Metro Manila, Philippines—The filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the 2025 midterm elections officially starts today, marking the beginning of a crucial period for aspirants aiming for positions in Congress, provincial, city, and municipal governments. The filing period will run until October 8.
In the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), candidates vying for district representative seats in the Bangsamoro Parliament can file their COCs from November 4 to 9, with elections scheduled for May 12.Candidates are prohibited from running for more than one position. Any aspirant seeking to withdraw from one race must file a sworn statement of cancellation by October 8. Failure to do so will invalidate their election, even if they win.
Day 1: Senate Aspirants
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee was the first to file his candidacy for senator under Aksyon Demokratiko. His platform focuses on providing affordable food, ensuring decent wages, and improving healthcare access.’ ‘5’: ‘contentWidth’: ‘fit-content’ ’embedCode’: ‘
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee, first to file candidacy for senator under Aksyon Demokratiko. His campaign promise:
– “Murang pagkain
– Sapat na kita
– Mawala ang takot at pangamba ng bawat Pilipino sa pagkakasakit”@eimorpsantos pic.twitter.com/uAM3coGc7v— NewsWatch Plus PH (@newswatchplusph) October 1, 2024
