(Third of three parts) In the upcoming May 12 elections, Filipino voters will choose 12 among 66 candidates for the Senate for a term of six years. The primary job of a senator is to craft pieces of legislation to… Read More

Election Profile Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, #5Former Senator(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 47 (May 7, 1977) Party: Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (Chairman) Highest Educational Attainment: Harvard University Executive Education Program on Public… Read More

Election Profile Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, #33Former Senator(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 76 (June 1, 1948) Party: Independent Highest Educational Attainment: Master in Government Management, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (1995 - 1996) Highest Government… Read More

Election Profile Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan, #31Former Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 76 (March 14, 1948) Party: Reform PH Party Highest Educational Attainment: Master’s in Business Management, Asian… Read More

Election Profile Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao, #50Former Senator, Retired Professional Boxer(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 46 (Dec. 17, 1978) Party: Partido Federal ng Pilipinas Highest Educational Attainment: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, major… Read More

Election ProfileFrancis “Kiko” Pangilinan, #51Former Senator(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 61 (Aug. 24, 1963) Party: Liberal Party (Chairman) Highest Educational Attainment: Master’s in Public Administration, Harvard University Highest Government Position Held: Senator Summary… Read More