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Local elections were held in Malabon on May 13, 2013 as part of the Philippine general election. Several local posts in the city were on the ballot, including the mayor, vice mayor, one representative, and the twelve councilors for the city's two Sangguniang Panglungsod districts (six for each district).
Background
Acting Mayor and former Vice Mayor Antolin Oreta III sought first full term as Mayor. Oreta became Mayor in 2012 when his uncle, then Mayor Canuto Oreta died. He ran unopposed.
Acting Vice Mayor and former Second District Councilor Diosdado "Dado" Cunanan ran for re-election, sought for first full term as vice mayor. He ran against his fellow councilors Edwin Dimaguiba, Eduardo "Eddie" Nolasco, and ABC Pres. Paulo Oreta, son of the late Mayor Canuto Oreta, and also to Jeannie Ng-Sandoval, wife of former Representative Federico Sandoval II.
Incumbent Representative Josephine Veronique "Jaye" Lacson-Noel sought for her second term unopposed.
Results
Mayor
Acting Mayor and former Vice Mayor Antolin Oreta III sought first full term as Mayor. Oreta became Mayor in 2012 when his uncle, then Mayor Canuto Oreta died. He ran unopposed.
Jeannie Ng-Sandoval, wife of former Rep. Federico Sandoval II won over her closest opponent Councilor Edwin Dimaguiba. Sandoval defeated her other rivals including Acting Vice Mayor Diosdado "Dado" Cunanan, ABC President Paulo Oreta, and Councilor Eduardo "Eddie" Nolasco.
