2025 Senators’ Promises: Will They Deliver?

The 2025 midterm elections have reshaped the Philippine Senate, with 12 newly proclaimed senators poised to influence the nation’s future. From seasoned lawmakers to returning figures and fresh faces, this new lineup brings a range of priorities—from food security and education reform to green infrastructure and digital modernization.

Here’s what each of them promised during their campaign:

1. Bong Go – 27,121,073 votes

Go emphasized expanding Malasakit Centers to make healthcare more accessible, especially during times of natural disasters. He pledged to remain visible on the ground in calamity-stricken communities and continue bridging assistance from various government agencies.

2. Bam Aquino – 20,971,899 votes

Returning to the Senate, Aquino pushed for better access to education, particularly for K-12 graduates not proceeding to college. He also supported raising the minimum wage and removing red tape in ports to lower goods prices.

3. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa – 20,773,946 votes

Dela Rosa focused on law enforcement reforms and security, while supporting bills for a wage hike, caregiver protection, and agricultural support. He vowed to continue his anti-crime agenda.

4. Erwin Tulfo – 17,118,881 votes

Tulfo promised to expand the Sustainable Livelihood Program to include jobless Filipinos and middle-class families. He also advocated for a higher minimum wage and better retirement packages for private-sector workers.

5. Kiko Pangilinan – 15,343,229 votes

Pangilinan centered his campaign on food security, backing toll exemptions for agricultural transport and support systems for farmers and fisherfolk.

6. Rodante Marcoleta – 15,250,723 votes

Marcoleta championed nationalizing public utilities and media reform. Known for his role in the ABS-CBN franchise denial, he remains firm on state control over vital services.

7. Ping Lacson – 15,106,111 votes

Lacson advocated an export-driven economy, inflation-based wage hikes, and investments in renewable energy. He also supported SOGIE rights and increased funding for indigenous communities.

8. Tito Sotto – 14,832,996 votes

Sotto brought back the BRAVE program to fund local infrastructure and pushed for more cultural and youth-oriented policies. He also supported bringing Filipino subjects back to the K-12 curriculum.

9. Pia Cayetano – 14,573,430 votes

Cayetano campaigned on legislation she helped pass: CREATE, Tatak Pinoy, and laws protecting women and learners with disabilities. She aimed to continue pushing for inclusive growth and education access.

10. Camille Villar – 13,651,274 votes

Villar promoted green jobs and urban agriculture as ways to ensure food sustainability and economic resilience. Her focus included livelihood opportunities tied to environmental protection.

11. Lito Lapid – 13,394,102 votes

Lapid co-authored laws supporting MSMEs and filed for a P100 wage increase. He also backed expanding the powers of the Commission on Human Rights.

12. Imee Marcos – 13,339,227 votes

Marcos advocated green infrastructure, including rooftop gardens and vertical parks. She also pushed for a Magna Carta for Students to safeguard student rights.

A Snapshot of Voter Priorities

This election cycle saw the rise of key public concerns influencing the senatorial race. From inflation and food security to disaster resilience and digital governance, the campaign period made clear what issues resonated most with Filipinos.

READ: The Pendulum of PH Politics

The record-high turnout signaled not only political engagement but also urgency: voters want action, not just rhetoric. The mix of returning and fresh names in the Senate hints at both trust in experience and demand for new approaches.

Will the Senators of 2025 Deliver?

With such a diverse Senate, Filipinos can expect dynamic debates and a push-pull of ideologies. While many promises echo past agendas, there are signs of forward-thinking legislation in green development, youth empowerment, and digital efficiency. The real test, however, lies in how these senators turn their promises into policy. 

Will the senators of 2025 rise to the occasion and create meaningful change? Or will these campaign commitments—bold and hopeful as they sound—fade into the usual noise of politics? Only time will tell whether the 2025 senators will be remembered for action or inaction.