Candidates in the 2022 Philippine presidential election explained

This is a list of candidates in the 2022 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections.

Candidates for president

Candidates for vice president

Disallowed candidacies

A total of 97 individuals manifested their intention to run for president, while 29 did so for vice president.[49]

The following have filed certificates of candidacies, formally notifying the commission that they are running, did not withdraw, and were not included in the tentative list of candidates released on December 24. These were either declared as nuisance candidates, were disqualified, or their candidacies cancelled.

For president

October 1These people filed on October 1.[50]
October 2These people filed on October 2.[51]
October 3These people filed on October 3.[52]
October 4These people filed on October 4.[53]
October 5These people filed on October 5[54]
October 6These people filed on October 6.[55]
October 7These filed on October 7.[56]
October 8These people filed on October 8.[57]
Substitutes

For vice president

October 1These people filed on October 1.
October 2One person filed on October 2.
October 4No one filed for vice president on October 3. These people filed on October 4.
October 5There was one person who filed on October 5.
October 6There was one person who filed on October 6.
October 7These people filed on October 7.
October 8These people filed on October 8.

Candidates who withdrew

These are the candidates who have filed candidacies, but later withdrew:

For president

For vice president

Declined to be candidates

Listed below are the personalities who, while have been suggested or speculated to run for either president or vice president but have since personally ruled out or denied the idea of running for either positions. Among these personalities include:

