Wazzup Pilipinas!?
As the 2025 local elections approach, Pasig City is poised for a significant political contest that will shape its future leadership. The mayoral race features incumbent Mayor Vico Sotto seeking a third term, challenged by businesswoman and philanthropist Sarah Discaya. Both candidates have assembled comprehensive slates for various city positions, including vice mayor, congressional representative, and city councilors.
Mayoral Race
Vico Sotto:
The incumbent mayor, known for his reformist agenda and emphasis on transparency, is running as an independent candidate. Sotto has been vocal about maintaining the integrity of the electoral process, raising concerns to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding potential conflicts of interest involving his opponent's affiliations.
Sarah Discaya:
A newcomer to the political scene, Discaya is the chief financial officer of St. Gerrard Construction Corp. She has positioned herself as a viable alternative to the current administration, advocating for a peaceful and respectful campaign by proposing a "peace covenant" with Sotto.
Vice Mayoral Race
Robert "Dodot" Jaworski Jr.:
The incumbent vice mayor, running for re-election alongside Sotto, is also an independent candidate. Jaworski has a background in sports and public service, bringing experience to the ticket.
Iyo Caruncho Bernardo:
Former vice mayor from 2013 to 2022, Bernardo is making a political comeback as Discaya's running mate. He aims to leverage his previous experience in city governance to appeal to voters seeking change.
Congressional Race
Roman Romulo:
The incumbent representative is seeking a third consecutive term. Romulo has been active in legislative initiatives and is part of Sotto's slate.
Christian Sia:
Challenging Romulo, Sia is aligned with Discaya's team and aims to bring fresh perspectives to Pasig's representation in the House.
City Council Slate
Pasig City's council is divided into two districts, each electing six councilors. Below are the candidates from both slates:
First District Councilor Candidates
Giting ng Pasig (Sotto's Team):
Volta Delos Santos
Eric Gonzales
Kiko Rustia
Pao Santiago
Paul Senogat
Simon Romulo Tantoco
Team Kaya This 2025 (Discaya's Team):
Ron Angeles
Shamcey Supsup-Lee
Richie Pua
Tantan Ambrosio Reyes
JR Samson
Second District Councilor Candidates
Giting ng Pasig (Sotto's Team):
Buboy Agustin
Angelu de Leon
Ryan Enriquez
Warren Inocencio
Maro Martires
Boyie Raymundo
Team Kaya This 2025 (Discaya's Team):
Ara Mina Almarinez
Mario "Jun-Jun" Concepcion Jr.
Steve De Asis
Kaye Dela Cruz
Willy Sityar
Campaign Dynamics and Recent Developments
The campaign period has been marked by both collaboration and contention. Discaya's call for a peace covenant reflects a desire for a civil campaign atmosphere, though Sotto has expressed concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Discaya's business affiliations.
Additionally, Sotto has addressed issues related to the electoral process, submitting a letter to Comelec to ensure a fair and transparent election.
As the election date approaches, Pasig City's residents are encouraged to engage with the candidates' platforms and participate actively in the democratic process to shape the city's future leadership.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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