These personalities filed their certificates of candidacy for president in the 2022 elections, based on data from Comelec.
The poll body will check their credentials before releasing an official list of candidates. This determines whose names will be in the ballots in May next year.
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Oct. 1
Manny Pacquiao for president, Lito Atienza for vice president.
The recently retired boxing legend is seeking to parlay his sports superstardom into the highest post in the land. Full story.
Dr. Jose Montemayor for president
Jose Montemayor introduced himself as a cardiologist, lawyer and economist. He said he filed his candidacy for president, seeking to eliminate COVID-19, corruption, and criminality.
Leysander Ordones for president
Leysander Ordenes, who introduced himself as a former commander of Philippine Navy's Naval Special Operations Group, is also seeking the presidency to help the country recover faster from the COVID-19 pandemic. He said he was a "pandemic mitigator" who responded to the SARS outbreak in East Africa.
Edmundo Rubi for president
An independent candidate, Edmundo Rubi said he would lead the country into prosperity by prioritizing senior citizens, advocating for free electricity and housing. He also wants to give every Filipino at least P5,000 every month for life.
Oct. 2
Victoriano Inte for president
Victoriano Inte, a Pasay City resident, said that under his administration, all criticisms would be welcome. No promises unlike President Rodrigo Duterte's vow to end drug war in three to six months.
Bong Go for vice president
President Rodrigo Duterte's longtime aide, Sen. Bong Go, filed his candidacy for vice president under the ruling PDP-Laban, as the chief executive announced his plans to retire from politics.
READ: Plot Twist? Bong Go is Running for Vice President
Oct. 3
Tiburcio Marcos for president
Tiburcio Marcos filed his certificate of candidacy for president through a representative.
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