MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Kiko Pangilinan is the new chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, replacing Sen. Robinhood Padilla. The announcement was made during the Senate’s plenary session on Tuesday afternoon.For his part, Pangilinan said he… Read More

(Third of three parts) In the upcoming May 12 elections, Filipino voters will choose 12 among 66 candidates for the Senate for a term of six years. The primary job of a senator is to craft pieces of legislation to… Read More

Election Profile Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, #5Former Senator(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 47 (May 7, 1977) Party: Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (Chairman) Highest Educational Attainment: Harvard University Executive Education Program on Public… Read More

Election Profile Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, #33Former Senator(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 76 (June 1, 1948) Party: Independent Highest Educational Attainment: Master in Government Management, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (1995 - 1996) Highest Government… Read More

Election Profile Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan, #31Former Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 76 (March 14, 1948) Party: Reform PH Party Highest Educational Attainment: Master’s in Business Management, Asian… Read More

Election Profile Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao, #50Former Senator, Retired Professional Boxer(as of Feb. 5, 2025) Personal Information Age and date of birth: 46 (Dec. 17, 1978) Party: Partido Federal ng Pilipinas Highest Educational Attainment: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, major… Read More