ELECTION UPDATE: Former Ilocos Sur Governor and public figure Chavit Singson has announced his withdrawal from the 2025 senatorial race on Sunday, January 12, less than four months before the elections.

After battling pnuemonia, Singson cited health concerns as the reason for his withdrawal, emphasizing priority for his well-being over his campaign.

Despite his withdrawal, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) clarified that Singson’s name could no longer be removed from the ballot. Thus, any votes cast for him in the upcoming elections will be considered ‘stray.’

Running as an independent candidate, Singson was not aligned with any political party. However, he received support from former president Rodrigo Duterte and previously disclosed his assistance to President Bongbong Marcos’ past presidential campaign.

Although Singson has yet to personally file his withdrawal at the COMELEC office in Manila, he affirmed his commitment to continuing his advocacy for solar-powered electric jeepneys under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). Subsidizing PUV drivers formed the centerpiece of his platform.

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