Fact Sheet Former Senators Running in the 2025 Midterm Elections This is a factual and informative piece that aims to provide an overview of former senators who are running for re-election or trying to regain their seats in the Senate. The fact sheet includes profiles of six candidates, highlighting their backgrounds, key issues, priorities, and other relevant information.

Fact Sheet Former Senators Running in the 2025 Midterm Elections

As part of our ongoing election coverage, we're profiling senatorial hopefuls who have previously served in the Senate. In this installment, we'll focus on six former senators vying to regain their seats Paolo Benigno Aquino, Gregorio Honasan, Panfilo Lacson, Emmanuel Pacquiao, Francis Pangilinan, and Vicente Sotto III.

Candidate Profiles

Before delving into each candidate's profile, here's a brief overview of who they are

Paolo Benigno Bam Aquino A former senator and son of the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., Bam is a reformist leader in the Liberal Party.
Gregorio Gringo Honasan A former senator and armed forces general, Gringo has been a vocal critic of government policies and corruption.
Panfilo Ping Lacson A former senator and police chief, Ping is known for his tough stance on crime and corruption.
Emmanuel Manny Pacquiao A professional boxer turned politician, Manny is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Francis Kiko Pangilinan A former senator and son of a prominent labor leader, Kiko is a strong advocate for workers' rights and social justice.
Vicente Tito Sotto III A former senator and vice president, Tito is a veteran politician known for his strong stance on law and order.

Key Issues and Priorities

As we profile each candidate, we'll examine their stance on the following urgent national concerns

Poverty, jobs, and inflation
Fighting graft and corruption
West Philippine Sea
Drug war
Disaster preparedness

We'll also explore their legislative agendas, government experience or relevant expertise, issues and controversies faced, relatives in government, and other interesting facts.

Stay Informed

In our next installment, we'll profile the remaining candidates vying for a seat in the Senate. Stay tuned to learn more about your senatorial choices!

Note This fact sheet provides an overview of former senators running in the 2025 midterm elections, highlighting their backgrounds, key issues, and priorities.

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