2025 Philippine general elections coalition duo
Not to be confused with
Kibum .
KiBam , also known asKiko–Bam , was the umbrella of the opposition-backed candidacies of former senatorsKiko Pangilinan andBam Aquino for the2025 Philippine Senate election . Led by theLiberal Party , the coalition was formed on November 9, 2024, and includes theAkbayan andKatipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino parties.
Aquino and Pangilinan were both elected, placing second (20.97 million votes) and fifth (15.34 million votes) respectively, despite consistently ranking outside the top 12 inpre-election surveys . Both candidates secured substantial support from vote-rich regions, with Aquino dominating theLingayen–Lucena corridor , includingCalabarzon ,Central Luzon , andMetro Manila , while Pangilinan also performed strongly in populousLuzon provinces and major Metro Manila cities, offsetting weaker results inMindanao .
Senator Hontiveros (left) managed the joint campaigns of former senators Aquino (center) and Pangilinan (right). At a forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on February 22, 2024,Liberal Party spokesperson and former senatorLeila de Lima announced that the party plans to field former senatorsBam Aquino andKiko Pangilinan , as well as human rights lawyerChel Diokno of theKatipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KANP), as its senatorial candidates in the upcoming election.[ 1] [ 2] Aquino confirmed his bid for the Senate on May 14 after being appointed as the chairman of KANP.[ 3] While formervice president and2022 presidential candidate Leni Robredo was floated as a possible candidate, Robredo ruled out a bid for the Senate and instead announced arun for the mayoralty of Naga, Camarines Sur ,[ 4] [ 5] though the party remained keen in drafting Robredo for its Senate ticket.[ 6]
Former senatorAntonio Trillanes , who ran underTRoPa in the 2022 Senate election, proposed that the Liberal Party and its allies "set aside sensitivities for a larger cause" and align with the Marcos administration in the Senate race to ensure "obliteration of the Duterte forces".[ 7] Then-party presidentEdcel Lagman was also open to such arrangement.[ 8] Political pundits suggest that such a coalition would provide the opposition with more resources during the campaign but may alienate "many groups in the opposition camp who are ideologically opposed to any alliance with other political groups".[ 9] De Lima disapproved of Trillanes' proposal, emphasizing the need to adhere to the party's principles as a political opposition and identity as "the alternative to the Marcos bloc and the Duterte bloc".[ 10] SenatorRisa Hontiveros concurred with de Lima, stating that while she respects Trillanes's proposition, such an alliance would not form a "genuine opposition".[ 11]
On September 20, the Liberal Party announced Pangilinan's candidacy for senator.[ 12] [ 13] Aquino and Pangilinan then launched their "Mga Kaibigan" (Friends) campaign on October 16 at the Bahay ng Alumni at theUniversity of the Philippines Diliman , with Hontiveros serving as their campaign manager.[ 14] At a campaign event in Bulacan, in November 2024, their campaign adopted the name "KiBam", a portmanteau of their names.[ 15]
Launch and initial activities [ edit ] Pangilinan (right) conducting ahouse-to-house visit inMandaluyong , March 1, 2025 The campaign officially launched on February 11, 2025, with a morningMass at the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice, located on theUniversity of the Philippines Diliman campus inQuezon City . The event was attended by key opposition figures, including former vice presidentLeni Robredo , Akbayan representativePerci Cendaña , and Akbayanrepresentative candidate Chel Diokno .[ 16]
Hontiveros (far left) andFranklin Drilon (second from the right) endorse Pangilinan and Aquino inIloilo City , March 6, 2025 Pangilinan (center) campaigning inBorongan , April 24, 2025 Following the mass, Pangilinan and Aquino conductedhouse-to-house visits .[ 17] The day concluded with a campaign rally at the Dasmariñas City Arena inDasmariñas ,Cavite , a province with a significant voter base. The rally featured performances by celebrities, includingSharon Cuneta (Pangilinan's wife), and endorsements from political figures aligned with the opposition.[ 18]
Grassroots and digital engagement [ edit ] The campaign employs agrassroots approach, encapsulated in the "Mga Kaibigan" (Friends) initiative, aimed at uniting Filipinos around their platform.[ 14]
Additionally, "KiBam" has a strong digital media presence, utilizing online rallies, livestreams, and social media campaigns to reach a broader audience, particularly the youth andoverseas Filipino workers (OFWs).[ 19] Pangilinan has vowed to create and post potentiallyviral media content, stating that "the campaign should not be too serious".[ 20]
