Candidates in the 2025 Philippine Senate election

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This is a list of candidates in the 2025 Philippine Senate election.

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Candidates on the ballot

These are the candidates accepted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), or were ordered added by the Supreme Court, and were included in the ballot. [1]

#CandidatePartyAlliancePrior political experience
1 Benhur Abalos PFP Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (2022–2024)
2 Jerome Adonis Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanSecretary general of Kilusang Mayo Uno
3Wilson AmadIndependent—
4 Jocelyn Andamo Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanSecretary general of Filipino Nurses United
5 Bam Aquino KANP KiBamSenator (2013–2019)
6 Ronnel Arambulo Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanVice chairperson of Pamalakaya
7Ernesto Arellano KKK —
8 Roberto Ballon Independent—Leader of Kapunungan sa Gagmay'ng Mangingisda sa Concepcion
9 Abigail Binay NPC Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Mayor of Makati (2016–present)
10 Jimmy Bondoc PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Member of the Board of Directors of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (2021–2022)
11 Bong Revilla Lakas Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
12 Bonifacio Bosita Independent—Incumbent House representative for 1-Rider Partylist (2022–present)
13 Arlene Brosas Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanIncumbent House representative for GABRIELA (since 2016)
14Roy Cabonegro DPP —
15Allen Capuyan PPP —
16 Teodoro Casiño Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanHouse representative for Bayan Muna (2004–2013)
17 France Castro Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanIncumbent House representative for ACT Teachers (since 2016)
18 Pia Cayetano Nacionalista Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
19David d'AngeloBunyog—
20Angelo de AlbanIndependent—
21 Leody de Guzman PLM —Chairman of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino
22 Ronald dela Rosa PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Incumbent senator (since 2019)
23 Mimi Doringo Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanSecretary general of Kadamay
24Arnel EscobalPM—
25 Luke Espiritu PLM —President of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino
26 Mody Floranda Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanChairperson of PISTON
27Marc GamboaIndependent—
28 Bong Go PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Incumbent senator (since 2019)
29 Norberto Gonzales PDSP — Secretary of National Defense (2009–2010)
30Jesus Hinlo Jr. PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Commissioner of the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (2022)
31 Gregorio Honasan Reform PH — Secretary of Information and Communications Technology (2019–2021)
32Relly Jose Jr. KBL —
33 Panfilo Lacson Independent Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senator (2016–2022)
34 Raul Lambino PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (2017–2022)
35 Lito Lapid NPC Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
36 Wilbert T. Lee (later withdrew) Aksyon —Incumbent House representative for AGRI Partylist (since 2022)
37 Amirah Lidasan Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanCo-chairperson of Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self-Determination
38 Rodante Marcoleta Independent Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Incumbent House representative for SAGIP Partylist (since 2016)
39 Imee Marcos Nacionalista Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
40Norman MarquezIndependent—
41 Eric Martinez Independent—Incumbent House representative from Valenzuela's 2nd district (since 2016)
42 Richard Mata Independent—
43 Sonny Matula WPP —President of the Federation of Free Workers
44 Liza Maza Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanLead convenor of National Anti-Poverty Commission (2016–2018)
45 Heidi Mendoza Independent—Commissioner of the Commission on Audit (2011–2015)
Under-Secretary-General for the UN OIOS (2015-2019)
46 Jose Montemayor Jr. Independent—
47Subair Mustapha WPP —
48Jose OlivarIndependent—
49 Willie Ong (later withdrew) Aksyon —
50 Manny Pacquiao PFP Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senator (2016–2022)
51 Francis Pangilinan Liberal KiBamSenator (2016–2022)
52 Ariel Querubin Nacionalista —Colonel, Philippine Marine Corps
53 Apollo Quiboloy Independent Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
54 Danilo Ramos Makabayan Oposisyon ng BayanChairperson of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
55 Willie Revillame Independent—
56 Vic Rodriguez Independent— Executive Secretary (2022)
57 Nur-Ana Sahidulla Independent—House representative from Sulu's 2nd district (2013–2016)
58 Phillip Salvador PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
59 Tito Sotto NPC Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senator (2010–2022; Senate president (2018–2022)
60Michael TapadoPM—
61 Francis Tolentino PFP Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
62 Ben Tulfo Independent—
63 Erwin Tulfo Lakas Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent House representative for ACT-CIS Partylist (since 2023)
64Mar ValbuenaIndependent—Chairperson of Manibela
65Leandro Verceles Jr.Independent—Former governor of Catanduanes (2001–2007)
66 Camille Villar Nacionalista Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent House representative from Las Piňas (since 2019)

Rejected candidacies

These are the people who filed to be candidates, but were rejected by the COMELEC, ordered by day of filing:

Candidates that withdrew

These withdrew after filing their candidacies prior to approval:

These withdrew after the approval of candidacies:

Declined to be candidates

These declined to run for senator, or ran for other positions in 2025.

References

  1. ↑ "66 aspirants make it to Comelec's final list of candidates for senator". ABS-CBN News . December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
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  9. ↑ Serquiña, Mariel Celine (October 8, 2024). "Comelec: 184 senatorial aspirants, 190 party-lists file COCs, CONAs for Eleksyon 2025". GMA News. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  10. ↑ Ferreras, Vince Angelo (October 8, 2024). "Ex-Defense chief Lorenzana withdrew Senate candidacy — Comelec". GMA News. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  11. ↑ Lozada, Chito (January 12, 2025). "Chavit exits Senate race despite winning hearts". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  12. ↑ Mendoza, John Eric (January 16, 2025). "Chavit Singson's name gone in new ballots after his withdrawal — Comelec". Inquirer.net. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  13. ↑ Mendoza, John Eric (November 21, 2024). "Francis Leo Marcos, 13 other 'nuisance' candidates oppose Comelec tag". Inquirer.net. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  14. ↑ Ferreras, Vince Angelo (January 21, 2025). "SC issues TROs vs Francis Leo Marcos, ex-Albay gov disqualifications from 2025 polls". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  15. ↑ Mendoza, John Eric (January 23, 2025). "Francis Leo Marcos withdraws from 2025 Senate race". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  16. ↑ Javier, Paige (February 10, 2025). "Halalan 2025: Wilbert Lee withdraws from Senate race". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  17. ↑ Rita, Joviland (February 13, 2025). "Doc Willie Ong withdraws from Senate race". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  18. ↑ Sampang, Dianne (July 19, 2024). "De Lima says she won't run in 2025 elections". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
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  20. ↑ Tabuena, Jazmin (February 23, 2024). "Ex-VP Robredo open to running in 2025 elections – spokesperson". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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  28. ↑ Ong, Ghio. "Isko may run for Manila mayor under Aksyon Demokratiko". The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
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