For president

For vice president

For both positions

Notes and References

  1. News: September 28, 2021. Despite landslide 2019 loss, labor leader Leody de Guzman to run for president. Rappler. Manila, Philippines. September 28, 2021.
  2. Web site: Cruz. Kaithreen. 2021-10-01. Ex-defense chief to run for president. 2021-10-05. The Manila Times. en.
  3. Web site: Ramos. Christia Marie. July 10, 2021. Lacson, Sotto to officially announce plans for 2022 on Aug. 5. July 20, 2021. INQUIRER.net.
  4. News: July 20, 2021. Lacson to run for president, Sotto for VP in #Halalan2022, says Senate President. ABS-CBN News.
  5. News: September 8, 2021. HIGHLIGHTS: Ping Lacson, Tito Sotto announce 2022 candidacy for president, VP. Rappler.
  6. Web site: Navallo. Mike. January 10, 2020. Bongbong Marcos to run for national post in 2022 polls. July 31, 2020. ABS-CBN News. en.
  7. Web site: Casayuran. Mario. September 28, 2020. Ex-Sen. Bongbong Marcos: 2022 presidential bid not on the table yet. October 8, 2020. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  8. Web site: Bongbong Marcos for President?. 2021-09-02. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  9. Web site: Tamayo. Bernadette E.. 2021-09-21. Bongbong endorsed as presidential bet. 2021-09-22. The Manila Times. en.
  10. Web site: Mangosing. Frances. 2021-09-24. Marcos party names Bongbong as standard bearer. 2021-09-24. INQUIRER.net. en.
  11. Web site: Buan. Lian. October 5, 2021. Dictator's son Bongbong Marcos to run for president in 2022. Rappler.
  12. Web site: Marcos leaves NP to head PH Federal Party: Presidential bid next?. 2021-10-08. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  13. Web site: Bordey. Hana. Bongbong Marcos files COC for president in Eleksyon 2022. 2021-10-08. GMA News Online. October 6, 2021 . en.
  14. Web site: Endo. Jun. July 29, 2021. Manila mayor turns heads in Philippine presidential race. Nikkei Asia.
  15. News: Ranada. Pia. September 21, 2021. Isko Moreno to run for president in 2022. Rappler. Manila, Philippines.
  16. Web site: Tomacruz. Sofia. 31 December 2020. Sara Duterte leads Pulse Asia's possible 2022 presidential bets poll. live. March 24, 2021. Rappler. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20201231144646/https://www.rappler.com/nation/sara-duterte-leads-pulse-asia-possible-2022-presidential-bets-survey . December 31, 2020 .
  17. Web site: Charm. Neil. March 17, 2021. Retired justice to lead opposition coalition in elections next year. March 24, 2021. BusinessWorld. en-US.
  18. Web site: March 20, 2021. Isko to 1SamBayan: Thanks but Covid fight comes first – The Manila Times. March 24, 2021. www.manilatimes.net. en-US. March 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210319224408/https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/03/20/news/national/isko-to-1sambayan-thanks-but-covid-fight-comes-first/853472/. dead.
  19. Web site: Isko Moreno, Nancy Binay beg off from 1Sambayan nomination. June 12, 2021. Rappler. June 12, 2021 . en.
  20. Web site: Isko Moreno elected as new Aksyon Demokratiko president. 2021-09-09. CNN Philippines. en. October 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008023449/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/8/12/Isko-Moreno-Aksyon-Demokratiko-President.html. dead.
  21. News: September 22, 2021. LIVE UPDATES: Isko Moreno launches 2022 candidacy for president. Rappler. Manila, Philippines.
  22. Web site: June 8, 2020. Pacquiao planning to run for president in 2022, says Arum. GMA News Online.
  23. Web site: Giongco. Mark. June 10, 2020. Pacquiao denies discussing running for president with Arum. June 12, 2020. INQUIRER.net. en.
  24. Web site: July 23, 2021. It's confirmed: Manny Pacquiao is running for Philippine president in May 2022 elections. July 23, 2021. Gulf News. en.
  25. Web site: September 6, 2021. Manny Pacquiao not willing to run for vice president in 2022. September 15, 2021. Rappler. en.
  26. Web site: Cabuenas. Jon Viktor D.. Pacquiao chosen as standard bearer of PDP-Laban faction in Eleksyon 2022. 2021-09-19. GMA News Online. September 19, 2021 . en.
  27. Web site: Villaruel. Jauhn Etienne. 2021-10-01. Pacquiao runs under Cebu-based party amid PDP squabble. live. 2021-10-08. ABS-CBN News. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20211001034737/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/01/21/pacquiao-runs-under-cebu-based-party-amid-pdp-squabble . October 1, 2021 .
  28. News: September 30, 2021. L1Sambayan endorses Leni Robredo for president. Rappler.
  29. News: October 2, 2021. Leni Has Accepted Nomination To Be 1Sambayan's Presidential Bet – Convenor. OneNews.
  30. Web site: Leni's Camp Clarifies No Final Decision Yet, But 1Sambayan Convenor, Drilon Confident VP Will Run For President. 2021-10-04. One News. en.
