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MANILA – A total of 104 organizations have filed their respective manifestations to participate in the party-list race for the May 2025 midterm elections.
In a statement Thursday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) provided the list of the Sectoral Parties, Sectoral Organizations, Political Parties, and Coalition of Political Parties that filed Manifestation of Intent (MIP) to Participate in the Party-List System of Representation Elections for the next elections.
Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the list is not yet final as it will undergo scrutiny by the poll body.
“As always po, subject to the rulings of the Commission po ang final list, for update po ng Clerk of the Commission (the final list is subject to the rulings of the Commission and for updating of the Clerk of the Commission). List lang po ito ng nag-file ng MIP until (This is only a list of those filed MIP until) 12/29/23. Under the law, groups aspiring to participate in the party-list polls must file the Manifestation with the poll body," he added.
On the other hand, Comelec chairperson George Garcia noted that one organization that is looking to join the party-list polls should only file one MIP.
“Kapag more than one, ibig sabihin may internal conflict sa party or organization. Kaya nagkakaroon ng (When there is more than one MIP, it means there is internal conflict within the organization. This is why there is an) intra-party dispute that will be resolved by Comelec,” the poll body chief added.
Among those who filed their MIP were KASAMA - Kasama Regional Political Party, SULONG DIGNIDAD - Sulong Dignidad Regional Political Party, ACT-CIS - Anti-Crime and Terrorism - Community Involvement and Support Inc., TULUNGAN TAYO - Tulungan Tayo and DIWA PARTYLIST - Democratic Independent Workers Association Partylist.
The Comelec said the names of party-list nominees may be submitted at a later date. (PNA)
