Aquino, Pangilinan poised for Senate comeback

Today’s headlines: Senatorial election, local races, political dynasty

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Former senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan are set for a political comeback as both break into the top half of the so-called “Magic 12” in the 2025 senatorial race.

Former vice president Leni Robredo makes history as the first female mayor of Naga City. She secures 84,377 votes, besting her rivals in a landslide.

Granular data shows senatorial candidate Camille Villar’s senatorial bid was decisively rejected in cities and towns that bore the brunt of  PrimeWater‘s poor services.

Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno is set to join Congress. Akbayan Citizens’ Action Party, which lists him as top nominee, leads the 2025 party-list race. Close second is Duterte Youth.-Rappler.com