Not in the Senate.. Magalong on his third term as Baguio Mayor

BAGUIO CITY (October 8, 2024)— Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong ended Tuesday, the last day of filing of candidacies, never-ending talk he is seeking a senate seat by formally filing his third and final bid as Mayor of Baguio.

Running under the banner of the Good Governance Alliance, Magalong is positioning his re-election campaign on the same core values of transparency and service that have defined his previous terms. 

His slate includes a mix of seasoned public servants and promising new faces, all committed to upholding excellence and integrity in governance.

The Good Governance Alliance’s lineup of candidates include incumbent Councilor Isabelo “Poppo” Cosalan Jr. for the congressional seat, while Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan is seeking re-election.

Veteran councilors Jose Molintas, Peter Fianza and Fred Bagbagen seeking reelection in the City Council are joined by SK Federation President John Rhey Mananeng, Lower Quirino Hill Punong Barangay Van Dicang, South Central Aurora Hill Punong Barangay Levy Orcales, Atty. Paolo Salvosa, Pam Cariño, Spencer Basbas, Yuri Kiaco Weygan, and Engr. Jun Orca.

The alliance is supported by the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), and the Liberal Party (LP).



Magalong’s camp said their campaign centers around a comprehensive 7-point agenda, focusing on Environment, Land Use, and Energy; Climate and Disaster Resilience; Urban Regeneration; Youth Empowerment; Economic Recovery and Development; Smart City Management; and Good Governance.

Thus bringing the mayoral race in the city so far as of mid afternoon Tuesday to a three-cornered battle between third-term Congressman Mark Go, who filed his bid for mayor on Monday, while outgoing Councilor Benny Bomogao also filed for the mayoral race. 

The mayoral race bidders could still swell to four if long-time congressman and mayor Mauricio Domogan submits his bid during the last hour of the filing.