Today marks the sixth 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. Candidates can file their papers on the weekend.

Stay tuned for live updates.

Masbate Mayor files for governor

2:37 PM - Masbate City Mayor Socrates M. Tuason has filed his COC for governor, challenging incumbent Governor Antonio Kho in next year’s polls.

Tuason, Liberal Party's Provincial Chairman, vowed to correct the alleged "wrongdoings" of Kho's political dynasty, citing billions of debt, unresolved issues in electricity, water, and healthcare, and the province's standing as one of the poorest. | Via Jing Villamente

Reynaldo Malonzo files COC for congressional bid

2:03 PM - Former councilor PJ Malonzo, along with his councilor allies, filed their certificates of candidacy for vice mayor and councilors of Caloocan City in the 2025 elections on Sunday, 6 October, at SM Grand Central in Caloocan City.

PJ Malonzo, son of former Caloocan City Mayor Rey Malonzo, will run alongside former Senator Antonio Trillanes, who is running for mayor. | Via Analy Labor