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In the 2022 election, the [[UniTeam Alliance]] backing the [[Bongbong Marcos 2022 presidential campaign|candidacies]] of eventual president [[Bongbong Marcos]] and vice president [[Sara Duterte]] won a plurality of seats in the [[Senate of the Philippines]].<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Jim |date=2022-05-13 |title=Allies of Marcos Jr. set to dominate Philippine Congress |url=https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-asia-southeast-franco-274f02b1fd6fb7dddfa2e2836f797841 |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=AP News |language=en |archive-date=2023-11-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124105837/https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-asia-southeast-franco-274f02b1fd6fb7dddfa2e2836f797841 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Palatino |first=Mong |date=2022-05-23 |title=Political Dynasties Dominate Philippines Election — Again |url=https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/political-dynasties-dominate-philippines-election-again/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=The Diplomat |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-04-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424012109/https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/political-dynasties-dominate-philippines-election-again/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Leading up to the convention of the [[19th Congress of the Philippines|19th Congress]], Senators [[Cynthia Villar]] and [[Migz Zubiri]], both having run under UniTeam, were viewed as the frontrunners to succeed [[President of the Senate of the Philippines|Senate President]] [[Tito Sotto]], who left the Senate after being term-limited.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Morales |first=Neil Jerome |date=2022-05-18 |title=Philippines' Marcos set for supermajority as 'Uniteam' dominates Congress |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-marcos-set-supermajority-uniteam-dominates-congress-2022-05-18/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |work=Reuters |language=en |archive-date=2022-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811180924/https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-marcos-set-supermajority-uniteam-dominates-congress-2022-05-18/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sotto says retirement 'first option' in 2022 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/07/28/20/sotto-says-retirement-first-option-in-2022 |access-date=July 28, 2020 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728063934/https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/07/28/20/sotto-says-retirement-first-option-in-2022 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cepeda |first=Mara |date=2022-05-19 |title=Villar vs Zubiri? Fight for the Senate presidency heats up |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fight-senate-presidency-heats-up-2022/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704024018/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fight-senate-presidency-heats-up-2022/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After Zubiri presumptively earned enough votes to be elected Senate president and negotiations for a term-sharing agreement failed, Villar withdrew from the contest, leaving Zubiri unopposed for the Senate presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cepeda |first=Mara |date=2022-06-01 |title=Cynthia Villar gives up on Senate presidency, backs Zubiri instead |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cynthia-villar-gives-up-bid-senate-president-backs-zubiri-instead/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023937/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cynthia-villar-gives-up-bid-senate-president-backs-zubiri-instead/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=Raymond |date=2022-06-01 |title=Migz Zubiri is next Senate president |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/migz-zubiri-is-next-senate-president/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=malaya.com.ph |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023948/https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/migz-zubiri-is-next-senate-president/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 2022 election, the [[UniTeam Alliance]] backing the [[Bongbong Marcos 2022 presidential campaign|candidacies]] of eventual president [[Bongbong Marcos]] and vice president [[Sara Duterte]] won a plurality of seats in the [[Senate of the Philippines]].<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Jim |date=2022-05-13 |title=Allies of Marcos Jr. set to dominate Philippine Congress |url=https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-asia-southeast-franco-274f02b1fd6fb7dddfa2e2836f797841 |access-date=2024-06-29 |publisher=Associated Press |language=en |archive-date=2023-11-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124105837/https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-asia-southeast-franco-274f02b1fd6fb7dddfa2e2836f797841 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Palatino |first=Mong |date=2022-05-23 |title=Political Dynasties Dominate Philippines Election — Again |url=https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/political-dynasties-dominate-philippines-election-again/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=The Diplomat |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-04-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424012109/https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/political-dynasties-dominate-philippines-election-again/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Leading up to the convention of the [[19th Congress of the Philippines|19th Congress]], Senators [[Cynthia Villar]] and [[Migz Zubiri]], both having run under UniTeam, were viewed as the frontrunners to succeed [[President of the Senate of the Philippines|Senate President]] [[Tito Sotto]], who left the Senate after being term-limited.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Morales |first=Neil Jerome |date=2022-05-18 |title=Philippines' Marcos set for supermajority as 'Uniteam' dominates Congress |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-marcos-set-supermajority-uniteam-dominates-congress-2022-05-18/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |publisher=Reuters |language=en |archive-date=2022-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811180924/https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-marcos-set-supermajority-uniteam-dominates-congress-2022-05-18/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sotto says retirement 'first option' in 2022 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/07/28/20/sotto-says-retirement-first-option-in-2022 |access-date=July 28, 2020 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728063934/https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/07/28/20/sotto-says-retirement-first-option-in-2022 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cepeda |first=Mara |date=2022-05-19 |title=Villar vs Zubiri? Fight for the Senate presidency heats up |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fight-senate-presidency-heats-up-2022/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704024018/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fight-senate-presidency-heats-up-2022/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After Zubiri presumptively earned enough votes to be elected Senate president and negotiations for a term-sharing agreement failed, Villar withdrew from the contest, leaving Zubiri unopposed for the Senate presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cepeda |first=Mara |date=2022-06-01 |title=Cynthia Villar gives up on Senate presidency, backs Zubiri instead |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cynthia-villar-gives-up-bid-senate-president-backs-zubiri-instead/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023937/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cynthia-villar-gives-up-bid-senate-president-backs-zubiri-instead/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=Raymond |date=2022-06-01 |title=Migz Zubiri is next Senate president |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/migz-zubiri-is-next-senate-president/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=malaya.com.ph |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023948/https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/migz-zubiri-is-next-senate-president/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Zubiri's term as Senate president was marked by speculation of efforts to unseat him. Such speculation was confirmed by Senator [[Imee Marcos]], who stated that there were plans to oust Zubiri from the Senate presidency, attributing such efforts to pressure that "came from outside the Senate".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zubiri steps down as Senate president, says he disobeyed 'powers that be' |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/20/2356594/zubiri-steps-down-senate-president-says-he-disobeyed-powers-be |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624221829/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/20/2356594/zubiri-steps-down-senate-president-says-he-disobeyed-powers-be |archive-date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> On May 20, 2024, Zubiri resigned the Senate presidency after 15 senators expressed their support to oust him from the post.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-05-20 |title=Zubiri resigns as Senate president: I've given this job my all |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907364/zubiri-resigns-as-senate-president-i-ve-given-this-job-my-all/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627091112/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907364/zubiri-resigns-as-senate-president-i-ve-given-this-job-my-all/story/ |archive-date=2024-06-27 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-05-20 |title=Senate poised to change leadership ahead of sine die adjournment |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907348/senate-changes-leadership-ahead-of-sine-die-adjournment/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529124059/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907348/senate-changes-leadership-ahead-of-sine-die-adjournment/story/ |archive-date=2024-05-29 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fonbuena |first=Carmela |date=2024-05-21 |title=LIST: 15 senators who voted to oust Zubiri as Senate President |url=http://pcij.org/2024/05/21/list-15-senators-who-voted-to-oust-zubiri-as-senate-president/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618194644/https://pcij.org/2024/05/21/list-15-senators-who-voted-to-oust-zubiri-as-senate-president/ |archive-date=2024-06-18 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=PCIJ.org |language=en-US}}</ref> Senator [[Francis Escudero]] was nominated as his successor and was elected without objection.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Escudero replaces Zubiri as Senate president |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/20/2356600/escudero-replaces-zubiri-senate-president |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023939/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/20/2356600/escudero-replaces-zubiri-senate-president |archive-date=2024-07-04 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-05-20 |title=Zubiri is out; Escudero is new Senate president |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/migz-zubiri-out-as-senate-president/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612141812/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/migz-zubiri-out-as-senate-president/ |archive-date=2024-06-12 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>
Zubiri's term as Senate president was marked by speculation of efforts to unseat him. Such speculation was confirmed by Senator [[Imee Marcos]], who stated that there were plans to oust Zubiri from the Senate presidency, attributing such efforts to pressure that "came from outside the Senate".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zubiri steps down as Senate president, says he disobeyed 'powers that be' |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/20/2356594/zubiri-steps-down-senate-president-says-he-disobeyed-powers-be |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624221829/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/20/2356594/zubiri-steps-down-senate-president-says-he-disobeyed-powers-be |archive-date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> On May 20, 2024, Zubiri resigned the Senate presidency after 15 senators expressed their support to oust him from the post.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-05-20 |title=Zubiri resigns as Senate president: I've given this job my all |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907364/zubiri-resigns-as-senate-president-i-ve-given-this-job-my-all/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627091112/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907364/zubiri-resigns-as-senate-president-i-ve-given-this-job-my-all/story/ |archive-date=2024-06-27 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-05-20 |title=Senate poised to change leadership ahead of sine die adjournment |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907348/senate-changes-leadership-ahead-of-sine-die-adjournment/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529124059/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907348/senate-changes-leadership-ahead-of-sine-die-adjournment/story/ |archive-date=2024-05-29 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fonbuena |first=Carmela |date=2024-05-21 |title=LIST: 15 senators who voted to oust Zubiri as Senate President |url=http://pcij.org/2024/05/21/list-15-senators-who-voted-to-oust-zubiri-as-senate-president/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618194644/https://pcij.org/2024/05/21/list-15-senators-who-voted-to-oust-zubiri-as-senate-president/ |archive-date=2024-06-18 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=PCIJ.org |language=en-US}}</ref> Senator [[Francis Escudero]] was nominated as his successor and was elected without objection.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Escudero replaces Zubiri as Senate president |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/20/2356600/escudero-replaces-zubiri-senate-president |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023939/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/20/2356600/escudero-replaces-zubiri-senate-president |archive-date=2024-07-04 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-05-20 |title=Zubiri is out; Escudero is new Senate president |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/migz-zubiri-out-as-senate-president/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612141812/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/migz-zubiri-out-as-senate-president/ |archive-date=2024-06-12 |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>


While in government after the alliance's large victories in the election,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Neil Jerome |date=2022-05-19 |title=Marcos set for supermajority as 'Uniteam' dominates Congress |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2022/05/19/217571/marcos-set-for-supermajority-as-uniteam-dominates-congress/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227160942/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2022/05/19/217571/marcos-set-for-supermajority-as-uniteam-dominates-congress/ |archive-date=2024-02-27 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US |via=Reuters}}</ref> Duterte remarked that the UniTeam Alliance had already "served its purpose" but claimed that the alliance was still "intact".<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Regalado |first1=Edith |last2=Servallos |first2=Neil Jayson |date=2024-06-20 |title=How UniTeam's cracks began to show |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/20/2364229/how-uniteams-cracks-began-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624214401/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/20/2364229/how-uniteams-cracks-began-show |archive-date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Following [[2024 constitutional reform attempts in the Philippines#Davao City prayer rally|mounting tensions between the Marcos and Duterte political clans]], Duterte resigned from her roles as [[Secretary of Education (Philippines)|secretary of education]] and co-vice chairperson of the [[National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict]] (NTF-ELCAC).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panti |first=Llanesca T. |date=2024-06-19 |title=Uniteam no more: Timeline of Marcos-Duterte tandem's woes |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/910546/duterte-marcos-uniteam-ends/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626153534/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/910546/duterte-marcos-uniteam-ends/story/ |archive-date=2024-06-26 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Jim |date=2024-06-19 |title=Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte resigning from posts in Marcos' Cabinet as alliance flounders |url=https://apnews.com/article/philippines-vice-president-duterte-marcos-73a4ae12f2d0af475790bc2229d1c5c6 |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=AP News |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626072650/https://apnews.com/article/philippines-vice-president-duterte-marcos-73a4ae12f2d0af475790bc2229d1c5c6 |url-status=live }}</ref> Political observers saw Duterte's resignation from her positions in the Marcos administration as a confirmation of the collapse of the UniTeam Alliance. Some labeled Duterte as a potential "[[Leader of the Opposition|leader of the opposition]]", a label that she would reject, claiming that she was "still friends" with Marcos.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Morales |first=Neil Jerome |date=2024-06-25 |title=Former Philippine president Duterte plans senate run in 2025, says vice president |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-philippine-president-duterte-plans-senate-run-2025-says-vice-president-2024-06-25/ |work=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosete |first=Franck Dick |date=2024-06-25 |title=Sara Duterte downplays opposition role, thinks she's still friends with Marcos |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/sara-duterte-downplays-opposition-role-thinks-still-friends-with-marcos/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703211152/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/sara-duterte-downplays-opposition-role-thinks-still-friends-with-marcos/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
While in government after the alliance's large victories in the election,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Neil Jerome |date=2022-05-19 |title=Marcos set for supermajority as 'Uniteam' dominates Congress |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2022/05/19/217571/marcos-set-for-supermajority-as-uniteam-dominates-congress/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227160942/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2022/05/19/217571/marcos-set-for-supermajority-as-uniteam-dominates-congress/ |archive-date=2024-02-27 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US |via=Reuters}}</ref> Duterte remarked that the UniTeam Alliance had already "served its purpose" but claimed that the alliance was still "intact".<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Regalado |first1=Edith |last2=Servallos |first2=Neil Jayson |date=2024-06-20 |title=How UniTeam's cracks began to show |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/20/2364229/how-uniteams-cracks-began-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624214401/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/20/2364229/how-uniteams-cracks-began-show |archive-date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> Following [[2024 constitutional reform attempts in the Philippines#Davao City prayer rally|mounting tensions between the Marcos and Duterte political clans]], Duterte resigned from her roles as [[Secretary of Education (Philippines)|secretary of education]] and co-vice chairperson of the [[National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict]] (NTF-ELCAC).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panti |first=Llanesca T. |date=2024-06-19 |title=Uniteam no more: Timeline of Marcos-Duterte tandem's woes |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/910546/duterte-marcos-uniteam-ends/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626153534/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/910546/duterte-marcos-uniteam-ends/story/ |archive-date=2024-06-26 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Jim |date=2024-06-19 |title=Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte resigning from posts in Marcos' Cabinet as alliance flounders |url=https://apnews.com/article/philippines-vice-president-duterte-marcos-73a4ae12f2d0af475790bc2229d1c5c6 |access-date=2024-07-06 |publisher=Associated Press |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626072650/https://apnews.com/article/philippines-vice-president-duterte-marcos-73a4ae12f2d0af475790bc2229d1c5c6 |url-status=live }}</ref> Political observers saw Duterte's resignation from her positions in the Marcos administration as a confirmation of the collapse of the UniTeam Alliance. Some labeled Duterte as a potential "[[Leader of the Opposition|leader of the opposition]]", a label that she would reject, claiming that she was "still friends" with Marcos.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Morales |first=Neil Jerome |date=2024-06-25 |title=Former Philippine president Duterte plans senate run in 2025, says vice president |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-philippine-president-duterte-plans-senate-run-2025-says-vice-president-2024-06-25/ |publisher=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosete |first=Franck Dick |date=2024-06-25 |title=Sara Duterte downplays opposition role, thinks she's still friends with Marcos |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/sara-duterte-downplays-opposition-role-thinks-still-friends-with-marcos/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703211152/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/sara-duterte-downplays-opposition-role-thinks-still-friends-with-marcos/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Political scientist [[Julio C. Teehankee]] observed that a broad united coalition is unlikely to form in 2025 given that the [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]], the traditional political opposition since 2016, has more in common with the ruling [[Presidency of Bongbong Marcos|Marcos administration]] and noted that "there is little value in debating" which political faction is the true opposition, noting the varied motivations for opposing an incumbent government.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news |last=de Santos |first=Jonathan |date=2024-06-23 |title=Mainstream opposition may have more in common with administration than with Dutertes — expert |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/23/mainstream-opposition-may-have-more-in-common-with-administration-than-with-dutertes-expert-1132 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628185413/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/23/mainstream-opposition-may-have-more-in-common-with-administration-than-with-dutertes-expert-1132 |archive-date=2024-06-28 |access-date=2024-06-28 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>
Political scientist [[Julio C. Teehankee]] observed that a broad united coalition is unlikely to form in 2025 given that the [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]], the traditional political opposition since 2016, has more in common with the ruling [[Presidency of Bongbong Marcos|Marcos administration]] and noted that "there is little value in debating" which political faction is the true opposition, noting the varied motivations for opposing an incumbent government.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news |last=de Santos |first=Jonathan |date=2024-06-23 |title=Mainstream opposition may have more in common with administration than with Dutertes — expert |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/23/mainstream-opposition-may-have-more-in-common-with-administration-than-with-dutertes-expert-1132 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628185413/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/23/mainstream-opposition-may-have-more-in-common-with-administration-than-with-dutertes-expert-1132 |archive-date=2024-06-28 |access-date=2024-06-28 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>
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The Philippines has a 24-member Senate elected [[at-large]]. Every three years since 1995, 12 seats are disputed. For 2025, the seats disputed in 2019 will be contested. Each voter has 12 votes, of which one can vote for one to twelve candidates, or a [[multiple non-transferable vote]]; the twelve candidates with the most votes are elected.
The Philippines has a 24-member Senate elected [[at-large]]. Every three years since 1995, 12 seats are disputed. For 2025, the seats disputed in 2019 will be contested. Each voter has 12 votes, of which one can vote for one to twelve candidates, or a [[multiple non-transferable vote]]; the twelve candidates with the most votes are elected.


Senators are [[Term limit|limited]] to serving two consecutive terms, although they are eligible for a third (and succeeding) non-consecutive term.<ref>{{cite news |title=Term of Office and Privileges |url=https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/terms.asp |publisher=[[Senate of the Philippines]] |access-date=2024-03-26 |archive-date=2020-08-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830222051/https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/terms.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> Only [[Staggered election|half of the seats are up]] in every senatorial election.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why only 12 are elected every 3 years for the 24-member Senate? |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065188 |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=www.pna.gov.ph |language=en |archive-date=2022-04-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415125929/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065188 |url-status=live }}</ref> The winning senators will succeed those [[2019 Philippine Senate election|elected in 2019]], and will join those [[List of senators elected in the 2022 Philippine Senate election|elected in 2022]] to form the [[19th Congress of the Philippines|20th Congress]].
Senators are [[Term limit|limited]] to serving two consecutive terms, although they are eligible for a third (and succeeding) non-consecutive term.<ref>{{cite web |title=Term of Office and Privileges |url=https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/terms.asp |publisher=[[Senate of the Philippines]] |access-date=2024-03-26 |archive-date=2020-08-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830222051/https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/terms.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> Only [[Staggered election|half of the seats are up]] in every senatorial election.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why only 12 are elected every 3 years for the 24-member Senate? |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065188 |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=pna.gov.ph |language=en |archive-date=2022-04-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415125929/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065188 |url-status=live }}</ref> The winning senators will succeed those [[2019 Philippine Senate election|elected in 2019]], and will join those [[List of senators elected in the 2022 Philippine Senate election|elected in 2022]] to form the [[19th Congress of the Philippines|20th Congress]].


Each party or coalition endorses a [[Slate (elections)|slate]] of candidates, typically not exceeding a 12-person [[Ticket (election)|ticket]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Election for Senado (Philippine Senate) |url=http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/3126/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516032029/http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/3126/ |archive-date=May 16, 2019 |publisher=Election Guide}}</ref> A party may also choose to invite "guest candidates" to complete its slate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quezon |first=Manuel L. III |author-link=Manuel L. Quezon III |date=May 11, 2013 |title=The Great Divide: The midterm election of 2013 (Part 1) |url=http://www.quezon.ph/2013/05/11/the-great-divide-the-midterm-election-of-2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114191330/http://www.quezon.ph/2013/05/11/the-great-divide-the-midterm-election-of-2013/ |archive-date=January 14, 2016 |access-date=May 30, 2020 |website=Manuel L. Quezon III |language=en-US}}</ref> The party may even include, with the candidates' consent, [[Independent (politician)|independent candidates]] and candidates from other parties as the party's guest candidates. Parties also may form coalitions to endorse a multi-party slate of candidates.
Each party or coalition endorses a [[Slate (elections)|slate]] of candidates, typically not exceeding a 12-person [[Ticket (election)|ticket]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Election for Senado (Philippine Senate) |url=http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/3126/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516032029/http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/3126/ |archive-date=May 16, 2019 |publisher=Election Guide}}</ref> A party may also choose to invite "guest candidates" to complete its slate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quezon |first=Manuel L. III |author-link=Manuel L. Quezon III |date=May 11, 2013 |title=The Great Divide: The midterm election of 2013 (Part 1) |url=http://www.quezon.ph/2013/05/11/the-great-divide-the-midterm-election-of-2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114191330/http://www.quezon.ph/2013/05/11/the-great-divide-the-midterm-election-of-2013/ |archive-date=January 14, 2016 |access-date=May 30, 2020 |website=Manuel L. Quezon III |language=en-US}}</ref> The party may even include, with the candidates' consent, [[Independent (politician)|independent candidates]] and candidates from other parties as the party's guest candidates. Parties also may form coalitions to endorse a multi-party slate of candidates.


