COC filing day 4 recap: Villar, Binay, and the progressives’ anti-dynasty push

MANILA, Philippines – The outcry against the political dynasties found the spotlight on Friday, October 4, when most of the senatorial aspirants from progressive groups formalized their intentions to run for public office in 2025.

Numerous candidates from left-wing coalition Makabayan and the democratic socialist Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) spoke up against the dominance of well-entrenched political families in the Senate, on the day scions of the Villar and Binay families filed their candidacies.