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Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of the East.
News anchor, radio show host, columnist, and ACT-CIS partylist representative.
Served as secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from June to December 2022.
Focus on the middle class, higher wages, and more benefits for private sector workers.
Authored House Bill No. 9666 to streamline government infrastructure projects with 24/7 construction operations.
Convicted for four counts of libel in 2008 and declared persona non grata in Dapitan for mocking the city and its people.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Ateneo de Davao University.
Senator of the 19th Congress and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography.
He was the Executive Assistant to Former President Rodrigo Duterte since 1998 in Davao City, and Special Assistant when Duterte rose to presidency in 2016.
Authored Republic Act No. 1146, establishing Malasakit Centers—one-stop facilities granting patients access to PhilHealth, PCSO, and DSWD without leaving the hospital.
Faced graft and plunder suit alongside Duterte over P6.6 billion in government projects awarded to CLTG Builders and Alfrego Builders, owned by Go’s father in Davao.
Allegations of reward system over drug war deaths alongside Duterte and Dela Rosa by paying P20,000 to P1 million to police for killing drug suspects.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English in Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Manila.
He has served as senator for about 24 years from 1992 to 2004 and 2010 to 2022.
He also served as Senate President from 2018 to 2022.
Authored and sponsored more than a hundred laws during his time in the Senate, including the Anti-Terrorism Act, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, and the Universal Healthcare Act.
Heavily supported the war against illegal drugs and sees education as one of the ways to solve the country’s drug problem.
Supports the PUV modernization and minimum wage hike.
Is against the death penalty and mandatory ROTC.
No available information on educational background.
Ben Tulfo is the founder and CEO of production company Bitag Media Unlimited, Inc.
Hosts “BITAG”, a public service TV program addressing crimes and public grievances.
Aims to fix the country’s “broken system” buckling on food, job security, and corruption.
Was subject to legal disputes such as indictments for cyber-libel for publicly rebuking an Iloilo-based lawyer and criticized by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) for deviating from the journalist’s duty to truth by acting as the “messiah of the oppressed” in 2019.
In 2025, a disqualification case was filed against Tulfo and his brothers, citing political dynasty and questioning the citizenship issue of his brother Erwin.
Attained Bachelor of Laws from University of the Philippines College of Law.
Pia Cayetano is an incumbent senator, lawyer, and economist.
Coming from a political dynasty, she is the sister to incumbent senator Alan Cayetano.
Cayetano joined the Senate in 2004, won reelection in 2010, served as Taguig’s 2nd District Representative (2016-2019), and returned in 2019, chairing key committees.
Advocates for tax reform and women’s rights through laws such as the RH Law and CREATE Act, and led the Oct. 2024 Senate probe into Duterte’s drug war.
Co-authored the 2021 law legitimizing and taxing POGOs but later supported their phaseout in 2023.
Holds an honorary Ph.D. in Public Administration from Cavite State University.
Bong Revilla is an actor and 3-term senator.
Part of a Cavite political dynasty, he is the son of ex-senator Ramon Revilla Sr.
He was elected Senator (2004, 2010, 2019) and Cavite governor (1998-2001), advocating for social welfare and infrastructure through laws such as the Kasambahay Law and Free Higher Education Act.
In 2013, he was linked to the pork barrel scam, alleging P224 million in kickbacks, and eventually arrested for plunder in 2014.
He was acquitted in 2018, then ordered to return P124.5 million, but he was cleared of graft charges in 2021.
Highest educational attainment: Undergraduate enrollee, Princeton University.
Incumbent Senator of the 19th Congress.
She previously served as governor of Ilocos Norte from 2010 to 2019.
Introduced Senate Bill 1112 to fulfill the emancipation of agrarian reform beneficiaries from debt through free award of agricultural lands.
Vows to push for nationwide equal minimum wage if re-elected, and proposed expanded “Pantawid Pamilya Program” to provide basic income to farmers and fishermen.
Advocates for the Philippines to be “friend of all” in the West Philippine Sea dispute.
In 2013, Marcos was found with undeclared assets from Sintra Trust and Swiss foundations in 2018, despite Philippine law requiring all public officials to list all their assets annually.
Attained a Master’s in Government Management at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
Former Senator from 2001 to 2013 and 2016 to 2022 and served as the Chief of Philippine National Police from 1999 to 2001.
Principal sponsor and co-author of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (RA 11479), the Anti-Hazing Law of 2018 (RA 11053) and the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007.
Implicated in the alleged summary execution of 11 members in the Kuratong Baleleng gang but the Supreme Court dismissed the case citing lack of evidence in 1997.
Faced murder charges over the Dacer-Corbito case but the Court of Appeals dismissed the case in 2011 citing lack of probable cause.
Highschool graduate
He is currently employed as a television host for 27 years, but also has worked as an actor.
Is eyeing for a senatorial seat to provide better and long-term solutions to poverty.
Known for his philanthropy and claims to be more knowledgeable about what the public needs after years of listening to the masses.
Was charged with child abuse and exploitation after making a young boy dance suggestively in his famous television show “Wowowin” back in 2011.
Was granted bail in 2013 before the arrest warrant was issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court and has been free while awaiting trial.
Earned a PhD in Development Administration from the University of Southeastern Philippines.
A senator who served as Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Director General of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
Spearheaded the passage of “Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act”, and “PNP, BFP, BJMP and BuCor Height Equality Act,” as well as participated in the enactment of “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.”
Advocates for death penalty for drug trafficking and the reinstatement of mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in higher education.
Expressed opposition regarding legislation on same-sex unions and divorce, and the International Criminal Court (ICC) involvement in the Philippines.
For his involvement in Duterte’s war on drugs, he is under scrutiny by the ICC and House of Representatives’ quad committee.
Graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Incumbent Mayor of Makati City since 2016.
Led local government efforts that earned Makati City bronze recognition from the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) in 2020.
Represented Southeast Asia in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in 2021.
Appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments in 2023.
In 2016, she faced a complaint about illegal gambling in Makati City was filed with the Office of the Ombudsman, but there has been no update since.
Earned a Master’s Degree in Management. Major in Public Administration in Philippine Christian University.
Pacquiao was a professional boxer from 1995 to 2021.
He was the Representative of the Sarangani Province from 2010 to 2016, and was also a senator from 2016 to 2022.
As a former senator, he passed a total of 18 laws, including the Handbook of OFWs Act (RA 11227) and co-authored the Universal Healthcare Act (RA 11223).
Asserts that addressing corruption will be a gateway to solving both poverty and unemployment issues in the country.
Had a P2.26B tax evasion case, but won due to the lack of due process and legal basis.
Earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE) in Barcelona, Spain.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman of the Lone District of Las Piñas City.
Authored Republic Act (RA) No.11497 to expand Las Piñas General Hospital’s bed capacity from 200 to 500.
Engages in educational and youth programs such as “Batang Magaling Act” and “E-Book for the Barangay Program Act of 2023“.
Launched the “Pasa-Tulong Initiative” during Women’s Month, encouraging residents to foster a culture of kindness and community support.
Three Villar family companies, Brittany Corp., Villar Sipag Center, and Villar Sipag at Tiyaga Foundation, owe Las Piñas City at least P213.55 million in taxes and penalties, with an outstanding balance of around P70 million remaining unresolved despite partial payment.
Earned his Honoris Causa Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Pampanga Agricultural College.
Filipino actor, politician, and served as a senator for a total of 16 years across three non-consecutive terms since 2004.
Lapid aims to continue existing projects and programs for education, health, infrastructure, jobs, tourism, and agriculture.
Principal author of Republic Act No. 9999 (Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010).
In 2019, the Supreme Court reinstated graft charges against Lapid and three others in connection with the 2004 fertilizer fund scam, reversing the Sandiganbayan’s 2016 dismissal of the case.
Earned a Masters in Public Administration at Harvard University.
Pangilinan worked as a legal analyst at ABS-CBN before entering politics.
Served as senator from 2001 to 2007, a Senate Majority Leader from 2004 to 2007, was re-elected from 2007 to 2013, and returned to the Senate in 2016. Appointed in 2014 as Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization.
Amendments to the Teachers Professionalization Act (RA 9293), Anti-Domestic Violence Act (RA 9262) and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
His platform addresses food security by lowering the cost of goods, reforms in agriculture, increasing the budget while combating rice smuggling.
In the issue of the drug war, he highlighted its failure to curb the spread of illegal drugs and hold high-profile criminals accountable.
Completed an Executive Education Program on Public Policy and Leadership at Harvard University.
Principal sponsor and co-author of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931), which provides free tuition and miscellaneous fees in state universities and colleges.
Authored the Go Negosyo Act (RA 10644), establishing over 200 Negosyo Centers nationwide to support micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Co-authored the Philippine Competition Act (RA 10667), which promotes fair business practices by penalizing anti-competitive agreements and abuses by dominant players.
Favors the ban on offshore gaming operations which he considers a national security concern.
Plans to amend the Rice Tariffication Law to aid the income of local farmers.
Earned a Master’s Degree in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).
He was a former Philippine Army officer, former senator, and served as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Honasan is the principal author and co-author of several laws including the National Security Policy, and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms Law (CARPER).
He was implicated in a coup d’etat related to the Oakwood Hotel mutiny, but the Supreme Court ruled in his favor regarding jurisdiction.
Honasan faced charges related to the alleged misuse of PHP 30 million of his PDAF. However, the Sandiganbayan 2nd Division cleared Honasan in two graft cases related to the pork barrel scam.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree at Ateneo de Manila University.
Abalos was previously the Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government from 2022 to 2024, prior to filing for senatorial candidacy.
Spearheaded the “Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” (BIDA) program approach to combat illegal drug use. Advocated for law enforcement and accountability within the PNP.
In 2001, the Office of the Ombudsman sued Abalos for alleged P1.8-billion graft in Mandaluyong, but was dismissed after the accusations had no merit.
Refutes malicious mischief complaint filed against him by Rodrigo Duterte over the operation in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) in Davao City.
Implemented City Ordinance No. 550 in Mandaluyong City, also known as the “Motorcycle Riding-in-Tandem Ordinance,” to prevent two males from riding together on motorcycles.
Earned 3 Master of Law degrees from the University of Michigan (Constitutional Law), University of London (Public International Law, with Merit), and Columbia Law School (Corporation Law).
Tolentino is a lawyer, a politician and is a Senator.
Launched the Metro Manila Integrated Bus Terminals project and relaunched the Pasig River Ferry System as an alternative transportation.
Tolentino has authored 100 bills and co-authored 43 others, with 20 enacted into law in the 19th Congress.
He is launching the LITAW (Liwanag, Internet, Kuryente Assistance Welfare) program to assist families displaced by calamities through government subsidies for basic utilities.
Faced charges of plunder, graft, malversation, and money laundering in 2010, but was cleared of all pending administrative and criminal cases by the Office of the Ombudsman.
No available information on educational background.
A veteran Filipino actor in film and television, best known for his works in the industry since 1965.
Ran for Vice Mayor of Mandaluyong in 2001 but lost.
Ran for Vice Governor of Bulacan in 2016 with running mate Josefina Dela Cruz, but both lost to the incumbents.
He was sentenced to 20 years of prison in 2006 for estafa over a dispute for $100,000 with his former girlfriend, Cristina Decena, but was later acquitted.
Got into a dispute in 2009 for assaulting a bus driver whose vehicle nearly collided with his, resulting in Salvador later apologizing on live TV for his violent outburst, but without any known new reports of a court settlement being filed by the victim.
Earned a Master’s degree in Management, majoring in Development and Security, from the Development Academy of the Philippines.
Partylist Representative of the 1-Rider Partylist in the House of Representatives since June 30, 2022.
Founder of the Riders’ Safety Advocates of the Philippines (RSAP), with its goals of promoting road safety and protecting the rights of motorcycle riders.
