[3] Meanwhile, a mix of old and new political rivals are also independently vying unseat the incumbent Olivarezes and their allies.

The Parañaque City Council is composed of 18 members, 16 of which are elected through plurality block voting to serve three-year terms.

The first city council district is composed of the city's western barangays, namely Baclaran, Don Galo, La Huerta, San Dionisio, San Isidro, Santo Niño, Tambo and Vitalez.

The second city council district is composed of the city's eastern barangays, namely BF Homes, Don Bosco, Marcelo Green, Merville, Moonwalk, San Antonio, San Martin de Porres, and Sun Valley.

His party chose his brother, incumbent mayor Eric Olivarez to run for the post.

His main opponent is incumbent Bicol Saro partylist representative Brian Yamsuan.