Candidates in the 2022 Philippine Senate election

This is a list of candidates in the 2022 Philippine Senate election.

## Official candidates

[edit]

The Commission on Elections has published a final list of accepted candidates which are now included in the printed ballots.

#  | Candidate  | Party  | Coalitions

|
|
|

Aksyon[1][2] | LEAD[3] | MP3[4][5] | Lacson–Sotto slate[6][7] | TRoPa[8][9] | Tuloy na Pagbabago[10] | UniTeam[11][12]
1. | Abner Afuang  |  | Independent |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2. | Ibrahim Albani  |  | WPP |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3. | Jesus Arranza  |  | Independent |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4. | Teddy Baguilat |  | Liberal |  |  Guest  |  |  |  |  |
5. | Agnes Bailen  |  | Independent |  | Dropped[13] |  |  |  |  |
6. | Carl Balita  |  | Aksyon |  |  |  |  |  |  |
7. | Lutgardo Barbo |  | PDP–Laban |  |  |  |  |  |  |
8. | Herbert Bautista |  | NPC |  |  |  | Dropped[14] |  |  |
9. | Greco Belgica |  | PDDS |  |  |  |  |  |  |
10. | Silvestre Bello Jr.  |  | PDP–Laban |  |  |  |  |  |  |
11. | Jejomar Binay |  | UNA |  |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  | Endorsed by Sara Duterte
12. | Roy Cabonegro  |  | PLM |  |  |  |  |  |  |
13. | John Castriciones |  | PDP–Laban |  Guest  |  |  |  |  |  |
14. | Alan Peter Cayetano |  | Independent |  |  |  |  |  |  |
15. | Melchor Chavez |  | WPP |  |  |  |  |  |  |
16. | Neri Colmenares |  | Makabayan |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  | (Supports Robredo-Pangilinan[15])  |  |
17. | David d'Angelo  |  | PLM |  |  |  |  |  |  |
18. | Leila de Lima |  | Liberal |  |  Guest  |  |  |  |  |
19. | Monsour del Rosario |  | Reporma |  |  |  Guest  |  | (Supports Robredo-Pangilinan)  |  |
20. | Fernando Diaz  |  | PPP  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
21. | Chel Diokno |  | KANP |  |  Guest  |  |  |  |  |
22. | JV Ejercito |  | NPC |  |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  |  | Endorsed by Sara Duterte[16]
23. | Guillermo Eleazar |  | Reporma |  |  |  |  |  |  | Endorsed by Sara Duterte[16]
24. | Ernie Ereño  |  | PM  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
25. | Francis Escudero |  | NPC |  |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  | Endorsed by Sara Duterte[16]
26. | Luke Espiritu  |  | PLM |  |  |  |  |  |  |
27. | Jinggoy Estrada |  | PMP |  |  |  |  |  |  |
28. | Baldomero Falcone |  | DPP |  |  |  |  |  |  |
29. | Larry Gadon |  | KBL |  |  |  |  |  |  |
30. | Win Gatchalian |  | NPC |  |  |  Guest  | Dropped[17] |  |  |
31. | Dick Gordon |  | Bagumbayan |  |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  |
32. | Samira Gutoc |  | Aksyon |  |  Guest  |  |  |  |  |
33. | Gregorio Honasan |  | Independent |  |  |  |  Guest  |  |  |  Guest[18]
34. | Risa Hontiveros |  | Akbayan |  |  Guest  |  |  |  |  |
35. | RJ Javellana  |  | Independent |  |  |  |  |  |  |
36. | Nur-Mahal Kiram  |  | Independent |  |  |  |  |  |  |
37. | Elmer Labog  |  | Makabayan |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  | (Supports Robredo-Pangilinan)[15] |  |
38. | Alex Lacson |  | Ang Kapatiran |  |  |  |  |  |  |
39. | Rey Langit |  | PDP–Laban |  |  |  |  |  |  |
40. | Loren Legarda |  | NPC |  |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  |  |  Guest
41. | Ariel Lim  |  | Independent |  |  |  |  |  |  |
42. | Emily Mallillin  |  | PPM  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
43. | ~~Rodante Marcoleta~~

(later withdrawn)[19]

