Aspirants for the 2022 national elections

Former senator Bongbong Marcos, with 56%, maintains his lead in the Pulse Asia pre-election survey conducted from April 16 to 21.

Vice President Leni Robredo ranks second with 23% followed by Sen. Manny Pacquiao with 7%.

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno ranks fourth with 4% and Sen. Ping Lacson is in fifth place with 2%.

Larry Gadon, a candidate for senator, is accused of violating Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act after he was seen in a viral video cursing at a journalist, according to a report by ABS-CBN.

The complaints, which include libel and cyberlibel charges, were filed by freelance investigative journalist Raissa Robles. Gadon had accused her of spreading fake news in a separate video.

The Supreme Court last month suspended Gadon for profanities he hurled at Robles in the earlier video.

Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan will hold their proclamation rally in Naga City, Camarines Sur on February 8, campaign manager Erin Tanada says.

Tanada adds that the opposition camp will also hold proclamation rallies in different areas in Bicol region on from February 8 to 9.

All 12 senatorial bets endorsed by Robredo are also invited to the event.

Makabayan coalition holds press briefing on their endorsement of the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan. — Xave Gregorio

The Cusi-led faction of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino- Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) says they support the vice presidential bid or Mayor Sara Duterte.

"The PDP-Laban is now finalizing the terms of its Alliance Agreement with Lakas-CMD which Mayor Sara currently chairs," it says on a statement.

1Sambayan convenor Howard Calleja says the opposition coalition will be endorsing the following for senator:

• Teddy Baguilat
• Leila de Lima
• Chel Diokno
• Risa Hontiveros
• Alex Lacson
• Sonny Matula
• Antonio Trillanes IV

Calleja says this list may expand when 1Sambayan formally announces its Senate slate on January 28. — Xave Gregorio

Sen. Manny Pacquiao, a presidential aspirant, opposes transportation restrictions against individuals who are unvaccinated for COVID-19.

"Ako ay nanawagan sa DILG, PNP, DoTr at mga LGU na huwag sanang  pilitin ang ating mga kababayan na magpabakuna kung ito'y labag sa kanilang paniniwala.Huwag natin silang ituring na parang mga kriminal," Pacquiao says in a statement.

The Mandaluyong CIty campaign headquarters of presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos remains shut following a COVID-19 outbreak among his campaign personnel.

The former senator had tested positive for the virus last week and failed to appear for a Zoom call with the Commission on Elections in the proceedings on petitions against his candidacy.

Vice President Leni Robredo suspends operations of their campaign headquarters for the safety of volunteers and staff due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country.

However, they will continue providing assistance to those who were affected by Typhoon Odette.

The Office of the Vice President's Bayanihan E-Konsulta will also remain open while its Swab Cab will resume operations this week as part of their Covid response.

The Commission on Elections releases the tentative list of presidential candidates for the 2022 elections.

The poll body has declared at least 80 presidential bets as nuisance out of 97 who filed their certificates of candidacy.

Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez says President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew his candidacy for senator in the 2022 elections.

Heavy traffic reported en route to Antipolo City in Rizal as vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte leads a motorcade alongside former senator Jinggoy Estrada.

Estrada is gunning for a Senate comeback next year. — Photos by Kristine Joy Patag

Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez says there will be "no substitution" since Sen. Bong Go's announcement is a voluntary withdrawal. Go is PDP-Laban's presidential bet.

When he filed his COC for presidency, Go however ran under PDDS or Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan. He substituted for presidential bet Grepor Belgica who backed out from the presidential race. — Kristine Joy Patag

Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go, administration presidential candidate under an allied party of PDP-Laban, is withdrawing his candidacy, state media reports.

CNN Philippines also reports that Go has said he will withdraw.

The announcement of his withdrawal comes after days of President Rodrigo Duterte's longtime aide giving hints that he may drop out of the presidential race.

This would leave the administration PDP-Laban party without an official candidate in the 2022 elections for now.

Go was elected in the 2019 midterm polls and still has a seat at the Senate until 2025.

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, who is running for president, has tested negative for cocaine, shabu, marijuana and other illegal substances, according to a photo posted by his team.

BREAKING: Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso tests NEGATIVE from cocaine, shabu, marijuana, and other prohibited drugs.#AlertoPilipino pic.twitter.com/jls59NJd7R

— Manila Public Information Office (@ManilaPIO) November 25, 2021

The son and namesake of the Philippines' former dictator Ferdinand Marcos says he took a cocaine test after President Rodrigo Duterte accused an unnamed presidential candidate of using the illegal drug.

Marcos Jr, who is among the frontrunners seeking to succeed Duterte in 2022, says in a statement he was tested Monday and had submitted the result to three police agencies.

He tells a local broadcaster he had tested negative.

