Filipino Celebrities Who Won the 2025 Midterm Elections

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 14 May 2025 Reading time: two min read

A number of actors, hosts, and public figures proved their popularity by winning seats in the 2025 Philippine midterms.

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The 2025 midterm polls weren’t just a win for party machines—several well‑known personalities also secured spots in government. From national posts to local councils, these celebrities turned their fame into votes.

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Senate Winners

  • Erwin Tulfo (ACT-CIS) – Finished 4th in the “Magic 12” comeback, joining brother Raffy in the upper chamber.

  • Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino – Former senator (2013–19) returned after hosting hits like Y Speak.

  • Vicente “Tito” Sotto III – Comedian and ex-Senate President reclaims a seat in Congress’s upper house.

  • Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan – Placed in the top five, making a Senate comeback.

  • Lito Lapid – Actor-turned-senator wins his 6th term (3rd consecutive).

  • Camille Villar – Las Piñas Representative joins the Senate, bringing two Villar siblings to the chamber.

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House of Representatives Winners

  • Arjo Atayde – Incumbent QC 1st District Rep. fended off a challenge from Bingbong Crisologo.

  • Richard Gomez – Actor-politician leads Leyte’s 4th District.

  • Lani Mercado-Revilla – Unopposed in Cavite’s 2nd District, secures a second straight term.

  • Jolo Revilla – Actor-comedian wins in Cavite’s 1st District, in a rematch against Paul Abaya.

Provincial Officials

  • Vilma Santos – “Star for All Seasons” returns as Batangas Governor.

  • Daniel Fernando – Actor won his third straight term as Bulacan Governor.

  • Sol Aragones – Former ABS-CBN reporter beats Dan Fernandez for Laguna Governor.

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City Mayors & Vice Mayors

  • Isko Moreno – Actor-mayor reclaims Manila’s top post in a high‑profile race.

  • Chi Atienza – Moreno’s running mate, takes Manila Vice Mayor.

  • Lucy Torres-Gomez – Actress-mayor heads Ormoc City for another term.

Council & Board Seats

  • Michael Pacquiao – Rapper wins a council seat in General Santos City.

  • Arron Villaflor – Actor sneaks into Tarlac 2nd District board.

  • Cai Cortez – Comedienne secures a council slot in Taytay, Rizal.

  • Angelu de Leon – Actress wins Pasig City council for a second term.

  • Jaycee Parker – Former Viva Hot Babe re‑elected councilor in Angeles City.

  • Alfred Vargas & Aiko Melendez – Both re‑elected as councilors in QC’s 5th District.

  • Lou Veloso – Veteran actor-politician grabs another term as Manila Councilor.

  • Yeoj Marquez & Allen Tan – Winners in Parañaque’s 1st District council race.

These victories show that with the right mix of name recognition and ground campaigns, showbiz personalities can still resonate with Filipino voters.

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