|  | PDP–Laban |  |  |  |  |  |  |  Guest
44. | Francis Leo Marcos  |  | Independent |  |  |  |  |  |  |
45. | Sonny Matula  |  | Independent |  |  Guest  |  |  |  |  |
46. | Marieta Mindalano-Adam  |  | Katipunan |  |  |  |  |  |  |
47. | Leo Olarte  |  | Bigkis Pinoy  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
48. | Minguita Padilla  |  | Reporma |  |  |  |  |  |  |
49. | Robin Padilla |  | PDP–Laban |  |  |  |  |  |  |  Guest
50. | Salvador Panelo |  | PDP–Laban |  |  |  |  |  |  | Endorsed by Sara Duterte[16]
51. | Astravel Pimentel-Naik  |  | PDP–Laban |  |  |  |  |  |  |
52. | Emmanuel Piñol |  | NPC |  |  |  |  |  |  |
53. | Willie Ricablanca Jr.  |  | PM  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
54. | Harry Roque |  | PRP |  |  |  |  |  |  |
55. | Nur-Ana Sahidulla |  | PDDS |  |  |  |  |  |  |
56. | Jopet Sison |  | Aksyon |  |  |  |  |  |  |
57. | Gilberto Teodoro |  | PRP |  |  |  |  |  |  |
58. | Antonio Trillanes |  | Liberal |  |  |  |  |  |  |
59. | Raffy Tulfo |  | Independent |  |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  |  |
60. | Rey Valeros  |  | Independent |  |  |  |  |  |  |
61. | Joel Villanueva |  | Independent |  |  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  Guest  |  | Endorsed by Sara Duterte[16]
62. | Mark Villar |  | Nacionalista |  |  |  |  |  |  Guest  |
63. | Carmen Zubiaga  |  | Independent |  |  |  |  | (Supports Robredo-Pangilinan)  |  |
64. | Migz Zubiri |  | Independent |  |  |  Guest  | Dropped[20] | Dropped[21] |  |  Guest[22]

## Filed certificates of candidacies

[edit]

A total of 178 people filed candidacies for senator.[23]

The following have filed certificates of candidacies, formally notifying the commission that they are running.

October 1[24]

* Abner Afuang (Independent), former mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna, lost election in 2019
* Lutgardo "Lutz" Barbo (PDP–Laban \- Pacquiao Faction), former governor of Eastern Samar, former secretary of the Senate of the Philippines, and former president of Philippine Normal University[25]
* Bertito del Mundo, lost election in 2019 for representative of Tarlac's 3rd legislative district[26]
* Phil Delos Reyes, security guard[27]
* Francis "Chiz" Escudero (NPC), incumbent governor of Sorsogon and former senator, term limited in 2019[28]
* Bai Maylanie Esmael
* Baldomero Falcone (Democratic Party), business consultant, lost election in 2013
* Zigfrid Giron
* Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros (Akbayan), incumbent senator[29]
* Lorna Regina "Loren" Legarda (NPC), incumbent representative from Antique's at-large congressional district and former senator, term limited in 2019[30]
* Norman Marquez
* Romeo Plasquita, retired cop and was declared nuisance candidate in the 2016 presidential polls.[31] Also filed COC for Leyte governor in 2019.[32]
* Samuel Sanchez

October 2[33]

* Joel "Pastor" Apolinario, founder of alleged Ponzi firm Kapa Community Ministry International[34]
* Loreto "St. Loreto" Banosan
* Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito (NPC), former senator, lost re-election in 2019[35]
* Rodelo Pidoy, declared nuisance candidate in the 2010 presidential polls
* Rafael "Raffy" Tulfo (Independent), broadcaster[36]

October 3[37]

* Luz Aquino
* Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada (PMP), senator from 2004 to 2016, lost election in 2019[38]
* Samira Gutoc (Aksyon), former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission and member of the ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly, lost election in 2019[39]
* Najar "Jinggoy Adang" Salih

October 4[40]

* Roberto Aniceto Jr. (Green Republican)
* Pedro Austria (Green Republican)
* Eleazar Calampiano (Green Republican)
* Florencio Carlos (Green Republican)
* Anthony Castro (Green Republican)
* Rosita Maura Delos Angeles (Green Republican)
* Bobby Francisco (Green Republican)
* Junbert Guigayuma (Independent)
* Claro Guzman (Green Republican)
* Mario Mangco (Green Republican)
* Marieta Mindalano-Adam (Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi)
* Edgar Miranda (Green Republican)
* Jigger ND Pitos (Green Republican)
* Maria Lourdes Santiago (Green Republican)
* Narciso Solis, miner[41]
* Jennet "Genie" Tam, businesswoman and accountant[42]

October 5[43]

* Lawin Arellano (Independent), lost in 2019
* Orlando Bernardo
* Joseph Dy
* Paul Medard Escolano, lawyer[44]
* Norberto Esmeralda, Jr.
* Lorenzo "Larry" Gadon (KBL), lawyer and perennial candidate, lost elections in 2016 and 2019[45]
* Samuel Aloysius Jardin
* Nur-Ana "Lady Ann" Sahidulla (PDDS), former representative from Sulu's second congressional district, lost election in 2019

October 6[46]

