The 2025 Philippine elections once again saw a surge of showbiz personalities vying for public office. From the Senate all the way down to city councils and provincial boards, stars stepped out of the limelight and into the political arena, seeking the people’s mandate. Here’s a comprehensive look at who among them secured victory — and who will have to wait for another chance.

SENATE SHOWDOWN

Winners:

•Bam Aquino, Kiko Pangilinan, Tito Sotto and Lito Lapid emerged as the top celebrity bets securing Senate seats, blending public recognition with political experience.

Losers:

•Despite massive name recall, Manny Pacquiao, Jimmy Bondoc, Philip Salvador and Willie Revillame failed to clinch enough votes to join the upper chamber

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Winners:

•Richard Gomez (Leyte, 4th District), Arjo Atayde (Quezon City, 1st), Jolo Revilla (Cavite, 1st), Lani Mercado (Cavite, 2nd), and Ryan Christian Recto (Batangas, 6th) proved that star power backed by strong ground campaigns still works.

Losers:

•Marco Gumabao, Ejay Falcon, Lino Cayetano, and Rey Malonzo fell short in their congressional bids.

PROVINCIAL LEADERSHIP

Winners:

•Vilma Santos made a successful return, winning as governor of Batangas. Daniel Fernando also secured a fresh mandate in Bulacan. Former News Personality Sol

Aragones also won in the Province of Laguna

Losers:

•Dan Fernandez lost in Laguna’s hotly contested gubernatorial race.

Winners: Vice Governors –

•Alex Castro triumphed in Bulacan.

Vice Governors – defeated: