2025 Philippine Senate Candidates & Voting Tips

Top 12 Senatorial Candidates

Heidi Mendoza

Party: Independent

Background: Former COA Commissioner, Anti-corruption Advocate

Key Achievements: Promoted transparency in government spending.

Bam Aquino

Party: Liberal Party

Background: Former Senator, Advocate for education reform

Key Achievements: Focused on youth empowerment and social development.

Kiko Pangilinan

Party: Liberal Party

Background: Former Senator, Advocate for food security

Key Achievements: Focused on agriculture and rural development.

Wilbert Lee

Party: Partido Federal ng Pilipinas

Background: Entrepreneur and civic leader

Key Achievements: Advocated for entrepreneurship and infrastructure development.

Luke Espiritu

Party: Partido Lakas ng Masa

Background: Labor leader and social advocate

Key Achievements: Pushed for workers’ rights and social reforms.

Leody De Guzman

Party: Partido Lakas ng Masa

Background: Labor leader and advocate for human rights

Key Achievements: Focused on workers' welfare and social justice.

Norman Marquez

Party: Akbayan Partylist

Background: Progressive leader

Key Achievements: Advocated for labor rights and climate change action.

David D' Angelo

Party: Independent

Background: Environmental advocate

Key Achievements: Focused on green energy and sustainable growth.

Teddy Casino

Party: Bayan Muna

Background: Former Representative, social justice advocate

Key Achievements: Advocated for workers' rights and environmental protection.

Arlene Brosas

Party: Gabriela Partylist

Background: Women’s rights advocate

Key Achievements: Focused on women's empowerment and gender justice.

Sonny Matula

Party: Workers and Peasants Party

Background: Labor leader, advocate for labor reform

Key Achievements: Advocated for higher wages and better working conditions.

Danilo Ramos

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Background: Social justice advocate

Key Achievements: Focused on poverty alleviation and social welfare.

All Running Candidates

Abalos, Benjamin Jr. "Benhur" De Castro

Party: Partido Federal ng Pilipinas

Adonis, Ronaldo Mangampo

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Amad, Wilson Caritero

Party: Independent

Andamo, Jocelyn Santos

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Aquino, Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aguirre

Party: Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino

Arambulo, Ronnel Gondraneos

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Arellano, Ernesto Rillera

Party: Kamalayang Kayumanggi (Katipunan)

Ballon, Roberto Amido

Party: Independent

Binay, Mar-Len Abigail "Abby" Sombillo

Party: Nationalist People’s Coalition

Bondoc, James Patrick "Jimmy" Romero

Party: PDP-Laban

Bong Revilla, Ramon Jr. Bautista

Party: Lakas-CMD

Bosita, Bonifacio Laqui

Party: Independent

Brosas, Arlene Duran

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Cabonegro, Roy Jerusalem

Party: Democratic Party of the Philippines

Capuyan, Allen Arat

Party: Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago

Casiño, Teodoro "Teddy" Acevedo

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Castro, Francisca "France" Lustina

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Cayetano, Pilar Juliana "Pia" Schramm

Party: Nacionalista Party

De Alban, Angelo Castro

Party: Independent

D’Angelo, David Delano

Party: Bunyog Pagkakaisa Party

De Guzman, Leodegario "Leody" Quitain

Party: Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM)

Dela Rosa, Ronald "Bato" Marapon

Party: PDP-Laban

Doringo, Eufemia "Mimi" Pet

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Escobal, Arnel Bondilles

Party: Partido Maharlika

Espiritu, Renecio Jr. Santos

Party: Partido Lakas ng Masa

Floranda, Modesto Toque

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Gamboa, Marc Louie Santos

Party: Independent

Go, Christopher Lawrence Tesoro

Party: PDP-Laban

Gonzales, Norberto Borja

Party: Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas

Hinlo, Jesus Jr. Villanueva

Party: PDP-Laban

Honasan, Gregorio "Gringo" Ballesteros

Party: Reform PH-People’s Party

Jose, Relly Jr. Nufable

Party: Kilusang Bagong Lipunan

Lacson, Panfilo "Ping" Morena

Party: Independent

Lambino, Raul Loyola

Party: PDP-Laban

Lapid, Manuel "Lito" Mercado

Party: Nationalist People’s Coalition

Lee, Wilbert Te

Party: Aksyon Demokratiko

Lidasan, Amirah Ali

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Marcoleta, Rodante Dizon

Party: Independent

Marcos, Maria Imelda "Imee" Romualdez

Party: Nacionalista Party

Marquez, Norman Cordero

Party: Independent

Martinez, Eric Morales

Party: Independent

Mata, Richard Tesoro

Party: Independent

Matula, Jose Sonny Gito

Party: Workers and Peasants Party (WPP)

Maza, Liza Largoza

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Mendoza, Heidi Lloce

Party: Independent

Montemayor, Jose Jr. Cabrera

Party: Partido Pederal ng Maharlika

Olivar, Jose Jessei Dela Calsada

Party: Independent

Ong, Willie Tan

Party: Aksyon Demokratiko

Pacquiao, Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran

Party: Partido Federal ng Pilipinas

Pangilinan, Francis Pancratius "Kiko" Nepomuceno

Party: Liberal Party of the Philippines

Querubin, Ariel Porfirio Oliva

Party: Nacionalista Party

Ramos, Danilo Hernandez

Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan

Revillame, Wilfredo "Willie" Buendia

Party: Independent

Rodriguez, Victor "Vic" Dayrit

Party: Independent

Sahidulla, Nur-Ana Indanan

Party: Independent

Salvador, Phillip Reyes

Party: PDP-Laban

Singson, Luis "Chavit" Crisologo

Party: Independent

Sotto, Vicente III "Tito" Castelo

Party: Nationalist People’s Coalition

Tapado, Michael Balais

Party: Partido Maharlika

Tolentino, Francis Ng

Party: Partido Federal ng Pilipinas

Tulfo, Bienvenido "Ben" Teshiba

Party: Independent

Tulfo, Erwin Teshiba

Party: Independent

Valbuena, Mario Jr. "Mar" Soliven

Party: Independent

Verceles, Leandro Buenconsejo

Party: Independent

Villar, Camille Aguilar

Party: Nacionalista Party

Voting Tips & Guides

1. Verify Your Voter Registration

Ensure you are registered in the correct precinct and bring valid identification.

2. Read About the Candidates

Before voting, research the credentials and platforms of all candidates. Be an informed voter!

3. Be Organized on Election Day

Bring all necessary documents, know your polling place, and allow yourself ample time to vote.

4. Fill Out the Ballot Carefully

Follow the instructions on the ballot. Avoid erasures and mistakes that could invalidate your vote.

5. Vote for the Right Candidates

Make sure you understand the qualifications and platforms of the candidates you choose.