Metro Manila Mayoral Races Conclude with Landslide Victories

Metro Manila Mayoral Elections: Sotto and Belmonte Win Reelection Metro Manila, Philippines – May 13, 2025 – The 2025 Metro Manila mayoral elections have concluded, with several key races resulting in decisive victories for incumbents. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto secured a landslide win in his bid for a third and final term, garnering 352,392 votes against his opponent, Sarah Discaya, who received 29,591 votes. Similarly, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte won reelection with a substantial margin, receiving 1,030,730 votes. "Vico Sotto’s victory is a testament to his performance and the trust placed in him by the people of Pasig," said a political analyst. The video also shows scenes of celebration from the winning candidates' camps. Other races reported on include those in Marikina, Taguig, Makati, and Las Piñas, each with its own story of victory and transition. The overall tone is one of civic engagement and peaceful transfer of power.