Incumbent mayor and PDP–Laban stalwart Jejomar Binay was term-limited and appointed as MMDA chairman.

[1] Binay will face former city engineer Nelson Irasga of Liberal Party,[2] incumbent vice mayor Toro Yabut of Lakas–NUCD,[3] a member of the family who previously allied with the Binays[4] and former acting mayor Cesar Alzona.

To prove his loyalty to the Philippines, Manzano tore his American passport at a press conference.

Elenita Binay won against Nemesio "Toro" Yabut III and Nelson Irasga.

[8] Actor Edu Manzano won against Ernesto Mercado and Gabriel "Bong" Daza III.