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Local elections were held in Parañaque City on May 13, 2013 within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, the congressman, and the councilors, eight of them in the two districts of the city.
Background
Mayor Florencio M. Bernabe Jr. was term-limited. His son, Second District Councilor Florencio "Benjo" Bernabe III ran for his place. Bernabe was challenged by First District Representative Edwin Olivarez.
Vice Mayor Gustavo Tambunting was on his second term. He did not run for third and final term, instead, he ran as representative of Second District. Second District Councilor Jose Enrico "Rico" Golez, son of Rep. Jose Roilo Golez ran for his place. Golez was challenged by his fellow councilor, Edwin "Bong" Benzon of the same district.
First District Representative Edwin Olivarez was on his first term. He did not run for second term, instead he ran as Mayor. His brother, Councilor Eric Olivarez ran for his place. Olivarez was challenged by former Representative Eduardo Zialcita and former Councilor Florante "Jun" Romey Jr.