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How these sports personalities fared in the 2025 Philippine elections
Several prominent Filipino sports personalities have secured victories in the 2025 Philippine midterm elections, with many earning reelection to their respective posts.
PBA star James Yap and Don Allado won council seats in San Juan City, while aspirant Renren Ritualo did not make the top six.
Francis Zamora was reelected as San Juan Mayor for his third and final term, defeating PBA legend Philip Cezar.
Former La Salle champion coach Franz Pumaren will begin his second term as Congressman in Quezon City's third district.
PBA legend Vergel Meneses secured reelection as Mayor of Bulacan, Bulacan for his final term.
Dodot Jaworski, another former PBA player, was proclaimed vice-mayor of Pasig.
Eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao was seeking a seat in the Senate but was not among the top 12 winners based on partial and unofficial results.
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