  31. Web site: 'Lalaban tayo': VP Leni Robredo, opposition leader, to run for president. 2021-10-06. Rappler. en.
  32. Web site: Sarao. Zacarian. 2021-10-07. Robredo files COC for president in 2022 polls. 2021-10-07. INQUIRER.net. en.
  33. Web site: Manahan. Job. 2021-10-08. Why Robredo is running as an independent candidate. live. 2021-10-11. ABS-CBN News. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008133627/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/08/21/why-robredo-is-running-as-an-independent-candidate . October 8, 2021 .
  34. October 1, 2021. Sen. Many Pacquiao pormal nang nakapaghain ng kanyang COC bilang pangulo sa #Halalan2022 Tatakbo namang Vice President ni Pacquiao si Cong. Lito Atienza.. JohnsonManabat. 1443746814746718219. tl.
  35. October 20, 2021. Laban ng Masa Chairperson Walden Bello is running for vice president as Partido ng Lakas ng Masa presidential candidate Ka Leody De Guzman's running mate, Laban ng Masa announces Wednesday. #BilangPilipino2022 #Elections2022 READ: philstar.com/happens/982. PhilstarNews. 1450739705084010502.
  36. Web site: Coalition launches signature drive for Walden Bello's bid for president in Eleksyon 2022. June 22, 2021. GMA News Online. June 21, 2021 . en.
  37. Web site: Galvez. Daphne. 2021-10-04. Progressive group says it sought meeting with Robredo on 2022 polls but 'spurned'. 2021-10-08. INQUIRER.net. en.
  38. Web site: Mendoza. John Eric. October 20, 2021. Activist Walden Bello runs for VP as Ka Leody's running mate. October 20, 2021. INQUIRER.net. en.
  39. News: Israel. Dale. July 9, 2021. Sara Duterte now 'open' to run for president in 2022. CNN Philippines. July 9, 2021. July 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709094817/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/7/9/Sara-Duterte-now--open--to-run-for-president-in-2022-.html. dead.
  40. News: September 9, 2021. Sara Duterte says she's not running for president. Rappler.
  41. Web site: Sara Duterte resigns from HNP, joins Lakas-CMD. 2021-11-13. CNN Philippines. en. November 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211113055807/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/11/11/Sara-Duterte-leaves-Hugpong-ng-Pagbabago-.html. dead.
  42. Web site: Sara Duterte scraps reelection bid for vice-presidential run. 2021-11-13. Philstar.com.
  43. News: September 22, 2021. LIVE UPDATES: Isko Moreno launches 2022 candidacy for president. Rappler. Manila, Philippines.
  44. Web site: Ramos. Christia Marie. June 22, 2021. Pangilinan eyes Senate reelection in 2022. June 22, 2021. INQUIRER.net. en.
  45. Web site: Kiko Pangilinan is Robredo's running mate for 2022 polls. 2021-10-07. CNN Philippines. en. October 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008075851/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/10/7/Kiko-Pangilinan-Robredo-running-mate-vice-president-2022.html. dead.
  46. Web site: October 7, 2021. Kiko Pangilinan is Robredo's running-mate in Eleksyon 2022 —sources. October 7, 2021. GMA News Online. en.
  47. Web site: Medenilla. Samuel P.. 2021-10-08. Kiko Pangilinan files COC as vice presidential candidate. 2021-10-08. BusinessMirror. en-US.
  48. Web site: Villanueva. Marichu A.. November 9, 2018. What is Sotto's plan for 2022?. The Philippine Star.
  49. Web site: Comelec says COC filing for May 2022 polls a success. 2021-10-08. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  50. Web site: LIST: Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Friday, Oct. 1. 2021-10-01. GMA News Online. October 2021 . en.
  51. Web site: Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Saturday, Oct. 2. 2021-10-02. GMA News Online. October 2, 2021 . en.
  52. Web site: Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Sunday, Oct. 3. 2021-10-03. GMA News Online. October 3, 2021 . en.
  53. Web site: Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Monday, Oct. 4. 2021-10-04. GMA News Online. October 4, 2021 . en.
  54. Web site: Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Tuesday, Oct. 5. 2021-10-05. GMA News Online. October 5, 2021 . en.
  55. Web site: Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Wednesday, Oct. 6. 2021-10-06. GMA News Online. October 6, 2021 . en.
  56. Web site: Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Thursday, Oct. 7. 2021-10-07. GMA News Online. October 7, 2021 . en.
  57. Web site: Names of those who have filed COCs for national posts on Friday, Oct. 8. 2021-10-08. GMA News Online. October 8, 2021 . en.
  58. Web site: Mendoza. John Eric. 2021-11-15. Former NTF – Elcac spokesperson Parlade files candidacy for president. 2021-12-28. INQUIRER.net. en.
  59. Web site: 2021-12-24. In Comelec's updated tentative list, presidential bets down to 15. 2022-01-27. RAPPLER. en-US.