* Nelson "Dodong" Ancajas
* Herbert Constantine "Bistek" Bautista (NPC), former Mayor of Quezon City[47]
* Roy Cabonegro (PLM)
* Paolo "Powee" Capino (Reporma), media practitioner
* Panfilo "Jun" Dabandan Jr.
* Monsour del Rosario III (Reporma), former representative from Makati's first congressional district
* Luke Espíritu [es] (PLM)
* Melissa Fortes
* Elmer Labog (Makabayan), Chairman of Kilusang Mayo Uno[48]
* Sixto Lagare, lost election in 2016[49]
* Ponciano Leyte Jr.
* Adz Nikabulin (Independent), lost election in 2010
* Leo Olarte (Bigkis Pinoy), former Philippine Medical Association president
* Ma. Dominga Cecilia "Minguita" Padilla (Reporma), Eye Bank Foundation president and former head executive staff of the Department of Health.
* Joel Villanueva (Independent), incumbent senator[50]
* Mark Villar (Nacionalista), incumbent secretary of public works and highways[51]
* Carmen Zubiaga (Independent), chairperson of National Council on Disability Affairs
* Migz Zubiri (Independent), incumbent senator[52]

October 7[53]

* Agnes Afable (Green Republican)
* Shariff Ibrahim Albani (Labor Party)
* Anita Alingod
* Manuel Andrada (Save Phil)
* Jesus Aranza, chair of Federation of Philippine Industries[54]
* Oscar Arcilla Jr. (Maharlika People's Party)
* Rowena Awang, nurse[55]
* Agnes Bailen, former DBM undersecretary and staff of Miriam Defensor Santiago[56]
* Carlito "Carl" Balita (Aksyon), radio program host and infotainer[57]
* Jejomar Binay (UNA), former vice president of the Philippines[58]
* Arnel Paciano Casanova (Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino)
* Jose Castillo
* Alan Peter Cayetano (Nacionalista), incumbent representative of Taguig–Pateros's 1st district, former senator[59]
* Neri Colmenares (Makabayan), former representative of Bayan Muna, lost elections in 2016 and 2019[60]
* Ernesto Cruz
* David D’Angelo [es] (PLM)
* Fernando Diaz (Pilipino para sa Pagbabago)
* Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" Diokno (Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino), founding dean of DLSU College of Law and chairman of Free Legal Assistance Group, lost election in 2019[61]
* Ashleah Ebad
* Manolo Ebora, ship captain[62]
* Leodegario Estrella
* Marcil Guay (Maharlika People's Party)
* Rodolfo "RJ" Javellana (KDP)
* Ali Kagui, soldier[63]
* Pedro Lopez
* Sonny Matula (Independent), lost election in 2019[64]
* Roben Parashan (PROMDI)
* Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro (PRP), former secretary of National Defense[65]
* Reynaldo Valeros Jr. (KDP)

October 8[66]

* Iluminado Macalalad
* Nur-Mahal "Princess Light" Kiram, daughter of Sultan Muhammad Mahakuttah Kiram[67]
* Eugenio "Kenny" Insigne, lawyer and former chairman of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples[68]
* Bethsaida Lopez
* Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian (NPC), incumbent senator[69]
* Silvestre Bello Jr. (PDP-Laban), elder brother of labor secretary Silvestre Bello III[70]
* Leila de Lima (Liberal), incumbent senator[71]
* Marianito Roque (Lakas–CMD), former labor secretary[72]
* Alexander "Alex" Lacson (Ang Kapatiran), lawyer and author, lost election in 2010
* Vilma Detera
* Luzviminda "Winnie" Calicdan
* Emmanuel "Manny" Piñol (NPC), former Governor of Cotabato Province and former chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority[73]
* Melchor "Mel" Chavez (Labor Party), perennial candidate, lost election in 2001, 2007, 2016, and 2019
* Rundy Montoya (Maharlika People's Party)
* Francis Leo "FLM" Marcos, online personality[74]
* Paulo Mario Martelino (PRP)
* Ruel Lamoste (Maharlika People's Party)[75]
* Arlene Josephine Butay (Labor Party)[75]
* Bilgadil Albani
* Luther Meniano (Maharlika People's Party), lost election in 2019[76]
* Bandao Bansilan (Independent)[75]
* Ernesto Librando, lost election in 2016 for representative of Negros Occidental's 1st legislative district[77]
* Jesus Embuscado (Independent)[75]
* Ariel Lim (Independent)[75]
* Edgardo Los Baños
* Joseph Agabon (Independent)[75]
* Pol Bulilan (Maharlika People's Party)[75]
* Gil Almasco (Independent)[75]
* Roger Pasa-an (Independent)[75]
* Mario Camba (Independent)[75]
* Aaron Soguillon (Maharlika People's Party)
* Joed Serrano, film and concert producer[78]
* Vangie Abello (Independent), lost election in 2019
* Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan (Independent), term-limited in 2019; later appointed as secretary of Information and Communications Technology[79]
* Rey Langit (PDP–Laban – Cusi Faction), broadcaster, lost election in 2016
* Richard "Dick" Gordon (Bagumbayan–VNP), incumbent senator[80]
* Rodante Marcoleta (PDP–Laban – Cusi Faction), incumbent House deputy speaker and representative for SAGIP[81]
* Salvador "Sal" Panelo (PDP–Laban– Cusi Faction), incumbent chief presidential legal counsel, lost election in 1992[51]
* Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV (Liberal), term-limited in 2019[82][83]
* Robinhood Ferdinand "Robin" Padilla (PDP–Laban– Cusi Faction), actor[84]
* Greco Belgica (PDDS), incumbent Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission chairman, lost elections in 2013 and 2016[51]
* Teodoro "Teddy" Baguilat (Liberal), former representative from Ifugao's lone district[85]
* John Castriciones (PDP–Laban– Cusi Faction), incumbent secretary of Agrarian Reform[86]
* Lorenzo Cagote (Independent)[75]
* Elbern Suguipit (Green Republican)
* Lynn Alegre (Partido Pederal ng Maharlika)
* Wilfredo Red (Independent)[75]
* Julian "Ded Pul" Navarra[87] (Independent)
* Mona Liza Visorde (PDDS)
* Antonio Alabata (Maharlika People's Party)[75]
* Astravel Pimentel-Naik (PDP–Laban– Cusi Faction), undersecretary of Commission on Filipinos Overseas
* Rosemarie Palacio (Maharlika People's Party)
* Napoleon Capitulo Sr. (Independent)[75]
* Chelsa Tumaquin (Independent)[75]
* Lamberto Payongayong, fake lawyer[88]
* William Iliw-Iliw (Maharlika People's Party)
* Christopher Cruz (KDP)
* Loreto Tenulete Jr. (KDP)
* Manuel Insigne (Independent)[75]
* Willie Ricablanca (Partido Maharlika)
* Emily Mallillin (Partido Pederal ng Maharlika)
* Edgar Avinado (Maharlika People's Party)
* Henry Petrola (Independent)[75]
* Rex Noel (Independent)[75]
* Filipino Alvarado (Independent)[75]
* Ramon Bayron (Independent)[75]
* Elmer Francisco (PFP)[75]
* Ariel Mazo (Independent)[75]
* Tyson Tu (Independent)[75]

