The relevance of filing a certificate of candidacy
In every election, candidates must file a certificate of candidacy (COC) before running for public office, but what does it entail? For starters, filing a COC is the
Your guide to the certificate of candidacy filing for the 2025 Philippine elections
Has the number of elective seats increased? Are there changes in the COC? Will there be a substitution drama again? Rappler answers some frequently asked questions.
Alice Guo can still file for candidacy — SolGen
Despite removal from public office and ongoing legal hurdles, dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo can still file a certificate of candidacy for the 2025 midterm elections.
Salceda files certificate of candidacy for Albay gov
LEGAZPI CITY — Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Tuesday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for provincial governor through his representative, lawyer Rodolfo Bonafe Jr. In an interview, Bonafe said they support the guidelines of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to make the filing of COCs for the May 12,
LIVE UPDATES: Filing of certificates of candidacy for 2025 Philippine elections
Bookmark and refresh this page for real-time news, photos, videos, and context and analyses during the COC filing week
Rep. Legarda first to file certificate of candidacy in Antique
Antique Rep. Antonio Agapito Legarda is the first candidate to file his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) as he bids for his second term representing the lone district of Antique on Tuesday. Legarda, accompanied by his sister,
Comelec: We have no power to automatically cancel Alice Guo candidacy
The Commission of Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it does not have the power to automatically cancel dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's certificate of candidacy (COC) should she run for another seat in government.
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LIVE UPDATES: Day 4 filing of COCs for 2025 elections
Those who intend to vie for any position in the 2025 elections have from Oct. 1 to 8 to file the necessary documents.
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Accessibility check: Barriers for PWD aspirants seen in national candidacy filing
Former Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon and an advocacy group championing disability inclusion told Philstar.com that the ...
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Camille Villar files candidacy for senator
Senate aspirant Camille Villar with her father billionaire Manny Villar and brother Sen. Mark Villar. Jauhn Etienne Villaruel ...
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INQToday: Familiar, new faces appear to file candidacy
The first day of filing of certificate of candidacy (COC) for the 2025 midterm elections on Tuesday saw familiar faces, with ...
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Dra. Liza Ong Files Candidacy of Doc Willie for Senator in 2025 Elections
Dra. Liza Ong, the wife of Doc Willie Ong, formally filed the Certificate of Candidacy of her husband for senator in the 2025 ...
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Salceda files certificate of candidacy for Albay guv
LEGAZPI CITY – Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Tuesday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for provincial ...