Vicente “Tito” Sotto III
Former Senate President Tito Sotto wants a Senate return to scrutinize the national government budget. He pushes for the rightsizing of the bureaucracy and the creation of a presidential drug enforcement authority.
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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.
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.
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 She has also withdrawn from the Marcos administration’s senatorial slate for the 2025 elections.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.
SC’s slap on the wrist of Judge Romeo Buenaventura
The High Court found Buenaventura guilty of misconduct, but for delaying the resolution of De Lima’s third case. His punishment: a fine of P36,000.That is peanuts for a judge who comes from a political dynasty counting more than two members in politics.