## Candidates who withdrew

[edit]

These individuals withdrew after filing their candidacies:

* Noli de Castro (Aksyon), former vice president of the Philippines, former senator

De Castro withdrew his candidacy due to "personal reasons" that he did not disclose.[89]
* Marianito Roque (Lakas), former secretary of Labor and Employment

Roque withdrew his bid for Senate on November 13, reasoning out that the electoral field is too crowded for him.[90]
* Paolo "Powee" Capino (Reporma), radio commentator, media practitioner, PWD advocate

Capino backed out after falling behind polls. He officially withdrew his candidacy on November 15.[91]
* Jesus Durian Jr. (KDP)

Durian withdrew his bid for Senate on November 15.[92]
* Loreto Tenolete Jr. (KDP)

Tenolete withdrew his bid for Senate on November 15.[92]
* Paulo Mario Martelino (PRP)

Martelino withdrew his bid for Senate on November 15.[93]
* Mona Liza Visorde (PRP)

Visorde withdrew his bid for Senate on November 15.[94]
* Rodrigo Duterte (PDDS), incumbent president of the Philippines

Duterte withdrew his bid for Senate on December 14.[95]
* Joed Serrano (Independent), film and concert producer

Serrano withdrew his bid for Senate on December 16.[96]
* Rodante Marcoleta (PDP–Laban), deputy speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines

Marcoleta withdrew his bid for Senate on April 27.[97]

## Substitute candidates

[edit]

* Rodrigo Duterte (PDDS), incumbent President of the Philippines

He substituted Mona Liza Visorde who withdrew on November 15, 2021.[94]
* Harry Roque (PRP), incumbent presidential spokesperson

He substituted Paulo Mario Martelino who withdrew on November 15, 2021.[93]
* Guillermo Eleazar (Reporma), former Chief of the Philippine National Police

He substituted Paolo Capino who withdrew on November 15, 2021.[98]
* Jose Peter "Jopet" Sison (Aksyon), former National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation president, former Quezon City councilor, lawyer and TV host

He substituted Noli de Castro who withdrew on October 13, 2021.[99]
* Joseph Ross Jocson (KDP), Metro Manila Development Authority board member, retired colonel, and former nominee of 1-Ang Trabahador na Pinoy Party-list

He substituted Loreto Tenolete Jr. who withdrew on November 15, 2021.[92]
* Ramon Mitra III (KDP), son of former Speaker Ramon Mitra Jr., lost election in 2010

He substituted Jesus Durian Jr. who withdrew on November 15, 2021.[92]

## Potential candidates

[edit]

Various personalities have directly or indirectly hinted on the possibility of running for senator in 2022. In other cases, sources have hinted on the possibility of certain candidates to run for senator in 2022. These were such people, but did not file candidacies for senator:

* Grepor Belgica (PDP–Laban / PDDS), incumbent presidential adviser on religious affairs

After giving way for Bong Go in the presidency, it was reported that Belgica was to substitute one of PDDS' senatorial candidates, and would have run alongside his son, Greco, and President Duterte.[100]
* Silvestre Bello III (PDP-Laban / Lakas-CMD), incumbent secretary of Labor and Employment, lost election in 2010.[101]
* Karlo Nograles (PDP-Laban– Cusi Faction), incumbent Cabinet Secretariat[51]
* Dakila Carlo "Dax" Cua (PDP-Laban– Cusi Faction), incumbent governor of Quirino[102]

## Declined to be candidates

[edit]

Individuals below have been speculated to run in this election, but have since denied their interest in running.

* Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao (PDP–Laban – Pacquiao Faction / PROMDI), incumbent senator

Pacquiao was initially invited by PDP-Laban's opposing faction to run under their Senate slate. He declined and eventually proceeded to run for president.[103]
* Bam Aquino (Liberal), former senator

Aquino dropped his bid to serve full-time as Leni Robredo's campaign manager.[104]
* Arthur "Art" Tugade (Reform Party), incumbent secretary of Transportation[105]
* Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Locsin Jr. (PDP–Laban), incumbent secretary of Foreign Affairs[106]
* Delfin "Del" Lorenzana, incumbent secretary of National Defense[107]
* Bernadette Fatima "Berna" Romulo-Puyat, incumbent secretary of Tourism[108]
* Martin Andanar, incumbent Presidential Communications Operations Office secretary [51]
* Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. (PDP-Laban– Cusi Faction), incumbent chairman of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority[51]
* Gregorio Larrazabal, former Commission on Elections commissioner

Larrazabal would instead seek the post to be vacated by Lucy Torres-Gomez.[109]
* Martin Romualdez (Lakas-CMD), incumbent House majority floor leader and representative from Leyte's 1st district, lost election in 2016

Amidst rumors of vice presidential or senatorial runs, Romualdez filed for reelection.[110]
* Vilma Santos (Nacionalista), incumbent House deputy speaker and representative from Batangas' 6th district[111]
* Lucy Torres-Gomez (PDP–Laban), incumbent representative from Leyte's 4th district

Torres would instead seek the current post of her husband, incumbent Mayor Richard Gomez of Ormoc.[112]
* Gwendolyn Garcia (PDP–Laban), incumbent governor of Cebu

Garcia turned down the idea of running for Senate around April.[113] She eventually filed for reelection.[114]
* Willie Revillame, TV host

A day before the deadline of filing of candidacies, Revillame announced on his TV show Wowowin that he won't be running for senator after being urged by President Duterte to do so, saying that he could help even not in public office[115]
* Angel Locsin, actress

Locsin ruled out the idea of entering national politics, as she considers actresses such as herself as public servants.[116]
* Coco Martin, actor[117]

## References

[edit]

