Benhur Abalos

Benhur Abalos is a senatorial candidate for Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas in the Eleksyon 2025, focusing on reducing taxes on electricity and advocating for local government units. He has secured endorsements from President Marcos and other key figures, emphasizing his experience as former Interior Secretary. Abalos conceded after the election, ranking 16th with over 11 million votes.

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Last updated at May 17, 2025.

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Prosecutors dismiss Duterte's complaints vs Abalos, Marbil

Prosecutors have dismissed criminal complaints filed by former president Rodrigo Duterte against former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Benhur Abalos, PNP chief General Rommel Marbil, and other officers.
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Leni credits base for Kiko, Bam’s strong Senate showing

Vice President Leni Robredo credited the relentless hope of her base for the strong showing of former senators Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan and Paolo Benigno 'Bam' Aquino IV in the Senate race.
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Eight out of eleven Alyansa lead pre-election

According to the latest pre-election survey by Social Weather Stations released on Wednesday, eight out of eleven candidates from the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition are in the statistical winning circle ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.
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Gwen Garcia endorses admin senatorial bets, adds Pangilinan

Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia endorsed most of the administration-backed senatorial candidates for the upcoming midterm elections on Monday, May 5, adding Francis Pangilinan to her list.
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Marcos allies defend rice program timing

Marcos administration senators defended the timing of the government's P20/kilo rice program during a press conference in Pangasinan on Friday, April 25.
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Robredo endorses Abalos, Pacquiao despite expectations

Former Vice President Leni Robredo endorsed senatorial candidates Benhur Abalos and Manny Pacquiao, both part of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration.
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Robredo endorses Pacquiao, Abalos despite Uniteam rift

Manny Pacquiao and Benhur Abalos, senatorial candidates for Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas, have received endorsements from political heavyweights, including former vice president Leni Robredo.
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Senators plan strategies to boost low survey rankings

Senator Francis Tolentino and other senatorial candidates under the 'Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas' discussed their plans to address low survey rankings ahead of the midterm elections.
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Tiangco confirms Villar remains in Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas

Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco confirmed on Monday, April 14, that Deputy Speaker Camille Villar remains a member of Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas despite receiving an endorsement from Vice President Sara Duterte and circulating photos with her.
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Bong Go leads latest Pulse Asia senatorial survey

Re-electionist Senator Bong Go leads the latest Pulse Asia senatorial survey conducted from March 23 to 29, 2025.
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