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This is a list of candidates in the 2025 Philippine Senate election.

Candidates on the ballot

These are the candidates accepted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), or were ordered added by the Supreme Court, and were included in the ballot.

# Candidate Party Alliance Prior political experience
1 Benhur Abalos PFP Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (2022–2024)
2 Jerome Adonis Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Secretary general of Kilusang Mayo Uno
3 Wilson Amad Independent —
4 Jocelyn Andamo Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Secretary general of Filipino Nurses United
5 Bam Aquino KANP — Senator (2013–2019)
6 Ronnel Arambulo Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Vice chairperson of Pamalakaya
7 Ernesto Arellano KKK —
8 Roberto Ballon Independent — Leader of Kapunungan sa Gagmay'ng Mangingisda sa Concepcion
9 Abigail Binay NPC Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Mayor of Makati (2016–present)
10 Jimmy Bondoc PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Member of the Board of Directors of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (2021–2022)
11 Bong Revilla Lakas Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
12 Bonifacio Bosita Independent — Incumbent House representative for 1-Rider Partylist (2022–present)
13 Arlene Brosas Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Incumbent House representative for GABRIELA (since 2016)
14 Roy Cabonegro DPP —
15 Allen Capuyan PPP —
16 Teodoro Casiño Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan House representative for Bayan Muna (2004–2013)
17 France Castro Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Incumbent House representative for ACT Teachers (since 2016)
18 Pia Cayetano Nacionalista Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
19 David d'Angelo Bunyog —
20 Angelo de Alban Independent —
21 Leody de Guzman PLM — Chairman of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino
22 Ronald dela Rosa PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Incumbent senator (since 2019)
23 Mimi Doringo Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Secretary general of Kadamay
24 Arnel Escobal PM —
25 Luke Espiritu PLM — President of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino
26 Mody Floranda Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Chairperson of PISTON
27 Marc Gamboa Independent —
28 Bong Go PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Incumbent senator (since 2019)
29 Norberto Gonzales PDSP — Secretary of National Defense (2009–2010)
30 Jesus Hinlo Jr. PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Commissioner of the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (2022)
31 Gregorio Honasan Reform PH — Secretary of Information and Communications Technology (2019–2021)
32 Relly Jose Jr. KBL —
33 Panfilo Lacson Independent Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senator (2016–2022)
34 Raul Lambino PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (2017–2022)
35 Lito Lapid NPC Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
36 Wilbert T. Lee Aksyon — Incumbent House representative for AGRI Partylist (since 2022)
37 Amirah Ladasan Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Co-chairperson of Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self-Determination
38 Rodante Marcoleta Independent Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Incumbent House representative for SAGIP Partylist (since 2016)
39 Imee Marcos Nacionalista — Incumbent senator (since 2019)
40 Norman Marquez Independent —
41 Eric Martinez Independent — Incumbent House representative from Valenzuela's 2nd district (since 2016)
42 Richard Mata Independent —
43 Sonny Matula WPP — President of the Federation of Free Workers
44 Liza Maza Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Lead convenor of National Anti-Poverty Commission (2016–2018)
45 Heidi Mendoza Independent — Commissioner of the Commission on Audit (2011–2015)
46 Jose Montemayor Jr. Independent —
47 Subair Mustapha WPP —
48 Jose Olivar Independent —
49 Willie Ong Aksyon —
50 Manny Pacquiao PFP Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senator (2016–2022)
51 Francis Pangilinan Liberal — Senator (2016–2022)
52 Ariel Querubin Nacionalista — Colonel, Philippine Marine Corps
53 Apollo Quiboloy Independent Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
54 Danilo Ramos Makabayan Oposisyon ng Bayan Chairperson of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
55 Willie Revillame Independent —
56 Vic Rodriguez Independent — Executive Secretary (2022)
57 Nur-Ana Sahidulla Independent — House representative from Sulu's 2nd district (2013–2016)
58 Phillip Salvador PDP Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
59 Tito Sotto NPC Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senator (2010–2022; Senate president (2016–2022))
60 Michael Tapado PM —
61 Francis Tolentino PFP Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent senator (since 2019)
62 Ben Tulfo Independent —
63 Erwin Tulfo Lakas Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent House representative for ACT-CIS Partylist (since 2023)
64 Mar Valbuena Independent — Chairperson of Manibela
65 Leandro Verceles Jr. Independent — Former governor of Catanduanes (2001–2007)
66 Camille Villar Nacionalista Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Incumbent House representative from Las Piňas (since 2019)