Winning candidates are proclaimed by the [[Commission on Elections (Philippines)|Commission on Elections]] (COMELEC), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC). The NBOC usually proclaims senators-elect by batches, if that candidate can no longer fall to worse than twelfth place in the tally. Post-proclamation disputes are handled by the [[Senate Electoral Tribunal]], a body composed of six senators and three justices from the [[Supreme Court of the Philippines|Supreme Court]].
Winning candidates are proclaimed by the [[Commission on Elections (Philippines)|Commission on Elections]] (COMELEC), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC). The NBOC usually proclaims senators-elect by batches, if that candidate can no longer fall to worse than twelfth place in the tally. Post-proclamation disputes are handled by the [[Senate Electoral Tribunal]], a body composed of six senators and three justices from the [[Supreme Court of the Philippines|Supreme Court]].
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# [[Nancy Binay]] ([[United Nationalist Alliance|UNA]]), running for [[mayor of Makati]]
# [[Nancy Binay]] ([[United Nationalist Alliance|UNA]]), running for [[mayor of Makati]]
#: On January 20, 2024, Binay stated in an interview on [[DWIZ-AM]] that she was "50 percent sure" that she would run for mayor of Makati upon the end of her term as senator.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-23 |title=Binay vs Campos in 2025: Nancy eyes challenging brother-in-law for Makati mayor |url=https://politiko.com.ph/2024/01/23/binay-vs-campos-in-2025-nancy-eyes-challenging-brother-in-law-for-makati-mayor/politiko-lokal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191355/https://politiko.com.ph/2024/01/23/binay-vs-campos-in-2025-nancy-eyes-challenging-brother-in-law-for-makati-mayor/politiko-lokal/ |archive-date=2024-06-30 |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=politiko.com.ph |language=en-US}}</ref> She confirmed her bid for the mayoralty on September 9.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 9, 2024 |title=Nancy Binay declares bid for Makati mayoralty |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1981221/nancy-binay-declares-bid-for-makati-mayoralty |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=September 9, 2024 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071909/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1981221/nancy-binay-declares-bid-for-makati-mayoralty |url-status=live }}</ref> The incumbent mayor and Binay's sister [[Abigail Binay|Abigail]] is running for senator under the [[Nationalist People's Coalition]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-10-04 |title=Abby Binay formalizes candidancy for senator in 2025 polls |url=https://www.inquirer.net/415389/abby-binay-formalizes-candidancy-for-senator/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007230050/https://www.inquirer.net/415389/abby-binay-formalizes-candidancy-for-senator/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
#: On January 20, 2024, Binay stated in an interview on [[DWIZ-AM]] that she was "50 percent sure" that she would run for mayor of Makati upon the end of her term as senator.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-23 |title=Binay vs Campos in 2025: Nancy eyes challenging brother-in-law for Makati mayor |url=https://politiko.com.ph/2024/01/23/binay-vs-campos-in-2025-nancy-eyes-challenging-brother-in-law-for-makati-mayor/politiko-lokal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191355/https://politiko.com.ph/2024/01/23/binay-vs-campos-in-2025-nancy-eyes-challenging-brother-in-law-for-makati-mayor/politiko-lokal/ |archive-date=2024-06-30 |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=politiko.com.ph |language=en-US}}</ref> She confirmed her bid for the mayoralty on September 9.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 9, 2024 |title=Nancy Binay declares bid for Makati mayoralty |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1981221/nancy-binay-declares-bid-for-makati-mayoralty |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=September 9, 2024 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071909/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1981221/nancy-binay-declares-bid-for-makati-mayoralty |url-status=live }}</ref> The incumbent mayor and Binay's sister [[Abigail Binay|Abigail]] is running for senator under the [[Nationalist People's Coalition]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-10-04 |title=Abby Binay formalizes candidancy for senator in 2025 polls |url=https://www.inquirer.net/415389/abby-binay-formalizes-candidancy-for-senator/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007230050/https://www.inquirer.net/415389/abby-binay-formalizes-candidancy-for-senator/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
# [[Koko Pimentel]] ([[Nacionalista Party|Nacionalista]]), running for representative in [[Marikina's 1st congressional district|Marikina's 1st district]]
# [[Koko Pimentel]] ([[Nacionalista Party|Nacionalista]]), running for representative in [[Marikina's 1st congressional district|Marikina's 1st district]]
#: On October 6, 2024, Pimentel filed to run for representative in Marikina's 1st district, facing off against incumbent mayor [[Marcelino Teodoro]], husband of the incumbent representative [[Marjorie Ann Teodoro|Marjorie Ann]], after a failed attempt to form an alliance with the local administration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laqui |first=Ian |title=Koko Pimentel sets sights on first term as Marikina lawmaker |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/06/2390558/koko-pimentel-sets-sights-first-term-marikina-lawmaker |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007011841/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/06/2390558/koko-pimentel-sets-sights-first-term-marikina-lawmaker |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bosano |first=Raphael |date=2024-10-06 |title=Koko Pimentel to run for House seat vs former ally Marikina Mayor Teodoro |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/7/pagasa-habagat-season-ends-amihan-coming-soon-1758 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007103249/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/7/pagasa-habagat-season-ends-amihan-coming-soon-1758 |archive-date=2024-10-07 |access-date=2024-10-07 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>
#: On October 6, 2024, Pimentel filed to run for representative in Marikina's 1st district, facing off against incumbent mayor [[Marcelino Teodoro]], husband of the incumbent representative [[Marjorie Ann Teodoro|Marjorie Ann]], after a failed attempt to form an alliance with the local administration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laqui |first=Ian |title=Koko Pimentel sets sights on first term as Marikina lawmaker |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/06/2390558/koko-pimentel-sets-sights-first-term-marikina-lawmaker |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007011841/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/06/2390558/koko-pimentel-sets-sights-first-term-marikina-lawmaker |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bosano |first=Raphael |date=2024-10-06 |title=Koko Pimentel to run for House seat vs former ally Marikina Mayor Teodoro |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/7/pagasa-habagat-season-ends-amihan-coming-soon-1758 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007103249/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/7/pagasa-habagat-season-ends-amihan-coming-soon-1758 |archive-date=2024-10-07 |access-date=2024-10-07 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>
# [[Grace Poe]] ([[Independent politician|Independent]]), did not pursue any political office
# [[Grace Poe]] ([[Independent politician|Independent]]), did not pursue any political office
# [[Cynthia Villar]] ([[Nacionalista Party|Nacionalista]]), running for representative in [[Las Piñas's at-large congressional district|Las Piñas's at-large district]]
# [[Cynthia Villar]] ([[Nacionalista Party|Nacionalista]]), running for representative in [[Las Piñas's at-large congressional district|Las Piñas's at-large district]]
#: On July 31, 2024, Villar expressed her interest in running for public office in [[Las Piñas]], either as [[Mayor of Las Piñas|mayor]] or representative for the [[Las Piñas's at-large congressional district|city's at-large district]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-07-31 |title=Cynthia Villar eyes return to Las Piñas politics in 2025 |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/cynthia-villar-eyes-return-las-pinas-politics-2025/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-08-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804154230/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/cynthia-villar-eyes-return-las-pinas-politics-2025/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-07-31 |title=Cynthia Villar eyes Las Piñas mayoral or congressional seat, daughter Camille to run for Senate |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/915393/cynthia-villar-eyes-las-pinas-mayoral-or-congressional-seat-daughter-camille-to-run-for-senate/story/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801050602/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/915393/cynthia-villar-eyes-las-pinas-mayoral-or-congressional-seat-daughter-camille-to-run-for-senate/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Villar was then later seen as running for Congress.<ref name=":18">{{Cite web |last=Felipe |first=Cecille Suerte |title=Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/02/2389570/cynthia-villar-eyeing-las-pias-congressional-seat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002043612/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/02/2389570/cynthia-villar-eyeing-las-pias-congressional-seat |archive-date=2024-10-02 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Villar then filed to run as representative,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-10-07 |title=Cynthia Villar files COC for Las Piñas representative |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922819/cynthia-villar-coc-las-pinas-rep/story/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007230050/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922819/cynthia-villar-coc-las-pinas-rep/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> while her daughter [[Camille Villar|Camille]], the incumbent House representative, is running for senator.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=James Patrick |date=2024-10-07 |title=Switching seats? Cynthia Villar eyes House seat as daughter Camille runs for Senate |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cynthia-villar-runs-files-certificate-candidacy-representative-las-pinas-2025/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>
#: On July 31, 2024, Villar expressed her interest in running for public office in [[Las Piñas]], either as [[Mayor of Las Piñas|mayor]] or representative for the [[Las Piñas's at-large congressional district|city's at-large district]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-07-31 |title=Cynthia Villar eyes return to Las Piñas politics in 2025 |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/cynthia-villar-eyes-return-las-pinas-politics-2025/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-08-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804154230/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/cynthia-villar-eyes-return-las-pinas-politics-2025/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-07-31 |title=Cynthia Villar eyes Las Piñas mayoral or congressional seat, daughter Camille to run for Senate |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/915393/cynthia-villar-eyes-las-pinas-mayoral-or-congressional-seat-daughter-camille-to-run-for-senate/story/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801050602/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/915393/cynthia-villar-eyes-las-pinas-mayoral-or-congressional-seat-daughter-camille-to-run-for-senate/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Villar was then later seen as running for Congress.<ref name=":18">{{Cite web |last=Felipe |first=Cecille Suerte |title=Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/02/2389570/cynthia-villar-eyeing-las-pias-congressional-seat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002043612/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/02/2389570/cynthia-villar-eyeing-las-pias-congressional-seat |archive-date=2024-10-02 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> Villar then filed to run as representative,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-10-07 |title=Cynthia Villar files COC for Las Piñas representative |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922819/cynthia-villar-coc-las-pinas-rep/story/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007230050/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922819/cynthia-villar-coc-las-pinas-rep/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> while her daughter [[Camille Villar|Camille]], the incumbent House representative, is running for senator.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=James Patrick |date=2024-10-07 |title=Switching seats? Cynthia Villar eyes House seat as daughter Camille runs for Senate |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cynthia-villar-runs-files-certificate-candidacy-representative-las-pinas-2025/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Mid-term vacancies ===
=== Mid-term vacancies ===


# [[Sonny Angara]] ([[Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino|LDP]])
# [[Sonny Angara]] ([[Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino|LDP]])
#: On July 2, 2024, President [[Bongbong Marcos]] appointed Angara, a term-limited senator, as [[Secretary of Education (Philippines)|secretary of education]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=2024-07-02 |title=Angara named as new DepEd chief |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957039/angara-is-new-deped-chief |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702052547/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957039/angara-is-new-deped-chief |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabato |first=Luisa |date=2024-07-02 |title=DepEd welcomes Angara's appointment as education secretary |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957104/deped-welcomes-angaras-appointment-as-education-secretary |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702052550/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957104/deped-welcomes-angaras-appointment-as-education-secretary |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 18, Angara resigned from the Senate a day before assuming office, leaving his seat vacant until his successor is elected in the regular election.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/913844/sonny-angara-officially-resigns-as-senator/story/|title=Sonny Angara officially resigns as senator|first=Hana|last=Bordey|work=GMA Integrated News|date=July 18, 2024|accessdate=July 18, 2024|archive-date=July 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718123032/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/913844/sonny-angara-officially-resigns-as-senator/story/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=2024-07-02 |title=Angara's Senate seat to remain vacant unless special polls called – Comelec |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957101/angara-senate-seat-to-remain-vacant-unless-special-polls-called |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702052547/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957101/angara-senate-seat-to-remain-vacant-unless-special-polls-called |url-status=live }}</ref>
#: On July 2, 2024, President [[Bongbong Marcos]] appointed Angara, a term-limited senator, as [[Secretary of Education (Philippines)|secretary of education]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=2024-07-02 |title=Angara named as new DepEd chief |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957039/angara-is-new-deped-chief |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702052547/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957039/angara-is-new-deped-chief |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabato |first=Luisa |date=2024-07-02 |title=DepEd welcomes Angara's appointment as education secretary |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957104/deped-welcomes-angaras-appointment-as-education-secretary |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702052550/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957104/deped-welcomes-angaras-appointment-as-education-secretary |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 18, Angara resigned from the Senate a day before assuming office, leaving his seat vacant until his successor is elected in the regular election.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/913844/sonny-angara-officially-resigns-as-senator/story/|title=Sonny Angara officially resigns as senator|first=Hana|last=Bordey|work=GMA Integrated News|date=July 18, 2024|access-date=July 18, 2024|archive-date=July 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718123032/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/913844/sonny-angara-officially-resigns-as-senator/story/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=2024-07-02 |title=Angara's Senate seat to remain vacant unless special polls called – Comelec |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957101/angara-senate-seat-to-remain-vacant-unless-special-polls-called |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702052547/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957101/angara-senate-seat-to-remain-vacant-unless-special-polls-called |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Parties in the outgoing Senate ==
== Parties in the outgoing Senate ==
{{See also|List of political parties in the Philippines}}In both chambers of Congress, members are organized into "blocs", akin to [[parliamentary group]]s elsewhere. In keeping with the traditions of the Third Philippine Republic which was under a [[two-party system]], there are two main blocs, the majority and minority blocs; this is although the country is now in a [[multi-party system]]. Those who voted for the Senate president are from the majority bloc, while those who did not (if there are more than two candidates for the Senate presidency) will vote amongst themselves on who will be the minority bloc. Those who belong to neither bloc shall be the independent minority bloc. Members can also be from the independent bloc. Each bloc can have members from multiple parties. Only the majority and minority blocs have voting privileges in committees.
{{See also|List of political parties in the Philippines}}In both chambers of Congress, members are organized into "blocs", akin to [[parliamentary group]]s elsewhere. In keeping with the traditions of the Third Philippine Republic which was under a [[two-party system]], there are two main blocs, the majority and minority blocs; this is although the country is now in a [[multi-party system]]. Those who voted for the Senate president are from the majority bloc, while those who did not (if there are more than two candidates for the Senate presidency) will vote amongst themselves on who will be the minority bloc. Those who belong to neither bloc shall be the independent minority bloc. Members can also be from the independent bloc. Each bloc can have members from multiple parties. Only the majority and minority blocs have voting privileges in committees.


At the end of the [[19th Congress of the Philippines|19th Congress]], the majority bloc is composed of members who voted for Escudero for Senate president.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-05-26 |title=After Zubiri ouster, 'Solid 7' stays part of majority for now – Binay |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/after-migz-zubiri-ouster-solid-7-stays-majority-for-now/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-05-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527012008/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/after-migz-zubiri-ouster-solid-7-stays-majority-for-now/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abarca |first=Charie |date=2024-05-21 |title=Joel Villanueva considers joining Senate minority bloc |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1943196/joel-villanueva-considers-joining-senate-minority-bloc |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524163812/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1943196/joel-villanueva-considers-joining-senate-minority-bloc |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the end of the [[19th Congress of the Philippines|19th Congress]], the majority bloc is composed of members who voted for Escudero for Senate president.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-05-26 |title=After Zubiri ouster, 'Solid 7' stays part of majority for now – Binay |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/after-migz-zubiri-ouster-solid-7-stays-majority-for-now/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-05-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527012008/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/after-migz-zubiri-ouster-solid-7-stays-majority-for-now/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abarca |first=Charie |date=2024-05-21 |title=Joel Villanueva considers joining Senate minority bloc |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1943196/joel-villanueva-considers-joining-senate-minority-bloc |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524163812/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1943196/joel-villanueva-considers-joining-senate-minority-bloc |url-status=live }}</ref>
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=== Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas ===
=== Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas ===
{{main|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
{{main|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
On May 8, 2024, the [[Partido Federal ng Pilipinas]] (PFP) and [[Lakas–CMD]] signed an alliance agreement at the [[Manila Polo Club]] in [[Makati]] to form the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas (Alliance for the New Philippines) for the 2025 general elections.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bajo |first1=Anna Felicia |last2=Panti |first2=Llanesca |date=May 8, 2024 |title=Marcos party PFP, Lakas-CMD ink alliance, to field common Senate bets |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/906091/pfp-lakas-cmd-alliance-common-senate-bets-2025-polls/story/ |accessdate=May 11, 2024 |work=GMA Integrated News |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626214841/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/906091/pfp-lakas-cmd-alliance-common-senate-bets-2025-polls/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> House Speaker [[Martin Romualdez]] remarked that the formation of the alliance created the "most powerful political force in our country today", noting the positioning of the PFP as the ''de facto'' ruling party in the country and Lakas' status as the largest political party in the [[House of Representatives of the Philippines|House of Representatives]].<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Krixia Subingsubing |author2=Julie M. Aurelio |date=2024-05-09 |title=PFP, Lakas ink pact sans other 'UniTeam' players |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1938656/pfp-lakas-ink-pact-sans-other-uniteam-players |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-05-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516054227/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1938656/pfp-lakas-ink-pact-sans-other-uniteam-players |url-status=live }}</ref>
On May 8, 2024, the [[Partido Federal ng Pilipinas]] (PFP) and [[Lakas–CMD]] signed an alliance agreement at the [[Manila Polo Club]] in [[Makati]] to form the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas (Alliance for the New Philippines) for the 2025 general elections.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bajo |first1=Anna Felicia |last2=Panti |first2=Llanesca |date=May 8, 2024 |title=Marcos party PFP, Lakas-CMD ink alliance, to field common Senate bets |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/906091/pfp-lakas-cmd-alliance-common-senate-bets-2025-polls/story/ |access-date=May 11, 2024 |work=GMA Integrated News |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626214841/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/906091/pfp-lakas-cmd-alliance-common-senate-bets-2025-polls/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> House Speaker [[Martin Romualdez]] remarked that the formation of the alliance created the "most powerful political force in our country today", noting the positioning of the PFP as the ''de facto'' ruling party in the country and Lakas' status as the largest political party in the [[House of Representatives of the Philippines|House of Representatives]].<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Krixia Subingsubing |author2=Julie M. Aurelio |date=2024-05-09 |title=PFP, Lakas ink pact sans other 'UniTeam' players |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1938656/pfp-lakas-ink-pact-sans-other-uniteam-players |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-05-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516054227/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1938656/pfp-lakas-ink-pact-sans-other-uniteam-players |url-status=live }}</ref>


