LIVE UPDATES: Day 2 Filing of COCs for the 2025 Elections

October 2, 2024 – 10:49 am

Senator Lito Lapid filed his certificate of candidacy for re-election on Wednesday.

October 2, 2024 – 10:37 am

Former Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson filed his candidacy (COC) on Wednesday, seeking a return to the Senate.

October 2, 2024 – 10:01 am

A Skyway traffic cop who has repeatedly been declared a disruptive candidate became the first Senate candidate to file a certificate of candidacy on Wednesday.

October 2, 2024 – 9:52 am

Ten of 12 government-backed senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm elections secured top spots in the latest SWS poll.

October 2, 2024 – 9:09 am

Former Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III filed his candidacy Wednesday, seeking a comeback in the Senate.

October 2, 2024 – 8:19 am

Senator Imee Marcos filed for re-election on Wednesday.

October 2, 2024 – 8:12 am

With loud speakers in the background, supporters of Senator Imee Marcos marched in front of the Manila Hotel on Wednesday morning ahead of the second day of filing the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the 2025 midterm elections

October 2, 2024 – 7:41 am

The second day of filing Certificates of Candidacy (COC) for the 2025 midterm elections begins early Wednesday morning.

October 2, 2024 – 05:51 am

The early risers at the COC filing desk set up by the Comelec included both well-known names and new candidates, including online content creators.

October 2, 2024 – 5:45 am

SC has issued a TRO against a Comelec rule that allows appointed officials to remain in office while running as party-list candidates.

October 2, 2024 – 05:41 am

If the May 2025 elections were held today, brothers Erwin and Ben Tulfo would top the list of possible Senate preferences.

October 2, 2024 – 5:30 am

In Makati, Senator Nancy Binay filed her COC for Makati’s top job, potentially pitting her against her sister’s husband, Mayor Abby Binay.

October 2, 2024 – 01:31 am

As Metro Manila begins COC filing for the 2025 elections, NCRPO said it has not yet monitored any cases of election-related violence.

October 1, 2024 – 11:28 p.m

Danilo Estrella has been selling water and other refreshments for seven years and this time he has set up shop near the Manila Hotel.

October 1, 2024 – 11:05 p.m

Police personnel and officers whose relatives are running for the 2025 national and local elections will be redeployed, PNP chief Marbil said.

October 1, 2024 – 9:44 p.m

A total of 3,259 aspiring candidates have submitted their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for various seats in the 2025 midterm elections

October 1, 2024 – 9:31 p.m

Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos Atayde has vowed to champion the city’s flood control project if elected

October 1, 2024 – 9:06 p.m

The first day of filing COCs for the 2025 elections was successful, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said on Tuesday.