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.
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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 She has also withdrawn from the Marcos administration’s senatorial slate for the 2025 elections.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.
Manuel “Lito” Lapid
Lapid vows to improve agri-tourism and continue his advocacies on education, public health and the environment as he runs for a fourth term in Senate in the 2025 midterm elections.
Francis “Tol” Tolentino
Francis Tolentino advocates for access to clean water, universal Wi-Fi and affordable electricity. He was the fourth biggest ad spender on TV, radio, print and billboards before the official filing of candidacy in October 2024, based on a report by Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism.
Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go
Bong Go wants to continue focusing on healthcare services, being the main proponent of Malasakit Centers. He also intends to improve food security, jobs, education and youth welfare
Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa
Bato Dela Rosa intends to refile his bills reimposing mandatory ROTC and prescribing the death penalty for “high-level drug trafficking,” if he wins a second Senate term.