"Pink wave" association[ edit ] Pangilinan and Aquino are associated with the "pink wave", a movement that emerged during the 2022 elections in support of reform-oriented politics. By aligning withLeni Robredo and other figures associated with this movement, the campaign seeks to mobilize support from Filipinos advocating for change, good governance, and social justice.[ 21]
Political positions [ edit ] Impeachment of Sara Duterte [ edit ] In case the two candidates win and form part of the Senate'simpeachment court of Vice PresidentSara Duterte , they vowed to be fair judges in Duterte's trial.[ 22] During an earlier interview, Aquino stated that the impeachment was an issue of politicians and not Filipinos, and that his focus is on the welfare of the people.[ 23]
The "KiBam" campaign is centered on governance reforms and economic recovery, with a specific focus on:
Food security and agriculture – Advocated by Pangilinan, highlighting support for farmers and fisherfolk.[ 24] [ 25] Education and youth employment – Led by Aquino, focusing on the continuation of free college education and job creation for young Filipinos.[ 18] Social justice and transparent governance – Promoting policies aimed at good governance, accountability, and democratic reforms. Aquino stated in a one-on-one interview withKaren Davila that he is not in favor of passing adivorce law .[ 26]
Provincial map results showing where Aquino (blue), Pangilinan (green), or both (pink) entered the top 12 Candidate name and party Position Votes % Rank Elected Bam Aquino KANP Former senator (2013–2019) 20,971,899 36.57 2 Yes Kiko Pangilinan Liberal Former senator (2001–2013, 2016–2022) 15,343,229 26.75 5 Yes
Both Aquino and Pangilinan won. According to the official results of the2025 Senate election by theCommission on Elections , Aquino placed second overall with about 20.97 million votes, while Pangilinan finished fifth with around 15.34 million votes.[ 27] Political analysts and strategists have described their victories asupsets as both candidates consistently placed outside the top 12 inpre-election surveys .[ 28]
Both candidates performed well in the country's most vote-rich regions. Aquino topped the entireLingayen–Lucena corridor , amassing about 10.8 million votes there (according to partial counts) over SenatorBong Go 's (the overall first-placer) 8.9 million from that area. One analyst noted it was essentially a "clean sweep " for Aquino inMetro Manila ,Central Luzon (where his home province ofTarlac is), andCalabarzon , which together contain the three largest voting populations in the country.[ 29] In Metro Manila, Aquino was the leading senator in major cities: he ranked first inManila ,Pasig ,Quezon City , andTaguig .[ 27]
Pangilinan likewise performed strongly acrossLuzon 's populous provinces, though usually a few ranks lower than Aquino. According to official results, Pangilinan still made the "winners' circle" (top 12) in 9 of the 10 highest-voter provinces. For example, he placed 4th in his home province ofCavite , the most vote-rich province. He took 2nd inBatangas andIloilo , 3rd inLaguna , and landed among the top five inBulacan ,Negros Occidental ,Pampanga , andRizal . In Metro Manila's largest cities, Pangilinan consistently landed in the top tier as well: 2nd in Pasig; 3rd inCaloocan , Manila, and Quezon City. Analysts have attributed these to endorsements from popular local officials in those areas. Pangilinan fell short inMindanao , whereDuterTen candidates were mostly popular: for instance, he failed to enter the top 12 inDavao City , theDuterte family 's hometown.[ 27] Aquino similarly lagged in Mindanao, placing around 14th in that island group with about 2.2 million votes; both Aquino and Pangilinan have been critical of former presidentRodrigo Duterte 'spolicies . However, their Luzon vote haul was large enough to offset these deficits in Mindanao.[ 29]
Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino
National executive officials
Philippine Congress
Maria Rachel Arenas , Member of thePhilippine House of Representatives fromPangasinan's 3rd congressional district (2007–2013, 2022–present) and Chairperson of theMovie and Television Review and Classification Board (2017–2021) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 32] Ferjenel Biron , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromIloilo 's4th district (2004–2013, 2016–2019, 2022–present) (endorsed Aquino )[ 33] Perci Cendaña , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives forAkbayan (2024–present) and candidate for representative in the2025 election as theAkbayan party-list 's second nominee[ 34] Paul Daza , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromNorthern Samar's 1st district (2007–2010, 2019–2025) and 7thGovernor ofNorthern Samar (2010–2013) (endorsed