Naga, an independent city in Camarines Sur, Philippines, was founded in 1575. Notable native Leni Robredo served as vice president and will become Naga's first female mayor on June 20, 2025. The city held elections on May 12, 2025, with Robredo winning decisively. Local representatives competed in beauty pageants but did not place.
2022 Naga mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Naga is an independent city located in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, specifically in Camarines Sur. Founded as La Ciudad de Nueva Caceres in 1575, it became Naga in 1919. In the 2022 election, registered voters totaled 117,481, electing a mayor, vice mayor, and 10 councilors.
Naga City’s Carmelle Colado is ‘The Voice Kids Philippines’ Season 4 runner-up
Hailing from Naga City, Camarines Sur, Carmelle Collado was the runner-up of the fourth season of the Philippine version of "The Voice Kids." Her coach was Bamboo Mañalac. Coached by Lea Salonga, Cyd Pangca of Bukidnon was the third placer. Coached by Sarah Geronimo, Vanjoss Bayaban of Pangasinan was the grand champion. Bayaban received 62.11 … Continue reading Naga City’s Carmelle Colado is ‘The Voice Kids Philippines’ Season 4 runner-up
Harare, Zimbabwe’s Monalisa Chiredzero to compete at Miss Earth 2019 in Philippines
Esther Monalisa Chiredzero, 20, will represent Zimbabwe in Miss Earth 2019. She is the seventh woman to represent the country in the annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental care. Chiredzero hails from Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The city hosted the 8th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1986, the d Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting … Continue reading Harare, Zimbabwe’s Monalisa Chiredzero to compete at Miss Earth 2019 in Philippines
Sydney, Australia’s Susana Downes to compete at Miss Earth 2019 in Naga City, Philippines
Dancer, actress and singer Susana Danielle Downes, 25, will represent Australia at Miss Earth 2019. She is the 19th woman to represent the country in the annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental care. https://www.facebook.com/MissEarthau/photos/a.315359692214845/786381488445994/?type=3&theater Downes hails from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In the past, the city was criticized for its lack of focus on reducing pollution, … Continue reading Sydney, Australia’s Susana Downes to compete at Miss Earth 2019 in Naga City, Philippines
2019 Naga mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Naga, an independent city in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, held elections on May 13, 2019, resulting in Nelson Legacion as mayor and Nene de Asis as vice mayor. Historically significant, Naga was founded in 1575 and is notable for its past congresswoman, Vice President Leni Robredo.