Romualdez also implied that the coalition plans to include "all major parties",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vigilia |first=Wendell |date=2024-07-03 |title=All major parties to be part of admin coalition – Romuald |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/all-major-parties-to-be-part-of-admin-coalition-romualdez/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704024024/https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/all-major-parties-to-be-part-of-admin-coalition-romualdez/ |archive-date=2024-07-04 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=malaya.com.ph |language=en-US}}</ref> including the [[Nacionalista Party]], which began negotiations with the alliance on July 2.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Ma Reina Leanne |date=2024-07-03 |title=NP to forge alliance with President's party |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/03/news/national/np-to-forge-alliance-with-presidents-party/1954651 |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703012923/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/03/news/national/np-to-forge-alliance-with-presidents-party/1954651 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Subingsubing |first=Krixia |date=2024-07-03 |title=NP forms alliance with President's party |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957353/np-forms-alliance-with-presidents-party |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703013724/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957353/np-forms-alliance-with-presidents-party |url-status=live }}</ref> President Marcos remarked that the alliance aims to be based "not on political expediency but on ideology" that focuses on unity and a new Philippines.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Valente |first1=Catherine S. |last2=Mendoza |first2=Red |date=2024-06-30 |title=Marcos seeks coalition based on 'ideology' |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/30/news/marcos-seeks-coalition-based-on-ideology/1954066 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701192516/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/30/news/marcos-seeks-coalition-based-on-ideology/1954066 |url-status=live }}</ref> Two parties would sign alliance agreements with the coalition: the [[Nationalist People's Coalition]] on May 19,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romero |first=Alexis |title=NPC forges alliance with President Marcos Partido Federal |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/19/2356180/npc-forges-alliance-president-marcos-partido-federal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524153826/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/19/2356180/npc-forges-alliance-president-marcos-partido-federal |archive-date=2024-05-24 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> and the [[National Unity Party (Philippines)|National Unity Party]] on June 29.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-29 |title=PBBM: Unity between PFP, NUP 'not a marriage of convenience' |url=https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-unity-between-pfp-nup-not-a-marriage-of-convenience/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Presidential Communications Office |language=en}}{{Cbignore}}</ref> The Nacionalista Party formally entered the coalition on August 8.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romero |first=Alexis |title=Marcos Jr's political party, Villar's Nacionalista forge alliance |url=https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/09/2376571/marcos-jrs-political-party-villars-nacionalista-forge-alliance |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=2024-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815143227/https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/09/2376571/marcos-jrs-political-party-villars-nacionalista-forge-alliance |url-status=live }}</ref>
Romualdez also implied that the coalition plans to include "all major parties",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vigilia |first=Wendell |date=2024-07-03 |title=All major parties to be part of admin coalition – Romuald |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/all-major-parties-to-be-part-of-admin-coalition-romualdez/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704024024/https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/all-major-parties-to-be-part-of-admin-coalition-romualdez/ |archive-date=2024-07-04 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=malaya.com.ph |language=en-US}}</ref> including the [[Nacionalista Party]], which began negotiations with the alliance on July 2.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Ma Reina Leanne |date=2024-07-03 |title=NP to forge alliance with President's party |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/03/news/national/np-to-forge-alliance-with-presidents-party/1954651 |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703012923/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/03/news/national/np-to-forge-alliance-with-presidents-party/1954651 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Subingsubing |first=Krixia |date=2024-07-03 |title=NP forms alliance with President's party |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957353/np-forms-alliance-with-presidents-party |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703013724/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957353/np-forms-alliance-with-presidents-party |url-status=live }}</ref> President Marcos remarked that the alliance aims to be based "not on political expediency but on ideology" that focuses on unity and a new Philippines.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Valente |first1=Catherine S. |last2=Mendoza |first2=Red |date=2024-06-30 |title=Marcos seeks coalition based on 'ideology' |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/30/news/marcos-seeks-coalition-based-on-ideology/1954066 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701192516/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/30/news/marcos-seeks-coalition-based-on-ideology/1954066 |url-status=live }}</ref> Two parties would sign alliance agreements with the coalition: the [[Nationalist People's Coalition]] on May 19,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romero |first=Alexis |title=NPC forges alliance with President Marcos Partido Federal |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/19/2356180/npc-forges-alliance-president-marcos-partido-federal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524153826/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/19/2356180/npc-forges-alliance-president-marcos-partido-federal |archive-date=2024-05-24 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> and the [[National Unity Party (Philippines)|National Unity Party]] on June 29.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-29 |title=PBBM: Unity between PFP, NUP 'not a marriage of convenience' |url=https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-unity-between-pfp-nup-not-a-marriage-of-convenience/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Presidential Communications Office |language=en}}{{Cbignore}}</ref> The Nacionalista Party formally entered the coalition on August 8.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romero |first=Alexis |title=Marcos Jr's political party, Villar's Nacionalista forge alliance |url=https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/09/2376571/marcos-jrs-political-party-villars-nacionalista-forge-alliance |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-date=2024-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815143227/https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/09/2376571/marcos-jrs-political-party-villars-nacionalista-forge-alliance |url-status=live }}</ref>


On May 10, former Senator [[Manny Pacquiao]] announced his senatorial candidacy as a member of the alliance while remaining a member of [[PROMDI]].<ref name="pacman">{{cite news |date=May 10, 2024 |title=Pacquiao confirms senatorial bid in 2025 midterm elections |url=https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/pacquiao-confirms-senatorial-bid-in-2025-midterm-elections |accessdate=May 11, 2024 |website=News5 |archive-date=May 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511015631/https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/pacquiao-confirms-senatorial-bid-in-2025-midterm-elections |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Cordero |first=Abac |date=May 10, 2024 |title=Pacquiao eyes Senate comeback |url=https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/11/2354176/pacquiao-eyes-senate-comeback |accessdate=May 11, 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |archive-date=May 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511021134/https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/11/2354176/pacquiao-eyes-senate-comeback |url-status=live }}</ref> Reelectionist Senator [[Imee Marcos]], the sister of the president and PFP chairman, noted that she was unsure of her inclusion in the coalition, though the entry of the Nacionalista Party in the alliance ensured her inclusion in its ticket.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-06-24 |title=Imee on joining admin's 2025 Senate slate: 'Hindi ko nga alam kung kasama ako' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911023/imee-on-joining-admin-s-2025-senate-slate-hindi-ko-nga-alam-kung-kasama-ako/story/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626150541/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911023/imee-on-joining-admin-s-2025-senate-slate-hindi-ko-nga-alam-kung-kasama-ako/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":8" /> Party leaders under the alliance met on August 19; on the same day, [[Erwin Tulfo]] noted that the administration "still has no final senatorial lineup".<ref>{{Cite web |last=de Leon |first=Dwight |date=2024-08-21 |title=Which hopefuls will make up the 2025 senatorial ticket of President Marcos? |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/rumors-senatorial-lineup-president-marcos-jr-administration-2025-midterms/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928114258/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/rumors-senatorial-lineup-president-marcos-jr-administration-2025-midterms/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On May 10, former Senator [[Manny Pacquiao]] announced his senatorial candidacy as a member of the alliance while remaining a member of [[PROMDI]].<ref name="pacman">{{cite news |date=May 10, 2024 |title=Pacquiao confirms senatorial bid in 2025 midterm elections |url=https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/pacquiao-confirms-senatorial-bid-in-2025-midterm-elections |access-date=May 11, 2024 |website=News5 |archive-date=May 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511015631/https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/pacquiao-confirms-senatorial-bid-in-2025-midterm-elections |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Cordero |first=Abac |date=May 10, 2024 |title=Pacquiao eyes Senate comeback |url=https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/11/2354176/pacquiao-eyes-senate-comeback |access-date=May 11, 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |archive-date=May 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511021134/https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/11/2354176/pacquiao-eyes-senate-comeback |url-status=live }}</ref> Reelectionist Senator [[Imee Marcos]], the sister of the president and PFP chairman, noted that she was unsure of her inclusion in the coalition, though the entry of the Nacionalista Party in the alliance ensured her inclusion in its ticket.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bordey |first=Hana |date=2024-06-24 |title=Imee on joining admin's 2025 Senate slate: 'Hindi ko nga alam kung kasama ako' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911023/imee-on-joining-admin-s-2025-senate-slate-hindi-ko-nga-alam-kung-kasama-ako/story/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626150541/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911023/imee-on-joining-admin-s-2025-senate-slate-hindi-ko-nga-alam-kung-kasama-ako/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":8" /> Party leaders under the alliance met on August 19; on the same day, [[Erwin Tulfo]] noted that the administration "still has no final senatorial lineup".<ref>{{Cite web |last=de Leon |first=Dwight |date=2024-08-21 |title=Which hopefuls will make up the 2025 senatorial ticket of President Marcos? |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/rumors-senatorial-lineup-president-marcos-jr-administration-2025-midterms/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928114258/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/rumors-senatorial-lineup-president-marcos-jr-administration-2025-midterms/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


On September 26, President Marcos announced the administration's twelve senatorial bets during an event at the [[Philippine International Convention Center]] in [[Pasay]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sarao|first=Zacarian|date=2024-09-26|title=Marcos bares 12 admin senatorial bets for 2025 polls|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987165/marcos-bares-12-admin-senatorial-bets-for-2025-polls?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery|access-date=2024-09-26|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|archive-date=2024-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926062601/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987165/marcos-bares-12-admin-senatorial-bets-for-2025-polls?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Imee Marcos]], the president's sister, opted out of her inclusion in the slate, saying " I chose to stand alone so that my 'adding' (sibling) would no longer be put in a difficult position, and my true friends won't hesitate."<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Ismael |first1=Javier Joe |last2=Mendoza |first2=Red |last3=Philippine News Agency |date=2024-09-29 |title=Imee rebuffs admin alliance, to run as independent |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/09/29/news/national/imee-rebuffs-admin-alliance-to-run-as-independent/1975597 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929015811/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/09/29/news/national/imee-rebuffs-admin-alliance-to-run-as-independent/1975597 |url-status=live }}</ref> On her sister's decision, president Marcos said "that is her choice."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=2024-09-30 |title=Marcos on sister's decision to run independently: 'That's her choice' |url=https://www.inquirer.net/414373/marcos-on-sisters-decision-to-run-independently-thats-her-choice/ |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006075712/https://www.inquirer.net/414373/marcos-on-sisters-decision-to-run-independently-thats-her-choice/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On September 26, President Marcos announced the administration's twelve senatorial bets during an event at the [[Philippine International Convention Center]] in [[Pasay]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sarao|first=Zacarian|date=2024-09-26|title=Marcos bares 12 admin senatorial bets for 2025 polls|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987165/marcos-bares-12-admin-senatorial-bets-for-2025-polls?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery|access-date=2024-09-26|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|archive-date=2024-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926062601/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987165/marcos-bares-12-admin-senatorial-bets-for-2025-polls?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Imee Marcos]], the president's sister, opted out of her inclusion in the slate, saying " I chose to stand alone so that my 'adding' (sibling) would no longer be put in a difficult position, and my true friends won't hesitate."<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Ismael |first1=Javier Joe |last2=Mendoza |first2=Red |last3=Philippine News Agency |date=2024-09-29 |title=Imee rebuffs admin alliance, to run as independent |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/09/29/news/national/imee-rebuffs-admin-alliance-to-run-as-independent/1975597 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929015811/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/09/29/news/national/imee-rebuffs-admin-alliance-to-run-as-independent/1975597 |url-status=live }}</ref> On her sister's decision, president Marcos said "that is her choice."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=2024-09-30 |title=Marcos on sister's decision to run independently: 'That's her choice' |url=https://www.inquirer.net/414373/marcos-on-sisters-decision-to-run-independently-thats-her-choice/ |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006075712/https://www.inquirer.net/414373/marcos-on-sisters-decision-to-run-independently-thats-her-choice/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Liberal Party ===
=== Liberal Party ===
At a forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on February 22, 2024, [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] spokesperson and former Senator [[Leila de Lima]] announced that the party plans to field former senators [[Bam Aquino]] and [[Francis Pangilinan]], as well as human rights lawyer [[Chel Diokno]] of the [[Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino]] (KANP), as its senatorial candidates in the upcoming election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-02-22 |title=Opposition bares some Senate bets for 2025 elections |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/opposition-bares-partial-senate-slate-2025/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311105928/https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/opposition-bares-partial-senate-slate-2025/ |archive-date=2024-03-11 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Tabuena |first=Jazmin |date=2024-02-23 |title=Ex-VP Robredo open to running in 2025 elections — spokesperson |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/23/2335624/ex-vp-robredo-open-running-2025-elections-spokesperson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225231345/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/23/2335624/ex-vp-robredo-open-running-2025-elections-spokesperson |archive-date=2024-02-25 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Aquino confirmed his bid for the Senate on May 14 after being appointed as the chairman of KANP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valmonte |first=Kaycee |date=2024-05-14 |title=Bam Aquino to lead KANP party, confirms senatorial bid for 2025 polls |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bam-aquino-to-lead-political-party-confirms-senate-bid-2025-elections/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602060351/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bam-aquino-to-lead-political-party-confirms-senate-bid-2025-elections/ |archive-date=2024-06-02 |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> While former [[Vice President of the Philippines|vice president]] and [[Leni Robredo 2022 presidential campaign|2022 presidential candidate]] [[Leni Robredo]] was floated as a possible candidate, Robredo ruled out a bid for the Senate and instead announced a run for the mayoralty of [[Naga, Camarines Sur]],<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel Pabico |date=2024-06-21 |title=Robredo says running for senator already out of her options |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1953680/robredo-says-running-for-senator-already-out-of-her-options |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622023511/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1953680/robredo-says-running-for-senator-already-out-of-her-options |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cua |first=Aric John Sy |date=2024-06-22 |title=Leni Robredo urged to run for Senate in 2025 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/22/news/national/leni-robredo-urged-to-run-for-senate-in-2025/1952491 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623015850/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/22/news/national/leni-robredo-urged-to-run-for-senate-in-2025/1952491 |url-status=live }}</ref> though the party remained keen in drafting Robredo for its Senate ticket.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Casucian |first=Jiselle Anne |date=2024-07-03 |title=LP trying to convince Robredo to run for senate as alliances form for 2025 polls |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/912158/lp-trying-to-convince-robredo-to-run-for-senate-as-alliances-form-for-2025-polls/story/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704022908/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/912158/lp-trying-to-convince-robredo-to-run-for-senate-as-alliances-form-for-2025-polls/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
At a forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on February 22, 2024, [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] spokesperson and former Senator [[Leila de Lima]] announced that the party plans to field former senators [[Bam Aquino]] and [[Francis Pangilinan]], as well as human rights lawyer [[Chel Diokno]] of the [[Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino]] (KANP), as its senatorial candidates in the upcoming election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-02-22 |title=Opposition bares some Senate bets for 2025 elections |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/opposition-bares-partial-senate-slate-2025/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311105928/https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/opposition-bares-partial-senate-slate-2025/ |archive-date=2024-03-11 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Tabuena |first=Jazmin |date=2024-02-23 |title=Ex-VP Robredo open to running in 2025 elections — spokesperson |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/23/2335624/ex-vp-robredo-open-running-2025-elections-spokesperson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225231345/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/23/2335624/ex-vp-robredo-open-running-2025-elections-spokesperson |archive-date=2024-02-25 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> Aquino confirmed his bid for the Senate on May 14 after being appointed as the chairman of KANP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valmonte |first=Kaycee |date=2024-05-14 |title=Bam Aquino to lead KANP party, confirms senatorial bid for 2025 polls |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bam-aquino-to-lead-political-party-confirms-senate-bid-2025-elections/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602060351/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bam-aquino-to-lead-political-party-confirms-senate-bid-2025-elections/ |archive-date=2024-06-02 |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref> While former [[Vice President of the Philippines|vice president]] and [[Leni Robredo 2022 presidential campaign|2022 presidential candidate]] [[Leni Robredo]] was floated as a possible candidate, Robredo ruled out a bid for the Senate and instead announced a run for the mayoralty of [[Naga, Camarines Sur]],<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel Pabico |date=2024-06-21 |title=Robredo says running for senator already out of her options |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1953680/robredo-says-running-for-senator-already-out-of-her-options |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622023511/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1953680/robredo-says-running-for-senator-already-out-of-her-options |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cua |first=Aric John Sy |date=2024-06-22 |title=Leni Robredo urged to run for Senate in 2025 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/22/news/national/leni-robredo-urged-to-run-for-senate-in-2025/1952491 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623015850/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/22/news/national/leni-robredo-urged-to-run-for-senate-in-2025/1952491 |url-status=live }}</ref> though the party remained keen in drafting Robredo for its Senate ticket.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Casucian |first=Jiselle Anne |date=2024-07-03 |title=LP trying to convince Robredo to run for senate as alliances form for 2025 polls |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/912158/lp-trying-to-convince-robredo-to-run-for-senate-as-alliances-form-for-2025-polls/story/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704022908/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/912158/lp-trying-to-convince-robredo-to-run-for-senate-as-alliances-form-for-2025-polls/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Former Senator [[Antonio Trillanes]], who ran under [[Team Robredo–Pangilinan|TRoPa]] in the 2022 Senate election, proposed that the Liberal Party and its allies "set aside sensitivities for a larger cause" and align with the Marcos administration in the Senate race to ensure "obliteration of the Duterte forces".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapano |first=Jose Rodel |title=Anti-Duterte unity ticket proposed |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/27/2365870/anti-duterte-unity-ticket-proposed |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=2024-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627221623/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/27/2365870/anti-duterte-unity-ticket-proposed |url-status=live }}</ref> Party President [[Edcel Lagman]] was also open to such arrangement.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Porcalla |first=Delon |date=2024-07-05 |title=LP Hopes To Fare Better In Post-Duterte Senate Race |url=https://www.onenews.ph/articles/lp-hopes-to-fare-better-in-post-duterte-senate-race |work=OneNewsPH}}</ref> Political pundits suggest that such a coalition would provide the opposition with more resources during the campaign but may alienate "many groups in the opposition camp who are ideologically opposed to any alliance with other political groups".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Elfren S. |title=Opposition options for the 2025 elections |url=https://qa.philstar.com/opinion/2024/06/27/2365836/opposition-options-2025-elections |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191359/https://qa.philstar.com/opinion/2024/06/27/2365836/opposition-options-2025-elections |url-status=live }}</ref> De Lima disapproved of Trillanes' proposal, emphasizing the need to adhere to the party's principles as a political opposition and identity as "the alternative to the Marcos bloc and the Duterte bloc".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapano |first=Jose Rodel |title=De Lima, Risa reject unity ticket with Marcos camp |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/29/2366394/de-lima-risa-reject-unity-ticket-marcos-camp |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=2024-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629034009/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/29/2366394/de-lima-risa-reject-unity-ticket-marcos-camp |url-status=live }}</ref> Senator [[Risa Hontiveros]] concurred with de Lima, stating that while she respects Trillanes's proposition, such an alliance would not form a "genuine opposition".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abarca |first=Charie |date=2024-06-28 |title=Hontiveros distances from Trillanes' anti-Duterte alliance bid |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955987/hontiveros-distances-from-trillanes-anti-duterte-alliance-bid |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629025823/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955987/hontiveros-distances-from-trillanes-anti-duterte-alliance-bid |url-status=live }}</ref>
Former Senator [[Antonio Trillanes]], who ran under [[Team Robredo–Pangilinan|TRoPa]] in the 2022 Senate election, proposed that the Liberal Party and its allies "set aside sensitivities for a larger cause" and align with the Marcos administration in the Senate race to ensure "obliteration of the Duterte forces".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapano |first=Jose Rodel |title=Anti-Duterte unity ticket proposed |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/27/2365870/anti-duterte-unity-ticket-proposed |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-date=2024-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627221623/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/27/2365870/anti-duterte-unity-ticket-proposed |url-status=live }}</ref> Party President [[Edcel Lagman]] was also open to such arrangement.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Porcalla |first=Delon |date=2024-07-05 |title=LP Hopes To Fare Better In Post-Duterte Senate Race |url=https://www.onenews.ph/articles/lp-hopes-to-fare-better-in-post-duterte-senate-race |work=OneNewsPH}}</ref> Political pundits suggest that such a coalition would provide the opposition with more resources during the campaign but may alienate "many groups in the opposition camp who are ideologically opposed to any alliance with other political groups".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Elfren S. |title=Opposition options for the 2025 elections |url=https://qa.philstar.com/opinion/2024/06/27/2365836/opposition-options-2025-elections |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191359/https://qa.philstar.com/opinion/2024/06/27/2365836/opposition-options-2025-elections |url-status=live }}</ref> De Lima disapproved of Trillanes' proposal, emphasizing the need to adhere to the party's principles as a political opposition and identity as "the alternative to the Marcos bloc and the Duterte bloc".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapano |first=Jose Rodel |title=De Lima, Risa reject unity ticket with Marcos camp |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/29/2366394/de-lima-risa-reject-unity-ticket-marcos-camp |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-date=2024-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629034009/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/06/29/2366394/de-lima-risa-reject-unity-ticket-marcos-camp |url-status=live }}</ref> Senator [[Risa Hontiveros]] concurred with de Lima, stating that while she respects Trillanes's proposition, such an alliance would not form a "genuine opposition".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abarca |first=Charie |date=2024-06-28 |title=Hontiveros distances from Trillanes' anti-Duterte alliance bid |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955987/hontiveros-distances-from-trillanes-anti-duterte-alliance-bid |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629025823/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955987/hontiveros-distances-from-trillanes-anti-duterte-alliance-bid |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Makabayan ===
=== Makabayan ===
{{Main article|Makabayan}}
{{Main article|Makabayan}}
In an interview during commemorations for the 42nd anniversary of the [[Alliance of Concerned Teachers]] (ACT) on June 26, 2024, term-limited Representative [[France Castro]] announced her bid for the Senate in response to open letters from teachers encouraging her to seek a seat in the chamber in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Red |date=2024-06-27 |title=ACT Partylist Rep. Castro to run for Senator in 2025 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/27/news/act-partylist-rep-castro-to-run-for-senator-in-2025/1953593 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191358/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/28/news/national/castro-to-run-for-senator/1953593 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel Pabico |date=2024-06-27 |title=ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Castro to run for senator in 2025 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955528/act-teachers-party-list-rep-castro-to-run-for-senator-in-2025 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627044349/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955528/act-teachers-party-list-rep-castro-to-run-for-senator-in-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref> Castro added that the [[Makabayan]] coalition plans to form a 12-member senate slate for the 2025 elections branded as the "Oposisyon ng Bayan" (Opposition of the Nation) with the aim to form an "alternative slate" to the ruling government.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oliquino |first=Edjen |date=2024-06-27 |title=Makabayan bloc mulls 12-strong Senate slate in 2025 polls |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/27/makabayan-bloc-mulls-12-strong-senate-slate-in-2025-polls |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627131705/https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/27/makabayan-bloc-mulls-12-strong-senate-slate-in-2025-polls |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-11 |title=Makabayan bloc to field 12-member Senate slate |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/11/2369431/makabayan-bloc-field-12-member-senate-slate |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=2024-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711214946/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/11/2369431/makabayan-bloc-field-12-member-senate-slate |url-status=live }}</ref> The coalition aims to field candidates from marginalized sectors and vowed not to field candidates from political dynasties or influential families.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Argosino |first=Faith |date=2024-07-11 |title=Makabayan will not choose senatorial candidates from political families |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1960129/makabayan-will-not-choose-candidates-from-political-families |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711214945/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1960129/makabayan-will-not-choose-candidates-from-political-families |url-status=live }}</ref> Castro and Representative [[Arlene Brosas]] also stated that they were open to form alliances with "true opposition" groups and have entered negotiations with other opposition groups such as the Liberal Party.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Ma Reina Leanne |date=2024-07-05 |title=Makabayan bloc aims for full Senate slate |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/05/news/national/makabayan-bloc-aims-for-full-senate-slate/1955219 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711214945/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/05/news/national/makabayan-bloc-aims-for-full-senate-slate/1955219 |url-status=live }}</ref> Brosas later announced her senate bid on July 16.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=Valmonte |first=Kaycee |date=2024-07-16 |title=Arlene Brosas joins France Castro in Makabayan's 2025 Senate slate |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/arlene-brosas-joins-france-castro-makabayan-2025-senate-slate/ |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716052709/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/arlene-brosas-joins-france-castro-makabayan-2025-senate-slate/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parungao |first=Adrian |date=2024-07-16 |title=Gabriela party-list Rep. Brosas says she will run for senator in 2025 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961459/gabriela-party-list-rep-brosas-will-run-for-senator-in-2025 |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815143229/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961459/gabriela-party-list-rep-brosas-will-run-for-senator-in-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref> Makabayan formally announced its ten-member senatorial slate on August 26, during its [[National Heroes Day (Philippines)|National Heroes Day]] event at the [[Liwasang Bonifacio]] in Manila.<ref>{{Cite web |last=de Leon |first=Dwight |date=2024-08-26 |title='Taumbayan sa Senado': Makabayan launches 2025 slate |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/makabayan-launches-candidates-senator-2025/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922072305/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/makabayan-launches-candidates-senator-2025/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On September 24, [[Moro People|Moro]] activist Amirah Lidasan announced her run as the 11th Makabayan senatorial candidate.<ref name="lidasan">{{Cite news |last=Sampang |first=Dianne |date=2024-08-22 |title=Moro activist is 11th senatorial candidate under Makabayan slate |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1986542/moro-activist-is-11th-senatorial-candidate-under-makabayan-slate |work=[[INQUIRER.net]] |access-date=2024-09-24 |archive-date=2024-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924134120/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1986542/moro-activist-is-11th-senatorial-candidate-under-makabayan-slate |url-status=live }}</ref>
In an interview during commemorations for the 42nd anniversary of the [[Alliance of Concerned Teachers]] (ACT) on June 26, 2024, term-limited Representative [[France Castro]] announced her bid for the Senate in response to open letters from teachers encouraging her to seek a seat in the chamber in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Red |date=2024-06-27 |title=ACT Partylist Rep. Castro to run for Senator in 2025 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/27/news/act-partylist-rep-castro-to-run-for-senator-in-2025/1953593 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191358/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/28/news/national/castro-to-run-for-senator/1953593 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel Pabico |date=2024-06-27 |title=ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Castro to run for senator in 2025 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955528/act-teachers-party-list-rep-castro-to-run-for-senator-in-2025 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627044349/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955528/act-teachers-party-list-rep-castro-to-run-for-senator-in-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref> Castro added that the [[Makabayan]] coalition plans to form a 12-member senate slate for the 2025 elections branded as the "Oposisyon ng Bayan" (Opposition of the Nation) with the aim to form an "alternative slate" to the ruling government.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oliquino |first=Edjen |date=2024-06-27 |title=Makabayan bloc mulls 12-strong Senate slate in 2025 polls |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/27/makabayan-bloc-mulls-12-strong-senate-slate-in-2025-polls |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627131705/https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/27/makabayan-bloc-mulls-12-strong-senate-slate-in-2025-polls |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-11 |title=Makabayan bloc to field 12-member Senate slate |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/11/2369431/makabayan-bloc-field-12-member-senate-slate |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-date=2024-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711214946/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/11/2369431/makabayan-bloc-field-12-member-senate-slate |url-status=live }}</ref> The coalition aims to field candidates from marginalized sectors and vowed not to field candidates from political dynasties or influential families.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Argosino |first=Faith |date=2024-07-11 |title=Makabayan will not choose senatorial candidates from political families |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1960129/makabayan-will-not-choose-candidates-from-political-families |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711214945/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1960129/makabayan-will-not-choose-candidates-from-political-families |url-status=live }}</ref> Castro and Representative [[Arlene Brosas]] also stated that they were open to form alliances with "true opposition" groups and have entered negotiations with other opposition groups such as the Liberal Party.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Ma Reina Leanne |date=2024-07-05 |title=Makabayan bloc aims for full Senate slate |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/05/news/national/makabayan-bloc-aims-for-full-senate-slate/1955219 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711214945/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/05/news/national/makabayan-bloc-aims-for-full-senate-slate/1955219 |url-status=live }}</ref> Brosas later announced her senate bid on July 16.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=Valmonte |first=Kaycee |date=2024-07-16 |title=Arlene Brosas joins France Castro in Makabayan's 2025 Senate slate |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/arlene-brosas-joins-france-castro-makabayan-2025-senate-slate/ |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716052709/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/arlene-brosas-joins-france-castro-makabayan-2025-senate-slate/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parungao |first=Adrian |date=2024-07-16 |title=Gabriela party-list Rep. Brosas says she will run for senator in 2025 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961459/gabriela-party-list-rep-brosas-will-run-for-senator-in-2025 |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815143229/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961459/gabriela-party-list-rep-brosas-will-run-for-senator-in-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref> Makabayan formally announced its ten-member senatorial slate on August 26, during its [[National Heroes Day (Philippines)|National Heroes Day]] event at the [[Liwasang Bonifacio]] in Manila.<ref>{{Cite web |last=de Leon |first=Dwight |date=2024-08-26 |title='Taumbayan sa Senado': Makabayan launches 2025 slate |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/makabayan-launches-candidates-senator-2025/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922072305/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/makabayan-launches-candidates-senator-2025/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On September 24, [[Moro People|Moro]] activist Amirah Lidasan announced her run as the 11th Makabayan senatorial candidate.<ref name="lidasan">{{Cite news |last=Sampang |first=Dianne |date=2024-08-22 |title=Moro activist is 11th senatorial candidate under Makabayan slate |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1986542/moro-activist-is-11th-senatorial-candidate-under-makabayan-slate |work=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |access-date=2024-09-24 |archive-date=2024-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924134120/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1986542/moro-activist-is-11th-senatorial-candidate-under-makabayan-slate |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Partido Demokratiko Pilipino ===
=== Partido Demokratiko Pilipino ===
{{See also|Partido Demokratiko Pilipino#Post-Duterte administration}}
{{See also|Partido Demokratiko Pilipino#Post-Duterte administration}}
At the party's national council held on April 19, 2024, at the [[Nustar Resort and Casino]] in [[Cebu City]], former President [[Rodrigo Duterte]] endorsed the reelection bids of incumbent Senators [[Ronald dela Rosa]], [[Bong Go]], and [[Francis Tolentino]] as well as the bid of actor [[Phillip Salvador]] as part of the party's slate for the election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sitchon |first=Josh |date=2024-04-20 |title=PDP without 'Laban' endorses Go, Dela Rosa, Tolentino for 2025 polls |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/pdp-without-laban-endorsement-go-dela-rosa-tolentino-2025-senatorial-race/ |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422141601/https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/pdp-without-laban-endorsement-go-dela-rosa-tolentino-2025-senatorial-race/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Semilla |first=Nestle |date=2024-04-21 |title=PDP drops Laban from name, endorses 2025 bets |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1931832/pdp-drops-laban-from-name-endorses-2025-bets |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501094343/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1931832/pdp-drops-laban-from-name-endorses-2025-bets |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 26, Vice President [[Sara Duterte]] confirmed the elder Duterte's bid for the Senate, along with that of her brothers [[Paolo Duterte]], the incumbent representative for [[Davao City's 1st congressional district|Davao City's 1st district]], and [[Sebastian Duterte]], the incumbent [[mayor of Davao City]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabato |first=Luisa |date=2024-06-25 |title=VP Duterte: My father, brothers will run for senator in 2025 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1954746/duterte-on-2025-election |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191358/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1954746/duterte-on-2025-election |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Red |date=2024-06-26 |title=Duterte, sons to run in 2025 polls – Sara |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/26/news/duterte-sons-to-run-in-2025-polls-sara/1953099 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191358/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/26/news/duterte-sons-to-run-in-2025-polls-sara/1953099 |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the party's national council held on April 19, 2024, at the [[Nustar Resort and Casino]] in [[Cebu City]], former President [[Rodrigo Duterte]] endorsed the reelection bids of incumbent Senators [[Ronald dela Rosa]], [[Bong Go]], and [[Francis Tolentino]] as well as the bid of actor [[Phillip Salvador]] as part of the party's slate for the election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sitchon |first=Josh |date=2024-04-20 |title=PDP without 'Laban' endorses Go, Dela Rosa, Tolentino for 2025 polls |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/pdp-without-laban-endorsement-go-dela-rosa-tolentino-2025-senatorial-race/ |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422141601/https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/pdp-without-laban-endorsement-go-dela-rosa-tolentino-2025-senatorial-race/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Semilla |first=Nestle |date=2024-04-21 |title=PDP drops Laban from name, endorses 2025 bets |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1931832/pdp-drops-laban-from-name-endorses-2025-bets |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501094343/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1931832/pdp-drops-laban-from-name-endorses-2025-bets |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 26, Vice President [[Sara Duterte]] confirmed the elder Duterte's bid for the Senate, along with that of her brothers [[Paolo Duterte]], the incumbent representative for [[Davao City's 1st congressional district|Davao City's 1st district]], and [[Sebastian Duterte]], the incumbent [[mayor of Davao City]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabato |first=Luisa |date=2024-06-25 |title=VP Duterte: My father, brothers will run for senator in 2025 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1954746/duterte-on-2025-election |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191358/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1954746/duterte-on-2025-election |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Red |date=2024-06-26 |title=Duterte, sons to run in 2025 polls – Sara |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/26/news/duterte-sons-to-run-in-2025-polls-sara/1953099 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191358/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/06/26/news/duterte-sons-to-run-in-2025-polls-sara/1953099 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In response to the possibility of an alliance between the ruling Marcos administration and the Liberal Party, dela Rosa affirmed that the Dutertes would lead the opposition in such case.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abarca |first=Charie |date=2024-06-27 |title=Dela Rosa: Dutertes to lead opposition if Marcos, 'pinklawan' unite |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955662/fwd-dela-rosa-on-dutertes-as-the-opposition |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191901/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955662/fwd-dela-rosa-on-dutertes-as-the-opposition |url-status=live }}</ref>
In response to the possibility of an alliance between the ruling Marcos administration and the Liberal Party, dela Rosa affirmed that the Dutertes would lead the opposition in such case.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abarca |first=Charie |date=2024-06-27 |title=Dela Rosa: Dutertes to lead opposition if Marcos, 'pinklawan' unite |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955662/fwd-dela-rosa-on-dutertes-as-the-opposition |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191901/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1955662/fwd-dela-rosa-on-dutertes-as-the-opposition |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Candidates ==
== Candidates ==
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{{Main|Candidates in the 2025 Philippine Senate election}}
{{Main|Candidates in the 2025 Philippine Senate election}} --->


