The filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for aspiring candidates of the 2022 national and local elections began today (Oct. 1), but several aspiring candidates who have expressed interest to run have yet to file theirs.
According to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), all COCs will be accepted during the filing period, including those filed by individuals declared nuisance in previous elections.
Below is the list of personalities who have filed their COC today:
President
Sen. Manny Pacquiao (PDP-Laban/Promdi Alliance)
Dave Aguila (Independent)
Dr. Jose C. Montemayor (Independent)
Ley Ordenas (Independent)
Edmundo Rubi (Independent)
Vice President
House Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza (PDP-Laban/Promdi Alliance)
Rochell David (Independent)
Lurencio Jun Yulaga (Independent)
Senator
Lutgardo Barbo (PDP-Laban)
Rep. Loren Legarda (National People’s Coalition)
Sorsogon Gov. Chiz Escudero (National People’s Coalition)
Abner Afuang (Independent)
Norman Marquez (Independent)
Bertito Del Mundo (Independent)
Risa Hontiveros (Akbayan Citizens’ Action Party)
Romeo Plasquita (Independent)
Samuel Sanchez
Baldomero Falcone
Phil Delos Reyes
Ziegfried Giron
Agnes Afable
Bey Maylanie Esmael
Party-lists
Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc. (AGAP)
Kabayan Partylist
Cancer Partylist
Alliance of Organizations, Networks and Associations of the Philippines (Alona)
Democratic Independent Workers’ Association (DIWA)
Pilipinas Para sa Pinoy (PPP)
Towards Development and Action (TODA)
An-Waray Partylist
People’s Volunteer Against Illegal Drugs
Patriotic Coalition of Marginalized Nationals INC (1-PACMAN)
Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support Partylist (ACT-CIS)
Ako Tanod
Alyansa ng mga Mamamayang Probinsyano (Ang Probinsyano)
Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA)
Cooperative Natcco Network (COOP-NATCCO)
Marino Samahan ng mga Seaman, Inc. (MARINO)
Women And Child Crime Abuse Assistance (WACCAA)
Metro Manila posts
Vico Sotto (Mayor, Pasig City)
Robert “Dodot” Jaworski (Vice Mayor, Pasig City)
Abigail Binay (Mayor, Makati City)
Ruffy Biazon (Muntinlupa, Mayor)
Wes Gatchalian (Valenzuela, Mayor)
Rex Gatchalian (Rep., Valenzuela First District)
Doland Castro (Councilor, Quezon City First District)
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