Doctor-vlogger Willie Ong withdraws Senate 2025 bid
Dr. Willie Ong holds his COC. —File photo from his Facebook page
MANILA, Philippines — Cancer-stricken Dr. Willie Ong is withdrawing his senatorial bid for the 2025 midterm elections.
Ong made this pronouncement on his Facebook page on Thursday morning.
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“I am officially withdrawing my candidacy for the 2025 elections so I can focus more on taking care of my health,” the post read.
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Ong added that he “will continue to support good governance and the candidates who espouse the same ideal as mine.”
The doctor, who is battling sarcoma cancer, bared his plans in September 2024 to run for the Senate.
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His Certificate of Candidacy was filed through his wife, Liza.