The filing of candidacies was from October 1 to 8, 2024, at the [[Manila Hotel]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Argosino |first1=Faith |last2=jespinosa |date=2024-09-30 |title=LIST: Closed or controlled roads around Manila Hotel for COC filing |url=https://www.inquirer.net/414416/list-closed-or-controlled-roads-around-manila-hotel-for-coc-filing/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007230712/https://www.inquirer.net/414416/list-closed-or-controlled-roads-around-manila-hotel-for-coc-filing/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A total of 184 people registered to run for senator.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Serquiña |first=Mariel Celine |date=2024-10-08 |title=Comelec: 184 senatorial aspirants, 190 party-lists file COCs, CONAs for Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/923024/comelec-184-senatorial-aspirants-190-party-lists-file-cocs-conas-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=GMA News |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008133300/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/923024/comelec-184-senatorial-aspirants-190-party-lists-file-cocs-conas-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> One withdrew his candidacy.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ferreras |first1=Vince Angelo |date=October 8, 2024 |title=Ex-Defense chief Lorenzana withdrew Senate candidacy — Comelec |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922994/ex-defense-chief-lorenzana-withdrew-senate-candidacy-comelec/story/ |access-date=October 8, 2024 |work=GMA News |archive-date=October 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008124048/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922994/ex-defense-chief-lorenzana-withdrew-senate-candidacy-comelec/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> More than a week later, the commission released an initial list of 66 approved candidates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-10-16 |title=Comelec releases initial list of 66 bets for 2025 Senate race |url=https://www.inquirer.net/417762/fwd-list-66-senatorial-aspirants-made-it-to-partial-list-for-midterm-poll-ballots/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en}}</ref> In November, the COMELEC declared 117 [[Nuisance candidate|nuisance candidates]], 14 of which filed motion for reconsideration.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-11-09 |title=Comelec identifies 47 nuisance senatorial bets for Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/926523/comelec-identifies-47-nuisance-senatorial-bets-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Manabat |first1=Johnson |title=Comelec declares 117 senatorial bets nuisance candidates |url=https://abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/20/comelec-declares-117-senatorial-bets-nuisance-candidates-1852 |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=20 November 2024}}</ref> This includes [[2022 Philippine Senate election|2022 election]] candidate and social media personality [[Francis Leo Marcos]].<ref name="sen-25-14">{{cite news |last1=Barcelo |first1=Vito |title=14 Senate nuisance candidates file for reconsideration |url=https://manilastandard.net/news/elections-2025/314526385/14-senate-nuisance-candidates-file-for-reconsideration.html |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=Manila Standard |date=21 November 2024}}</ref> In December, the COMELEC announced 66 names are on their final list, having received no [[Restraining order|restraining orders]] from the [[Supreme Court of the Philippines|Supreme Court]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-13 |title=66 aspirants make it to Comelec's final list of candidates for senator |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/13/quiboloy-65-senatorial-aspirants-in-comelec-final-list-1115 |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>{{col-start}}{{col-break}}
=== Administration coalition ===


{|class=wikitable style="font-size:90%"
{|class=wikitable style="font-size:90%"
|+[[Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas]]
|+Alyansa ng Bagong Pilipinas<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sarao|first=Zacarian|date=2024-09-26 |title=Marcos bares 12 admin senatorial bets for 2025 polls|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987165/marcos-bares-12-admin-senatorial-bets-for-2025-polls?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery |access-date=2024-09-26|work=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}</ref>
|-
|-
|colspan=4 {{party color cell|Partido Lakas ng Masa}}
|colspan=4 {{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|-
|-
!# !!width=120px|Name !!colspan=2 width=110px|Party
!# !!width=55%|Name !!colspan=2 width=110px|Party
|-
|-
| || [[Benjamin Abalos Jr.]]
|1. || [[Benhur Abalos]]
| {{party name with colour|Partido Federal ng Pilipinas}}
| {{party name with colour|Partido Federal ng Pilipinas}}
|-
|-
| || [[Abigail Binay]]
|9. || [[Abigail Binay]]
| {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}}
| {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}}
|-
|-
||| [[Pia Cayetano]]
|11. || [[Bong Revilla]]
| {{party name with colour|Lakas-CMD}}
|-
|18. || [[Pia Cayetano]]
| {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}}
| {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}}
|-
|-
| || [[Panfilo Lacson]]
|33. || [[Panfilo Lacson]]
| {{party name with colour|Independent politician}}
| {{party name with colour|Independent}}
|-
|-
| || [[Lito Lapid]]
|35. || [[Lito Lapid]]
| {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}}
| {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}}
|-
|-
| || [[Manny Pacquiao]]
|49. || [[Manny Pacquiao]]
| {{party name with colour|Partido Federal ng Pilipinas}}
| {{party name with colour|Partido Federal ng Pilipinas}}
|-
|-
||| [[Bong Revilla]]
|59. || [[Tito Sotto]]
| {{party name with colour|Lakas-CMD}}
|-
| || [[Tito Sotto]]
| {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}}
| {{party name with colour|Nationalist People's Coalition}}
|-
|-
| || [[Francis Tolentino]]
|61. || [[Francis Tolentino]]
| {{party name with colour|Partido Federal ng Pilipinas}}
| {{party name with colour|Partido Federal ng Pilipinas}}
|-
|-
| || [[Erwin Tulfo]]
|63. || [[Erwin Tulfo]]
| {{party name with colour|Lakas-CMD}}
| {{party name with colour|Lakas-CMD}}
|-
|-
| || [[Camille Villar]]
|66. || [[Camille Villar]]
| {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}}
| {{party name with colour|Nacionalista Party}}
|}{{col-break}}

{|class=wikitable style="font-size:90%"
|+[[Liberal Party]]
|-
|colspan=4 {{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|-
!# !!width=55%|Name !!colspan=2 width=110px|Party
|-
|5. || [[Bam Aquino]]
| {{party name with colour|Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino}}
|-
|50. || [[Francis Pangilinan]]
| {{party name with colour|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|}{{col-break}}

