Today marks the fifth day for aspiring candidates in the 2025 national and local elections (#Halalan2025) to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), and for party-lists to submit their Certificates of Nomination and Certificate of Acceptance of Nomination (CONA).

For Senate candidates and party-lists, papers must be filed at the Comelec office in Manila Hotel, while local bets must head to their respective local Comelec offices to file.

The period for COC filing is between 1-8 October, 2024.

Stay tuned for live updates.

Roman Romulo files COC for re-election bid

Re-electionist Congressman Roman Tecson Romulo, accompanied by his wife Shalani Soledad, filed his Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) at the Comelec-NCR office in San Juan City on Saturday, 5 October 2024. | via Analy Labor

Reynaldo Malonzo files COC for congressional bid

Former Caloocan mayor Reynaldo Oliver Malonzo files his Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) at the Comelec-NCR office in San Juan City to run for congressman on Saturday, 5 October 2024. | via Analy Labor

BINGBONG CRISOLOGO FILING COC

Former Quezon City congressman Vincent Pichay Bingbong Crisologo files his Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) at the Comelec-NCR office in San Juan City, running as a congressman of Quezon City 1st District, on Saturday, 5 October 2024. | via Analy Labor

Ang Bumbero ng Pilipinas (ABP) party list files

2:43 PM - Ang Bumbero ng Pilipinas (ABP) party list, led by its 1st nominee President Jose Antonio “Ka Pep” Goitia, Vice President Leninsky Bacud, and Secretary General Carl Plantado, files their certificate of candidacy for the 2025 midterm elections. | Via Pat Santos

GMA files for re-election

Former President and incumbent Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo filed her COC for re-election at the local Comelec office.

Banjo plays up free medicine platform

1:54 PM - Quezon City Tandang Sora District (Dist. 6) Councilor Banjo Pilar, while filing his re-election certificate of candidacy on Saturday at the Amoranto Sports Complex, highlighted his priority programs. Pilar is pushing for "door-to-door" delivery of maintenance medicine to 10,000 of the city's "poorest of the poor" senior citizens, aiming to extend the initiative not only within his district but across the entire city. | Via Jing Villamente

Tulfo brothers 'not a dynasty'

1:35 PM - Addressing concerns about the possibility of having three Tulfos in the Senate, Ben Tulfo rejected claims of establishing a political dynasty.

"Yes, we are a dynasty in media, but in politics, it's not a dynasty. We don't control any district," Tulfo explained. "Is it our fault that we loved our profession in media?" he added, defending their roles in both media and public service.

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Leni Robredo and Naga slate file today

1:46 PM - Former Vice President and human rights lawyer Leni Robredo filed her COC for Naga City Mayor alongside her local slate.

Roman Romulo hopes for re-election

1:00 PM - Re-electionist Congressman Roman Tecson Romulo, accompanied by his wife Shalani Soledad, filed his COC at the Comelec-NCR office in San Juan City on Saturday, 5 October, 2024. | Via Analy Labor

'MY CONVICTION REMAINS UNSHAKEN'

12:18 PM - Former Senator Leila de Lima is seeking a political return as she is registered as the Mamamayang Liberal Party-list group's nominee.

"I think this time around, mas focused tayo sa marginalized," de Lima.

De Lima, a human rights advocate, is running alongside former lawmakers Teddy Baguilat and Erin Tañada. | Via Gabriela Baron

Matula's got one more in him

12:08 PM - Labor leader Sonny Matula, president of the Federation of Free Workers files his certificate of candidacy.

He says his fight for workers' rights is unfinished.

This is Matula's third try after running in 2019 and 2022. He is confident that this time he will finally end up in the final 12. | Via Gabriela Baron

Makati reps form mayoral tandem

11:30 AM - Cong. Luis Campos and Cong. Kid Peña have filed their Certificates of Candidacy for mayor and vice mayor of Makati, respectively, promising good governance, expanded services, more infrastructure, and the continuation of current programs for Makatizens. | Via Alvin Murcia

PACMAN Party-list steps into the ring

11:25 AM - Milka Romero, daughter of 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero, seeks a House of Representatives seat.

She will be running as the first nominee of 1-Pacman Party-list. Running alongside her is Manny Pacquiao's brother and former professional boxer, Bobby Pacquiao. | Via Gabriela Baron

Second time's the charm?

11:02 AM - Giving the Senate race a second try, Leo Degario, a Dumagat from Sierra Madre, files his certificate of candidacy on Thursday, 5 Oct., at the Manila Hotel Tent City.

He says he first tried to run as senator in 2022, "Na-nuisance [candidate] po kami dati dahil mahirap kami. Ngayon mahirap pa rin," he quips. | Via Gabriela Baron

Entrepreneur helpers Kaunlad Pinoy file CONA

10:40 AM - Kaunlad Pinoy, a group of Filipino micro-entrepreneurs, is seeking a party-list post in 2025 after filing a Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) at the Comelec office at Manila Hotel on Saturday morning, 5 October. | Via Raffy Ayeng

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Kabataan files party-list papers

10:25AM - Kabataan party-list, led by Atty. Renee Co and flanked by current Rep. Raoul Manuel, files their CONA today, 5 October, at Manila Hotel's Tent City.

If elected, Co says they will continue to advance the interest of the youth, "Patuloy namin isusulong ang mga karapatan ng estudyante." | via Gabriela Baron

Ben Tulfo vies for a Senate seat alongside brother

10:11 AM - TV personality Bienvenido "Ben" Teshiba Tulfo files his certificate of candidacy on Saturday, 5 October, at the Manila Hotel Tent City.

Tulfo is one of the frontrunners in the 2025 polls for senator according to polls. If elected, he will be joining his brother, Raffy at the Senate.

"We are brothers, isa lang ang dumadaloy sa ugat namin, ang public service... We have solved a lot of problems... [We] act as partners." | Via Gabriela Baron

Kabataan!

Kabataan party-list supporters assemble outside Manila Hotel as the group files their CONA today, 5 October. | Via Raffy Ayeng

TGP's Teves files

9:59 AM - Going for a third term in the House of Representatives, TGP Party-list Rep. Jose "Bong" Teves Jr. files his papers on Saturday, 5 October.

He is advocating for the removal of value-added tax on medicines and free doctors' fee. | Via Gabriela Baron

Marikina Mayor goes for Congress switch

Marikina Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro has filed his COC for the city's 1st District Rep. | Via Thenesse Cornelio-Marciano

Makati reps to file today

9:25 AM - Makati Reps Luis Campos and Kid Peña will file their COCs today at the local Comelec office in Brgy. Valenzuela. | Via Alvin Murcia

Pinoys' business dreams

Members of the Kaunlad Pinoy party-list face the press outside Manila Hotel. They seek to help Filipino families realize their dreams of starting their own enterprises. | Via Raffy Ayeng

Blue-collar candidates

8:52 AM - Warlito Bovier, a driver and construction worker, and Wilson Aklan, a security guard, filed their COCs for senator in the 2025 elections today in Manila Hotel. | Via Gabriela Baron

Kaunlad Pinoy supporters assemble

8:15 AM - Kaunlad Pinoy party-list is currently outside Manila Hotel with supporters ahead of their CONA filing today, 5 October. The group has brought a festive atmosphere to the grounds, distributing taho and ice cream to members and blasting music from a portable speaker. | Via Raffy Ayeng