"I really don't feel that I am the one being alluded to," says Marcos Jr, popularly known as "Bongbong". — AFP

Sen. Bong Go withdraws candidacy for vice president and files candidacy for president under Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan, PDP-Laban Secretary General Melvin Matibag says. — Xave Gregorio

President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Bong Go arrive at the Comelec office. They are joining PDP-Laban standard-bearer Bato dela Rosa, who is set to withdraw his candidacy for presidency.

Sen. Bato dela Rosa withdraws his candidacy for president.

The staff of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa say he is on his way to Comelec to withdraw his candidacy for president.

Partido Federal ng Pilipinas adopts Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as its vice presidential bet. Resolution signed today. PFP is fielding Bongbong Marcos as presidential candidate for 2022 polls. — Kristine Joy Patag

Lyle Uy of Lakas-CMD withdraws the certificate of candidacy for vice president. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will be the substitute. 

Department of Labor and Employment says its secretary, Silvestre Bello III, has yet to decide if he will seek a Senate seat.

"He has until Monday to do so," it says in a statement. — Xave Gregorio

Katipunan ng Demokratikong Pilipino presidential bet Antonio Valdes files his withdrawal papers for president and says former National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict spokesman Lt. Gen.  Antonio Parlade Jr. will be his replacement.

PDP-Laban's Cusi wing says it is exploring all options amid shifts in the political scene.

This includes going back to their original plan of fielding Sen. Bong Go and President Rodrigo Duterte as president and vice president, respectively. — Xave Gregorio

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples official Marlon Bosantog is quitting his posts after being nominated to represent an Indigenous Peoples party-list group.

Bosantog, a lawyer, is also one of the spokespersons of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.

He will be among the nominees of IPEACE Epanaw, a new party-list participating in the 2022 elections. — The STAR/Artemio Dumlao

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has tendered her resignation from Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), the party says.

HNP Secretary General Anthony del Rosario says the Davao City mayor resigned at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.

"In her letter to the officers and members of HNP, she states that, 'It is with profound sadness that I hereby tender my resignation from our beloved party. My support will always be with you and I will always be grateful for all the things you have taught me,'" Del Rosario says.

Former senator Bongbong Marcos, a presidential aspirant, flew to Cebu to pay a courtesy visit to Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia at the capitol, The Freeman reports.

Marcos was accompanied by Rep. Duke Frasco (Cebu 5th district).

Vice President Leni Robredo picks labor leader Sonny Matula to complete her Senate slate for the 2022 national elections.

"Malinaw ang track record ni Attorney Sonny sa paglaban para sa karapatan ng mga manggagawang Pilipino. Humarap siya sa mga malalaking korporasyon, na ang tanging sandata ay paninindigan at husay sa abogasya," Robredo says.

Laban ng Masa Chairperson Walden Bello is running for vice president as Partido ng Lakas ng Masa presidential candidate Ka Leody De Guzman's running mate, Laban ng Masa announces Wednesday.

According to the announcement, Bello filed his certificate of canddiacy and will replace Raquel Castillo as PLM's vice-presidential canddiate. 

"Bello, a former member of the House of Representatives, is an internationally renowned expert in development and economics and a legendary activist against the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos," Laban ng Masa says.

"He is teaming up with presidential candidate Ka Leody de Guzman to forward a comprehensive agenda not just for regime change but also systemic change," Laban ng Masa also says.

Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa files his certificate of candidacy for president under PDP-Laban.

He is running alongside Sen. Bong Go, who earlier filed his COC for vice president.

Through a representative, Sen. Richard Gordon files his certificate of candidacy, gunning for reelection in the 2022 polls. 

Former Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat files his certificate of candidacy for senator.

He will be running under the Liberal Party.

Actor Robin Padilla submits his candidacy documents for senator in the 2022 polls under the banner of a PDP-Laban faction.

Ernesto Abella, former spokesperson of President Rodrigo Duterte, files his candidacy for president in the 2022 polls.

In a bid to return to politics, veteran news anchor and former vice president Noli de Castro files his certificate of candidacy for senator.

"Kung ako ang tatanungin, gusto kong ibalik [ang ABS-CBN franchise]. Maiiyak ka sa libu-libong nawalan ng trabaho," De Castro says.

However, he refuses to criticize the current government as he leaves his network ABS-CBN, which the Duterte administration shut down last year.

Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV submits his candidacy requirements, seeking a Senate comeback in the 2022 elections.

Former Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol files his certificate of candidacy for senator.

Seeking a second term, detained Sen. Leila de Lima files her certificate of candidacy for senator in the May 2022 national elections.

Her official representative and spokesperson, lawyer Dino de Leon, filed on her behalf. 

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian files his certificate of candidacy for reelection in the 2022 national elections.