Rejected candidacies

These are the people who filed to be candidates, but were rejected by the COMELEC, ordered by day of filing:

1 October
  1. David Chan
  2. Alexander Encarnacion
  3. Felipe Montealto Jr.
  4. Janice Padilla
  5. Joseph Dy
  6. Najar Salih
  7. Daniel Magtira
  8. Happy Lubarbio
  9. Norman Marquez
  10. Phil delos Reyes
  11. Marc Gamboa
  12. Miguelino Caturan
  13. Sunang Ditanongun
2 October
  1. Victoriano Inte
  2. Eric Negapatan
  3. Magno Manalo
  4. Bethsaida Lopez
  5. Manuel Andrada
  6. Jonry Gargarita
3 October
  1. Jose Bunilla
  2. Jaime Balmas
  3. Elpidio Rosales Jr.
  4. Robert Agad
  5. Khaled Casimra
  6. Jimmy Salapantan
  7. Rex Noel
  8. Roel Pacquiao
4 October
  1. Froilan Serafico
  2. Ernesto Balite
  3. Elvis Beniga
5 October
  1. Warlito Bovier
  2. Wilson Aclan
  3. Charito Billones
  4. Jerson Ares
  5. Primo Capuno Jr.
  6. Leodegario Estrella
  7. Richard Nicolas
  8. Rolando Plaza
  9. Virginia Sabit
6 October
  1. Junbert Guigayuma
  2. Sixto Lagare
  3. John Rafael Escobar
7 October
  1. Pedro Ordiales
  2. James Reyes Jr.
  3. Nelson Ancajas
  4. Maria Fe Era
  5. Diego Palomares
  6. Gerard Arcega
  7. Mario Pagaragan Jr.
  8. Angelo de Alban
  9. Luther Meniano
  10. Hernando Bruce
  11. Alice Jumalon
  12. Eulogio Partosa
  13. Epifanio Perez
  14. Mario Valbuena Jr.
  15. Freddie Maiquez
  16. Leo Cadion
  17. Getter Malinao
  18. Salipada Amir Hussin
  19. Joel Apolinario
  20. Allen Capuyan
  21. Artemio Maquiso
  22. Jose Tam
  23. Oscar Ongjoco
  24. Jacinto Bonayag
  25. Ferdinand Tuzara
  26. Agapito Casipong
  27. Fernando Diaz
  28. Orlando de Guzman
  29. Edgardo Dugue
  30. Jefrey Andrino
  31. Nheling Plaza
  32. Eduardo Bautista
8 October
  1. Peter Joemel Advincula
  2. Princess Jade de Leon
  3. Jovilyn Aceron
  4. Leandro Verceles
  5. Fernando Advincula
  6. Joseph Delgado
  7. Eric Alcantara
  8. Rosalin Cay
  9. Randy Red
  10. Romulo San Ramon
  11. Abel Adorable
  12. Mercedita Acoplado
  13. Randy Restum
  14. Emilio Chan
  15. Devienido Biazon Jr.
  16. Rodolfo Basilan
  17. Primo Aquino
  18. Roel Lamoste
  19. Vicente Domingo
  20. Gem Domagtoy
  21. Monique Kokkinaras
  22. Injim Bunayog
  23. Ismael Bajo
  24. Omar Tomanong
  25. Salvador Cabalida
  26. Berteni Causing
  27. Melchor Lucañas
  28. Antonio Par
  29. Robert Marcos Tallano Tagean
  30. Loreto Banosan
  31. Faith Ugsad
  32. Wilfredo Red
  33. Edmundo Rubi
  34. Patrick Artajo
  35. Rafael Chico
  36. Romeo Macaragg
  37. Celeste Aguillar
  38. Shirley Cuatchin
  39. Ricarda Arguilles
  40. Sonny Pimentel
  41. Enrique Olonan
  42. Willie Ricablanca Jr.
  43. Alexander Lague
  44. Melissa Fortes
  45. Roberto Sembrano
  46. Gabriel Chaclag

Candidacies withdrawn

These withdrew after filing their candidacies prior to approval:

These withdrew after the approval of candidacies:

Declined to be candidates

These declined to run for senator, or ran for other positions in 2025.

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