Manila Bulletin
After 24 years, Abalos Sr. returns as Mandaluyong mayor
The Abalos and Gonzales families have maintained their political hold on Mandaluyong City following the 2022 elections.
Benjamin Abalos Sr. was elected as mayor, marking his return to the position after 24 years, having previously served from 1988 to 1998.
Abalos Sr. secured a landslide victory with 137,311 votes against his opponent, Florencio Solomon, who received 24,546 votes.
Incumbent Mayor Carmelita "Menchie" Abalos, daughter-in-law of Benjamin Abalos Sr., won the vice mayoral race unopposed with 149,205 votes.
Neptali Gonzales II was reelected as the lone congressional representative for Mandaluyong City, garnering 132,204 votes against Roehl Bacar's 36,825 votes.
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