Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan
Kiko Pangilinan eyes Senate comeback, vowing to prioritize measures that would lower prices, improve food security, increase the minimum wage and address other primary concerns of the masses.
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Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao
Running under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Senate slate, Manny Pacquiao vows fight corruption and implement reforms to address poverty, health and education.
Panfilo “Ping” Lacson
As Ping Lacson eyes senate comeback, he wants to continue fighting all forms of corruption, particularly the abuse and misuse of congressional insertions or pork barrel.
Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan
Gringo Honasan wants to return to the Senate to push for unfinished reforms on land use, national security, freedom of information and food security.
FACT SHEET: Who are running for senator in the 2025 midterm elections?
Part two of this election profile series covers former senators who are trying to regain seats in the chamber: Paolo Benigno Aquino, Gregorio Honasan, Panfilo Lacson, Emmanuel Pacquiao, Francis Pangilinan and Vicente Sotto III.
Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV
Bam Aquino seeks to return to the Senate, presenting himself as a candidate for the people with platforms focusing on inflation and education.
FACT CHECK: VP Sara wala raw assassination threat kay Marcos?
Sinabi ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa isang press briefing na wala siyang ginawang pagbabanta na patayin si President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Taliwas ito sa sinabi niya sa isang Zoom conference noong Nob. 23, 2024
FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte denies own assassination threat against Marcos Jr.
Vice President Sara Duterte said she did not make an assassination threat against the president. This contradicts what she revealed in a Zoom press conference in November 2024.
Maria Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos
Imee Marcos vows to push for a uniform minimum wage across the country, if reelected to a second Senate term. She has also withdrawn from the Marcos administration’s senatorial slate for the 2025 elections.
Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.
Bong Revilla promises to lower the prices of goods, push for programs for farmers and fishermen, lower the retirement age for government workers and provide solutions to flood problems as he runs for senator in the 2025 elections.