Aquino )[ 35] Lorenz Defensor , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromIloilo's 3rd district (2019–present)[ 36] Leila de Lima ,Senator of the Philippines (2016–2019), 56thSecretary of Justice (2010–2015), Chairperson of theCommission on Human Rights (2008–2010), and candidate for representative in the 2025 election as theMamamayang Liberal party-list's first nominee[ 37] Franklin Drilon , Senator of the Philippines (1995–2007, 2010–2022) and 18thPresident of the Senate (2000, 2001–2006, 2013–2016)[ 38] JV Ejercito , Senator of the Philippines (2013–2019, 2022–present), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromSan Juan 'sat-large district (2010–2013), andMayor of San Juan (2001–2010) (endorsed Aquino )[ 39] Francis Escudero , Senator of the Philippines (2007–2019, 2022–present), 25th President of the Senate (2024–present), and 23rdGovernor ofSorsogon (2019–2022)[ 40] [ 41] Pablo John Garcia , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromCebu's 3rd district (2007–2013, 2019–present) andDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (2019–2022) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 42] [ 43] Janette Garin , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromIloilo's 1st district (2004–2013, 2019–present) and 30thSecretary of Health (2015–2016) (endorsed Aquino )[ 44] Win Gatchalian , Senator of the Philippines (2016–present), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromValenzuela 's1st district (2001–2004, 2013–2016), andMayor of Valenzuela (2004–2013)[ 45] [ 46] Risa Hontiveros , Senator of the Philippines (2016–present), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Akbayan (2004–2010), and campaign manager for KiBam[ 47] Marvey Mariño , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromBatangas 's5th district (2016–present) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 48] Carlito Marquez , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromAklan's 1st district (2019–present) andAklan's at-large district (2016–2019) and 14thGovernor ofAklan (2004–2013) (endorsed Aquino )[ 49] Salvador Pleyto , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromBulacan 's6th district (2022–present) and former undersecretary of theDepartment of Public Works and Highways (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 20] Grace Poe , Senator of the Philippines (2013–present) and Chairperson of theMovie and Television Review and Classification Board (2010–2012) (endorsed Aquino )[ 50] Dino Tanjuatco , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromRizal 's2nd district (2022–present) and Member of theRizal Provincial Board from the 2nd district (2013–2022) (endorsed Aquino )[ 51] Erin Tañada , Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (2010–2013), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromQuezon 's4th district (2004–2013), and candidate for representative in the 2025 election as theMamamayang Liberal party-list's third nominee[ 52] Eddie Villanueva , Member of the Philippine House of Representatives forCIBAC (2019–present) and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (2019–2022) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 53] Joel Villanueva , Senator of the Philippines (2016–present),Majority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines (2022–2024), Director General of theTechnical Education and Skills Development Authority (2010–2015), and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for CIBAC (2002–2010) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 54] Local executive officials
Vicente Amante , Mayor ofSan Pablo, Laguna (1992–2001, 2004–2013, 2022–present) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 55] Joy Belmonte ,Mayor ofQuezon City (2019–present) and Vice Mayor of Quezon City (2010–2019) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 56] Albee Benitez ,Mayor ofBacolod (2022–present), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromNegros Occidental's 3rd district (2010–2019), businessman, and television producer (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 57] Ruffy Biazon , Mayor ofMuntinlupa (2022–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromMuntinlupa's at-large district (2001–2010, 2016–2022) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 58] Fredenil Castro , 24thGovernor ofCapiz (2022–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromCapiz's 2nd district (2001–2010, 2013–2022) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 59] Imelda Dimaporo , 6thGovernor ofLanao del Norte (1998–2007, 2016–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromLanao del Norte's 1st district (2010–2016) (endorsed Aquino )[ 42] Jun Ebdane , 18thGovernor ofZambales (2010–2016, 2019–present), 36thSecretary of Public Works and Highways (2005–2007, 2007–2009), 