In many parts of the world, local elections take place to select office-holders in local government, such as mayors and councillors. Elections to positions within a city or town are often known as "municipal elections". Their form and conduct vary widely across jurisdictions.
The Republic Act 7160, also known as the Local Government Code, indicates the qualifications to run in a local election.
RA 7160, TITLE II, CHAPTER I, SECTION 39
(a) An elective local official must be a citizen of the Philippines; a registered voter in the barangay, municipality, city, or...