{|class=wikitable style="font-size:90%"
|+[[Makabayan]] - Oposisyon ng Bayan
|-
|colspan=4 {{party color cell|Makabayan}}
|-
!# !!width=55%|Name !!colspan=2 width=110px|Party
|-
|2. || Ronaldo Adonis
| {{party name with colour|Makabayan}}
|-
|4. || Jocelyn Andamo
| {{party name with colour|Makabayan}}
|-
|6. || Ronnel Arambulo
| {{party name with colour|Makabayan}}
|-
|13. || [[Arlene Brosas]]
| {{party name with colour|Gabriela Women's Party
}}
|-
|16. || [[Teodoro Casiño]]
| {{party name with colour|Bayan Muna}}
|-
|17. || [[France Castro]]
| {{party name with colour|ACT Teachers}}
|-
|23. || Eufemia Doringo
| {{party name with colour|Makabayan}}
|-
|26. || Modesto Floranda
| {{party name with colour|Makabayan}}
|-
|37. || Amirah Lidasan
| {{party name with colour|Makabayan}}
|-
|44. || [[Liza Maza]]
| {{party name with colour|Gabriela Women's Party}}
|-
|53. || Danilo Ramos
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|10.|| [[Jimmy Bondoc]]
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|22. || [[Ronald dela Rosa]]
| {{party name with colour|PDP-Laban}}
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|28. || [[Bong Go]]
| {{party name with colour|PDP-Laban
}}
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|30. || Jesus Hinlo
| {{party name with colour|PDP-Laban}}
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|34. || [[Raul Lambino]]
| {{party name with colour|PDP-Laban}}
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|38. || [[Rodante Marcoleta]]
| {{party name with colour|Independent}}
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|52. || [[Apollo Quiboloy]]
| {{party name with colour|Independent}}
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|57. || [[Phillip Salvador]]
| {{party name with colour|PDP-Laban}}
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The filing of candidacies was from October 1 to 8, 2024, at the [[Manila Hotel]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Argosino |first1=Faith |last2=jespinosa |date=2024-09-30 |title=LIST: Closed or controlled roads around Manila Hotel for COC filing |url=https://www.inquirer.net/414416/list-closed-or-controlled-roads-around-manila-hotel-for-coc-filing/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007230712/https://www.inquirer.net/414416/list-closed-or-controlled-roads-around-manila-hotel-for-coc-filing/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A total of 184 people registered to run for senator.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SERQUIÑA |first=MARIEL CELINE |date=2024-10-08 |title=Comelec: 184 senatorial aspirants, 190 party-lists file COCs, CONAs for Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/923024/comelec-184-senatorial-aspirants-190-party-lists-file-cocs-conas-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=GMA News |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008133300/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/923024/comelec-184-senatorial-aspirants-190-party-lists-file-cocs-conas-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> One withdrew his candidacy.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ferreras |first1=Vince Angelo |date=October 8, 2024 |title=Ex-Defense chief Lorenzana withdrew Senate candidacy — Comelec |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922994/ex-defense-chief-lorenzana-withdrew-senate-candidacy-comelec/story/ |access-date=October 8, 2024 |work=GMA News |archive-date=October 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008124048/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922994/ex-defense-chief-lorenzana-withdrew-senate-candidacy-comelec/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> More than a week later, the commission released an initial list of 66 approved candidates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-10-16 |title=Comelec releases initial list of 66 bets for 2025 Senate race |url=https://www.inquirer.net/417762/fwd-list-66-senatorial-aspirants-made-it-to-partial-list-for-midterm-poll-ballots/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Inquirer.net |language=en}}</ref> In November, the COMELEC declared 117 [[Nuisance candidate|nuisance candidates]], 14 of which filed motion for reconsideration.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-11-09 |title=Comelec identifies 47 nuisance senatorial bets for Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/926523/comelec-identifies-47-nuisance-senatorial-bets-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Manabat |first1=Johnson |title=Comelec declares 117 senatorial bets nuisance candidates |url=https://abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/20/comelec-declares-117-senatorial-bets-nuisance-candidates-1852 |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=20 November 2024}}</ref> This includes [[2022 Philippine Senate election|2022 election]] candidate and social media personality [[Francis Leo Marcos]].<ref name="sen-25-14">{{cite news |last1=Barcelo |first1=Vito |title=14 Senate nuisance candidates file for reconsideration |url=https://manilastandard.net/news/elections-2025/314526385/14-senate-nuisance-candidates-file-for-reconsideration.html |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=Manila Standard |date=21 November 2024}}</ref> In December, the COMELEC announced 66 names are on their final list, having received no [[Restraining order|restraining orders]] from the [[Supreme Court of the Philippines|Supreme Court]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-13 |title=66 aspirants make it to Comelec's final list of candidates for senator |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/13/quiboloy-65-senatorial-aspirants-in-comelec-final-list-1115 |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>


*Guest candidates
=== Filed certificates of candidacy ===
The following have filed certificates of candidacy before the COMELEC, and were included in the initial list of candidates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chi |first=Cristina |title=LIST: Initial senatorial aspirants for 2025 elections |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/10/16/2392978/list-initial-senatorial-aspirants-2025-elections |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
*[[Aksyon Demokratiko]]
** [[Wilbert T. Lee]], incumbent House representative for AGRI Partylist<ref>{{Cite web |first=Ellson |last=Quismorio |title=Will Isko Moreno rub off on him? Congressman Lee bares Senate bid, joins Aksyon Demokratiko |website=[[Manila Bulletin]] |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/20/will-isko-rub-off-on-him-congressman-lee-bares-senate-bid-joins-aksyon-demokratiko |date=2024-09-20 |access-date=2024-09-21 |archive-date=2024-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922072045/https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/20/will-isko-rub-off-on-him-congressman-lee-bares-senate-bid-joins-aksyon-demokratiko |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Willie Ong]], cardiologist, media personality and candidate for vice president in [[2022 Philippine general elections|2022]]<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Locus |first=Sundy |date=September 30, 2024 |title=Doc Willie Ong to run for senator in Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922049/doc-willie-ong-to-run-for-senator-in-eleksyon-2025/story/ |work=[[GMA Integrated News]] |location= |access-date=September 30, 2024 |archive-date=October 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001024210/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922049/doc-willie-ong-to-run-for-senator-in-eleksyon-2025/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas]]
** [[Benhur Abalos]] ([[Partido Federal ng Pilipinas|PFP]]), incumbent [[Secretary of the Interior and Local Government|secretary of the interior and local government]]<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Fonbuena |first=Carmela |date=2024-05-12 |title=Bong Go leads ad spending on Facebook a year before 2025 polls |url=http://pcij.org/2024/05/13/bong-go-leads-ad-spending-facebook-one-year-before-2025-polls/ |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626144723/https://pcij.org/2024/05/13/bong-go-leads-ad-spending-facebook-one-year-before-2025-polls/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Abigail Binay]] ([[Nationalist People's Coalition|NPC]]), incumbent mayor of [[Makati]]<ref name="npceyes">{{cite news |last1=Domingo |first1=Katrina |title=NPC eyes Abby Binay, Lapid, Sotto as senatorial bets in 2025 elections |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/18/npc-eyes-abby-binay-lapid-sotto-as-senatorial-bets-in-2025-elections-2238 |access-date=May 18, 2024 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |date=May 18, 2024 |archive-date=May 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518154121/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/18/npc-eyes-abby-binay-lapid-sotto-as-senatorial-bets-in-2025-elections-2238 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Pia Cayetano]] ([[Nacionalista Party|Nacionalista]]), incumbent senator
** [[Panfilo Lacson]] ([[Independent politician|Independent]]), former senator and candidate for president in [[2022 Philippine general elections|2022]]<ref name="npceyes"/>
** [[Lito Lapid]] ([[Nationalist People's Coalition|NPC]]), incumbent senator<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ellera |first1=Teresa D. |title=Senator Lapid confirms re-election in 2025 |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/senator-lapid-confirms-re-election-in-2025 |access-date=May 11, 2024 |work=[[SunStar]] |date=April 8, 2024 |archive-date=May 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511120138/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/senator-lapid-confirms-re-election-in-2025 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Manny Pacquiao]] ([[Partido Federal ng Pilipinas|PFP]]), former senator and candidate for president in [[Philippine general elections, 2022|2022]]<ref name="pacman" />
** [[Bong Revilla]] ([[Lakas–CMD|Lakas]]), incumbent senator<ref>{{cite news |last1=Elias |first1=Jun |title=Bong Revilla to seek reelection |url=https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/12/2354436/bong-revilla-seek-reelection |access-date=May 12, 2024 |work=[[Philippine Star]] |date=May 12, 2024 |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626144835/https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/12/2354436/bong-revilla-seek-reelection |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Tito Sotto]] ([[Nationalist People's Coalition|NPC]]), former Senate president and [[Panfilo Lacson 2022 presidential campaign|candidate for vice president]] in [[2022 Philippine general elections|2022]]<ref name="npceyes"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Buan |first=Lian |date=2024-10-02 |title=Tito Sotto runs again for Senate |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/tito-sotto-files-coc-senate-2025-elections/ |website=Rappler |access-date=2024-10-02 |archive-date=2024-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002032339/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/tito-sotto-files-coc-senate-2025-elections/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Francis Tolentino]] ([[Partido Federal ng Pilipinas|PFP]]), incumbent senator<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Mangaluz |first=Jean |date=2024-10-01 |title=Francis Tolentino guns for another Senate term |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/10/01/2389129/francis-tolentino-guns-another-senate-term |work=[[The Philippine Star]] |location= |access-date=2024-10-01 |archive-date=2024-10-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001051644/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/10/01/2389129/francis-tolentino-guns-another-senate-term |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Erwin Tulfo]] ([[Lakas–CMD|Lakas]]), incumbent representative for [[ACT-CIS Partylist]]<ref name=":4" />
** [[Camille Villar]] ([[Nacionalista Party|Nacionalista]]), incumbent representative from [[Las Piñas's at-large congressional district|Las Piñas's at-large district]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fernandez |first=Butch |date=2024-07-25 |title=Manny Villar confirms: daughter Camille will run for Senate seat |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/07/25/manny-villar-confirms-daughter-camille-will-run-for-senate-seat/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |work=[[BusinessMirror]] |archive-date=2024-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726005449/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/07/25/manny-villar-confirms-daughter-camille-will-run-for-senate-seat/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Go |first=Miriam Grace A. |date=2024-07-25 |title=Camille Villar 4th in the family to run for senator |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/camille-villar-4th-in-family-run-senator-2025-polls/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |work=[[Rappler]] |archive-date=2024-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726011554/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/camille-villar-4th-in-family-run-senator-2025-polls/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Bunyog Pagkakaisa
** David D'Angelo, candidate for senator in [[2022 Philippine Senate election|2022]]
*[[Democratic Party of the Philippines]]
**Roy Cabonegro, candidate for senator in [[2022 Philippine Senate election|2022]]
*[[Independent politician|Independent]]
**Wilson Amad, disqualified vice presidential candidate in [[2022 Philippine presidential election|2022]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Celine |first=Serquiña |date=2024-10-06 |title=Singer Jimmy Bondoc, ex-VP bet Wilson Amad formalize senatorial bids for 2025 polls |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922747/singer-jimmy-bondoc-ex-vp-bet-wilson-amad-formalize-senatorial-bids-for-2025-polls/story/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref>
**[[Roberto Ballon]], community environmentalist and [[Ramon Magsaysay Award|2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |title=Ramon Magsaysay awardee, mangrove defender, runs for Senate |url=https://www.inquirer.net/416518/ramon-magsaysay-awardee-mangrove-defender-runs-for-senate/ |work=Inquirer.net |date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=October 9, 2024 |archive-date=October 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008105627/https://www.inquirer.net/416518/ramon-magsaysay-awardee-mangrove-defender-runs-for-senate/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Bonifacio Bosita]], incumbent representative for [[1-Rider Partylist]]
**Angelo de Alban, lawyer and professor.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://abogado.com.ph/lawyer-and-ust-prof-runs-for-senator-anew-says-lack-of-funds-not-a-reason-to-be-called-a-nuisance-bet/|title=Lawyer and UST prof runs for Senator anew, says lack of funds not a reason to be called a nuisance bet|work=Abogado.com.ph|date=October 9, 2024|access-date=October 10, 2024|archive-date=October 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009085640/https://abogado.com.ph/lawyer-and-ust-prof-runs-for-senator-anew-says-lack-of-funds-not-a-reason-to-be-called-a-nuisance-bet/|url-status=live}}</ref>
**Marc Gamboa, vlogger of Models of Manila<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Patinio |first1=Ferdinand |last2=Caliwan |first2=Christopher Lloyd |date=2024-10-01 |title=17 senatorial bets, 15 party-lists file candidacy on Day 1 |url=https://beta.pna.gov.ph/articles/1234529 |work=Philippine News Agency |access-date=2024-10-01 }}</ref>
**Norman Marquez, animal welfare advocate
** [[Eric Martinez]], incumbent representative from [[Valenzuela, Metro Manila|Valenzuela's]] [[Valenzuela's 2nd congressional district|2nd district]]
**[[Richard Mata]], pediatrician<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villaruel |first=Jauhn Etienne |date=2024-10-08 |title=Aspiring 2025 lawmakers eye redefinition of the 'Filipino family' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/7/aspiring-2025-lawmakers-eye-redefinition-of-the-filipino-family-111 |website=[[ABS-CBN News]] |access-date=2024-10-16 |archive-date=2024-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009220751/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/7/aspiring-2025-lawmakers-eye-redefinition-of-the-filipino-family-111 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**[[Heidi Mendoza]], former under-secretary-general of [[United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services|OIOS]] and former Commissioner of the [[Commission on Audit of the Philippines|Commission on Audit]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Locus |first=Sundy |title=Ex-COA commissioner Heidi Mendoza joins senatorial race for Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922959/ex-coa-commissioner-heidi-mendoza-joins-senatorial-race-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |work=GMA News |date=October 8, 2024 |access-date=October 9, 2024 |archive-date=October 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009020458/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922959/ex-coa-commissioner-heidi-mendoza-joins-senatorial-race-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
**Jose Jessie Olivar, transport group leader
**[[Willie Revillame]], television personality<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gabinete |first=Jojo |date=2024-10-08 |title=Willie Revillame confirms running for senator in 2025 elections |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/183304/willie-revillame-senator-2025-elections-a734-20241008?ref=home_feed_1&s=r5vtr2m7idgtj305m4047c7pi5 |access-date=2024-10-08 |work=pep.ph |archive-date=2024-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008080959/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/183304/willie-revillame-senator-2025-elections-a734-20241008?ref=home_feed_1&s=r5vtr2m7idgtj305m4047c7pi5 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**[[Vic Rodriguez (lawyer)|Vic Rodriguez]], former [[Executive Secretary (Philippines)|executive secretary]]
**[[Nur-Ana Sahidulla]], former House representative from [[Sulu's 2nd congressional district|Sulu's 2nd district]]
** [[Chavit Singson]], former mayor of [[Narvacan]], Ilocos Sur, former governor of [[Ilocos Sur]] and candidate for senator in [[Philippine Senate election, 2007|2007]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-21 |title=Chavit Singson announces senatorial bid for Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/917805/chavit-singson-announces-senatorial-bid-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |work=GMA News |access-date=2024-08-21 |archive-date=2024-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821090825/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/917805/chavit-singson-announces-senatorial-bid-for-eleksyon-2025/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Ben Tulfo]], broadcast journalist<ref>{{cite news |date=September 26, 2024 |title=Ben Tulfo eyes Senate seat |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/09/26/2387994/ben-tulfo-eyes-senate-seat |newspaper=[[The Philippine Star]] |location= |access-date=September 26, 2024 |archive-date=September 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926042741/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/09/26/2387994/ben-tulfo-eyes-senate-seat |url-status=live }}</ref>
**Mar Valbuena, chairperson of transport group [[Manibela]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/100064616655120/photos/969687855195094/|title=Mario Valbuena of transport group Manibela files his certificate of candidacy (COC) to run in the senatorial race for 2025 on Monday.|publisher=Philstar.com|author=Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR|access-date=2024-10-09}}</ref>
**Leandro Verceles, former governor of [[Catanduanes]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Serquiña |first=Mariel Celine |date=2024-10-08 |title=Ex-ES Vic Rodriguez files candidacy for senator for Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922992/vic-rodriguez-coc-senator-eleksyon-2025/story/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009020551/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922992/vic-rodriguez-coc-senator-eleksyon-2025/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi]]
**Ernesto Arellano, candidate for senator in [[2022 Philippine Senate election|2022]]
*[[Kilusang Bagong Lipunan]]
**Relly Jose Jr., ship captain
*[[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] coalition
** [[Bam Aquino]] ([[Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino|KANP]]), former senator<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Tabuena |first=Jazmin |date=2024-02-23 |title=Ex-VP Robredo open to running in 2025 elections — spokesperson |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/23/2335624/ex-vp-robredo-open-running-2025-elections-spokesperson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225231345/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/23/2335624/ex-vp-robredo-open-running-2025-elections-spokesperson |archive-date=2024-02-25 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
** [[Francis Pangilinan|Kiko Pangilinan]], former senator and candidate for vice president in [[2022 Philippine presidential election|2022]]
*Maisug Slate
** [[Jimmy Bondoc]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), former director of the [[Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation]], lawyer and singer<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kabagani |first=Lade Jean |date=2024-10-05 |title=Singer-lawyer Jimmy Bondoc wants to be a senator |url=https://tribune.net.ph/amp/story/2024/10/04/singer-lawyer-jimmy-bondoc-wants-to-be-a-senator |work=Daily Tribune |access-date=2024-10-05 |url-status=live |archive-date=2024-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006075714/https://tribune.net.ph/amp/story/2024/10/04/singer-lawyer-jimmy-bondoc-wants-to-be-a-senator }}</ref>
** [[Ronald dela Rosa]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), incumbent senator<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Perez |first=Annie |date=2024-04-20 |title=Duterte stays with PDP; party drops 'Laban' from name |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/4/20/duterte-stays-with-pdp-851 |work=[[ABS-CBN]] |access-date=2024-05-05 |archive-date=2024-04-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420060842/https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/4/20/duterte-stays-with-pdp-851 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Bong Go]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), incumbent senator<ref name=":2" />
** Jesus Hinlo Jr. ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), lawyer
** [[Raul Lambino]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), lawyer and former administrator and CEO of the [[Cagayan Economic Zone Authority]]
** [[Rodante Marcoleta]] ([[Independent politician|Independent]]), incumbent representative for [[SAGIP Partylist]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Quismorio |first=Ellson |date=2024-09-30 |title=Marcoleta declares senatorial bid: 'Wala na pong atrasan ito' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/30/marcoleta-declares-senatorial-bid-wala-na-pong-atrasan-ito |access-date=2024-10-01 |work=Manila Bulletin |archive-date=2024-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002101554/https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/30/marcoleta-declares-senatorial-bid-wala-na-pong-atrasan-ito |url-status=live }}</ref>
**[[Apollo Quiboloy]] ([[Independent politician|Independent]]), evangelical pastor and leader of [[Kingdom of Jesus Christ (church)|Kingdom of Jesus Christ]]{{efn|Quiboloy initially filed his candidacy under the Workers and Peasants Party (WPP) through Mark Tolentino, his legal counsel; however, his nomination is reportedly disputed by Sonny Matula, the party president and also another candidate.<ref name="MvQpol">{{cite news |date=October 10, 2024 |title=Matula Denies Signing For Quiboloy's Senate Bid |url=https://politiko.com.ph/2024/10/10/matula-denies-signing-for-quiboloys-senate-bid/politiko-lokal/ |work=[[Politiko (website)|Politiko]] |access-date=October 12, 2024}}</ref> As the alleged "intra-party dispute" is yet to be resolved, Quiboloy, through a letter sent to the COMELEC on October 21, revoked his acceptance as a WPP nominee, and decided to run as an independent candidate.<ref>{{cite news |last=Locus |first=Sundy |date=October 21, 2024 |title=Quiboloy to run as independent senatorial bet in Eleksyon 2025 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/924375/quiboloy-to-run-as-independent-senatorial-bet-in-eleksyon-2025/story |work=[[GMA Integrated News]] |access-date=October 21, 2024}}</ref>}}
** [[Phillip Salvador]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), actor<ref name=":2" />
*[[Nacionalista Party]]
**[[Imee Marcos]], incumbent senator<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cruz |first=RG |date=2024-06-24 |title=Is Imee in Marcos admin's 2025 Senate slate? |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/24/is-imee-in-marcos-admin-s-2025-senate-slate-1317 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |access-date=2024-06-26 |archive-date=2024-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626152042/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/24/is-imee-in-marcos-admin-s-2025-senate-slate-1317 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-10-02 |title=Sen. Imee Marcos files COC for reelection |url=https://www.inquirer.net/414811/sen-imee-marcos-files-coc-for-reelection/ |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |access-date=2024-10-02 |archive-date=2024-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006075713/https://www.inquirer.net/414811/sen-imee-marcos-files-coc-for-reelection/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Ariel Querubin]], retired military officer and candidate for senator in [[2010 Philippine general election|2010]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Palaubsanon |first=Mitchelle L. |date=2024-07-21 |title=Retired Col. Querubin starts his Senate run anew |url=https://qa.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2024/07/21/2371790/retired-col-querubin-starts-his-senate-run-anew |access-date=2024-07-29 |work=[[The Freeman (newspaper)|The Freeman]] |archive-date=2024-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240729165833/https://qa.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2024/07/21/2371790/retired-col-querubin-starts-his-senate-run-anew |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Oposisyon ng Bayan ([[Makabayan]])
** Ronaldo Adonis, secretary-general of [[Kilusang Mayo Uno]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Raymund |date=2024-08-02 |title=Labor leader is Makabayan's 3rd candidate for senate race |url=https://www.bulatlat.com/2024/08/02/labor-leader-is-makabayans-3rd-candidate-for-senate-race/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Bulatlat |archive-date=2024-08-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802134022/https://www.bulatlat.com/2024/08/02/labor-leader-is-makabayans-3rd-candidate-for-senate-race/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
** Jocelyn Andamo, secretary-general of Filipino Nurses United<ref name=":16">{{Cite news |last=Argosino |first=Faith |date=2024-08-26 |title=Makabayan unveils 10-man senatorial slate |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1976711/makabayan-unveils-10-man-senatorial-slate |work=[[INQUIRER.net]] |access-date=2024-08-26 |archive-date=2024-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922071910/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1976711/makabayan-unveils-10-man-senatorial-slate |url-status=live }}</ref>
** Ronnel Arambulo, vice-chairperson of Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas<ref>{{Cite news |last=Aglibot |first=Joanna Rose |date=2024-08-19 |title=Fisherfolk leader announces 2025 Senate bid |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1974386/fisherfolk-leader-announces-2025-senate-bid |work=[[INQUIRER.net]] |access-date=2024-08-19 |archive-date=2024-08-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819105005/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1974386/fisherfolk-leader-announces-2025-senate-bid |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Arlene Brosas]] ([[Gabriela Women's Party|Gabriela]]), incumbent House representative for [[Gabriela Women's Party]]<ref name=":15" />
** [[Teodoro Casiño]], chairperson of [[Bagong Alyansang Makabayan]], former representative for [[Bayan Muna]] and candidate for senator in [[Philippine Senate election, 2013|2013]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Villaruel |first=Jauhn Etienne |date=2024-08-21 |title=Makabayan names Teddy Casiño as 6th Senate candidate |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/21/makabayan-names-teddy-casi-o-as-6th-senate-candidate-1211 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |access-date=2024-08-21 |archive-date=2024-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821083753/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/21/makabayan-names-teddy-casi-o-as-6th-senate-candidate-1211 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[France Castro]] ([[ACT Teachers]]), incumbent representative for [[ACT Teachers]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Balancio |first=Joyce |date=2024-06-26 |title=Rep. France Castro to run for Senate in 2025 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/26/rep-france-castro-to-run-for-senate-in-2025-2222 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>
** Eufemia Domingo, secretary-general of Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap<ref name=":16" />
** Modesto Floranda, president of [[PISTON (transport group)|Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide]]<ref name=":16" />
** Amirah Lidasan, co-chairperson of Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self-Determination<ref name="lidasan" />
** [[Liza Maza]], former representative for [[Gabriela Women's Party]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Villaruel |first=Jauhn Etienne |date=2024-08-15 |title=Liza Maza announces senatorial bid, joins Makabayan slate |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/15/liza-maza-announces-senatorial-bid-joins-makabayan-slate-1435 |access-date=2024-08-16 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>
** Danilo Ramos, chairperson of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sampang |first=Dianne |date=2024-08-22 |title=Farmers group leader announces senatorial bid, pushes for agri reform |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1975788/farmers-group-leader-announces-senatorial-bid-pushes-for-agricultural-reform |work=[[INQUIRER.net]] |access-date=2024-08-23 |archive-date=2024-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823041339/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1975788/farmers-group-leader-announces-senatorial-bid-pushes-for-agricultural-reform |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas]]
**[[Norberto Gonzales]], former [[Secretary of National Defense (Philippines)|secretary of national defense]], and candidate for president in 2022
*[[Partido Lakas ng Masa]]
**[[Leody de Guzman]], former senatorial candidate in [[2019 Philippine Senate election|2019]], presidential candidate in [[2022 Philippine presidential election|2022]] and chairman of [[Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino]]<ref name="LeodyLuke">{{Cite news |last=Casucian |first=Jiselle Anne C. |date=2024-09-14 |title=Ka Leody, BMP's Luke Espiritu to seek Senate seats in 2025 polls |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/920484/ka-leody-bmp-s-luke-espiritu-to-seek-senate-seats-in-2025-polls/story/ |access-date=2024-09-21 |work=GMANetwork.com |archive-date=2024-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921052029/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/920484/ka-leody-bmp-s-luke-espiritu-to-seek-senate-seats-in-2025-polls/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
**[[Luke Espiritu]], former senatorial candidate in [[2022 Philippine presidential election|2022]] and president of [[Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino]]<ref name="LeodyLuke" />
*Partido Maharlika
**Arnel Escobal, retired police officer
**Michael Tapado, retired police officer
*[[Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago]]
**Allen Capuyan, former chairperson of the [[National Commission on Indigenous Peoples]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mariel Celine |first=Serquiña |date=2024-10-07 |title=Comelec: Day 7 sees filing of 49 senatorial aspirants, 50 party-lists |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922890/comelec-day-7-sees-filing-of-49-senatorial-aspirants-50-party-lists/story/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008202453/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/922890/comelec-day-7-sees-filing-of-49-senatorial-aspirants-50-party-lists/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Partido Pederal ng Maharlika
** [[Jose Montemayor Jr.]], candidate for president in [[2022 Philippine general elections|2022]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-10-01 |title=Ex-presidential bet Joey Montemayor files COC for senator |url=https://www.inquirer.net/414487/ex-presidential-bet-joey-montemayor-files-coc-for-senator/ |work=[[INQUIRER.net]] |access-date=2024-10-01 |archive-date=2024-10-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001034653/https://www.inquirer.net/414487/ex-presidential-bet-joey-montemayor-files-coc-for-senator/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Reform PH Party]]
**[[Gregorio Honasan]], former senator<ref name="npceyes"/>
*[[Labor Party Philippines|Workers and Peasants Party]]{{efn|A dispute in the WPP (''Workers and Peasants Party'') occurred as Sonny Matula—now a lone candidate under the party—denied the nomination of Apollo Quiboloy who initially filed his candidacy under the party. Mark Tolentino, the latter's legal counsel,<ref name="MvQpol" /> has claimed being the president of the "legitimate faction" of the WPP, which was also denied by Matula.<ref>{{cite news |last=Villaruel |first=Jauhn Etienne |date=October 9, 2024 |title=Quiboloy may run as independent after WPP 'faction' disowns pastor |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/9/quiboloy-may-run-as-independent-after-wpp-faction-disowns-pastor-1357 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |access-date=October 12, 2024 |archive-date=October 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009123457/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/9/quiboloy-may-run-as-independent-after-wpp-faction-disowns-pastor-1357 |url-status=live }}</ref> Tolentino said as well that Matula is under another WPP—the ''Workers Party Philippines''—which is said to be an "unregistered" political party.<ref>{{cite news |last=Mondejar |first=MJ |date=October 11, 2024 |title=Labor leader na sumita sa CONA ni Pastor ACQ, mali ang claim—legal counsel |url=https://smninewschannel.com/labor-leader-na-sumita-sa-cona-ni-pastor-acq-mali-ang-claim-legal-counsel/ |work=[[SMNI News Channel]] |access-date=October 12, 2024 |language=tl}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2024}} Meanwhile, the COMELEC found that (the first) WPP has been divided into factions under Ariel Arias, the party chairperson, and Tolentino.<ref name="MvQpol" />}}
**[[Sonny Matula]], former senatorial candidate in [[2019 Philippine Senate election|2019]] and [[2022 Philippine presidential election|2022]], and president of [[Federation of Free Workers]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-09-15 |title=Sonny Matula declares Senate bid |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1983389/sonny-matula-declares-senate-bid |work=[[INQUIRER.net]] |access-date=2024-09-21 |archive-date=2024-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928114319/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1983389/sonny-matula-declares-senate-bid |url-status=live }}</ref>