24thSecretary of National Defense (2007), and 9thChief of the Philippine National Police (2002–2004) (endorsed Aquino )[ 60] Ben Evardone , 6thGovernor ofEastern Samar (2004–2010, 2019–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromEastern Samar's at-large district (2010–2019) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 61] Luis Ferrer IV , Mayor ofGeneral Trias (2004–2013, 2022–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromCavite 's6th district (2013–2022) (endorsed Aquino )[ 57] Gwendolyn Garcia , 24thGovernor ofCebu (2004–2013, 2019–present), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromCebu's 3rd district (2013–2019), andDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (2016–2018) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 42] Richard Garin , Mayor ofMiagao (2022–present), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromIloilo's 1st district (2013–2019), Vice Governor ofIloilo (2010–2013), Member of theIloilo Provincial Board from the1st district (1992–1998, 2007–2010), and Mayor ofGuimbal (1998–2007) (endorsed Aquino )[ 62] Wes Gatchalian , Mayor ofValenzuela (2022–present), Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (2020–2022), and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromValenzuela's 1st district (2016–2022) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 45] Muslim Guiamaden , 2ndWa'lī ofBangsamoro (2019–present) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 63] Jose Edwin Hamor , 24thGovernor ofSorsogon (2022–present) and Mayor ofCasiguran, Sorsogon (1998–2007, 2019–2022) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 40] Bong Lacson , 42ndGovernor ofNegros Occidental (2019–present)[ 64] Abdulraof Macacua ,Chief Minister of Bangsamoro (2025–present), Member of theBangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament (2019–2023, 2025–present),Governor ofMaguindanao del Norte (2023–2025), Bangsamoro Minister of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (2019–2022), andSenior Minister of Bangsamoro (2019–2023) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 63] Benjamin Magalong ,Mayor ofBaguio (2019–present), Director of theCriminal Investigation and Detection Group (2013–2015), and retiredpolice officer (endorsed Aquino )[ 65] Isko Moreno ,Mayor ofManila (2019–2022, 2025–present), Vice Mayor of Manila (2007–2016), Member of theManila City Council (1998–2007), actor, and media personality[ 66] Edwin Ongchuan , 9thGovernor ofNorthern Samar (2019–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromNorthern Samar's 2nd district (2016–2019) (endorsed Aquino )[ 67] Muslimin Sema , Bangsamoro Minister of Labor and Employment (2022–present), Vice Mayor ofCotabato City (2010–2013), and Mayor of Cotabato City (2007–2010) (endorsed Aquino )[ 68] Vincent Soriano , Mayor ofPakil (2016–2025), Member of theLaguna Provincial Board from the 4th district (2001–2004), and educator (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 57] Abdusakur Mahail Tan , 6thGovernor ofSulu (1996–2001, 2007–2013, 2019–present), Vice Governor of Sulu (2013–2016), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromSulu's 1st district (1987–1992), and Member of theJolo Municipal Council (1981–1987) (endorsed Aquino )[ 69] Jerry Treñas ,Mayor ofIloilo City (1992, 2001–2010, 2019–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromIloilo's at-large district (2010–2019) (endorsed Aquino )[ 70] Aurelio Umali , 30thGovernor ofNueva Ecija (2007–2016, 2019–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromNueva Ecija's 3rd district (2001–2007) (endorsed Aquino )[ 57] Alfred Vargas , Member of theQuezon City Council (2010–2013, 2022–present) and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives fromQuezon City's 5th district [ 71] Casimiro Ynares III , Mayor ofAntipolo (2013–2019, 2022–present) and 19thGovernor ofRizal (2007–2013) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 55] Nina Ynares , 20th Governor of Rizal (2022–present)[ 51] Local legislative officials
Murad Ebrahim , Member of theBangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament (2019–present), interimChief Minister ofBangsamoro (2019–2025), Bangsamoro Minister of Finance (2019–2022), and Bangsamoro Minister of Public Works (2019) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 63] Mohagher Iqbal , Member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament (2019–present) and Bangsamoro Minister of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (2019–present) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 63] Abdullah Makapaar , Member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament (2019–present) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 63] Ali Solaiman , Deputy Minister for the Mainland Provinces of Bangsamoro (2019–present) and Member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament (2019–2021) (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 63] Media personalities