  60. Web site: Comelec releases ballot face templates for May polls. 2022-01-27. www.pna.gov.ph. en.
  61. News: November 13, 2021. Bong Go to run as president but not under PDP-Laban. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  62. Web site: Luz-Lopez. Mel. November 13, 2021. Lakas CMD presidential aspirant Anna Capella Velasco has also withdrawn her candidacy.. live. CNN Philippines' Twitter account. https://web.archive.org/web/20211113061757/https://twitter.com/meltlopez/status/1459405111986319362 . 2021-11-13 .
  63. Web site: Punzalan. Jamaine. 2021-10-08. Bato Dela Rosa is running for president. live. https://archive.today/20211008094259/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/08/21/bato-dela-rosa-is-running-for-president. October 8, 2021. 2021-10-08. ABS-CBN News. en.
  64. Web site: Galvez. Daphne. 2021-10-08. Decision to field Dela Rosa for president 'deliberate' to ward off critics. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1499258/decision-to-field-dela-rosa-for-president-deliberate-to-ward-off-critics. 2021-10-23. 2021-10-08. INQUIRER.net. en.
  65. Web site: Punzalan. Jamaine. 2021-10-11. Bato says told to run for president 2 hours before COC filing deadline. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211011031535/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/11/21/bato-says-told-to-run-for-president-2-hours-before-coc-filing-deadline. 2021-10-11. 2021-10-11. ABS-CBN News. en.
  66. Web site: Bato ready to drop presidential bid in favor of Sara Duterte. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/11/bato-ready-to-drop-presidential-bid-in-favor-of-sara-duterte/. 2021-10-23. 2021-10-11. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  67. Web site: Bato to withdraw COC for president in Eleksyon 2022. 2021-11-13. GMA News Online. November 13, 2021 .
  68. Web site: Terrazola. Vanne Elaine. August 30, 2021. Bong Go turns down PDP-Laban nomination as party standard bearer for 2022. Manila Bulletin.
  69. Web site: Galvez. Daphne. September 8, 2021. PDP-Laban Cusi wing proclaims Go, Duterte as standard-bearers in 2022 polls. September 9, 2021. INQUIRER.net. en.
  70. Web site: Valente. Catherine S.. 2021-09-08. 'Go has not closed door on presidential bid'. 2021-09-09. The Manila Times. en.
  71. Web site: Duterte top aide Go files COC for vice president. 2021-10-02. Philstar.com.
  72. Web site: Mercado. Neil Arwin. 2021-11-30. Bong Go withdraws from presidential race; PDP-Laban now without standard-bearer. 2021-12-27. INQUIRER.net. en.
  73. Web site: Ramos. Christia Marie. 2021-12-14. Bong Go formally withdraws from 2022 presidential race. 2021-12-27. INQUIRER.net. en.
  74. De Leon. Dwight. November 13, 2021. Comelec EID staff also says KDP's Antonio Valdez filed withdrawal papers for president, and indicated that Antonio Parlade Jr. will be his replacement.. newsdwight. 1459352929459064834.
  75. Web site: September 26, 2021. Lawyer and author Alexander Lacson to run for VP in Eleksyon 2022 under Kapatiran Party. GMA News Online.
  76. Web site: Ramos. Christia Marie. July 22, 2020. 2022 presidential race? Drilon says 'count me out'. July 23, 2020. INQUIRER.net. en.
  77. Web site: Imee Marcos: Presidency 'not in my mind,' says Sara Duterte 'strongest' 2022 bet. May 30, 2019. ABS-CBN.
  78. Web site: Manahan. Job. June 12, 2021. 1Sambayan names possible candidates for president, VP in 2022 elections. live. June 12, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612125405/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/12/21/1sambayan-announces-candidates-president-vice-president-2022-elections . June 12, 2021 .
  79. News: 1Sambayan on 4 nominees declining invitation: 'No expectations'. Raymund. Antonio. June 13, 2021. Manila Bulletin. June 13, 2021.
  80. News: Bro. Eddie Villanueva 'not interested' to run for presidency, son says. Vanne Elaine. Terrazola. June 12, 2021. Manila Bulletin. June 13, 2021.
  81. Web site: Fenol. Jessica. May 7, 2019. Villar rides rags-to-riches tale for reelection, leaves 2022 to destiny. ABS-CBN.
  82. Web site: May 14, 2019. Leading senatorial race, Villar says 'won't exert any effort' for 2022 presidency. October 8, 2020. ABS-CBN News. en.
  83. Web site: February 16, 2019. Duterte to Manny Villar: Run, I'm with you. newsinfo.inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  84. Web site: Rosario. Ben. February 15, 2019. No plan to run in 2022 for Manny Villar. October 8, 2020. Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper.
  85. Web site: August 4, 2021. NPC in turmoil: Gatchalian seeking VP post against partymate Sotto?. Manila Bulletin.
  86. Web site: July 16, 2021. VP naman Poe? Pacquiao, Isko eye Grace as running mate. Politiko.
  87. Web site: Porcalla. Delon. January 7, 2021. Duterte eyes Romualdez as admin's VP bet in 2022. January 28, 2021. The Philippine Star. en.
