WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
After days of canvassing, the winning senatorial candidates of the 2022 elections are set to be proclaimed on Wednesday, May 18.
The proclamation, which will be made by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) sitting as National Board of Canvassers, is scheduled at the Philippine International Convention Center. All of the 12 winning senators have confirmed their attendance, according to the Comelec.
The following are set to be proclaimed senators on Wednesday: Robin Padilla, Loren Legarda, Raffy Tulfo, Win Gatchalian, Chiz Escudero, Mark Villar, Alan Peter Cayetano, Migz Zubiri, Joel Villanueva, JV Ejercito, Risa Hontiveros, and Jinggoy Estrada.
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