‘New perspective’: Makabayan bets seek to become ordinary people’s voice in Senate

MANILA, Philippines – Makabayan, a coalition of leftist party-list groups, has fielded a near-complete slate to join the race for the coveted 12 Senate seats up for grabs in the 2025 elections.

The 11-member slate is comprised of current and former lawmakers in the House of Representatives, as well as activists and advocates seeking their entry into politics.

The following filed their certificates of candidacy on Friday, October 4, the fourth day of the COC filing organized...