Willie Ong
A cardiologist and social media personality, Willie Ong is giving the Senate another shot after an unsuccessful bid in 2019 to push for health reforms even while battling with cancer.
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Mar-len Abigail “Abby” Binay
Hoping to become the second Binay family member to hold a seat in the Senate, Abigail Binay, the three-term mayor of Makati, wants to implement the city’s programs on a national scale and boost efforts of local governments against climate change.
FACT SHEET: Who are running for senator in the 2025 midterm elections?
Part three of the series covers aspirants who have not been a senator but are in the top 20 based on our criteria: Benhur Abalos, Abigail Binay, Willie Ong, Wilfredo Revillame, Bienvenido Tulfo, Erwin Tulfo and Camille Villar.
Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr.
Former Interior and Local Government secretary Benhur Abalos vows to file amendments to the Local Government Code as his first order of business, if elected. The first-time senatorial aspirant also promises to push for reduced power rates and food security, among others.
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.
