The 2019 Senate election in the Philippines occurred on May 13, 2019 to elect one-half of the Senate. The senators elected in 2019, together with those elected in 2016, comprise the Senate's delegation in the 18th Congress.

The proclamation of all the 12 senators was done nine days after Election Day, on May 22. five incumbents that ran successfully defended their seats, while three former and four new senators were elected.[1]

Manner of election

Senators are elected on a nationwide, at-large basis via plurality-at-large voting system. A voter has twelve votes: the voter can vote for up to twelve candidates. Votes are tallied nationwide and the twelve candidates with the highest number of votes are elected to the Senate. The Commission on Elections administers elections for the Senate, with the Senate Electoral Tribunal deciding election disputes after a Senator has taken office.

Senators elected in 2019

Place Senator Party Voted at* Date proclaimed[1] Religion Prior congressional and elective executive positions Born
1st Cynthia Villar Nacionalista Las Piñas[2] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism Senator (2013–2019), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Las Piñas' Lone District (2001–2010) 1950
2nd Grace Poe Independent San Juan[3] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism Senator (2013–2019) 1968
3rd Bong Go PDP–Laban Davao City[4] May 22, 2019 none 1974
4th Pia Cayetano Nacionalista Taguig[5] May 22, 2019 Evangelical Christianity Senator (2004–2016), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Taguig's Lone District (2016–2019) 1966
5th Ronald dela Rosa PDP–Laban Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur[6] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism none 1962
6th Sonny Angara LDP Baler, Aurora[7] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism Senator (2013–2019), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Aurora's Lone District (2004–2013) 1972
7th Lito Lapid NPC Porac, Pampanga[8] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism Senator (2004–2016), Governor of Pampanga (1995–2004), Vice Governor of Pampanga (1992–1995) 1955
8th Imee Marcos Nacionalista Batac, Ilocos Norte[9] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism Governor of Ilocos Norte (2010–2019), Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's 2nd District (1998–2007) 1955
9th Francis Tolentino PDP–Laban Tagaytay, Cavite[10] May 22, 2019 Mayor of Tagaytay (1995–2004) 1960
10th Koko Pimentel PDP–Laban Cagayan de Oro[11] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism Senator (2007–2013, 2013–2019) 1964
11th Bong Revilla Lakas Bacoor, Cavite[12] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism Senator (2004–2016), Governor of Cavite (1998–2001), Vice Governor of Cavite (1995–1998) 1966
12th Nancy Binay UNA Makati City[13] May 22, 2019 Roman Catholicism Senator (2013–2019) 1973

*Senators are elected on a nationwide, at-large basis.

References

  1. ^ a b Ferdinand Patinio (22 May 2019). "12 winning senators proclaimed". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Cynthia, Manny Villar vote in Las Piñas bailiwick". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  3. ^ Krissy Aguilar (13 May 2019). "Frontrunner Grace Poe casts vote in San Juan". Inquirer News. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Bong Go casts vote as first-time candidate". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Pia Cayetano, daughter cast vote in family bailiwick Taguig". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Ex-PNP chief 'Bato' votes in Senate polls". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  7. ^ "Angara casts vote in bailiwick Aurora". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Lito Lapid votes in Pampanga hometown, seeks return to Senate". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  9. ^ Leilanie Adriano (13 May 2019). "Imelda Marcos, grandson cast votes in Batac City". Inquirer News. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  10. ^ "Duterte-backed Tolentino casts ballot in fresh Senate bid". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  11. ^ "Early bird Koko Pimentel casts vote in CDO". ABS-CBN News. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  12. ^ "Senatorial aspirant Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. casts his vote". Manila Bulletin. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  13. ^ Jel Santos (13 May 2019). "Nancy Binay calls on Comelec to probe delay caused by malfunctioning VCMs". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
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