In its national convention last September 27, the Makabayan bloc formally nominated Atty. Neri Colmenares and labor leader Elmer Labog as its senatorial candidates in the upcoming 2022 national elections. Progressive partylists Bayan Muna, Anakpawis Partylist, Gabriela Women’s Party, Kabataan Partylist and ACT Teachers Partylist also released their complete lists of nominees.

Bayan Muna nominated Teddy Casiño as its first nominee, followed by Rep. Ferdinand Gaite and Amirah Lidasan, secretary general of the Moro Christian People’s Alliance and convenor of Sandugo.

Gabriela Women’s Party nominated Rep. Arlene Brosas as its first nominee, followed by Dr. Jean Lindo and Lucy Francisco.

Anakpawis Partylist nominated as its first nominee Rafael “Ka Paeng” Mariano, former Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary and its representative from 2004 to 2013. Lana Linaban of Kilusang Mayo Uno and Francisco Mariazeta, Jr. will serve as the party’s second and third nominees.

ACT Teachers Partylist nominated incumbent Rep. France Castro as its first nominee followed by Antonio Tinio, former representative of the party from 2010 to 2019, and Dr. David Michael San Juan.
Raoul Manuel, former national president of the National Union of Students of the Philippines, was nominated by Kabataan Partylist as its first nominee, followed by Angelica Galimba and Jandeil Roperos.