Manila Bulletin
Magalong re-elected mayor in Baguio City
Benjamin Magalong has secured a second term as the mayor of Baguio City, winning against three other candidates.
Magalong garnered 70,342 votes, defeating his closest rival, former mayor and congressman Mauricio Domogan, who received 53,196 votes.
His running mate, Faustino Olowan, will also continue as vice mayor for another term.
During his first term, Magalong highlighted his administration's COVID-19 response as a major achievement and campaigned on the principle of good governance.
He has pledged to make Baguio a safer, smarter, and more sustainable city in his second term.
Controversies during his first term included accusations of double standards in implementing COVID-19 guidelines for politicians and celebrities, and criticism for awarding proponent status to SM Prime Holdings for a market redevelopment project over a cooperative consortium.
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