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* [[Leila de Lima]] ([[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal]]), former senator and [[Secretary of Justice (Philippines)|secretary of justice]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sampang |first=Dianne |date=2024-07-19 |title=De Lima says she won't run in 2025 elections |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1962712/de-lima-says-she-wont-run-in-2025-elections |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808182214/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1962712/de-lima-says-she-wont-run-in-2025-elections |archive-date=2024-08-08 |access-date=2024-07-29 |work=[[INQUIRER.net]]}}</ref> (running for House representative for [[Mamamayang Liberal]] party-list)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cupin |first=Bea |date=2024-09-20 |title=Leila de Lima guns for House seat as Mamamayang Liberal nominee |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/leila-de-lima-guns-seat-house-representatives-mamamayang-liberal/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-09-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920070325/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/leila-de-lima-guns-seat-house-representatives-mamamayang-liberal/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Leila de Lima]] ([[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal]]), former senator and [[Secretary of Justice (Philippines)|secretary of justice]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sampang |first=Dianne |date=2024-07-19 |title=De Lima says she won't run in 2025 elections |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1962712/de-lima-says-she-wont-run-in-2025-elections |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808182214/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1962712/de-lima-says-she-wont-run-in-2025-elections |archive-date=2024-08-08 |access-date=2024-07-29 |work=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]}}</ref> (running for House representative for [[Mamamayang Liberal]] party-list)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cupin |first=Bea |date=2024-09-20 |title=Leila de Lima guns for House seat as Mamamayang Liberal nominee |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/leila-de-lima-guns-seat-house-representatives-mamamayang-liberal/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-09-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920070325/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/leila-de-lima-guns-seat-house-representatives-mamamayang-liberal/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Chel Diokno]] ([[Akbayan]]), chairman of the [[Free Legal Assistance Group]] and senatorial candidate in [[2019 Philippine Senate election|2019]] and [[2022 Philippine Senate election|2022]]<ref name=":12" /> (running for House representative for [[Akbayan]] party-list)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sampang |first=Dianne |date=2024-09-28 |title=Chel Diokno is Akbayan Party's 1st nominee for 2025 polls |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987917/chel-diokno-is-akbayan-partys-first-nominee-for-2025-polls |access-date=2024-09-29 |work=[[INQUIRER.net]] |archive-date=2024-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006081248/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987917/chel-diokno-is-akbayan-partys-first-nominee-for-2025-polls |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Chel Diokno]] ([[Akbayan]]), chairman of the [[Free Legal Assistance Group]] and senatorial candidate in [[2019 Philippine Senate election|2019]] and [[2022 Philippine Senate election|2022]]<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Tabuena |first=Jazmin |date=2024-02-23 |title=Ex-VP Robredo open to running in 2025 elections — spokesperson |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/23/2335624/ex-vp-robredo-open-running-2025-elections-spokesperson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225231345/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/23/2335624/ex-vp-robredo-open-running-2025-elections-spokesperson |archive-date=2024-02-25 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> (running for House representative for [[Akbayan]] party-list)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sampang |first=Dianne |date=2024-09-28 |title=Chel Diokno is Akbayan Party's 1st nominee for 2025 polls |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987917/chel-diokno-is-akbayan-partys-first-nominee-for-2025-polls |access-date=2024-09-29 |work=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |archive-date=2024-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006081248/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1987917/chel-diokno-is-akbayan-partys-first-nominee-for-2025-polls |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Paolo Duterte]] ([[Hugpong ng Pagbabago|HNP]]), incumbent House representative from [[Davao City]]'s [[Davao City's 1st congressional district|1st district]] (running for re-election)<ref name="d3">{{cite news |last1=Ombay |first1=Giselle |date=June 25, 2024 |title=Rodrigo Duterte, sons Baste, Paolo eyeing 2025 Senate bid —VP Sara |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911155/rodrigo-duterte-sons-baste-paolo-eyeing-2025-senate-bid-vp-sara/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626144721/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911155/rodrigo-duterte-sons-baste-paolo-eyeing-2025-senate-bid-vp-sara/story/ |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |work=[[GMA News]]}}</ref>
* [[Paolo Duterte]] ([[Hugpong ng Pagbabago|HNP]]), incumbent House representative from [[Davao City]]'s [[Davao City's 1st congressional district|1st district]] (running for re-election)<ref name="d3">{{cite news |last1=Ombay |first1=Giselle |date=June 25, 2024 |title=Rodrigo Duterte, sons Baste, Paolo eyeing 2025 Senate bid —VP Sara |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911155/rodrigo-duterte-sons-baste-paolo-eyeing-2025-senate-bid-vp-sara/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626144721/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911155/rodrigo-duterte-sons-baste-paolo-eyeing-2025-senate-bid-vp-sara/story/ |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |work=[[GMA News]]}}</ref>
* [[Rodrigo Duterte]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), former [[president of the Philippines]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-05-20 |title=How the Senate race is shaping up a year before 2025 elections |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/how-philippines-senatorial-race-shaping-up-2025-polls/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523092744/https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/how-philippines-senatorial-race-shaping-up-2025-polls/ |archive-date=2024-05-23 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=[[Rappler]] |language=en-US}}</ref> (running for [[mayor of Davao City]])
* [[Rodrigo Duterte]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), former [[president of the Philippines]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magsambol |first=Bonz |date=2024-05-20 |title=How the Senate race is shaping up a year before 2025 elections |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/how-philippines-senatorial-race-shaping-up-2025-polls/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523092744/https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/how-philippines-senatorial-race-shaping-up-2025-polls/ |archive-date=2024-05-23 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=[[Rappler]] |language=en-US}}</ref> (running for [[mayor of Davao City]])
* [[Sebastian Duterte]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), incumbent mayor of [[Davao City]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ombay |first1=Giselle |date=June 25, 2024 |title=Rodrigo Duterte, sons Baste, Paolo eyeing 2025 Senate bid —VP Sara |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911155/rodrigo-duterte-sons-baste-paolo-eyeing-2025-senate-bid-vp-sara/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626144721/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911155/rodrigo-duterte-sons-baste-paolo-eyeing-2025-senate-bid-vp-sara/story/ |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |work=[[GMA News]]}}</ref> (running for vice mayor of Davao City)
* [[Sebastian Duterte]] ([[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino|PDP]]), incumbent mayor of [[Davao City]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ombay |first1=Giselle |date=June 25, 2024 |title=Rodrigo Duterte, sons Baste, Paolo eyeing 2025 Senate bid —VP Sara |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911155/rodrigo-duterte-sons-baste-paolo-eyeing-2025-senate-bid-vp-sara/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626144721/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911155/rodrigo-duterte-sons-baste-paolo-eyeing-2025-senate-bid-vp-sara/story/ |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |work=[[GMA News]]}}</ref> (running for vice mayor of Davao City)
* [[Richard Gomez]] ([[Partido Federal ng Pilipinas|PFP]]), incumbent House representative from [[Leyte (province)|Leyte]]'s [[Leyte's 4th congressional district|4th district]] (running for re-election)<ref name=":4" />
* [[Richard Gomez]] ([[Partido Federal ng Pilipinas|PFP]]), incumbent House representative from [[Leyte (province)|Leyte]]'s [[Leyte's 4th congressional district|4th district]] (running for re-election)<ref name=":4" />
* [[Isko Moreno]] ([[Aksyon Demokratiko|Aksyon]]), former [[mayor of Manila]] and candidate for president in [[2022 Philippine general elections|2022]] (running for mayor of Manila)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-09 |title=Will Isko Moreno run for senator? |url=https://politiko.com.ph/2024/06/09/will-isko-moreno-run-for-senator/snitch-network/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609202809/https://politiko.com.ph/2024/06/09/will-isko-moreno-run-for-senator/snitch-network/ |archive-date=2024-06-09 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=Politiko |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ong |first=Ghio |title=Isko may run for Manila mayor under Aksyon Demokratiko |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/20/2371519/isko-may-run-manila-mayor-under-aksyon-demokratiko |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=2024-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730185324/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/20/2371519/isko-may-run-manila-mayor-under-aksyon-demokratiko |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Isko Moreno]] ([[Aksyon Demokratiko|Aksyon]]), former [[mayor of Manila]] and candidate for president in [[2022 Philippine general elections|2022]] (running for mayor of Manila)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-09 |title=Will Isko Moreno run for senator? |url=https://politiko.com.ph/2024/06/09/will-isko-moreno-run-for-senator/snitch-network/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609202809/https://politiko.com.ph/2024/06/09/will-isko-moreno-run-for-senator/snitch-network/ |archive-date=2024-06-09 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=Politiko |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ong |first=Ghio |title=Isko may run for Manila mayor under Aksyon Demokratiko |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/20/2371519/isko-may-run-manila-mayor-under-aksyon-demokratiko |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-date=2024-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730185324/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/20/2371519/isko-may-run-manila-mayor-under-aksyon-demokratiko |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Leni Robredo]] ([[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal]]), former vice president (running for mayor of [[Naga, Camarines Sur]])<ref name=":11" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-09-20 |title=Former VP Leni Robredo to run for Naga City mayor |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1985280/fwd-break-leni-robredo-to-run-as-naga-city-mayor |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922072306/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1985280/fwd-break-leni-robredo-to-run-as-naga-city-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Leni Robredo]] ([[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal]]), former vice president (running for mayor of [[Naga, Camarines Sur]])<ref name=":11" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=2024-09-20 |title=Former VP Leni Robredo to run for Naga City mayor |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1985280/fwd-break-leni-robredo-to-run-as-naga-city-mayor |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922072306/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1985280/fwd-break-leni-robredo-to-run-as-naga-city-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Rufus Rodriguez]] ([[Centrist Democratic Party of the Philippines|CDP]]), incumbent representative from [[Cagayan de Oro]]'s [[Cagayan de Oro's 2nd congressional district|2nd district]] (running for reelection)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Balce |first=Ben |date=2024-09-28 |title=Klarex, Rufus form alliance for midterm polls next year |url=https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/146489 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Mindanao Gold Star Daily |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Rufus Rodriguez]] ([[Centrist Democratic Party of the Philippines|CDP]]), incumbent representative from [[Cagayan de Oro]]'s [[Cagayan de Oro's 2nd congressional district|2nd district]] (running for reelection)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Balce |first=Ben |date=2024-09-28 |title=Klarex, Rufus form alliance for midterm polls next year |url=https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/146489 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Mindanao Gold Star Daily |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Yedda Marie Romualdez]] ([[Lakas–CMD|Lakas]]), incumbent representative for [[Tingog Party List]]<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Banayo |first=Lito |date=2024-05-03 |title=Politics 2025 |url=https://www.manilastandard.net/opinion/314442988/politics-2025.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609225423/https://manilastandard.net/opinion/314442988/politics-2025.html |archive-date=2024-06-09 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Yedda Marie Romualdez]] ([[Lakas–CMD|Lakas]]), incumbent representative for [[Tingog Party List]]<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Banayo |first=Lito |date=2024-05-03 |title=Politics 2025 |url=https://www.manilastandard.net/opinion/314442988/politics-2025.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609225423/https://manilastandard.net/opinion/314442988/politics-2025.html |archive-date=2024-06-09 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Gilbert Teodoro]] ([[People's Reform Party|PRP]]), incumbent [[Secretary of National Defense (Philippines)|secretary of national defense]] (staying in office as secretary)<ref name=":4" />
* [[Gilbert Teodoro]] ([[People's Reform Party|PRP]]), incumbent [[Secretary of National Defense (Philippines)|secretary of national defense]] (staying in office as secretary)<ref name=":4" />
* [[Antonio Trillanes]] ([[Aksyon Demokratiko|Aksyon]]), former senator (running for [[mayor of Caloocan]])<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel Pabico |date=2024-07-15 |title=Trillanes now with Aksyon Demokratiko |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961217/trillanes-now-with-aksyon-demokratiko |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808182211/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961217/trillanes-now-with-aksyon-demokratiko |url-status=live }}</ref><!-- NOTE: List candidates alphabetically BY SURNAME. Observe guideline [[MOS:OFFICE]] in denoting offices. -->
* [[Antonio Trillanes]] ([[Aksyon Demokratiko|Aksyon]]), former senator (running for [[mayor of Caloocan]])<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel Pabico |date=2024-07-15 |title=Trillanes now with Aksyon Demokratiko |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961217/trillanes-now-with-aksyon-demokratiko |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808182211/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1961217/trillanes-now-with-aksyon-demokratiko |url-status=live }}</ref><!-- NOTE: List candidates alphabetically BY SURNAME. Observe guideline [[MOS:OFFICE]] in denoting offices. -->


