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He won. He lost. He skipped. He won, again, in one surprising turnaround. In 2013, Bam Aquino was elected as senator of the Republic of the Philippines, landing in 7th place. In 2019, Bam Aquino failed to get reelected for a second term, losing at 14th place. In 2022, Bam Aquino skipped the senatorial elections, […]
How did Rodante Marcoleta win as senator in the 2025 elections? He was excluded in the top 12 of all pre-election surveys from 2023 to 2025. He was rejected in the top 12 by every province in almost a third of all the regions in the country. He was omitted in the top 12 by […]
First published: February 9, 2021 | Last updated: July 24, 2025 Are there sure winners in a senatorial election? The first post-EDSA senatorial election was held on May 11, 1987. At that time, the country still elected 24 Senators. In 1992, 24 Senators were likewise elected, but the first 12 who obtained the highest number […]
In the aftermath of the midterm election of May 12, 2025, 19 incumbent party-list groups failed to secure enough votes to win another term. Based on the final results of the 2025 party-list race for the 20th Congress, or the 2025-2028 term, 54 party-list groups qualified to occupy a total of 63 seats. Out of […]
In the aftermath of the midterm election of May 12, 2025, 19 incumbent party-list groups failed to secure enough votes to win another term, making 35% of incumbent party-list groups lose. Based on the final results of the 2025 party-list race, for the 20th Congress, or the 2025-2028 term, there will be 54 party-list groups […]
Senator Bong Go, who once again emerged as the leading senatorial contender in the latest Arkipelago Analytics survey, expressed deep gratitude to the Filipino people for their continued trust and support. Go reaffirmed his resolve to prioritize pro-poor programs and push forward initiatives on healthcare access, food security, and job creation if given another term […]
As the country grapples with increasing joblessness, Davao City mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles outlined his plan to “create not just more, but better” jobs that would help Dabawenyos cope with the rising costs of living. According to Nograles, “economic growth is meaningless if it does not lead to a better life for the people. As […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called on all candidates in Marikina City to participate in a regular town hall debate where they can directly present their platforms and solutions to the city’s pressing issues. “Ang halalan ay dapat tungkol sa mga plataporma at solusyon sa problema ng Marikina tulad ng baha, trabaho […]
Lanao del Sur Governor Datu Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr. has endorsed the reelection bid of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, citing the senator’s ties and contribution in Mindanao’s development. “Hindi ho tayo malulugi kung iluluklok natin pabalik sa Senado. Hindi ba, ‘pag sinabi niyang, ‘itaga niyo sa Bato,’ totoo po ‘yon. Ipinaglalaban niya ‘yung […]
Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has reiterated his commitment to look into the root cause of the high prices of goods, particularly rice, should he regain a Senate seat in the May elections. “Tumatakbo tayo hindi para pabagsakin ang administrasyon. Hindi rin natin hangarin na pabagsakin ang oposisyon. Ang mataas na presyo ng mga bilihin ang […]