Sonny Matula wants cash gift for couples' 50th anniversary, other bets ramp up campaign

With only 39 days remaining until the 2025 elections, senatorial candidates ramped up their campaigns, traveling across the country to promote their advocacies and engage with voters. 

In a report by Ivan Mayrina on "24 Oras," various candidates have made their promises clear on key issues they aim to tackle if elected.

Sunny Matula, known for his advocacy for workers, has proposed a cash grant for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. 

Makabayan candidate Liza Maza continues to fight for women's rights, emphasizing the importance of gender equality in all sectors of society. 

Jerome Adonis pushes for a significant increase in the budget for education, aiming to improve the country's learning system. Alyn Andamo advocates for stronger health services, focusing on ensuring accessible healthcare for all Filipinos.

Mimi Doringo, a candidate for the working class, is advocating for wage increases for laborers. Mody Floranda also joined the campaign trail, lending his support for various reform initiatives.

Heidi Mendoza, a renowned advocate for transparency, visited Iloilo City as part of her campaign tour.

Manny Pacquiao has made headlines with his call for free housing for Filipinos, while Kiko Pangilinan is advocating for a decrease in the prices of basic commodities.

Ariel Querubin is championing the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs), vowing to support laws that will protect and empower them.

Camille Villar has promised to support infrastructure development across the nation, while Benhur Abalo, speaking in Angeles City, has called for the removal of VAT on electricity to help ease the burden on consumers.

Bam Aquino, a staunch advocate for education, has proposed integrating job training programs into schools to equip young people for the workforce better.

Abby Binay's platform includes strengthening early childhood education, and Senator Bong Revilla has expressed his support for extending the terms of barangay officials to ensure better local governance.

Meanwhile, Representative Bonifacio Bosita has pledged to focus on improving the agricultural sector, with a strong commitment to addressing the needs of farmers.

Senator Pia Cayetano has discussed the importance of inclusive, community-driven leadership, while David D'Angelo is pushing for sustainable stormwater management initiatives.

Leody De Guzman is advocating for a wage increase for workers in rural areas, emphasizing the need to uplift the provinces.

Luke Espiritu focused his campaign on supporting farmers to improve their living conditions and secure better support for agriculture. Senator Bong Go is pushing to strengthen sports programs across the country.

Returning senator Ping Lacson has emphasized his commitment to fighting corruption, vowing to bring more transparency and accountability to government institutions. Meanwhile, Senator Lito Lapid has focused on promoting tourism as a key economic driver for the country.

Rep. Rodante Marcoleta has made the welfare of the poor a central part of his campaign, promising to prioritize policies that will directly benefit marginalized communities

In a Facebook post, senatorial candidate Eric Martinez campaigned in Bacoor, Cavite, vowing to help make Mindanao the center of agriculture in the country.

Broadcaster Ben Tulfo met with tricycle drivers in Barangay Chrysanthemum in San Pedro, Laguna for his senatorial campaign. —Sherylin Untalan/Llanesca Panti/Mariel Celine Serquiña —LDF, GMA Integrated News

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