MANILA, Philippines—Election topnotcher Sen. Cynthia Villar spent P135.5 million for her senatorial bid, according to her Statement of Contributions and Expenditures. The Commission on Elections Campaign Finance Office released the documents on Thursday. The reelectionist senator put zero under the contributions received category of her SOCE. She said she did not receive any cash or in-kind contributions from other sources and political parties. Villar ran under the Nacionalista Party and under the coalition of administration-backed Hugpong ng Pagbabago.

Source: Philippine Star June 13, 2019 12:45 UTC