Political dynasties lose Manila, Pasig, San Juan

Political clans suffered heavy defeats in Metro Manila, with new leaders set to take office in the cities of Manila, San Juan and Pasig, even as other dynasties continued to hold on to their bailiwicks.

Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso was proclaimed the new mayor of Manila, soundly defeating the incumbent, Joseph Estrada, by garnering 357,925 votes to the latter’s 210,605.