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CONTRASTING FORTUNES: Sportsmen’s political bids draw mixed results
Filipino athletes seeking public office have experienced mixed results in the 2025 midterm elections.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is likely to lose his bid for a Senate seat, placing 18th with over 10.2 million votes based on 97.20% of processed results.
This marks Pacquiao's second consecutive national electoral defeat.
Other notable athletes who did not secure victory include former national team members Monsour del Rosario (taekwondo) and Eric Buhain (swimming).
However, former University of Santo Tomas star Jeric Teng made a successful run for councilor in Gumaca town, Quezon Province, finishing second in the balloting.
Teng thanked his constituents for their trust and support.
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