  88. Web site: Martin Romualdez seeks reelection in Leyte. 2021-10-08. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  89. Web site: Former defense chief Gibo Teodoro files candidacy for senator. October 7, 2021. Rappler. Bea. Cupin.
  90. Web site: Ichimura. Anri. December 15, 2020. 'President' Ang? RSA Tagged as Potential Candidate Alongside Villar, Pacquiao, Marcos. December 16, 2020. Esquiremag.ph.
  91. Web site: Sison. George. July 1, 2018. Ed Angara didn't become president—but his Son(ny) could. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  92. News: March 19, 2021. Politics always 'brutal' to family: Nancy Binay says no to higher post in 2022. April 23, 2021. Philippine Daily Inquirer. en.
  93. Web site: Bernstein. Richard. February 22, 2020. The Paradox of Rodrigo Duterte. The Atlantic.
  94. Web site: January 18, 2018. Naghahanda na sa 2022! Duterte calls Alan Cayetano 'Mr. President'. Politics.com.ph.
  95. Web site: Cayetano denies posturing for 2022 polls, extended speakership amid SEA Games flubs. October 8, 2020. CNN Philippines. en. July 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727001355/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/11/28/cayetano-2022.html. dead.
  96. Web site: Galvez. Daphne. October 7, 2020. Lagman: Cayetano's grip on speakership linked to 2022 presidential dream. October 8, 2020. INQUIRER.net. en.
  97. Web site: Cator. Currie. 2021-07-20. Cayetano in 2022: Presidency or reelection. 2021-09-08. The Manila Times. en.
  98. Web site: Devio. Lea. 2021-10-01. Cayetano won't run for president, discerns new 'role' in 2022. 2021-10-01. The Manila Times. en.
  99. Web site: 2021-10-07. Alan Peter Cayetano files COC for senator. live. 2021-10-07. ABS-CBN News. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007082843/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/07/21/alan-peter-cayetano-files-coc-for-senator . October 7, 2021 .
  100. Web site: "Duterte says he will not run for VP if Romualdez vies for same post". June 16, 2021 . June 16, 2021. Philippine Daily Inquirer. en.
  101. Web site: June 29, 2021. Philippine President Duterte open to running for vice president, lashes out at ally Manny Pacquiao. June 30, 2021. CNBC. en.
  102. News: Duterte said there are plans to be VP for 'immunity' against cases . 17 July 2021 . ABS-CBN News.
  103. News: Lawsuits after presidency? Duterte says he could run for VP, get immunity . 17 July 2021 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  104. News: Duterte accepts VP endorsement by PDP-Laban in 2022 polls . 24 August 2021 . ABS-CBN News.
  105. News: Duterte accepts PDP-Laban call for 2022 VP run . 24 August 2021 . CNN Philippines . September 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210909160302/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/8/24/Duterte-vice-president-2022-PDP-Laban.html . dead .
  106. News: Duterte announces 'retirement from politics'. October 2, 2021. ABS-CBN News. October 3, 2021. Quezon City, Philippines.
  107. Web site: PRRD to run for senator in 2022 polls. live. 2021-12-27. www.pna.gov.ph. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20211115111933/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1159845 . November 15, 2021 .
  108. Web site: 2021-12-14. Duterte withdraws senatorial bid. 2021-12-27. RAPPLER. en-US.
  109. Web site: Valente. Catherine S.. December 20, 2019. 'Duterte-Duterte for 2022 possible'. Manila Times. en-US.
  110. News: Esguerra. Daryl John. January 10, 2021. 'I'm happy where I am': Escudero says no 2022 presidential race. January 29, 2021. Philippine Daily Inquirer. en.
  111. Web site: Mariñas. Romy. The 2022 Race Is On. August 14, 2020. The Manila Times. May 19, 2017 . en-US.
  112. Web site: Gonzales. Cathrine. 2021-10-08. Senator Gordon seeks reelection in 2022. 2021-10-08. INQUIRER.net. en.
  113. Web site: "HAPPENING NOW: 1Sambayan announces nominees for president, VP in 2022. #PHVote #WeDecide". June 12, 2021. Twitter. en.
  114. Web site: Vilma Santos-Recto says 'no' to 1Sambayan. June 12, 2021. Manila Bulletin. June 12, 2021. en.
  115. Web site: Alberto-Masakayan. Thea. September 24, 2019. Trillanes says Robredo is opposition's best bet in 2022 polls. ABS-CBN.
  116. News: Sarao. Zacarian. May 12, 2021. Trillanes to run for president in 2022 elections. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  117. Web site: Buan. Lian. February 19, 2020. Opposition is solid for Robredo in 2022 – Trillanes. Rappler.
  118. Web site: Trillanes to vie for Senate seat under Robredo's slate. 2021-10-07. CNN Philippines. en. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007063701/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/10/7/Sonny-Trillanes-Magdalo-Senate-2022-elections-Robredo.html. dead.