1. ^ "Samira Gutoc, Carl Balita to run for senator under Isko's Aksyon". Rappler. September 27, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
2. ^ Casilao, Joahna Lei (24 February 2022). "Ex-DAR chief Castriciones now included in Isko-Ong Senate slate — Aksyon Demokratiko". GMA News Online. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
3. ^ "Human rights at labor lawyers, green advocates kabilang sa senatorial slate ni Ka Leody". Balita - Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
4. ^ "Binay, reelectionists join Pacquiao's Senate slate". Rappler. October 15, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
5. ^ "Pacquiao adds Gatchalian, JV Ejercito to his 2022 senatorial lineup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 7, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
6. ^ Ager, Maila (2021-10-15). "14 'preferred' senatorial bets under Lacson-Sotto slate named". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
7. ^ Ramos, Christia Marie (10 February 2022). "Sotto's partymate Gatchalian dropped from Lacson-Sotto senatorial slate". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
8. ^ Gregorio, Xave. "Robredo unveils 11-man Senate ticket". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
9. ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (2021-10-22). "Labor leader Sonny Matula completes Robredo's senatorial slate". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
10. ^ "Robin Padilla in official PDP-Laban senatorial list; brother, Rommel to run for congressman". Manila Bulletin. 6 October 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
11. ^ "Gadon, Marcoleta, Zubiri added to Marcos-Duterte senatorial slate". CNN Philippines. January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
12. ^ "Marcos-Duterte tandem adopts Gringo Honasan in Senate slate". ABS-CBN News. February 4, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
13. ^ Fernandez, Daniza (2022-05-05). "De Guzman-Bello tandem drops Bailen from Senate slate". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
14. ^ Bordey, Hana (9 February 2022). "Lacson, Sotto drop Herbert Bautista from Senate slate". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
15. ^ a b "Makabayan endorses Leni-Kiko; Colmenares joins 1Sambayan Senate slate". RAPPLER. 2022-01-28. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
16. ^ a b c d e "Sara Duterte endorses 7-man Senate slate of 'friends'". RAPPLER. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
17. ^ Talabong, Rambo (10 February 2022). "Gatchalian dropped by Lacson-Sotto after endorsing Marcos-Duterte". Rapper. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
18. ^ Galvez, Daphne (February 4, 2022). "Marcos-Duterte adopts Honasan as part of 2022 Senate slate". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
19. ^ "ABS-CBN franchise killer Rodante Marcoleta withdraws from senatorial race". RAPPLER. April 27, 2022.
20. ^ "Zubiri dropped from Lacson-Sotto Senate slate after endorsing Marcos". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
21. ^ "Robredo kicks out Marcos-allied Zubiri from Senate ticket". RAPPLER. 2022-04-27. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
22. ^ Patag, Kristine Joy (January 20, 2022). "10 senatorial bets on Marcos-Duterte's slate". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
23. ^ "Comelec says COC filing for May 2022 polls a success". Manila Bulletin. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
24. ^ "Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Friday, Oct. 1". GMA News. October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
25. ^ "From Senate secretary, Lutgardo Barbo now wants to be senator". Rappler. October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
26. ^ "PROFILE: Who is Bertito Del Mundo ?". ph.rappler.com. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
27. ^ "'Kalipikado ako, Filipino ako': The story of the guard running for the Senate". Rappler. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
28. ^ Bordey, Hana (June 23, 2021). "Chiz Escudero eyes Senate comeback under NPC in Eleksyon 2022". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
29. ^ Ramos, Christia Marie (June 23, 2021). "Hontiveros to vie for Senate reelection; backs 'broader unity' for opposition in 2022". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
30. ^ Mercado, Neil Arwin (June 21, 2021). "Loren Legarda eyeing Senate comeback in 2022". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
31. ^ "PNP checks presidential wannabe's unpaid retirement claims". Rappler. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
32. ^ "ONE News - Romeo Plasquita, a retired cop and was declared nuisance candidate in the 2016 presidential polls, files COC for Leyte governor. #BilangPilipino2019 (via The Freeman / Miriam Desacada) | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
33. ^ "Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Saturday, Oct. 2". GMA News. October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
34. ^ Mendoza, John Eric (2021-10-02). "Founder of alleged Ponzi firm Kapa Ministry vies for Senate". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
35. ^ Ager, Maila (September 25, 2021). "JV Ejercito declares senatorial bid in 2022". INQUIRER.NET.
36. ^ Asis, Salve (July 24, 2021). "Raffy Tulfo, 90% sure na para mag-senador!". PhilStar.com (in Filipino). Retrieved July 24, 2021.
37. ^ "Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Sunday, Oct. 3". GMA News Online. 3 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
38. ^ Sarao, Zacarian (September 29, 2021). "Jinggoy Estrada to run for Senate again in 2022 polls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
39. ^ "Samira Gutoc, Carl Balita join Aksyon Demokratiko's 2022 senatorial slate". Manila Bulletin. September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
40. ^ "Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Monday, Oct. 4". GMA News Online. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
41. ^ "Baguio miner seeks senatorial post". Manila Bulletin. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
42. ^ "Mike Navallo on Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
43. ^ "Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Tuesday, Oct. 5". GMA News Online. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
44. ^ "Lawyer seeks senatorial seat, vows to promote welfare of gov't employees". Manila Bulletin. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
45. ^ "Gearing up for '22". Manila Standard. September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
46. ^ "Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Wednesday, Oct. 6". GMA News Online. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
47. ^ Ager, Maila (October 6, 2021). "Herbert Bautista gets 'sure' slot under Lacson-Sotto Senate slate". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
48. ^ "Cash aid, anti-dynasty law among Makabayan bloc's agenda as it names candidates for 2022 elections". BusinessWorld. September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
49. ^ "DAY 5 List: Who filed COCs for president, VP, senator". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
50. ^ "Joel Villanueva eyes reelection in 2022". ABS-CBN News. July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
51. ^ a b c d e f Bajo, Anna Felicia (July 20, 2021). "Duterte party finalizing senatorial lineup for Eleksyon 2022". GMA News. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
52. ^ Fernandez, Daniza (October 6, 2021). "Zubiri files candidacy for Senate reelection". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
53. ^ "Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Thursday, Oct. 7". GMA News Online. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
54. ^ "SC asked to review decision on mortgage with UCPB". GMA News Online. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
55. ^ "DZBB Super Radyo on Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
56. ^ "Ex-Miriam staff Agnes Bailen files her COC for senator - video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
57. ^ Domingo, Katrina (September 27, 2021). "Aksyon Demokratiko lists Samira Gutoc, Carl Balita in 2022 Senate slate". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
58. ^ Terrazola, Vanne Elaine (July 24, 2021). "Ex-VP Jojo Binay to run for senator in 2022 under Lacson-Sotto tandem". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
