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Makabayan coalition, Gabriela formalize bid for Senate, House seats
The Makabayan coalition and the Gabriela Women's Party (GWP) have formalized their bid for Senate and House seats in the 2025 elections by filing their certificates of candidacy (COC) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
The coalition has announced an 11-member slate of candidates for the Senate, including current and former lawmakers, activists, and advocates representing various sectors.
Among the senatorial hopefuls present at the filing were GWP Representative Arlene Brosas, ACT Teachers Representative France Castro, and former Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiño.
Other senatorial aspirants include Jerome Adonis (Kilusang Mayo Uno), Ronnel Arambulo (Pamalakaya), Liza Maza (former National Anti-Poverty Commission Chairperson), Mody Floranda (Piston), Mimi Doringo (Kadamay), Amiral Lidasan (Sandugo Movement), Danilo Ramos (Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas), and Jocelyn Andamo (Filipino Nurses United).
According to Teddy Casiño, the 11 candidates are leaders of their respective sectors, including transportation, farmers, teachers, and urban poor groups.
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