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Fewer Senate aspirants, partylists file bids on 2nd day of COC filing
A total of 19 senatorial candidates and nine party-list groups have filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2022 national elections.
Prominent figures who filed their COCs on the first day include House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, Sorsogon Governor Francis "Chiz" Escudero, and Senator Risa Hontiveros.
On the second day of filing, five more senatorial hopefuls submitted their COCs, bringing the total to 19.
Notable among the second-day filers for the Senate are Joel Apolinario, Raffy Tulfo, and JV Ejercito.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is overseeing the COC filing process at the Harbor Garden Tent in Sofitel Manila, Pasay City.
On Saturday, nine party-list aspirants filed their certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA), though one was initially rejected for lacking requirements but may refile.
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