59. ^ "Cayetano to run for senator in Eleksyon 2022". GMA News Online. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
60. ^ "Neri Colmenares to join Senate race in 2022 polls". PhilStar.com. September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
61. ^ "Trusting 'a lot has changed,' Chel Diokno tries again for Senate". Rappler. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
62. ^ "This Filipino ship captain is still standing up to Chinese intruders". Rappler. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
63. ^ "Hapilon's kin, 2 more Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Basilan". Rappler. 19 October 2017. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
64. ^ "Nagkaisa labor coalition chair Matula files candidacy for senator". GMA News Online. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
65. ^ "Gibo Teodoro files COC for senator in Eleksyon 2022". GMA News Online. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
66. ^ "Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Friday, Oct. 8". GMA News Online. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
67. ^ "Philippine Investigative Media Alliance in Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
68. ^ Dispatch, Northern (2008-07-19). "Another Cordilleran Elected to UN Body". Bulatlat. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
69. ^ Garcia, Ma. Angelica (20 June 2021). "Legarda, Escudero to run as NPC Senate candidates during Eleksyon 2022 –Sotto". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
70. ^ Mendoza, John Eric (October 13, 2021). "Bello's brother files COC for senator; Labor chief not ruling out replacing him". Inquirer.
71. ^ "'Tuloy ang laban': De Lima declares bid for Senate reelection". Rappler. July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
72. ^ "CIFAL Philippines and the University of the Philippines Hold Roundtable Discussion on Filipino Labor Migration". UNITAR. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
73. ^ "Piñol resigns from MinDA to run for senator". Rappler. October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
74. ^ Malasig, Jeline (2020-05-20). "The case of Francis Leo Marcos: Issues linked to the internet personality also known as 'Norman Mangusin'". Interaksyon. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
75. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w "LIST: Who is running for senator in the 2022 Philippine elections?". Rappler. October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
76. ^ "PROFILE: Who is Luther Meniano ?". ph.rappler.com. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
77. ^ politiko-PHerThree (2018-10-19). "Three congressional seats uncontested in Negros Occidental | Politiko Visayas". Retrieved 2021-10-11.
78. ^ "'Bakla ang kailangan': Openly gay producer runs for Senate". Rappler. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
79. ^ "Gringo, JV Ejercito to run for Senate under NPC in Eleksyon 2022 — Sotto". GMA News Online. 21 June 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
80. ^ Mariñas, Romy (19 May 2017). "The 2022 Race Is On". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
81. ^ Domingo, Katrina (August 30, 2021). "Pacquiao group in talks with ex-senators, new personalities for 2022 senatorial slate". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
82. ^ Buan, Lian (19 February 2020). "Opposition is solid for Robredo in 2022 – Trillanes". Rappler. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
83. ^ "Trillanes to vie for Senate seat under Robredo's slate". cnn. Archived from the original on 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
84. ^ "Actor Robin Padilla joins Cusi-led PDP-Laban". The Manila Times. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
85. ^ "Former Ifugao Rep. Baguilat, IP leader, to seek Senate seat". GMA News Online. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
86. ^ Bordey, Hana (August 17, 2021). "PDP-Laban exec bares 8 other Cabinet men being considered in Senate lineup for Eleksyon 2022". GMA News.
87. ^ "'Dead pool' files candidacy for senator before Comelec". Manila Bulletin. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
88. ^ "NBI operatives nab fake lawyer in Quezon City | Abogado". Retrieved 2021-10-11.
89. ^ "Noli de Castro withdraws senatorial candidacy". ABS-CBN News. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
90. ^ "Lakas-CMD Senate bet withdraws, withdrawal form shows Bello will substitute". CNN Philippines. November 13, 2021. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
91. ^ "Lacson-Sotto Senate bet announces exit from 2022 race". ABS-CBN News. November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
92. ^ a b c d Nazario, Dhel (November 15, 2021). "Former NTF-ELCAC spox Parlade runs for president". Manila Bulletin.
93. ^ a b Fernandez, Daniza (November 15, 2021). "Roque files COC for senator". Inquirer.
94. ^ a b Cupin, Bea (November 15, 2021). "Duterte ditches 'retirement' plan, seeks Senate seat in 2022". Rappler.
95. ^ "Duterte withdraws from 2022 Senate race". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
96. ^ Carrasco, Ronnie III (December 28, 2021). "Film producer Joed Serrano backs out of senatorial race". The Manila Times. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
97. ^ RG Cruz, Mico Abarro (April 27, 2022). "UniTeam senate bet Marcoleta withdraws from #Halalan2022: Comelec". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
98. ^ "Ex-PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar to run for senator". Rappler. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
99. ^ "Jopet Sison of 'Ipaglaban Mo' replaces Noli De Castro as Aksyon Demokratiko senatorial bet". Manila Bulletin. October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
100. ^ Cruz, Tonyo (November 14, 2021). "Report: President Duterte to file on Monday as substitute senatorial candidate for PDDS, along with Grepor Belgica, the PDDS presidential bet replaced by Senator Bong Go". Archived from the original on 2021-11-13.
101. ^ San Juan, Alexandria Dennise (November 15, 2021). "DOLE chief Bello drops Senate bid, vows to ramp up workers aid". Manila Bulletin.
102. ^ Domingo, Katrina (August 17, 2021). "PDP-Laban eyes 6 Cabinet members, other personalities for 2022 senatorial slate". ABS-CBN News.
103. ^ "Pacquiao camp: 'It's a go' for presidency for now; VP run an unlikely option". CNN Philippines. August 26, 2021. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
104. ^ Cepada, Mara (October 7, 2021). "Bam Aquino is Robredo's campaign manager, to drop Senate bid". Rappler. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
105. ^ Nishimori, Aleta Nieva (October 9, 2021). "Transport chief Tugade says no longer running for #Halalan2022". ABS-CBN.
106. ^ "Locsin rejects offer to run for Senate in 2022, but 'friends' in Cabinet to join race". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
107. ^ Mangosing, Francis (October 5, 2021). "Lorenzana says he considered Senate run, but…". Inquirer.
108. ^ "'The pandemic changed everything': DOT chief Puyat says she's not running for senator in 2022". Manila Bulletin. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
109. ^ Lim, Lance (October 4, 2021). "Ex-Comelec commissioner Goyo Larrazabal runs for Leyte congressman". Rappler.
110. ^ "Romualdez to seek reelection in Leyte". GMA News Online. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
111. ^ "Vilma Santos not seeking elective post in 2022". Rappler. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
112. ^ "Lucy Torres-Gomez not running for senator". CNN Philippines. September 16, 2021. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
113. ^ Palaubsanon, Mitchelle (April 30, 2021). "Gwen turns down calls to run for senator". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
114. ^ Macasero, Ryan (October 8, 2021). "Gwen Garcia files for reelection as Cebu governor". Rappler.
115. ^ "Willie Revillame gives up planned Senate run". Manila Bulletin. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
116. ^ "Locsin for 2022? Angel says no to running, but yes to public service". ABS-CBN News. May 1, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-05-01. Retrieved September 18, 2020. She also deferred to her uncle, Neri Colmenares.
117. ^ Serato, Arniel. "Is Coco Martin running for senator in 2022?". PEP. Retrieved June 17, 2020.

