section_path: Candidates
section_name: Candidates
paragraph_text: Candidates
  
  The filing of candidacies was from October 1 to 8, 2024, at the Manila Hotel. A total of 184 people registered to run for senator. One withdrew his candidacy. More than a week later, the commission released an initial list of 66 approved candidates. In November, the COMELEC declared 117 nuisance candidates, 14 of which filed motion for reconsideration. This includes 2022 election candidate and social media personality Francis Leo Marcos. In December, the COMELEC announced 66 names are on their final list, having received no temporary restraining orders from the Supreme Court.