Candidates File for 2025 Philippine Elections

The 2025 Philippine midterm elections will see a massive field of candidates vying for over 18,000 positions, including 12 Senate seats, 63 party-list representatives, and numerous local offices ranging from governors to councilors. While many hopefuls have already declared their intentions, the official filing period for certificates of candidacy (COCs) will take place from October 1 to 8, 2024. National candidates will file their COCs at the Manila Hotel, while local candidates will submit their documents to regional and field Comelec offices. This period marks a crucial step in the election process, as it officially confirms the candidates who will compete for these vital positions.