Full Name

Ramon Bautista Bong Revilla Jr.

First NameRamonMiddle NameBautistaLast
Name
BongRevillaSuffixJr.AliasTolomeGenderMaleBirt
hdateSeptember 25, 1966SpouseLani Mercado-
Revilla
ProfessionSenatorIncumbent Position
Senator(2019-2025)EducationDevelopment
Academy of the Philippines (Diploma/Short
Courses), Bachelor of Arts in Political
ScienceDevelopment Academy of the Philippines
(Diploma/Short Courses), Philippine Legislative
Institutions and ProcessesCavite State University
(Honorary Degree), Ph.D. in Public
AdministrationNueva Vizcaya University
(Honorary Degree), Ph.D. in Humanities2025
ElectionsCandidate for Senator, under Lakas
ChristianMuslimCandidaciesSenator, 2019,
WonSenator, 2010, WonSenator, 2004, Won
Bong Revilla
Actor, senator (Re-electionist, 2025)

RAMON BONG REVILLA JR. (REAL NAME: JOSE MARI

MORTEL BAUTISTA) IS A SENATOR IN THE 19TH
CONGRESS, SERVING A FRESH FIRST TERM UNTIL
2025. HE WAS PREVIOUSLY ELECTED TO THE SAME
POSITION IN 2004 AND 2010, AND HAD TO TAKE A
BREAK IN THE 2016 ELECTION CYCLE FOR BEING
TERM-LIMITED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION.
Revilla ranked 11th in the 2019 race for 12 seats – a winning but
dismal performance compared to his previous runs. Running for a
national post for the first time in 2004, but carrying the name of
his outgoing senator father Ramon Revilla Sr., Bong finished with
the second highest number of votes.
 Full Name
Pilar Juliana Schramm CayetanoFirst Name
Pilar JulianaMiddle Name
SchrammLast Name
CayetanoAlias
PiaGender
FemaleBirthdate
March 22, 1966Profession
Lawyer/SenatorIncumbent Position
Senator (2019-2025Education
University of the Philippines (Undergraduate),
Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsUniversity of the
Philippines (Law Degree), Bachelor of Laws
2025 ElectionsCandidate for Senator, under
Nacionalista PartyCandidacies
Senator, 2019, WonRepresentative (Taguig City (2nd
Councilor District), Lone Legdist), House
ofRepresentatives, 2016, WonSenator, 2010,
WonSenator, 2004, Won

Pia Cayetano
Senator (Re-electionist, 2025)
Pia Cayetano is a senator in the 19th Congress, serving her
third term since 2004.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from
University of the Philippines (UP) and her bachelor of laws
from UP College of Law. Cayetano comes from a political
family: her father was the late senator Rene Cayetano, her
brother Alan Peter is an incumbent senator, while her
youngest brother Lino was a former Taguig City mayor.
 Full NameChristopher Lawrence Tesoro
GoFirst NameChristopher
LawrenceMiddle NameTesoroLast
NameGoAlias Bong
GoGenderMaleBirthdateJune
14,1974SpouseEmmylou
CruzGoProfessionSenatorIncumbent
PositionSenator (2019-
2025)EducationLa Salle Greenhills
(Secondary)
De La Salle University
(Undergraduate), Management2025
ElectionsCandidate for Senator, under
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng
BayanCandidaciesSenator, 2019, Won

Bong Go
Senator (Re-electionist, 2025)

Bong Go is a senator in the 19th Congress, serving his first term since 2019.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Ateneo de Davao
University.
Go is known as the executive assistant of Rodrigo Duterte, having served the
former president since 1998, when Duterte was still the representative of the
1st District of Davao City. Go became special assistant to the president in
2016, after Duterte rose to the presidency.
 Full NameRonald Marapon dela Rosa
First Name RonaldMiddle Name
MaraponLast Name
dela RosaAliasRonald “Bato” dela
RosaGenderMaleBirthdateJanuary 21,
1962SpouseGrace Nancy Commandante
dela Rosa
ProfessionGovernment OfficialIncumbent
PositionSenator (2019-
2025)EducationMindanao State
University (Undergraduate), Bachelor of
Science in Public Administration
Philippine Military Academy
(Undergraduate), Bachelor
ofScienceinMilitary ScienceUniversity of
Southeastern Philippines (Masters),
Master of Public Administration
University of Southeastern Philippines
(PhD), Ph.D. Development Administration
2025 ElectionsCandidate for Senator,
under Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Lakas ng BayanCandidaciesSenator,
2019, Bato dela Rosa
Senator (Re-electionist, 2025)

Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is a senator in the 19th Congress, serving his first term
since 2019.
A native of Davao del Sur, Dela Rosa is arguably most well-known for leading the
bloody anti-drug campaign of his fellow Davaoeño, former president Rodrigo
Duterte. Dela Rosa was then chief of the Philippine National Police, a position he
held from July 2016 to April 2018. As PNP chief, Dela Rosa came under fire for
human rights violations in the so-called “war on drugs,” which claimed the lives of
thousands of Filipinos.
 Full Name Erwin Teshiba Tulfo
First Name ErwinMiddle Name TeshibaLastName
TulfoAliasErwinGender MaleBirthdate August 10,
1963SpouseRizalina
AquinoProfessionJournalist/Congressman
IncumbentPosition
Representative, ACT-CIS(2023-2025)
Notable Positions
Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and
Development (2022-2022)
Secretary-general, DSWD (June 30, 2022-
December 27, 2022)Education
University of the East (Undergraduate), Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration Special
Degree program – College of Business
Administration
2025 ElectionsCandidate for
Senator,underLakasChristian Muslim Democrats
CandidaciesRepresentative
(ACTCISPartyList),Houseof Representatives,
2022, Win

Erwin Tulfo
Media personality, candidate for senator (2025)
Erwin Tulfo served as secretary of the Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the administration of
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. from June to December 2022.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the
University of the East. Tulfo is a known broadcaster and news
anchor. The Tulfo brothers – Erwin, together with his brothers
Ramon, Ben, and Raffy – are an established brand in Philippine
media, with a solid base of followers for their public service
programs.
 Full Name
Alan Peter Schramm Cayetano
Incumbent Position
Senator (2022-2028)
Birthdate
October 28, 1970
Education
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (Primary)
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
(Secondary)
University of the Philippines (Undergraduate),
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Ateneo Law School (Law Degree), Juris
Doctor
Candidacies
Senator, 2022, Win
Representative (Taguig City (1st Councilor
District) – Pateros, Lone Legdist), House of
Representatives, 2019, Win
Vice President, 2016, Loss
Senator, 2013, Win
Senator, 2007, Win
Alan Peter Cayetano
Senator

