MANILA, Philippines – The progressive coalition Makabayan gathered in Manila on Tuesday, February 11, for a mini-rally to start a long day of activities on the first day of the campaign period for the 2025 Philippine elections.
The aspirants read a joint statement before dispersing in various parts of Metro Manila and other provinces to do house-to-house campaigns.
The candidates are:
- Arlene Brosas – House Assistant Minority Leader, incumbent Gabriela Representative
- France Castro – House Deputy Minority Leader, incumbent ACT Teachers Representative
- Teddy Casiño – Former Bayan Muna representative
- Liza Maza – Former Gabriela representative
- Jerome Adonis – Labor leader
- Jocelyn Andamo – Nurse
- Ronnel Arambulo – Fisherfolk leader
- Mimi Doringo – Urban poor leader
- Mody Floranda – Transport group leader
- Amira Lidasan – Moro activist
- Danilo Ramos – Rice farmer, peasant leader
Dwight de Leon gives us a rundown in this Rappler Recap.
– Rappler.com