Cabuyao is a newly created city in the province of Laguna by virtue of Republic Act No.
Hemedes' running mate is the incumbent Vice-Mayor Rommel "Mel" Gecolea.
His opponent is city councilor Maria Wanda Alimagno, the running mate of Nila Aguillo.
Notable candidates for Cabuyao City Council were Anna Liza Baldonado or popularly known as "Milagring" of the defunct TV program Wowowee and 6 Cycle Mind lead vocalist Tutti Caringal.
Voters elected ten councilors to comprise the City Council or the Sangguniang Panlungsod.