Supporters, aspirants gather inside and outside of Manila Hotel Tent City

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00:00A day before the deadline for the filing of the certificates of candidacy for the 2025 midterm elections,

00:06both inside and outside of Manila Hotel Tent City was swamped with the eager supporters and the aspiring candidates.

00:14But most of those who filed today are known as familiar and well-known politicians,

00:19such as the first to top off the list today, namely former Senator Gringo Honasan,

00:25who said he has unfinished business to complete.

00:28Hence, his quest for re-election to the Senate.

00:31Even boxing champion and former Senator Manny Pacquiao filed his candidacy today.

00:37He said, in case he is re-elected, he will focus on fighting corruption in the government,

00:43and he vows to support the programs of the administration.

00:58Even re-election of Senator Bong Revilla was also on today's list.

01:12He said, though he is known as Mr. Budots, he accomplished several bills since his career in the Senate began,

01:20and he promises to work harder and accomplish a lot more for the country if given another six years to serve in the Senate.

01:27While we have accomplished so much, work never ceases, and there is still much to be done.

01:37This includes increasing the price of goods,

01:41programs for farmers and fishermen for the promotion of agriculture.

01:50Also seeking for another shot in the Senate in today's COC filing are former Senator Bam Aquino,

01:56retired Colonel Ariel Quirobin, and many more.

02:00While a good number of today's COC filers are familiar faces who've already served and want back in,

02:06a few who signed up today are first-time wannabe lawmakers,

02:10such as Ilocos Sur Governor Chavez Singson, who arrived at the Manila Hotel in an armored car.

02:16Likewise, there's former DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos,

02:20who is in the Bagong Pilipinas late endorsed by President Marcos Jr.

02:25Even Manibela Chairman Marvel Buena is on the list.

02:28After being denied for party list, he challenged himself to be a senatorial aspirant.

02:33Aside from senators, there are also several party lists who filed their certificates of nomination and acceptance,

02:40such as Magsasaka Party List, Ako Bicol Damayang Pilipino,

02:44Ilocano, Bisaya Gyud, Ako OFW, Pamilya Ko,

02:49Akbayan, Anak Kalusugan, MPBL, and Kasambahay Party Lists, to name a few.

02:55Their party list aspirants also received support from when they filed their CONAS.

03:00The priority in the advocacy of Ako OFW is to give the benefits that are right and should be given.

03:06First, the OFW discount benefits.

03:09There are only three priorities that OFWs want.

03:15First, to educate their children.

03:17Second, to have a livelihood.

03:20Third, to have their own house.

03:22Based on Comalex data for the 7th day of COC filing,

03:26there were 49 who filed for senator and 54 for party list representation today.

03:31This brings the total of senatorial aspirants to 127 and 137 for party lists.

03:38Louisa Erispe, from the National TV, for a new and better Philippines.

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