MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting an influx of candidates filing their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2019 midterm elections starting today. Based on past experience of the Comelec, Jimenez said the last day traditionally sees the greatest number of filers. COC and CONA forms of some senatorial candidates and party-list groups were not immediately accepted due to lack of requirements. Senators Cynthia Villar and JV Ejercito are scheduled to file their COCs today at the Comelec main office in Intramuros, Manila. Meanwhile, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said he does not expect senatorial candidates to be supported by President Duterte to win.

Source: Philippine Star October 14, 2018 16:00 UTC