Here are some of celebrities who filed their COC on the first day of filing
There are already several celebrities who filed their certificate of candidacy (COC) for 2019 elections.
As the election period has officially started, hopeful candidates also started their first step to their plans in political
It is not thing to wonder anymore that celebrities crossed over to the world of politics. There were already several prominent showbiz personalities who occupied positions in the government.
Here are some of celebrities who filed their COC on October 11:
Earlier, it was reported that Filipino music icon Freddie Aguilar aims to be a Senator under PDP-Laban.
Actor Roderick Paulate seeks to be elected as the Vice Mayor of Quezon City. Previously, he was elected as a Councilor. This is despite of the graft and falsification accusations against him.
He was accused of having ghost employees included in the payroll under his office.
Aktor na si Roderick Paulate, naghain ng COC para sa pagka-bise alkalde sa Quezon City | ulat ni @RayaCapulong #Halalan2019 pic.twitter.com/df0K8LkEc4
— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) October 11, 2018
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Actor Gian Sotto, the son of Senate President Tito Sotto, also filed his COC on the first day of filing. He will run as Vice Mayor of Quezon City.
Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte at Councilor Gian Sotto, naghain ng COC sa QC Comelec field office; Belmonte, tatakbong mayor, habang tatakbo sa pagka-vice mayor si Sotto| via @RayaCapulong #Halalan2019 pic.twitter.com/pzyuYScgbO
— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) October 11, 2018
Star for all Season Vilma Santos-Recto seeks re-election as a Batangas Representative. For several years now, the veteran actress has been a prominent personality in the provincial politics of Batangas.
Her husband Ralph Recto came with her during the filing of certificate of candidacy.
Vilma Santos seeks re-election as Batangas representative https://t.co/K3zOvpcGIF #Halalan2019
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) October 11, 2018
Well-known doctor and columnist Willie Ong, who is frequently seen on TV, also aims to be a Senator. He said that he wants to continue the legacy of former Department of Health Secretary Juan Flavier.
Doctor seeks to continue Flavier legacy in Senate https://t.co/32B6LVYAzr #Halalan2019
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) October 11, 2018
Other prominent personalities who are expected to file their COC are former PCOO Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson, SAP Bong Go and Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.
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