2025 Philippine general election Filipinos vote to elect all 317 members of the House of Representatives and 12 members of the Senate , in addition to local elections .

On May 12, 2025, Filipino voters are expected to cast their ballots in the country’s midterm elections. Over 18,000 public officials will be elected, including 12 senators, 254 district representatives,...

On May 12, 2025, Filipino voters are expected to cast their ballots in the country’s midterm elections.

Over 18,000 public officials will be elected, including 12 senators, 254 district representatives,...

MANILA, Philippines – On May 12, more than 71 million registered voters across the Philippines will head to the polls for the 2025 midterm elections — a pivotal democratic exercise that will redefine power dynamics in the legislature, local government units, and among the country’s most powerful political families.

Held three years into President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s term, the midterms are viewed as a referendum on his administration’s governance.

At the same time, they will test the resilience of the Duterte political dynasty, reveal the depth of public dissatisfaction or support, and potentially reconfigure the balance of power in the Senate.

A favorable Senate and House majority will be crucial for President Marcos Jr.

To advance his legislative priorities — including proposed constitutional amendments and economic reforms.

A coalition of parties allied with President Marcos Jr., including:.

Note: Senator Imee Marcos, initially considered part of the ABP slate, has withdrawn from the administration coalition and is running as an independent.

She cited discomfort with the administration’s handling of the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte and a desire to remain politically autonomous.

Note: Quiboloy faces multiple legal cases and international sanctions; his candidacy is controversial and being challenged.

Vice President Sara Duterte, though estranged from the Marcos Cabinet, has extended support to certain ABP candidates such as Camille Villar, reflecting complex cross-party allegiances.

A tandem campaign by former Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan, the KiBam coalition is backed by:.

The political importance lies in whether the issue moves from public comment into formal action, party response, court record, election authority notice or administrative decision.

For public institutions and political groups, the next test is whether the issue remains a public argument or turns into a formal response, legal proceeding, administrative instruction or election-related communication.