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Local elections were held in Manila on May 10, 2004, within the Philippine general election. The voters elected the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, the six Congressmen, and the councilors, six in each of the city's six legislative districts.
Incumbent Mayor Lito Atienza of Liberal forged an alliance with Don Ramon Bagatsing, who is the leader of Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) Manila chapter. The tandem faced former 1988 opponent Mel Lopez and incumbent Vice Mayor Danny Lacuna.
Results
For Mayor
Incumbent Mayor Lito Atienza won his third consecutive term against former Mayor Mel Lopez.