Today marks the seventh 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.
2:20 PM - Manny Pacquiao faces another bout for a Senate seat after he filed candidacy documents on Monday, 7 October.
Pacquiao vows to fight corruption. | Via Gabriela Baron
1:40 PM - Former senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla files his certificate of candidacy under Lakas-CMD.
Revilla was first elected to the Senate in 2004 and ran for the second term in 2010. | Via Gabriela Baron
BAGUIO CITY – La Paz Mayor and National President of the League of Mayors of the Philippines (LMP) Joseph Sto Niño “JB” Bernos has announced his bid for a return to Congress, filing his certificate of candidacy for Abra Representative in the 2025 National and Local Elections. Bernos previously held the position from 2016 to 2022 and is running under the Lakas Christian and Muslim Democrats (Lakas CMD).
Teaming up with former Abra Governor Eustaquio Bersamin, Bernos aims to reclaim his congressional seat, while Bersamin, representing the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), is running for governor. Bersamin’s niece, Anne Bersamin, also from PFP, is running for vice governor.
"I have many unfinished commitments with the people of Abra in the House of Representatives," Bernos stated, explaining his decision to run again. | Via Aldwin Quitasol
Vic Angeles, husband of Mayor Cristy Angeles, filed his COC for mayor, while his daughter KT Angeles filed for vice mayor at the local Comelec office on Monday. The father-daughter duo was accompanied by the incumbent mayor during the filing. Meanwhile, Mayor Cristy Angeles is seeking a congressional seat in the Second District of Tarlac. | Via Jonas Reyes
12:43 PM - Former senator Bam Aquino is hoping for a Senate return as he files his certificate of candidacy on Monday.
"Kailangan po ng mga na seryosong maglilingkod sa ating bayan. Kung papalarin po, yan po ulit ang gagawin natin, magtatrabaho po para sa ating taumbayan."
Aquino, who abandoned his Senate bid in 2022 to run former vice president Leni Robredo's presidential campaign, failed to get re-elected in the 2019 elections.
He placed 14th overall with 14,144,923 votes. | Via Gabriela Baron
12:20 AM - Clad in sparkling clothes, Nur-Ana Sahidulla arrives at the Manila Hotel Tent City to file her certificate of candidacy for senator.
In 2022, she ran for senator, but was unsuccessful, finishing in the 52nd spot with 572,645 votes.
Sahidulla was a representative of Sulu Province's Second Congressional District from 2010 to 2013.
Not in favor of Sulu separation from the Bangsamoro region, Sahidulla says she would seek to file a bill which would bring it back to BARMM, "Yun ang una sa lahat."
Also running for senator is former Defense secretary Norberto Gonzales. His platform includes addressing food insecurity and conflict in the West Philippine Sea.
Gonzales ran for president in the 2022 elections but lost, ending up in 9th place with 89,097 votes. | Via Gabriela Baron
11:45 AM - Former Pampanga Board Member Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab has officially filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for the mayoralty seat of San Fernando on Monday at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office.
Cayabyab was joined by Vice Mayor BJ “Tiger” Lagman, who also filed his COC for re-election. The two, running under the "My Love San Fernando" slate, attended a mass before submitting their candidacies.
Their team includes candidates Kristel “Ato” Agustin, Doc Benjie Angeles, Tin “Kings” Chua, Perico Dizon Quiwa, Rosemary “Nanay Kap” Calimlim, Ricky Olalia Hizon, Tina David-Lagman, Doc Ayzel Macalino, Rosalie “Alvin” Mendoza, and Angel “Puti” Wijangco. | Via Jonas Reyes
11:32 AM - Actress and film producer Nora Villamayor, known professionally as Nora Aunor, files certificate of acceptance and nomination for People's Champ Party-list group.
"Ate Guy" says if elected, she will help her friends in the entertainment industry. | Via Gabriela Baron
11:11 AM - Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno files his certification of nomination and acceptance of Akbayan Party-list Group. He wills serve as the group's first nominee.
"Nais po namin gawin sa Kongreso ang ginagawa ni Sen. Risa [Hontiveros] sa Kongreso... Kailangan ng bayan ng mga mababatas na lalaban para sa interes ng mga ordinaryong Pilipino."
Diokno, who's initially expected to run as senator, said his decision to run now under Akbayan Partylist is a "principled decision." | Via Gabriela Baron
11:09 AM - Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla files his certificate of Candidacy for a second consecutive term. With him are re-electionist vice governor Sandy Javier and re-electionist Leyte Second District Rep. Lolita Karen Javier. | Via Elmer Recuerdo
10:45 AM - Led by former Health Undersecretary Enrique Tayag, Heal PH Party-list group files its certificate of nomination of acceptance.
Tayag, who recently retired after over 35 years of public service, is the group's second nominee.
Dr. Jonathan Flavier is the first nominee. | Via Gabriela Baron
10:18 AM - Now-resigned DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos files his certificate of candidacy for senator under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas.
Abalos was among those endorsed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. | Via Gabriela Baron
10:13 AM - Las Piñas Mayor Mel Aguilar emphasizes continuity of governance as she files her COC for vice mayor, with her daughter April Aguilar running for mayor, aiming to build on the current administration’s achievements in the progressive southern Metro city. | Via Alvin Murcia
9:53 AM - Former Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) chairman Greco Belgica has filed his CONA for the Bisaya Gyud Partylist.
"We are here to fight corruption and red tape," he says. | Via Gabriela Baron
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson quipped during his COC filing that he will run under the "LL" banner.
When asked by media what that was, he said, "Lakas Loob." | Via Gabriela Baron
9:30 AM - Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson files his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Monday at the Manila Hotel Tent City.
Chavit says win or lose, he will continue with his advocacy of e-modernizing public utility vehicles, such as jeeps and tricycles.
"Ako magpo-provide ng lahat ng electric vehicles... Without any downpayment, with zero interest." | Via Gabriela Baron
9:13 AM - Soldier Ariel Querubin attempts to secure a Senate seat as he files his certificate of candidacy.
Querubin gives three reasons why he is running: Free the Filipinos from hunger and poverty; provide quality education for the youth; and protect the West Philippine Sea. | Via Gabriela Baron
8:55 AM - Ilocos Sur mainstay Chavit Singson greets his supporters outside the Manila Hotel Tent City as he is set to file his candidacy papers for Senator.| Via Gabriela Baron
8:30 AM - Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan has filed his COC for a Senate seat on Monday, 7 October, the penultimate day of filing. He is the first filer of the day.
In case you missed it, Retired seafarer Valeriano Gingco, 67, of Barangay Baring, Carmen, Cebu, filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for Governor on 4 October, signaling his challenge against the incumbent, Gwendolyn Garcia.
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