Charged with grave coercion and usurpation of authority. He was arrested in February 2022 but was bailed out on both charges.
Aims to advocate for motorists’ rights and road safety as part of his legislation agenda.
Earned a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration at the University of the Philippines-Diliman.
Served as Party-list Representative for SAGIP since 2016 and Alagad from 2004 to 2013. He was also a Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2022.
Principal author of the “Magna Carta of the Poor” in 2019, which aims to improve the level of living of poor Filipinos.
Filed House Bill No. 146, setting a prescriptive audit timeline for the Commission on Audit (COA) to audit and render decisions.
Co-organized an “ivermectin pantry” in April 2021, distributing the anti-parasite drug as COVID-19 medicine in spite of the WHO’s warnings on the effectiveness of the drugs.
Faced ethics and disbarment complaints in 2024 after accusing COMELEC Chair Garcia of offshore accounts.
Argued against ABS-CBN in 2020 for allegedly violating its constitution and franchise terms, despite various testimonies affirming the network’s legal compliance.
Graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor (J.D.) from University of the East.
A singer-songwriter, popularly known for his hit “Let Me Be The One.”
Held executive positions at PAGCOR from 2016 to 2022.
Pushed for the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise, dismissing concerns over press freedom.
Co-organized the “Palit-Bise” rally, a political demonstration aimed at discrediting Vice President Leni Robredo, which was met with accusations of being a propaganda stunt.
Appointed as PAGCOR’s Assistant Vice President for Entertainment in 2016, and his qualifications were widely questioned as politically motivated.
In a News5 interview with Gretchen Ho, he made a controversial remark on the question about Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, he responded with “Ayaw kitang kaaway, masyado kang maganda eh,” which was widely condemned as sexist and prompted criticism from women’s rights advocates.
Attended the Philippine Military Academy, became an alumnus under the graduating Class of 1976, and earned a Master’s Degree in Defense Studies at the University of Canberra in Australia.
Graduated with a Law Degree at the University of Santo Tomas and received an Executive Education at the National University of Singapore Negotiation and Influence Program.
No available educational background.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration at the Philippine Maritime Institute.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws at the Philippine Law School, and Master of Divinity at Farcorners International Theological Seminary.
Holds a master’s degree in Mathematics at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
Earned a Master of Public Administration from University of the Philippines-Diliman and Master in National Security Administration from National Defense College of the Philippines.
Did not finish high school and does not have any further education.
Earned a Master in National Security Administration at the National Defense College of the Philippines.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting and minor in Management from the Philippine School of Business Administration.
Did not finish high school.
Earned a Master of Arts in Public Administration at Mater Dei College.
Earned a Masters Degree in Public Health in the University of the Philippines-Manila Open University.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Manila.
Earned a Bachelor of Laws from Baguio Colleges Foundation.
Graduated from high school and a vocational course.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Studies at the University of the Philippines-Diliman.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from De La Salle University.
Graduated from the Philippine Military Academy.
Earned a Master of Arts in Public Administration in Bulacan State University.
Earned a Master of Law from the University of Santo Tomas.
Economic circumstances prevented her from pursuing a college degree.
Earned a Master of Laws in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi.
Earned a Juris Doctor Degree from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Lacks formal education attainment.
Highest educational attainment not declared.
Graduated Political Science from the University of Santo Tomas and the University of Negros Occidental Recoletos with a law degree.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Law in the University of Pangasinan, as well as a Masters in Business Administration at the University of the Philippines.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at the University of the Philippines.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering, Business Administration, Management and Operations in Ateneo de Manila University.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree at the University of Santo Tomas.
Graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Davao Medical School Foundation.
Graduated with a Law degree from Manuel L. Quezon University.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines.
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Jamiatul Philippine Al-Islamia in 1973, and has a law degree from Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU).
No available educational background.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce at Universidad de Zamboanga and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Western Mindanao State University.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from AMA Computer University.
Graduated with a Juris Doctor of Law at Ateneo De Manila University.