2013 Mandaluyong local elections
Local elections in Mandaluyong was held on May 13, 2013 within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, one Congressman, and the councilors, six in each of the city's two legislative districts.
Background
Mayor Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. sought re-election for a third and final term under Lakas-CMD. He faced Vice Mayor Danilo "Danny" de Guzman of Aksyon Demokratiko, and independent candidate Florencio Solomon.Vice Mayor Danilo "Danny" de Guzman ran for mayor. His party slated no candidate for the position. His position was contested by Councilor Edward Bartolome of Liberal Party and independent candidate Doki Pe.
Rep. Neptali "Boyet" Gonzales II ran for re-election for third and final term. He faced candidates Frank Reyes of Ang Kapatiran, and independents Gerard Castillo and Renato Parem.