LOOK: Waiting game starts after celebrity candidates cast votes

Election Day saw a familiar mix of faces at polling precincts across the country, as numerous celebrities and well-known personalities stepped out to cast their votes in the 2025 midterm elections.

These personalities, accustomed to the spotlight, are now vying for various positions in public office, ranging from local council seats to national senatorial roles. For some, this election marks a bid for reelection to extend their time in government, while for others, it's their first official step into the world of politics and governance.

Among those who cast their ballot was actor Isko Moreno. After an unsuccessful run for president in 2022, he is now aiming to reclaim his former position as Manila mayor. He faces a crowded race with 10 other candidates, including incumbent mayor Honey Lacuna and current party-list representative Sam Verzosa, who is also contesting the mayoral post.

Joaquin Domagoso, son of Isko Moreno and an actor himself, is also seeking a political future, running for a councilor seat in Manila's 1st District. He is competing against 24 other hopefuls for one of the six available positions.

Meanwhile, actor Marco Gumabao is looking to enter public service as the representative for Camarines Sur's 4th District, challenging the incumbent Arnulf Bryan Fuentebella, who hopes to secure a third term.

Quezon City's 1st District representative, actor Arjo Atayde (Juan Carlos Campo Atayde), who was first elected in 2022, is seeking reelection this year. He is running against Vincent "Bingbong" Pichay Crisologo.

Further south, actor Ejay Falcon, who served as vice governor of Oriental Mindoro since 2022, is now aiming for a different role in his home province. He is running for 2nd District representative, competing against Alfonso “Pa” Villar Umali Jr. and Jerry Bayeta Casao.

Veteran actor-politician Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is on the ballot again, seeking another term as senator. He began his current term in the Senate in 2019.

In Quezon City's 5th District, actress Aiko Melendez is hoping to renew her mandate as a councilor. The race is competitive, with 10 other candidates vying for the six spots, including fellow entertainment personalities Alfred Vargas and Enzo Pineda.

Actress Angelu de Leon was seen with her family while casting her vote in Pasig City, where she is making a bid for a councilor seat in the 2nd District. She is one of 16 candidates hoping to win one of the six council positions available in the district.

Finally, world-renowned boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao is aiming for a return to the national stage, seeking one of the 12 senatorial seats up for grabs. He previously served as a senator until 2022, the same year he ran for president.

With votes now cast, the waiting game begins for these celebrity hopefuls and many others, as the country awaits the results that will determine who will earn a place in government for the upcoming term.