Liberal Party makes comeback in 2025 elections

In the 2019 midterm elections, the Liberal Party-led Otso Diretso received no wins, but in 2025, four prominent 'pinklawan' candidates won.

Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan secured Senate seats; Chel Diokno became the first nominee of party list Akbayan in the House; and Leila de Lima was elected as the first nominee for Mamamayang Liberal.

Heidi Mendoza, with limited resources, placed 21st, surpassing TV personality Willie Revillame and incumbent Senator Francis Tolentino.

Akbayan topped the party-list race with 2.7 million votes, securing three seats, breaking previous records in Philippine election history.

Analysts attribute the shift to a growing number of GenZ and Millennial voters who are more politically engaged and informed.

Senator Risa Hontiveros emerged as a key change agent through her advocacy work and public appearances, spreading awareness about issues like POGOs and corruption.

Bam Aquino's message on free college education resonated with millions of beneficiaries, while Kiko Pangilinan focused on affordable food prices amid inflation.