In 2015, Mayor Oscar Malapitan founded their city-wide party called "Tao Ang Una", which was later approved by the Commission on Elections.
He was challenged by First District Rep. Enrico "Recom" Echiverri,[2] and independents including former Mayor Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr., Zenia Cabaluna, Ricky Carpio, and Rufino "Ruffy" Bayon-on.
Punzalan was challenged by defeated 2013 congressional candidate and former Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan, Romualdo Orbe, Garth Gollayan, Violeta "Violy" Dela Cruz, and Glenn Operiano.
He was challenged by his previous opponent, former Rep.Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon-Uy, and Edgardo Espiritu of Partido Bagong Maharlika (PBM).
[3] Vice Mayor Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio III won over Rodolfo "Ato" Oliva.