00:00Several sports personalities have entered the political arena, seeking to secure positions in both local and national offices for the 2025 midterm elections.
00:09In the partial and unofficial results of the senatorial race, 8th Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao currently ranks 18th with over 10 million votes.
00:19Former PBA player James Yap is experiencing positive results in his political endeavor.
00:24He is currently in second place with over 18,000 votes, running for counselor in the 1st District of San Juan City.
00:32Yap initiated his political career in 2022, serving his first term in the City Council.
00:38Decorated basketball coach Franz Pumarin is also seeking to return to politics as a representative of Quezon City's 3rd District.
00:45In the latest results, Pumarin leads with over 70,000 votes.
00:49Meanwhile, former PBA star Gary David is also in the running, leading the race for mayor in Dinalupihan, Bataan.
00:57Another basketball player, Jeric Teng, ran for counselor in the lone district of Gumaca, Quezon, currently in the 2nd rank with over 14,000 votes.
01:06Additional former athletes and sports personalities who entered the world of politics include Philippine Olympic Committee President and Tagaytay City Mayor Abraham Bambol Tolentino,
01:16Paul Artani for the 1st District of San Juan, Dondo Nontiveros for Vice Mayor of Cebu City,
01:22and Daniel Defonso for Baragay Captain in Pangasinan.