* v
* t
* e

2022 Philippine general election

| <- 2019 | 2022 | 2025 ->

|
|

President and
vice president|

* Summary
* Debates
* PiliPinas Debates 2022
* PiliPinas Forum 2022‎
* Candidates
* Polling
* Congressional canvass

| Presidential
tickets|

* Leody de Guzman/Walden Bello (PLM)
* campaign
* Panfilo Lacson (Reporma)/Tito Sotto (NPC)
* campaign
* Faisal Mangondato/Carlos Serapio (KPP)
* Bongbong Marcos (PFP)/Sara Duterte (Lakas)
* campaign
* endorsements
* Isko Moreno/Willie Ong (Aksyon)
* campaign
* Manny Pacquiao/Lito Atienza (PROMDI)
* campaign
* Leni Robredo (Independent)/Francis Pangilinan (Liberal)
* campaign
* endorsements

|

Standalone
candidates|

* For president: Ernesto Abella (Independent)
* Norberto Gonzales (PDSP)
* For vice president: Manny SD Lopez (WPP)

Withdrew|

* Ronald dela Rosa (PDP–Laban) and Bong Go (PDDS)
* campaigns

Congress|

| Senate|

* Summary
* Candidates
* Polling
* Senators elected

| Coalitions|

* LEAD
* MP3 Alliance
* TRoPa
* UniTeam Alliance

|

House|

* Summary
* Retiring and term-limited incumbents

| District|

* Per congressional district
* Per region
* IV-A
* VIII
* NCR

|

Local|

* Summary
* Gubernatorial elections

Luzon|

* Angeles
* Baguio
* Bataan
* Batanes
* Batangas
* Tanauan
* Bulacan
* Marilao
* Cavite
* Bacoor
* Ilocos Norte
* Ilocos Sur
* Isabela
* Laguna
* Cabuyao
* Calamba
* Majayjay
* Santa Cruz
* Marinduque
* Nueva Vizcaya
* Occidental Mindoro
* Oriental Mindoro
* Quezon
* Rizal
* Antipolo
* San Mateo
* Taytay
* Zambales

Metro Manila|

* Caloocan
* Las Piñas
* Makati
* Malabon
* Mandaluyong
* Manila
* Marikina
* Muntinlupa
* Navotas
* Parañaque
* Pasay
* Pasig
* Pateros
* Quezon City
* San Juan
* Taguig
* Valenzuela

Visayas|

* Bacolod
* Bohol
* Cebu
* Talisay
* Mandaue
* Cebu City
* Lapu-Lapu City
* Siquijor
* Tacloban

Mindanao|

* Basilan
* Cotabato City
* Iligan
* Sarangani
* Zamboanga del Norte
* Zamboanga del Sur
* Zamboanga Sibugay

* 19th Congress of the Philippines
* 2022 Philippine barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template