
Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN

Manila and Quezon City mayoralty candidates Isko Moreno and Joy Belmonte launch their respective bids on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for all local candidates nationwide before the midterm elections in May. Moreno is running against his former vice mayor and incumbent Honey Lacuna, Sam Verzosa and Raymond Bagatsing. Belmonte is challenged by Jonathan Cabalo, Rolando Jota, Nou Navat and Diosdado Velasco. With Belmonte are (from left) Councilor Dorothy Delarmente, Rep. Arjo Atayde, Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Charm Ferrer. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND ISMAEL DE JUAN