Alan Peter Cayetano is a senator in the 19th Congress, serving his third term since
2007.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from University of the Philippines
(UP) and his Juris Doctor degree from Ateneo de Manila School of Law. Cayetano
comes from a political family: his father was the late senator Rene Cayetano, his sister
Pia is an incumbent senator, his youngest brother Lino was a former Taguig City
mayor, while the current mayor is his wife Lani.
Cayetano, a lawyer, first entered politics in 1992 as a councilor of Taguig. He would
later become municipal vice mayor in 1995 and then representative of the lone district
of Taguig-Pateros in the House of Representatives in 1998
 Full NameManuel Mercado
LapidFirst NameManuel
Middle NameMercadoLast
NameLapidAliasLitoGenderMaleBir
thdate
October 25, 1955SpouseMarissa
Tadeo Lapid
ProfessionPublic
Official/SenatorIncumbent Position
Senator (2019-2025)EducationPorac
Central School – Porac, Pampanga
(Primary)
St. Catherine Academy – Porac,
Pampanga (Secondary)
2025 ElectionsCandidate for Senator,
under Nationalist People’s
CoalitionCandidaciesSenator, 2019,
WonMayor of Angeles City,
Pampanga, 2016, LostSenator, 2010,
WonSenator, 2004, Won
Lito Lapid
Actor, senator (Re-electionist, 2025)
Lito Lapid (full name: Manuel Mercado Lapid) is a senator of the 19th Congress, serving a
fresh six-year term starting 2019. He previously served two consecutive terms from 2004 to
2016.
While he has chaired the games and amusement and tourism committees at various points
during these terms, pushing for sports development at the grassroots level, Lapid is
primarily credited as a co-author (with Senator Francis Escudero) of the Free Legal
Assistance Act of 2010. The grants tax deductions to lawyers and law firms that give pro
bono services to the indigent.
Lapid is not known to participate in debates or speak during Senate sessions because of his
acknowledged limitations in communicating in English. He had earlier moved for major
communication in the chamber to be translated into Filipino, but there has been no known
policy that resulted from it.
 Full Name
Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay
AliasNancyIncumbent
Position
Senator (2019-
2025)BirthdateMay 12,
1973Education
St. Scholastica’s College
(Primary)St. Scholastica’s
College (Secondary)
University of the Philippines
– Diliman (Undergraduate),
Bachelor of Science in
Tourism
CandidaciesSenator, 2019,
WinSenator, 2013, Win
Nancy Binay
Senator
Nancy Binay (full married name: Maria Lourdes Binay-Angeles) is a senator
in the 19th Congress, serving her second and final term until 2025.
Her election to the Senate in 2013 was considered a feat by observers, given
that it was her first ever bid for an elective position. Running for a national
seat, she finished fifth in a race that had 12 winners. Binay, however, had
been immersed in an extensive political network that made victory possible.
The oldest child of Jejomar and Elenita Binay, Nancy had skerved as
executive assistant of her parents, who alternately served as mayor of
Makati City over extended periods of time. (Her brother Jejomar Jr. also
served as mayor, while sister Abigail is the incumbent.) She liaised with
government agencies and local governments to which Makati extended
assistance under their sisterhood agreements.
 Full Name
Ralph Gonzalez RectoBirthdate
January 11, 1964Birthplace
Quezon CityEducation
Ateneo de Manila University – Quezon CIty (Primary)
La Salle Green Hills – San Juan (Primary)
La Salle Green Hills – San Juan (Secondary)
De La Salle University – Manila (Undergraduate), Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce major in Business Management
University of the Philippines (Masters), Masters in Public
Administration
University of Asia and the Pacific (Diploma/Short Courses),
Certificate in Business Economics
Harvard University – Cambridge, Massachusetts (Diploma/Short
Courses), Course on Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos,
Conflict and Courage – John F. Kennedy School of Government
Batangas State University (Honorary Degree), Doctor of Science
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (Honorary
Degree), Doctor ofHumanities
Lipa City Public College (Honorary Degree), Doctor of
Humanities
Notable PositionsSenator (2016-2022)
Senator (2010-2016)Senator (2001-2007)
Representative, 4th District of Batangas (1992-2001)
CandidaciesSenator, 2010, WinSenator, 2001, Win Sources
Available Statements of Assets and Liabilities (SALNs), Comelec
election results data and Certificates of Candidacies,
legacy.senate.gov.ph

Ralph Recto
Secretary (Department of Finance)

Ralph Recto is the current secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF), a

position to which he was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in January
2024. He is also a member of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Monetary Board.
Before joining the Marcos Cabinet, Recto served in the legislative branch. He
entered politics as Batangas 4th District representative from 1992 to 2001, then
became a senator from 2001 to 2007 and from 2010 to 2022. Between his terms in
the Senate, he became socioeconomic planning secretary of the National Economic
and Development Authority from 2008 to 2009
 Full Name
Francis Ng Tolentino
First NameFrancis
Middle NameeNgLast Name
TolentinoAliasTolGenderMale
BirthdateJanuary 3, 1960ProfessionLawyer
Incumbent PositionSenator (2019-2025)Education
Ateneo de Manila University (Undergraduate),
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Ateneo de Manila University (Law Degree),
Bachelor of Laws – Law School
University of London – England (Masters),
Master of Laws specializing in Public
International LawMichigan Law School – Ann
Arbor (Masters), Master of Laws major in
Constitutional LawColumbia Law School
(Masters), Master of Laws (Corporation
Law)National Defense College of the Philippines
(Masters), Master on National
SecurityAdministration
New York University – New York (Diploma/Short
Courses), Graduate Diploma in Public
Administration – Robert F. Wagner Graduate
School of Public Service
2025 ElectionsCandidate for Senator, under
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
CandidaciesSenator, 2019, WonSenator, 2016,
Lost

Francis Tolentino
Senator (Re-electionist,
Francis Ng Tolentino is a senator in the 19th Congress, getting a seat on his second
attempt in 2019. He had lost in his first senatorial bid in 2016, placing 13th when 12
seats were available.
Tolentino, however, was not a greenhorn in campaigns and elections. His father, Isaac
Tolentino, served as mayor of Tagaytay City for 26 year – the longest in that post – from
1954 to 1980. In 1986, newly installed president Corazon Aquino appointed Francis OIC
mayor of Tagaytay. Eleven years later, in 1995, he was elected mayor, and reelected
twice to serve the maximum allowed terms until 2004.