Julia Christine Botin

Halalan 2025: Hidilyn Diaz, sports personalities cast their votes

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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747030393665manny.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Boxing legend and senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao casts his vote in Sarangani. <em>Manny Pacquiao/Instagram</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Several personalities from the sports world cast their vote on Monday, fulfilling their responsibilities as citizens.</p><p>Filipina weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz participated in the elections as she cast her vote in Rizal province.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17470398781251747039876260.jpeg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez, fresh from watching the UAAP Season 87 women&#x27;s volleyball finals Game 1 on Sunday, shared on Instagram a photo of her finger with indelible ink, signifying that she has already voted. </p><p>&quot;Your vote is your power -- use it wisely,&quot; she said. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:300px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17470297403411747029737184.png" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Alyssa Valdez/Instagram Story</em></span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/12/automated-counting-machines-rejecting-ballots-comelec-explains-0839"><strong>READ: Automated counting machines rejecting ballots? Comelec explains<br/></strong></a></div><p>TNT head coach Chot Reyes did the same thing, posting a snap of his finger with the caption, &quot;Done!&quot;</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:300px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17470298930011747029890715.png" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Chot Reyes/Instagram Story</em></span></span></span></div><p>Boxing legend and Senate candidate Manny Pacquiao has also cast his vote at Kiamba Central Elementary School in Sarangani.</p><p>Former professional basketball player Asi Taulava proudly announced on Instagram that he had already cast his ballot.</p><p>&quot;Magandang umaga Mojon! Done with voting!&quot; Taulava said.</p><p>Chris Tiu, who had just returned to playing hoops, and volleyball star Jovelyn Gonzaga, have also exercised their right to vote. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/5/11/chris-tiu-relishes-chance-to-play-basketball-again-2233"><strong>READ: Chris Tiu relishes chance to play basketball again<br/></strong></a></div><p>Opposite spiker Michele Gumabao also campaigned for her brother, Marco, who is running for congressman of the fourth district of Camarines Sur under the National Unity Party.</p>

<p>Several personalities from the sports world have already cast their vote on Monday, fulfilling their responsibilities as citizens. #Halalan2025 </p>

Several personalities from the sports world have already cast their vote on Monday, fulfilling their responsibilities as citizens. #Halalan2025