Ogie Alcasid , singer, actor, and television personality (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Pinky Amador , actress and singer[ 73] [ 72] John Arcilla , actor[ 74] Rita Avila , actress (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Maysh Baay , musician (Moonstar88 ) (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Marjorie Barretto , former actress and member of theCaloocan city council (2007–2013) (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Bayang Barrios , singer[ 73] [ 75] [ 72] Bea Binene , actress (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Iza Calzado , actress (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Gem Castillo , actress, philanthropist, and2025 vice-gubernatorial candidate inLaguna (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 55] The Company , vocal group (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Niccolo Cosme , photographer (endorsed Aquino )[ 73] [ 75] Sharon Cuneta , actress, singer, and television host; wife of Pangilinan (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 76] Anne Curtis , actress[ 77] [ 72] Dingdong Dantes , actor and television host (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] [ 74] Jex de Castro , singer (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Enchong Dee , actor and model (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Ogie Diaz , actor, comedian, and talent manager[ 75] Mylene Dizon , actress (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Jake Ejercito , actor[ 74] Mark Escueta , musician (Rivermaya ) (endorsed Aquino )[ 73] [ 75] Darren Espanto , singer and actor (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 78] Vice Ganda , actor, comedian, singer, and television personality[ 42] [ 79] Janno Gibbs , actor, singer, and television personality (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Bianca Gonzalez , television personality and model[ 80] [ 81] Janine Gutierrez , actress and video blogger[ 74] Celeste Legaspi , actress and singer (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Elmo Magalona , actor and singer (endorsed Aquino )[ 73] [ 75] Jolina Magdangal , actress and singer (endorsed Aquino )[ 73] [ 75] Edu Manzano , actor, Vice Mayor ofMakati (1998–2001), and Chairperson of theOptical Media Board (2004–2009) (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] [ 77] Jeli Mateo , singer (endorsed Aquino )[ 73] Alex Medina , actor (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Chito Miranda , singer; nephew of Pangilinan (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 82] Mo Twister , radio and podcast host (endorsed Aquino )[ 81] Elha Nympha , singer (endorsed Aquino )[ 73] Willie Ong , cardiologist, internist, and media personality (endorsed Aquino )[ 83] Donny Pangilinan , actor and television personality; nephew of Pangilinan (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 84] [ 72] Jim Paredes , musician (Apo Hiking Society ) (endorsed Aquino )[ 73] [ 75] Bodjie Pascua , actor and television personality (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Piolo Pascual , actor, model, and singer (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Pooh , comedian and television personality (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Maja Salvador , actress and television personality (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Bea Saw , former actress (endorsed Aquino )[ 75] Mitch Valdes , actress, comedienne, and singer (endorsed Aquino )[ 73] [ 75] Nikki Valdez , actress (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Gary Valenciano , singer and actor; brother-in-law of Pangilinan (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 85] Regine Velasquez , singer and actress (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Viktoria , singer (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Jona Viray , singer and songwriter (endorsed Pangilinan )[ 72] Bimby Aquino Yap , media personality and former child actor; nephew of Aquino (endorsed Aquino )[ 86] Political parties and organizations
Religious organizations
Educational institutions and organizations
At the start of the20th Congress , Senators Aquino and Pangilinan joined themajority bloc , while campaign manager Risa Hontiveros joined theminority ,[ 100] after the duo voted to retainChiz Escudero asSenate president .[ 101] On September 8, 2025, Senators Aquino, Hontiveros, and Pangilinan were among 15 senators who voted for a Senate leadership coup that installedTito Sotto to replace Escudero as Senate president, thus Hontiveros joined Aquino and Pangilinan in the majority bloc.[ 102]
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