6 presidential aspirants file COCs, mostly as independents

As of October 5, 2021, six presidential aspirants filed their certificates of candidacy (COC), with most running as independents.

Medolino Villanueva was the sole vice-presidential aspirant to file a COC on October 5.

Eight senatorial aspirants, predominantly independent candidates, also filed their COCs.

Among the senatorial aspirants were Lorenzo "Larry" Gadon of KBL and Samuel Hardin, Norberto Esmeralda, Nur-Ana Sahidula of KPP, all running as independents.

Twenty-six party-list groups submitted their Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA).

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