FACT SHEET Who are running for Senator in the 2025 Midterm Elections?

FACT SHEET Who are running for Senator in the 2025 Midterm Elections?

As we navigate the complexities of current events, it's essential to stay informed about the individuals vying for office. In this three-part series, we'll delve into the profiles of senatorial hopefuls seeking a spot in the Philippine Senate. This first installment focuses on seven incumbent senators seeking reelection.

Reelectionists The Incumbents Seeking Another Term

We've profiled seven sitting senators who are running for re-election

Pia Cayetano A former Representative and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cayetano is a passionate advocate for women's rights and empowerment. Her legislative agenda prioritizes promoting gender equality, improving healthcare services, and enhancing education.
Ronald Dela Rosa As a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Dela Rosa has been vocal about his support for the administration's war on drugs. His legislative priorities include addressing corruption, improving law enforcement, and enhancing disaster preparedness.
Christopher Lawrence Go As a sitting senator, Go has actively pushed for measures to address poverty and inequality. His policy agenda includes promoting entrepreneurship, enhancing education, and improving healthcare services.
Maria Imelda Marcos A former Representative and daughter of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, Imelda is known for her advocacy on women's rights and empowerment. Her legislative priorities include promoting gender equality, improving healthcare services, and enhancing education.

What's Behind the Vestige?

Throughout this series, we'll be tracking statements, advocacy, policy agendas, bills authored that have become laws, and consistency in standpoint on key national concerns such as poverty, jobs, and inflation; fighting graft and corruption; the West Philippine Sea; drug war; and disaster preparedness. But what's the vestige? Simply put, it's the lingering impact or influence of past experiences, events, or decisions that shape our understanding of current issues.

Other Contenders

We're also profiling additional senatorial hopefuls

Manuel Lapid A former Representative and advocate for education reform, Lapid is known for his support for alternative learning systems. His policy agenda includes promoting entrepreneurship, enhancing education, and improving healthcare services.
Ramon Revilla Jr. As the son of the late action star Ramon Bong Revilla, Revilla Jr. has been involved in various business ventures and advocacy initiatives. His legislative priorities include addressing corruption, improving law enforcement, and enhancing disaster preparedness.

Fact-Checking for the Win

At VERA Files Fact Check, we're committed to providing accurate information to empower voters. We'll be fact-checking statements and claims made by these senatorial hopefuls, so you can make an informed decision at the polls.

What's Next?

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this series, where we'll explore the profiles of returning senators, former government officials, and first-timers seeking a spot in the Philippine Senate. With their policy agendas, legislative track records, and consistency on key national concerns, you'll be well-equipped to make an informed decision at the polls.

Summary

In this first installment of our three-part series, we've introduced seven incumbent senators seeking reelection to the Philippine Senate. From Pia Cayetano's advocacy on women's rights to Ronald Dela Rosa's support for the war on drugs, each profile offers a glimpse into their policy agenda and legislative track record. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll delve deeper into the profiles of returning senators, former government officials, and first-timers seeking a spot in the Senate.

Call-to-Action

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