Muntinlupa candidates start campaign for May 9 elections


Candidates for local positions in Muntinlupa City launched their respective campaigns on March 25 to woo voters in the May 9 elections.

The One Muntinlupa political party led by congressional bet Jaime Fresnedi, mayoral candidate Ruffy Biazon and reelectionist Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac together with their candidates for councilors in Districts 1 and 2 kicked off their campaign with a prayer service on March 25.

The One Muntinlupa team's Jaime Fresnedi, Ruffy Biazon, Artemio Simundac and candidates for councilor on March 25. (Photo from One Muntinlupa)

They were supposed to hold a motorcade after the religious service but canceled it due to a fire that hit a residential area in Alabang, Muntinlupa on March 24.

“We are sad to tell our colleagues and supporters who prepared to join and welcome the motorcade that because of the fire that happened last night in Purok 7C, Alabang, our party decided to cancel the motorcade out of respect and sympathy for the fire victims,” announced Biazon.

Biazon, the incumbent congressman, is running for mayor in Muntinlupa against Red Mariñas of the People’s Reform Party (PRP), and independent candidates Nelson Benjamin and Oscar Marmeto.

Fresnedi, who is in his third and last term as mayor, is aiming to win as congressman of Muntinlupa against Silverio Garing of PDP-Laban.

Simundac is gunning for reelection as vice mayor against Oyo Boy Dioko of PRP.

Here is the list of candidates in Muntinlupa:

For Congressman

1. Jaime Fresnedi - LP

2. Silverio Garing - PDP-Laban

For Mayor

1. Nelson Benjamin - Independent

2. Ruffy Biazon - One Muntinlupa

3. Red Mariñas - People’s Reform Party

4. Oscar Marmeto - Independent

For Vice Mayor

1. Oyo Boy Dioko - People’s Reform Party

2. Artemio Simundac - One Muntinlupa

For Councilors

District 1

1. Teng Andres - PRP

2. Ate Rachel Arciaga - One Muntinlupa

3. Bigmack Arciaga - PRP

4. Ivee Arciaga - One Muntinlupa

5. Paty Katy Boncayao - One Muntinlupa

6. Allan Aman Camilon - One Muntinlupa

7. Nelvin Cerillo - Independent

8. Raul Corro - One Muntinlupa

9. Ian Dela Cruz - PRP

10. Alexson Diaz - One Muntinlupa

11. Gervic Erum - Independent

12. Shernan Roy Gaite - Independent

13. Lisa Macalalad - PRP

14. Valentino Niefes - One Muntinlupa

15. Maricru Pagkalinawan - PRP

16. Jedi Presnedi - One Muntinlupa

17. Mekong Sapitula - PRP

18. Joshua Sebastian - PRP

19. Melchor Teves - PRP

20. Kuya Bong Venturina - PRP

District 2

1. Lester Baes - One Muntinlupa

2. Ryan Bagatsing - One Muntinlupa

3. Luvi Constantino - One Muntinlupa

4. Anthony Raymond De Leon - Independent

5. Ravi Del Rosario - Independent

6. Elmer Espeleta - Independent

7. Incess Gonzaga - PRP

8. Brum Gravador - Independent

9. Arlene Hilapo - One Muntinlupa

10. Bhebot Lizardo - PRP

11. Wilson Lopena - PRP

12. Edgar Allan Manalo - Independent

13. Eliot Martinez - One Muntinlupa

14. Marlon Medina - PRP

15. Allan Miranda - PRP

16. Dado Moldez - One Muntinlupa

17. Marissa Rongavilla - One Muntinlupa

18. Kitchi San Pedro - PRP

19. Jun Metong Sevilla - One Muntinlupa

20. Vec Ulanday - PRP

21. Gonza Vasquez - Lakas