AN INSULT TO PASAY CITY MAYOR EMI CALIXTO
Tensions ran high in Pasay City during the 2025 local and national elections, with growing dissatisfaction toward the Calixto political dynasty.
Despite the unrest, the Calixto clan still pulled off a sweeping victory—another “9-0” win. Congressman Tony Calixto, Mayor Emi Calixto, Vice Mayor Mark Calixto, and their entire slate of councilors all secured their posts.
Sigh. So much for checks and balances. How can there be accountability when it’s all the same faces in power? It’s like a one-man orchestra—who’s left to question or oppose them, even when something’s clearly wrong? You feel me?
Now, let’s talk about the numbers. Mayor Emi Calixto was reelected with 132,928 votes, while her challenger, Councilor Wowee, earned 88,110—a margin of 44,818 votes.
But here’s the real kicker: Mayor Emi lost in her own barangay. In Barangay 159, Councilor Wowee won 612 to 323. In Barangay 167, the tally was 311 to 156—again, in Wowee’s favor. That’s a major embarrassment for any incumbent mayor.
In Barangay 183, one of the largest in District 1, Wowee received 8,212 votes to Mayor Emi’s 5,591. That’s a clear sign that discontent is brewing.
So what’s going on inside Mayor Emi Calixto’s administration? Is she playing favorites when it comes to public services? Or are the people just hungry for change? Just asking!
And here’s another twist: word on the street is that several barangay captains broke away from Mayor Emi and backed Councilor Wowee during the elections. Now that’s interesting, isn’t it?
Even more intriguing is that some of these barangay captains were later charged and suspended by the city council. Coincidence? Or retaliation? The city council does have the authority to impose suspensions—but did they even conduct a proper investigation?
Based on documents I’ve seen, including Resolution No. 7578 Series of 2005 from the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Pasay, recommending preventive suspension for these barangay captains, there’s more to the story. A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, was signed by none other than Mayor Emi herself.
Could this have come from someone higher up the chain? Is that why Mayor Emi wasted no time in signing it? Just asking. If the shoe fits—wear it!
Oh well, as they say: “Ambot sa kambing na may bangs!” (Who knows what’s up with that goat with bangs!)
Better think twice about these moves. You might just find yourself facing legal trouble.
From what I’m hearing, the lawyers representing the suspended barangay captains are gearing up to file charges at the Ombudsman—against the city councilors, the vice mayor, and even Mayor Emi herself.
OMBUDSMAN? Now that’s going to be interesting.
Stay tuned—this is far from over.
Ambot sa kambing na may bangs!
