Pacquiao files COC for Senate, vows anti-corruption fight

Former Senator Manny Pacquiao filed his certificate of candidacy on Monday for the 2025 Senate elections, vowing to continue his fight against corruption.

Pacquiao, who is among the candidates endorsed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., emphasized that Filipinos are struggling due to high unemployment rates and a declining economy, which he attributes to widespread corruption.

Joining Pacquiao in filing their certificates of candidacy were former Senator Gregorio 'Gringo' Honasan II, who aims to focus on land use, national security, freedom of information, and food security if elected again.

Former senator Paolo Benigno 'Bam' Aquino IV also registered for the Senate race after opting out of the 2022 elections, while outgoing Senator Cynthia Villar is running for a congressional seat to trade places with her daughter Camille Villar-Genuino.

The filing of certificates of candidacy will end today, October 8, with a total of 127 Senate hopefuls and 137 party-list representatives having registered as of now.