit for stalling on solon's oath". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on 2010-01-30. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
  9. ↑ Herrera, Christine (2010-05-25). "No pork, only honorifics for 3 solons". Manila Standard-Today . Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  10. ↑ "Cebu lawmaker leaves Teodoro for Villar". Sun.Star . 2010-03-29. Archived from the original on 2010-05-02. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  11. 1 2 "CEBU CITY". Commission on Elections. Archived from the original on May 29, 2010.
  12. ↑ Cuenco gets top post in ASEAN assembly - Philstar.com
  13. ↑ "LAPU-LAPU CITY (OPON)". Commission on Elections. Archived from the original on May 13, 2010.
  14. 1 2 3 "NEGROS ORIENTAL". Commission on Elections. Archived from the original on May 13, 2010.
  15. ↑ "SIQUIJOR". Commission on Elections. Archived from the original on May 14, 2010.
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