Sen. Kiko Pangilinan files his certificate of candidacy for vice president in the 2022 elections. He is running alongside presidential aspirant Leni Robredo.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello submits his candidacy requirements for senator in the 2022 polls. 

Former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano files his certificate of candidacy for senator as in independent candidate in the 2022 polls.

Vice President Leni Robredo files her certificate of candidacy for president in the 2022 polls.

She is accompanied by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal and her daughters.

Kabataan party-list seeks to renew their Congress seat. First representative and former NUPL president Raoul Manuel is accompanied by incumbent Kabataan representative Sarah Elago.

Vice President Leni Robredo to submit her candidacy documents for president in the 2022 elections at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Former vice president Jejomar Binay files his certificate of candidacy for senator in the 2022 national polls.

Vice President Leni Robredo announces that she is running for president in the 2022 elections, which she believes is crucial to ending President Rodrigo Duterte’s brand of leadership. — Xave Gregorio

Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno files his senatorial certificate of candidacy, running under Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino party.

Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno files his senatorial certificate of candidacy, running under Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino party.

News anchor and former vice president Noli de Castro leaves ABS-CBN as he will be seeking a political comeback next year.

In his morning radio program, De Castro says it will be his last day in Teleradyo.

This announcement comes before De Castro  takes his oath-taking as a member of Aksyon Demokratiko.

Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno takes his oath of office as a member of Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino party.

He is expected to file his certificate of candidacy for senator in the 2022 polls.

Labor leader Leody de Guzman files his certificate of candidacy for president in the 2022 elections.

Anakpawis party-list, which represents sectors of workers, peasants, fisherfolk, national minorities, urban and rural poor, aims to renew its seat at the House of Representatives.

Sen. Joel Villanueva submits his candidacy documents, seeking another term as senator.

He is running as an independent candidate.

Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente Sotto III file their certificate of candidacy for president and vice president, respectively.

Former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. files his certificate of candidacy for the highest seat in the land for the 2022 national elections.

Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri files his certificate of candidacy, seeking reelection in the 2022 polls.

Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri files his certificate of candidacy, seeking reelection in the 2022 polls.

Former Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., who lost the vice presidential race in 2016, announces that he will run for president in the 2022 national elections.

In a recorded video published on Facebook, Marcos says he will "bring that form of unifying leadership back to or country."

Former vice president Jejomar Binay will run for senator in the 2022 elections, acting United Nationalist Alliance Secretary General JV Bautista says.

"At the moment, nothing has been finalized yet and UNA is still in talks with other organizations/political groups and is in the process of adopting senatorial candidates from these parties who share UNA's vision and plaform of government," Bautista says.

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno files his certificate of candidacy for president along with his running mate.

Moreno came with doctor Willie Ong, who also filed his COC for vice president.

The two will run under Aksyon Demokratiko.

Former President and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo seeks a comeback in the lower chamber of Congress.

Arroyo filed her certificate of candidacy for representative of the 2nd district of Pampanga on October 1, according to her son Rep. Mikey Arroyo. 

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon confirms Vice President Leni Robredo met with Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente Sotto III, who are running for president and vice president, respectively.

He says an agreement towards a common ticket does not seem likely. 

Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go files his certificate of candidacy to run for vice president in the 2022 elections. 

President Rodrigo Duterte and his long-time aide Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go have arrived at the area at a Pasay City hotel where the filing of certificates of candidacy are filed.

Duterte has openly said he will run for vice president. Go has been nominated to run for president by PDP-Laban but the senator says he is not interested.

JV Ejercito files his certificate of candidacy, seeking a return to the Senate.

Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo files his certificate of candidacy for senator, running as an independent candidate.

APEC, PhilRECA and Recoboda are among the first to file certificates of candidacy for party-list on October 2, Saturday.

The three party-list groups claim to represent electric cooperatives. — Gaea Katreena Cabico

Former education secretary and 1Sambayan convenor Bro. Armin Luistro says that Vice President Leni Robredo will announce her presidential bid before October 8. — The STAR/Robertzon Ramirez

Pasig City Mayor Vico seeks a second term as he files his certificate of candidacy. 

He is accompanied by his mother Coney Reyes. 

WATCH | Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto arrives at the local COMELEC office to file his COC. He was accompanied by his mother and actress Coney Reyes. @News5PH @onenewsph pic.twitter.com/k1I7FRUz22

— JC Cosico (@JCCosico) October 1, 2021

Sen. Manny Pacquiao files his certificate of candidacy for president in the 2022 national elections.

Accompanying him is his running mate Rep. Lito Atienza (Buhay Party-list), who also filed his candidacy for vice president.

Follow this thread for updates on the aspirants for local and national posts in the May 2022 elections. — Main photo by The STAR/Boy Santos