==Opinion polling==
==Opinion polling==
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! colspan="3" |Oct 16–17, 2024
! colspan="3" |Oct 16–17, 2024
! colspan="3" |Oct 29–31, 2024
! colspan="3" |Oct 29–31, 2024
! colspan="3" |Nov 29-Dec 3, 2024
! colspan="3" |Nov 10–16, 2024
! colspan="3" |Nov 15-Dec 6, 2024
! colspan="3" |Nov 26–Dec 3, 2024
! colspan="3" |Nov 29–Dec 3, 2024
! colspan="3" |Dec 7–9, 2024
! colspan="3" |Dec 7–9, 2024
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Publicus Asia<ref name="PubOct2024">{{Cite web |author=PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. |title=PAHAYAG Senate Preference Survey: Bong Go Leads, But Nearly Half of Voters Open to Change |url=https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/pahayag-senate-preference-survey-bong-go-leads-but-nearly-half-of-voters-open-to-change |access-date=2024-10-21}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Publicus Asia<ref name="PubOct2024">{{Cite web |author=PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. |title=PAHAYAG Senate Preference Survey: Bong Go Leads, But Nearly Half of Voters Open to Change |url=https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/pahayag-senate-preference-survey-bong-go-leads-but-nearly-half-of-voters-open-to-change |access-date=2024-10-21}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |PEERS Agency<ref name="Peers">{{Cite web |title=People's PEERSpective: Results of October-November 2024 PEERS Survey on Filipino Senatorial and Party-List Preferences |url=https://www.peersph.org/imgs/PRESS_BRIEF.pdf |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=www.peersph.org}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |PEERS Agency<ref name="Peers">{{Cite web |title=People's PEERSpective: Results of October-November 2024 PEERS Survey on Filipino Senatorial and Party-List Preferences |url=https://www.peersph.org/imgs/PRESS_BRIEF.pdf |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=peersph.org}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Publicus Asia<ref name="PubDec2024">{{Cite web |title=The results of the latest PAHAYAG poll conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=990228273134596&set=a.491290206361741 |website=Facebook |publisher=PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. |access-date=2024-12-21}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[OCTA Research|OCTA]]<ref name="OCTANov2024">{{Cite web |first=Hana |last=Bordey |title=Erwin, Ben Tulfo, Tito Sotto top OCTA's latest senatorial survey |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/930714/erwin-ben-tulfo-tito-sotto-top-octa-s-latest-senatorial-survey/story/ |date=December 23, 2024 |website=GMANetwork.com |access-date=December 24, 2024}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Pulse Asia<ref name="PulseAsiaNov2024">{{Cite web |title=November 2024 Ulat ng Bayan Senatorial Pre-Election Preference probe Electoral Survey |url=https://pulseasia.ph/updates/november-2024-ulat-ng-bayan-senatorial-pre-election-preference-probe-electoral-survey/ |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=Pulse Asia Research Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Centre for Student Initiatives<ref>{{Citation
! colspan="3" |Publicus Asia<ref name="PubDec2024">{{Cite web |title=The results of the latest PAHAYAG poll conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=990228273134596&set=a.491290206361741 |via=Facebook |publisher=PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. |access-date=2024-12-21}}</ref>
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|title = CSI confirms November 15 to December 6 survey on voter preference for Senate and Partylist among the youth
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! colspan="3" |DZRH<ref name="DZRHDec2024">{{Cite web |first=Mary |last=Antalan |title=DESISYON 2025: First wave of MBC-DZRH pre-election survey |url=https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/desisyon-2025-first-wave-of-mbc-dzrh-pre-election-survey |date=2024-12-13 |website=DZRH |access-date=2024-12-13}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |DZRH<ref name="DZRHDec2024">{{Cite web |first=Mary |last=Antalan |title=DESISYON 2025: First wave of MBC-DZRH pre-election survey |url=https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/desisyon-2025-first-wave-of-mbc-dzrh-pre-election-survey |date=2024-12-13 |website=DZRH |access-date=2024-12-13}}</ref>
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|E. Tulfo
|E. Tulfo
|55.7
|55.7
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|E. Tulfo
|73
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|E. Tulfo
|62.2
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|E. Tulfo
|E. Tulfo
|41
|41
|{{party color cell|Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino}}
|Aquino
|56.3
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|E. Tulfo
|E. Tulfo
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|Lacson
|Lacson
|47.6
|47.6
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|B. Tulfo
|66
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Sotto
|59.2
|{{party color cell|Aksyon Demokratiko}}
|{{party color cell|Aksyon Demokratiko}}
|Ong
|Ong
| rowspan="2" |39
|—
|{{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|Pangilinan
|55.3
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|T. Sotto
|T. Sotto
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|T. Sotto
|T. Sotto
|46.0
|46.0
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|T. Sotto
|63
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|Go
|54.7
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lacson
|Lacson
|—
|{{party color cell|Aksyon Demokratiko}}
|Ong
|43.3
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|B. Tulfo
|B. Tulfo
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|Cayetano
|Cayetano
|45.4
|45.4
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|Go
|52
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|B. Tulfo
|52.7
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|T. Sotto
|T. Sotto
| rowspan="2" |37
|—
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Binay
|37.7
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lacson
|Lacson
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|-
|-
!5
!5
|{{party color cell|PDP-Laban}}
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|Go
|Go
|35
|35
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|B. Tulfo
|B. Tulfo
|39.6
|39.6
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Revilla
|rowspan="2" |49
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Cayetano
|46.5
|{{party color cell|PDP-Laban}}
|{{party color cell|PDP-Laban}}
|Go
|Go
|—
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lacson
|36.3
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Pacquiao
|Pacquiao
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|Ong
|Ong
|39.0
|39.0
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Cayetano
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Pacquiao
|45.0
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Cayetano
|Cayetano
|
|32
|{{party color cell|Makabayan}}
|Brosas
|32.2
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lapid
|Lapid
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|Pacquiao
|Pacquiao
|33.6
|33.6
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lacson
|47
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lacson
|44.1
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|B. Tulfo
|B. Tulfo
|
|31
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Cayetano
|31.5
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Cayetano
|Cayetano
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|C. Villar
|C. Villar
|31.9
|31.9
|{{party color cell|Nacionalista Party}}
|Marcos
|41
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|Revillame
|43.6
|{{party color cell|PDP-Laban}}
|{{party color cell|PDP-Laban}}
|Dela Rosa
|dela Rosa
|
|30
|{{party color cell|Partido Lakas ng Masa}}
|Espiritu
|31.4
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Revilla
|Revilla
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|Revilla
|Revilla
|31.6
|31.6
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Pacquiao
|38
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Revilla
|43.5
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Pacquiao
|Pacquiao
|
|29
|{{party color cell|Makabayan}}
|Castro
|29.6
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|C. Villar
|C. Villar
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|dela Rosa
|dela Rosa
|31.2
|31.2
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lapid
|36
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Binay
|40.1
|{{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|{{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|Pangilinan
|Pangilinan
| rowspan="2" |28
|—
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Sotto
|26.8
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|Revillame
|Revillame
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|Abalos
|Abalos
|30.9
|30.9
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Tolentino
|32
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lapid
|39.2
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Tolentino
|Tolentino
|—
|{{party color cell|Partido Lakas ng Masa}}
|De Guzman
|25.3
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Binay
|Binay
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|dela Rosa
|dela Rosa
|26
|26
|{{party color cell|Reform PH - People's Party}}
|{{party color cell|Reform PH Party}}
|Honasan
|Honasan
|30.4
|30.4
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Abalos
|rowspan="2" |30
|{{party color cell|Nacionalista Party}}
|Marcos
|37.5
|{{party color cell|Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino}}
|{{party color cell|Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino}}
|Aquino
|Aquino
|
|27
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Abalos
|25.0
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|dela Rosa
|dela Rosa
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|Lapid
|Lapid
|28.9
|28.9
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Binay
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|dela Rosa
|36.9
|{{party color cell|Nacionalista Party}}
|{{party color cell|Nacionalista Party}}
|Marcos
|Marcos
|
|26
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|E. Tulfo
|23.6
|{{party color cell|Nacionalista Party}}
|{{party color cell|Nacionalista Party}}
|Marcos
|Marcos
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|Pangilinan
|Pangilinan
|28.6
|28.6
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|C. Villar
|29
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|C. Villar
|36.5
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|Revillame
|Revillame
|
|19
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Tolentino
|21.0
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|Go
|Go
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|Marcos
|Marcos
|28.1
|28.1
|{{party color cell|PDP-Laban}}
|{{party color cell|Independent}}
|Revillame
|28
|{{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|Pangilinan
|33.1
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|Marcoleta
|Marcoleta
| rowspan="2" |18
|—
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Revilla
|19.3
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Abalos
|Abalos
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|{{party color cell|Reform PH Party}}
|{{party color cell|Reform PH Party}}
|Honasan
|Honasan
|
|27
|{{party color cell|Reform PH Party}}
|{{party color cell|Reform PH Party}}
|Honasan
|28.6
|{{party color cell|Reform PH Party}}
|Honasan
|Honasan
|16.3
|{{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|{{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|Pangilinan
|Pangilinan
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|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Binay
|Binay
|{{party color cell|PDP–Laban}}
|dela Rosa
|26
|{{party color cell|Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino}}
|Aquino
|28.2
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Lapid
|Lapid
| rowspan="2" |17
|—
|{{party color cell|Nacionalista Party}}
|{{party color cell|Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino}}
|Marcos
|16.7
|{{party color cell|Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipinas}}
|Aquino
|Aquino
|28.9
|28.9
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|Go
|Go
|26.9
|26.9
|{{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
|Pangilinan
|25
|{{party color cell|Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas}}
|Abalos
|26.0
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! colspan="3" |[[Pulse Asia]]<ref name="PulseAsiaMarch2024">{{Cite web |title=March 2024 Nationwide Survey on 2025 Senatorial Election |url=https://pulseasia.ph/updates/5361/?portfolioCats=249 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=Pulse Asia |language=en-US |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404040026/https://pulseasia.ph/updates/5361/?portfolioCats=249 |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[Pulse Asia]]<ref name="PulseAsiaMarch2024">{{Cite web |title=March 2024 Nationwide Survey on 2025 Senatorial Election |url=https://pulseasia.ph/updates/5361/?portfolioCats=249 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=Pulse Asia |language=en-US |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404040026/https://pulseasia.ph/updates/5361/?portfolioCats=249 |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[OCTA Research|OCTA]]<ref name="OCTAMar2024">{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2024 |title=Erwin Tulfo leads OCTA Research senatorial survey |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/902568/erwin-tulfo-leads-octa-research-senatorial-survey/story/?amp |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=GMANetwork.com |language=en-US |archive-date=July 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023942/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/902568/erwin-tulfo-leads-octa-research-senatorial-survey/story/?amp |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[OCTA Research|OCTA]]<ref name="OCTAMar2024">{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2024 |title=Erwin Tulfo leads OCTA Research senatorial survey |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/902568/erwin-tulfo-leads-octa-research-senatorial-survey/story/?amp |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=GMANetwork.com |language=en-US |archive-date=July 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023942/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/902568/erwin-tulfo-leads-octa-research-senatorial-survey/story/?amp |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Publicus Asia<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Former President Duterte slips from top spot in 2025 Senatorial race - PAHAYAG Survey |url=https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/former-president-duterte-slips-from-top-spot-in-2025-senatorial-race-pahayag-survey |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=www.publicusasia.com |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191903/https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/former-president-duterte-slips-from-top-spot-in-2025-senatorial-race-pahayag-survey |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Publicus Asia<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Former President Duterte slips from top spot in 2025 Senatorial race - PAHAYAG Survey |url=https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/former-president-duterte-slips-from-top-spot-in-2025-senatorial-race-pahayag-survey |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=publicusasia.com |language=en |archive-date=2024-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630191903/https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/former-president-duterte-slips-from-top-spot-in-2025-senatorial-race-pahayag-survey |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Publicus Asia<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Ong, Tulfo, Duterte lead 2025 senatorial race; reelectionists face uncertainty - PAHAYAG |url=https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/ong-tulfo-duterte-lead-2025-senatorial-race;-reelectionists-face-uncertainty-pahayag |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=www.publicusasia.com |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712134126/https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/ong-tulfo-duterte-lead-2025-senatorial-race;-reelectionists-face-uncertainty-pahayag |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Publicus Asia<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Ong, Tulfo, Duterte lead 2025 senatorial race; reelectionists face uncertainty - PAHAYAG |url=https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/ong-tulfo-duterte-lead-2025-senatorial-race;-reelectionists-face-uncertainty-pahayag |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=publicusasia.com |language=en |archive-date=2024-07-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712134126/https://www.publicusasia.com/posts/press%20release/ong-tulfo-duterte-lead-2025-senatorial-race;-reelectionists-face-uncertainty-pahayag |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[Pulse Asia]]<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=Ulat ng Bayan June 17–24 Pulse Asia Senatorial preference survey |url=https://pulseasia.ph/updates/june-2024-ulat-ng-bayan-senatorial-pre-election-preference-probe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808182218/https://pulseasia.ph/updates/june-2024-nationwide-survey-on-the-performance-and-trustworthiness-ratings-of-the-top-philippine-government-officials/ |archive-date=2024-08-08 |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=[[Pulse Asia]] |language=en}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[Pulse Asia]]<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=Ulat ng Bayan June 17–24 Pulse Asia Senatorial preference survey |url=https://pulseasia.ph/updates/june-2024-ulat-ng-bayan-senatorial-pre-election-preference-probe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808182218/https://pulseasia.ph/updates/june-2024-nationwide-survey-on-the-performance-and-trustworthiness-ratings-of-the-top-philippine-government-officials/ |archive-date=2024-08-08 |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=[[Pulse Asia]] |language=en}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Oculum<ref>{{Cite web|title=Erwin Tulfo tops Oculum senatorial survey|url=https://oculum.ph/erwin-tulfo-tops-oculum-senatorial-survey/|access-date=2024-10-12|website=www.oculum.ph|date=31 August 2023 |language=en|archive-date=2024-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721105416/https://oculum.ph/erwin-tulfo-tops-oculum-senatorial-survey/|url-status=live}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |Oculum<ref>{{Cite web|title=Erwin Tulfo tops Oculum senatorial survey|url=https://oculum.ph/erwin-tulfo-tops-oculum-senatorial-survey/|access-date=2024-10-12|website=oculum.ph|date=31 August 2023 |language=en|archive-date=2024-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721105416/https://oculum.ph/erwin-tulfo-tops-oculum-senatorial-survey/|url-status=live}}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[OCTA Research|OCTA]]<ref name="OCTAAug2024">{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2024 |title=Tulfo brothers, Sotto, Go top latest OCTA senatorial survey |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/920988/tulfo-brothers-sotto-go-top-latest-octa-senatorial-survey/story/ |website=GMANetwork.com |access-date=September 22, 2024 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920021151/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/920988/tulfo-brothers-sotto-go-top-latest-octa-senatorial-survey/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[OCTA Research|OCTA]]<ref name="OCTAAug2024">{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2024 |title=Tulfo brothers, Sotto, Go top latest OCTA senatorial survey |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/920988/tulfo-brothers-sotto-go-top-latest-octa-senatorial-survey/story/ |website=GMANetwork.com |access-date=September 22, 2024 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920021151/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/920988/tulfo-brothers-sotto-go-top-latest-octa-senatorial-survey/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[Pulse Asia]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=Ulat ng Bayan September 6-13 Pulse Asia Senatorial preference survey |url=https://pulseasia.ph/updates/september-2024-ulat-ng-bayan-senatorial-pre-election-preference-probe/ |url-status=live |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=[[Pulse Asia]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002133033/https://pulseasia.ph/updates/september-2024-ulat-ng-bayan-senatorial-pre-election-preference-probe/ }}</ref>
! colspan="3" |[[Pulse Asia]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=Ulat ng Bayan September 6-13 Pulse Asia Senatorial preference survey |url=https://pulseasia.ph/updates/september-2024-ulat-ng-bayan-senatorial-pre-election-preference-probe/ |url-status=live |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=[[Pulse Asia]] |language=en |archive-date=2024-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002133033/https://pulseasia.ph/updates/september-2024-ulat-ng-bayan-senatorial-pre-election-preference-probe/ }}</ref>
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2025 Philippine Senate election

← 2022 May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12) 2028 →

12 (of the 24) seats to the Senate of the Philippines
13 seats needed for a majority
 
Alliance Bagong PIlipinas Liberal

 
Alliance Makabayan PDP

Incumbent Senate President

Francis Escudero
NPC



The 2025 Philippine Senate election will be the 35th election of members to the Senate of the Philippines. It will be held on May 12, 2025, within the 2025 Philippine general election. The seats of the 12 senators elected in 2019 will be contested in this election. The senators that will be elected in this election will serve until 2031, joining the winners of the 2022 election to form the Senate's delegation to the 20th Congress of the Philippines, with the senators elected in 2022 serving until 2028.

The ruling administration of President Bongbong Marcos formed the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, comprising the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), Lakas–CMD, Nacionalista Party, National Unity Party (NUP), and the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), to contest the election. In the opposition, the Liberal Party plans to field candidates with the Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KANP), while the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) will run candidates with Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP). The Makabayan bloc also plans to field a full slate of candidates for the election as the Oposisyon ng Bayan.

Background

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Migz Zubiri served as Senate president until his resignation on May 20, 2024, after which Francis Escudero took over.

In the 2022 election, the UniTeam Alliance backing the candidacies of eventual president Bongbong Marcos and vice president Sara Duterte won a plurality of seats in the Senate of the Philippines.[1][2] Leading up to the convention of the 19th Congress, Senators Cynthia Villar and Migz Zubiri, both having run under UniTeam, were viewed as the frontrunners to succeed Senate President Tito Sotto, who left the Senate after being term-limited.[3][4][5] After Zubiri presumptively earned enough votes to be elected Senate president and negotiations for a term-sharing agreement failed, Villar withdrew from the contest, leaving Zubiri unopposed for the Senate presidency.[6][7]

Zubiri's term as Senate president was marked by speculation of efforts to unseat him. Such speculation was confirmed by Senator Imee Marcos, who stated that there were plans to oust Zubiri from the Senate presidency, attributing such efforts to pressure that "came from outside the Senate".[8] On May 20, 2024, Zubiri resigned the Senate presidency after 15 senators expressed their support to oust him from the post.[9][10][11] Senator Francis Escudero was nominated as his successor and was elected without objection.[12][13]

While in government after the alliance's large victories in the election,[14] Duterte remarked that the UniTeam Alliance had already "served its purpose" but claimed that the alliance was still "intact".[15] Following mounting tensions between the Marcos and Duterte political clans, Duterte resigned from her roles as secretary of education and co-vice chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).[16][17] Political observers saw Duterte's resignation from her positions in the Marcos administration as a confirmation of the collapse of the UniTeam Alliance. Some labeled Duterte as a potential "leader of the opposition", a label that she would reject, claiming that she was "still friends" with Marcos.[18][19]

Political scientist Julio C. Teehankee observed that a broad united coalition is unlikely to form in 2025 given that the Liberal Party, the traditional political opposition since 2016, has more in common with the ruling Marcos administration and noted that "there is little value in debating" which political faction is the true opposition, noting the varied motivations for opposing an incumbent government.[20]

Electoral system

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The Philippines has a 24-member Senate elected at-large. Every three years since 1995, 12 seats are disputed. For 2025, the seats disputed in 2019 will be contested. Each voter has 12 votes, of which one can vote for one to twelve candidates, or a multiple non-transferable vote; the twelve candidates with the most votes are elected.

Senators are limited to serving two consecutive terms, although they are eligible for a third (and succeeding) non-consecutive term.[21] Only half of the seats are up in every senatorial election.[22] The winning senators will succeed those elected in 2019, and will join those elected in 2022 to form the 20th Congress.

Each party or coalition endorses a slate of candidates, typically not exceeding a 12-person ticket.[23] A party may also choose to invite "guest candidates" to complete its slate.[24] The party may even include, with the candidates' consent, independent candidates and candidates from other parties as the party's guest candidates. Parties also may form coalitions to endorse a multi-party slate of candidates.

Winning candidates are proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC). The NBOC usually proclaims senators-elect by batches, if that candidate can no longer fall to worse than twelfth place in the tally. Post-proclamation disputes are handled by the Senate Electoral Tribunal, a body composed of six senators and three justices from the Supreme Court.

