Zamora, Teodoro elected anew

MANILA, Philippines — Mayors Francis Zamora of San Juan and Marcelino Teodoro of Marikina gained fresh three-year terms.

Zamora, a candidate of PDP-Laban, received 66,883 votes while his rival, former barangay kagawad Jun Usman, got 9,413 votes.

His running mate, Vice Mayor Warren Villa, also won a second term, garnering 55,920 votes against his rival Philip Cezar, who only got 16,608 votes.

Zamora’s sister, lawyer Bel Zamora, was elected as the city’s lone legislative district congresswoman, garnering 49,334 votes.

Bel Zamora’s opponent, Councilor Jana Ejercito –a niece of former president Joseph Estrada – garnered 27,133 votes.

Marikina’s board of canvassers yesterday proclaimed Teodoro as the winner in the mayoralty race after beating his rival via landslide, Marikina First District Rep. Bayani Fernando.

Teodoro got his third term as mayor after garnering 183,878 votes, defeating Fernando who only got 40,149 votes.

Teodoro’s wife, Marjorie Ann, won the congressional race with 68,572 votes.

Vice Mayor Marion Andres was reelected. All of the councilors under Teodoro’s slate also won.