THE senatorial aspirants for the 2025 national elections reached 58, with party-list groups gunning for a seat at the lower chamber hitting 50 as of Friday.
On the fourth day of the filing period, dominating the key measures the senatorial hopefuls said they would push if elected was an end to political dynasties.
The aspirants also wanted to focus on legislation improving the quality of education and the welfare of teachers.
For senators, 19 filed their certificate of candidacy on Friday while 15 submitted their certificate of nomination-certificate of acceptance of nomination (CON-CAN).
Commission on Elections Chairperson George Garcia said he is expecting the influx of filers at the latter part of the filing period, especially for party-lists where at least 160 were cleared to participate in the polls next year.
The latest addition to senatorial aspirants are Makabayan Coalition members Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas, Kilusang Mayo Uno Secretary General Jerome Adonis, Pamalakaya Vice Chairperson Ronnel Arambulo, Former Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Rep. France Castro, Former National Anti-Poverty Commission Chairperson Liza Maza, Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) Chairman Mody Floranda, Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) Secretary General Mimi Doringo, Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self-Determination Co-chairperson Amiral Lidasan, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Chairperson Danilo Ramos, and Filipino Nurses United Secretary General Jocelyn Andamo.
Also filing their papers were Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, Partido Lakas ng Masa members Renecio Espiritu and Leody de Guzman, and independent bets Elvis Beniga, Froilan Serafico, Bonifacio Bosita, and Ernesto Balite.
Filing their CON-CANs, meanwhile, are party-lists Magbubukid, Pinuno, Gilas, ABP, Gabriela, Pinoy Ako, Ilocano Defenders, BBM, 1 Rider, Abag Promdi, Ang Probinsyano, Subanen, and People’s Champ Guardians.
The filing will end on Oct. 8.