Term-limited incumbents

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The following are serving a successive six-year term and are barred from seeking reelection.[25]

  1. Nancy Binay (UNA), running for mayor of Makati
    On January 20, 2024, Binay stated in an interview on DWIZ-AM that she was "50 percent sure" that she would run for mayor of Makati upon the end of her term as senator.[26] She confirmed her bid for the mayoralty on September 9.[27] The incumbent mayor and Binay's sister Abigail is running for senator under the Nationalist People's Coalition.[28]
  2. Koko Pimentel (Nacionalista), running for representative in Marikina's 1st district
    On October 6, 2024, Pimentel filed to run for representative in Marikina's 1st district, facing off against incumbent mayor Marcelino Teodoro, husband of the incumbent representative Marjorie Ann, after a failed attempt to form an alliance with the local administration.[29][30]
  3. Grace Poe (Independent), did not pursue any political office
  4. Cynthia Villar (Nacionalista), running for representative in Las Piñas's at-large district
    On July 31, 2024, Villar expressed her interest in running for public office in Las Piñas, either as mayor or representative for the city's at-large district.[31][32] Villar was then later seen as running for Congress.[33] Villar then filed to run as representative,[34] while her daughter Camille, the incumbent House representative, is running for senator.[35]

Mid-term vacancies

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  1. Sonny Angara (LDP)
    On July 2, 2024, President Bongbong Marcos appointed Angara, a term-limited senator, as secretary of education.[36][37] On July 18, Angara resigned from the Senate a day before assuming office, leaving his seat vacant until his successor is elected in the regular election.[38][39]

Parties in the outgoing Senate

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In both chambers of Congress, members are organized into "blocs", akin to parliamentary groups elsewhere. In keeping with the traditions of the Third Philippine Republic which was under a two-party system, there are two main blocs, the majority and minority blocs; this is although the country is now in a multi-party system. Those who voted for the Senate president are from the majority bloc, while those who did not (if there are more than two candidates for the Senate presidency) will vote amongst themselves on who will be the minority bloc. Those who belong to neither bloc shall be the independent minority bloc. Members can also be from the independent bloc. Each bloc can have members from multiple parties. Only the majority and minority blocs have voting privileges in committees.

At the end of the 19th Congress, the majority bloc is composed of members who voted for Escudero for Senate president.[40][41]

Parties in the Senate at the end of the 19th Congress of the Philippines
Party Current seats Bloc membership Political affiliation
Total Up Not Up Majority Minority Other 2022 2025
NPC
5 / 24
1 4 Most None Some Reporma–NPC Bagong Pilipinas
Nacionalista
5 / 24
4 1 Most One None UniTeam Bagong Pilipinas
PDP
3 / 24
2 1 All None None TAP TBA
Akbayan
1 / 24
0 1 None One None TRoPa TBA
Lakas
1 / 24
1 0 One None None UniTeam Bagong Pilipinas
PFP
1 / 24
1 0 One None None UniTeam Bagong Pilipinas
PMP
1 / 24
0 1 One None None UniTeam TBA
UNA
1 / 24
1 0 None None One TBA
Independent
6 / 24
1 4 Most None Some
Vacant
1 / 24
1 0
Total 24 / 24 12 12

Coalitions

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Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas

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On May 8, 2024, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and Lakas–CMD signed an alliance agreement at the Manila Polo Club in Makati to form the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas (Alliance for the New Philippines) for the 2025 general elections.[42] House Speaker Martin Romualdez remarked that the formation of the alliance created the "most powerful political force in our country today", noting the positioning of the PFP as the de facto ruling party in the country and Lakas' status as the largest political party in the House of Representatives.[43]

Romualdez also implied that the coalition plans to include "all major parties",[44] including the Nacionalista Party, which began negotiations with the alliance on July 2.[45][46] President Marcos remarked that the alliance aims to be based "not on political expediency but on ideology" that focuses on unity and a new Philippines.[47] Two parties would sign alliance agreements with the coalition: the Nationalist People's Coalition on May 19,[48] and the National Unity Party on June 29.[49] The Nacionalista Party formally entered the coalition on August 8.[50]

On May 10, former Senator Manny Pacquiao announced his senatorial candidacy as a member of the alliance while remaining a member of PROMDI.[51][52] Reelectionist Senator Imee Marcos, the sister of the president and PFP chairman, noted that she was unsure of her inclusion in the coalition, though the entry of the Nacionalista Party in the alliance ensured her inclusion in its ticket.[53][45] Party leaders under the alliance met on August 19; on the same day, Erwin Tulfo noted that the administration "still has no final senatorial lineup".[54]

On September 26, President Marcos announced the administration's twelve senatorial bets during an event at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay.[55] Imee Marcos, the president's sister, opted out of her inclusion in the slate, saying " I chose to stand alone so that my 'adding' (sibling) would no longer be put in a difficult position, and my true friends won't hesitate."[56] On her sister's decision, president Marcos said "that is her choice."[57]

Liberal Party

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At a forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on February 22, 2024, Liberal Party spokesperson and former Senator Leila de Lima announced that the party plans to field former senators Bam Aquino and Francis Pangilinan, as well as human rights lawyer Chel Diokno of the Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KANP), as its senatorial candidates in the upcoming election.[58][59] Aquino confirmed his bid for the Senate on May 14 after being appointed as the chairman of KANP.[60] While former vice president and 2022 presidential candidate Leni Robredo was floated as a possible candidate, Robredo ruled out a bid for the Senate and instead announced a run for the mayoralty of Naga, Camarines Sur,[61][62] though the party remained keen in drafting Robredo for its Senate ticket.[63]

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes, who ran under TRoPa in the 2022 Senate election, proposed that the Liberal Party and its allies "set aside sensitivities for a larger cause" and align with the Marcos administration in the Senate race to ensure "obliteration of the Duterte forces".[64] Party President Edcel Lagman was also open to such arrangement.[65] Political pundits suggest that such a coalition would provide the opposition with more resources during the campaign but may alienate "many groups in the opposition camp who are ideologically opposed to any alliance with other political groups".[66] De Lima disapproved of Trillanes' proposal, emphasizing the need to adhere to the party's principles as a political opposition and identity as "the alternative to the Marcos bloc and the Duterte bloc".[67] Senator Risa Hontiveros concurred with de Lima, stating that while she respects Trillanes's proposition, such an alliance would not form a "genuine opposition".[68]

Makabayan

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In an interview during commemorations for the 42nd anniversary of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on June 26, 2024, term-limited Representative France Castro announced her bid for the Senate in response to open letters from teachers encouraging her to seek a seat in the chamber in 2025.[69][70] Castro added that the Makabayan coalition plans to form a 12-member senate slate for the 2025 elections branded as the "Oposisyon ng Bayan" (Opposition of the Nation) with the aim to form an "alternative slate" to the ruling government.[71][72] The coalition aims to field candidates from marginalized sectors and vowed not to field candidates from political dynasties or influential families.[73] Castro and Representative Arlene Brosas also stated that they were open to form alliances with "true opposition" groups and have entered negotiations with other opposition groups such as the Liberal Party.[74] Brosas later announced her senate bid on July 16.[75][76] Makabayan formally announced its ten-member senatorial slate on August 26, during its National Heroes Day event at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila.[77] On September 24, Moro activist Amirah Lidasan announced her run as the 11th Makabayan senatorial candidate.[78]

Partido Demokratiko Pilipino

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At the party's national council held on April 19, 2024, at the Nustar Resort and Casino in Cebu City, former President Rodrigo Duterte endorsed the reelection bids of incumbent Senators Ronald dela Rosa, Bong Go, and Francis Tolentino as well as the bid of actor Phillip Salvador as part of the party's slate for the election.[79][80] On June 26, Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed the elder Duterte's bid for the Senate, along with that of her brothers Paolo Duterte, the incumbent representative for Davao City's 1st district, and Sebastian Duterte, the incumbent mayor of Davao City.[81][82]

In response to the possibility of an alliance between the ruling Marcos administration and the Liberal Party, dela Rosa affirmed that the Dutertes would lead the opposition in such case.[83]

Candidates

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The filing of candidacies was from October 1 to 8, 2024, at the Manila Hotel.[84] A total of 184 people registered to run for senator.[85] One withdrew his candidacy.[86] More than a week later, the commission released an initial list of 66 approved candidates.[87] In November, the COMELEC declared 117 nuisance candidates, 14 of which filed motion for reconsideration.[88][89] This includes 2022 election candidate and social media personality Francis Leo Marcos.[90] In December, the COMELEC announced 66 names are on their final list, having received no restraining orders from the Supreme Court.[91]

PDP-Laban - Hakbang ng Maisug
# Name Party
10. Jimmy Bondoc PDP–Laban
22. Ronald dela Rosa PDP–Laban
28. Bong Go PDP–Laban
30. Jesus Hinlo PDP–Laban
34. Raul Lambino PDP–Laban
38. Rodante Marcoleta Independent
52. Apollo Quiboloy Independent
57. Phillip Salvador PDP–Laban
  • Guest candidates

Withdrew

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Declined

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Opinion polling

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Opinion polling in the Philippines is conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS), Pulse Asia, OCTA Research, and other pollsters.

Per candidate

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This list includes all individuals named by at least 10% of respondents in any of the surveys conducted after the campaign officially began. The top 16 candidates with the highest favorability in each poll are listed below, where the top 12 are marked with a "black line". For a comprehensive list of all individuals included in the surveys, see the main article.

After COC filing

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# Oct 16–17, 2024 Oct 29–31, 2024 Nov 10–16, 2024 Nov 26–Dec 3, 2024 Nov 29–Dec 3, 2024 Dec 7–9, 2024
Publicus Asia[106] PEERS Agency[107] OCTA[108] Pulse Asia[109] Publicus Asia[110] DZRH[111]
1 Ong 41 E. Tulfo 55.7 E. Tulfo 73 E. Tulfo 62.2 E. Tulfo 41 E. Tulfo 64.7
2 E. Tulfo 40 Lacson 47.6 B. Tulfo 66 Sotto 59.2 Ong 39 T. Sotto 54.9
3 T. Sotto 38 T. Sotto 46.0 T. Sotto 63 Go 54.7 Lacson B. Tulfo 50.3
4 Lacson Cayetano 45.4 Go 52 B. Tulfo 52.7 T. Sotto 37 Lacson 50.1
5 Go 35 B. Tulfo 39.6 Revilla 49 Cayetano 46.5 Go Pacquiao 46.5
6 B. Tulfo 33 Ong 39.0 Cayetano Pacquiao 45.0 Cayetano 32 Lapid 46.2
7 Cayetano Pacquiao 33.6 Lacson 47 Lacson 44.1 B. Tulfo 31 Cayetano 44.7
8 Pacquiao 32 C. Villar 31.9 Marcos 41 Revillame 43.6 dela Rosa 30 Revilla 42.4
9 Pangilinan 30 Revilla 31.6 Pacquiao 38 Revilla 43.5 Pacquiao 29 C. Villar 40.7
10 Marcos dela Rosa 31.2 Lapid 36 Binay 40.1 Pangilinan 28 Revillame 39.4
11 Aquino 27 Abalos 30.9 Tolentino 32 Lapid 39.2 Tolentino Binay 38.0
12 dela Rosa 26 Honasan 30.4 Abalos 30 Marcos 37.5 Aquino 27 dela Rosa 37.4
13 Tolentino 23 Lapid 28.9 Binay dela Rosa 36.9 Marcos 26 Marcos 34.6
14 Revillame 21 Pangilinan 28.6 C. Villar 29 C. Villar 36.5 Revillame 19 Go 34.5
15 Honasan 20 Marcos 28.1 Revillame 28 Pangilinan 33.1 Marcoleta 18 Abalos 31.8
16 Binay 19 Aquino 27.6 Honasan 27 Honasan 28.6 Honasan Pangilinan 29.6
17 Lapid 18 Binay dela Rosa 26 Aquino 28.2 Lapid 17 Aquino 28.9
18 C. Villar 17 Go 26.9 Pangilinan 25 Abalos 26.0 Binay Ong 26.6

Before COC filing

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# Feb 21–29, 2024 Mar 6–10, 2024 Mar 11–14, 2024 Mar 14–19, 2024 June 15–19, 2024 June 17–24, 2024 July 17–31, 2024 Aug 28–Sep 2, 2024 Sep 6–13, 2024 Sep 14–23, 2024
Oculum[112] Pulse Asia[113] OCTA[114] Publicus Asia[115] Publicus Asia[116] Pulse Asia[117] Oculum[118] OCTA[119] Pulse Asia[120] SWS[121]
1 R. Duterte 53 E. Tulfo 57.1 E. Tulfo 58 Ong 41 Ong 39 E.Tulfo 58.0 E.Tulfo 50 E. Tulfo 60 E. Tulfo 60.8 E. Tulfo 54
2 T. Sotto T. Sotto 51.8 T. Sotto 52 R. Duterte 38 E. Tulfo 33 T. Sotto 50.4 T. Sotto 48 B. Tulfo 57 B. Tulfo 49.6 T. Sotto 34
3 E. Tulfo 52 R. Duterte 47.7 Go 50 E. Tulfo 37 R. Duterte 32 Cayetano 42.7 R. Duterte 39 T. Sotto 50 T. Sotto 48.0 Cayetano 31
4 Moreno 45 Go 44.2 B. Tulfo 43 Go 32 Lacson B. Tulfo 40.9 Cayetano 38 Go 49 Cayetano 41.3 R. Duterte 25
5 Pacquiao 43 Cayetano 37.7 R. Duterte 38 T. Sotto T. Sotto 29 R. Duterte 38.7 dela Rosa 32 Lacson 44 Go 40.3 Marcos
6 dela Rosa 41 Pacquiao Lacson 34 Lacson Go Go 36.6 Lacson 31 Revilla R. Duterte 38.0 Lacson 24
7 Go 40 dela Rosa 33.2 dela Rosa 33 dela Rosa 28 Moreno Marcos 33.8 V. Sotto 28 Cayetano 35 Binay 37.5 Revilla
8 Ong 35 Marcos 32.1 Pacquiao 32 Marcos 27 Robredo 28 Pacquiao 33.5 Revillame 27 Tolentino 34 Revilla 35.9 C. Villar 21
9 Marcos Moreno 31.5 Revilla 30 Moreno Marcos Lacson 32.2 Ong 26 Pacquiao Lacson 35.5 Binay 20
10 V. Sotto B. Tulfo 30.5 Marcos 29 Robredo Pangilinan 25 Moreno 31.7 Lapid Marcos 33 Pacquiao 31.9 Lapid
11 Cayetano Revilla 29.6 Moreno 27 Teodoro 26 Teodoro 23 dela Rosa 31.3 Mn. Villar Lapid Marcos 29.8 Pacquiao 18
12 Revilla 32 Binay 29.1 Cayetano 26 Cayetano 23 Cayetano Revilla 29.9 Pacquiao 24 R. Duterte dela Rosa 26.2 dela Rosa
13 Lacson 32 Lacson 28.6 Lapid 22 Pangilinan 22 dela Rosa 22 Santos-Recto 23.6 Revilla 22 dela Rosa 29 Lapid 24.7 Go
14 Lapid 30 Revillame 25.9 Tolentino Diokno 21 Diokno 21 Lapid 21.4 Moreno 20 Abalos 28 Honasan 21.5 Tolentino 17
15 Robredo 23 Lapid 25.4 Ong 21 Pacquiao Pangilinan 19.2 Marcos Ong C. Villar 21.2 Pangilinan 15
16 Honasan Ong 24.6 Abalos B. Tulfo Binay 18.9 Go Honasan 23 Pangilinan 20.5 Abalos 14
17 Roxas Pangilinan 22.2 Tolentino 20 Failon 18.8 Honasan 19 S. Duterte 22 Ong 19.8 Aquino
18 Pangilinan Recto 18.8 Gordon 18 Honasan 18.6 Roxas Binay S. Duterte 19.1 Honasan 13

Per party

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  • Parties (excluding independents) with the plurality of seats in boldface.
  • Parties (excluding independents) with the majority of seats are shaded by the party color.

Seats won

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  • Totals may not add up to 12 due to margin of error.
Date Pollster
ACT-CIS
Ind
Aug 28–Sep 2 OCTA[119] 1 1 0 1 0 2 2 3 1 0 1 0 3
Jun 17–24 Pulse Asia[117] 1 2 0 1 1 3 3 3 0 0 1 0 2
Jun 15–19 Publicus Asia[116] 1 2 1 0 2 2 1 3 0 1 0 0 1
Mar 14–19 Publicus Asia[115] 1 2 0 0 1 2 1 3 0 1 0 0 1
Mar 11–14 OCTA[114] 1 2 0 1 0 2 2 4 1 0 1 0 2
Mar 6–10 Pulse Asia[113] 1 2 0 1 0 2 3 3 0 0 1 0 3
Feb 21–29 Oculum[112] 1 2 0 1 1 2 2 3 0 0 1 0 3

Seats after the election

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  • Totals may not add up to 24 due to margin of error.
Date Pollster
Ind
Mar 14–19 Publicus Asia[115] 1 1 2 0 0 1 3 5 4 0 1 0 1 0 5
Mar 11–14 OCTA[114] 1 1 2 0 1 0 3 6 5 1 0 1 1 0 6
Mar 6–10 Pulse Asia[113] 1 1 2 0 1 0 3 7 4 0 0 1 1 0 7
Feb 21–29 Oculum[112] 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 6 4 0 0 1 1 0 7

Results

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The Commission on Elections, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, is expected to proclaim the winners at least a week after election.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Before
election
Senate bloc Min Independent bloc Min Majority bloc
Party ^‡
Election results Not up Up for election Not up
After
election
Party
Senate bloc [to be determined]
Key:
Seats up
* Gained by a party from another party
Held by the incumbent
+ Held by the same party with a new senator
* Vacancy

Per candidate

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CandidateParty or alliance
Benhur AbalosAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Ronaldo AdonisOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Wilson AmadIndependent
Jocelyn AndamoOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Bam AquinoLiberal PartyKatipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
Ronnel ArambuloOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Ernesto ArellanoKatipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi
Roberto BallonIndependent
Abigail BinayAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasNationalist People's Coalition
Jimmy BondocHakbang ng MaisugPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Bong RevillaAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasLakas–CMD
Bonifacio BositaIndependent
Arlene BrosasOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Roy CabonegroDemocratic Party of the Philippines
Allen CapuyanPartido Pilipino sa Pagbabago
Teodoro CasiñoOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
France CastroOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Pia CayetanoAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasNacionalista Party
Angelo de AlbanIndependent
David d'AngeloBunyog Pagkakaisa
Leody de GuzmanPartido Lakas ng Masa
Ronald dela RosaHakbang ng MaisugPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Eufemia DoringoOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Arnel EscobalPartido Maharlika
Luke EspirituPartido Lakas ng Masa
Modesto FlorandaOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Marc GamboaIndependent
Bong GoHakbang ng MaisugPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Norberto GonzalesPartido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas
Jesus Hinlo Jr.Hakbang ng MaisugPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Gregorio HonasanReform PH - People's Party
Relly Jose Jr.Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Panfilo LacsonAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasIndependent
Raul LambinoHakbang ng MaisugPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Lito LapidAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasNationalist People's Coalition
Wilbert T. LeeAksyon Demokratiko
Amirah LidasanOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Rodante MarcoletaHakbang ng MaisugIndependent
Imee MarcosNacionalista Party
Norman MarquezIndependent
Eric MartinezIndependent
Richard MataIndependent
Sonny MatulaWorkers' and Peasants' Party
Liza MazaOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Heidi MendozaIndependent
Jose Montemayor Jr.Partido Pederal ng Maharlika
Jose OlivarIndependent
Willie OngAksyon Demokratiko
Manny PacquiaoAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Kiko PangilinanLiberal Party
Ariel QuerubinNacionalista Party
Apollo QuiboloyHakbang ng MaisugIndependent
Danilo RamosOposisyon ng BayanMakabayan
Willie RevillameIndependent
Vic RodriguezIndependent
Nur-Ana SahidullaIndependent
Phillip SalvadorHakbang ng MaisugPartido Demokratiko Pilipino
Chavit SingsonIndependent
Tito SottoAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasNationalist People's Coalition
Michael TapadoPartido Maharlika
Francis TolentinoAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasPartido Federal ng Pilipinas
Ben TulfoIndependent
Erwin TulfoAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasLakas–CMD
Mar ValbuenaIndependent
Leandro VercelesIndependent
Camille VillarAlyansa para sa Bagong PilipinasNacionalista Party
Total

Per party

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PartySeats
UpBeforeWonAfter+/−
Nationalist People's Coalition15
Nacionalista Party45
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino23
Lakas–CMD11
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas11
Independent15
Akbayan01010
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino01010
United Nationalist Alliance1100−1
Vacancy1100−1
Total1224020

Aside from these parties, the following parties not in the Senate also put up candidates for the election. This is pending COMELEC approval:

Notes

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