Makabayan holds rally on first day of campaign period

Senatorial candidates of the Makabayan bloc read a joint statement during a send-off event before dispersing in various parts of Metro Manila and other provinces to do house-to-house campaigns

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