List of former Philippines presidents who pursued public office
This is a complete list of former presidents of the Philippines who pursued public office after their presidential terms ended.
Since the adoption of the 1987 Constitution, a former president may not run for the office unless s/he has served more than 4 years; the previous 1973 constitution provided no limit while the 1935 constitution provided only one reelection. The term limit has prevented any incumbent president to run again for office; one exception was Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who has served for 3 and a half years prior to her election in 2004.
For Executive posts
Presidency
This list only includes former Presidents (those who are not in position anymore and seeking for a comeback) who ran again for President.
President | Previous term | Year of election (non-consecutive) | Result | |
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Emilio Aguinaldo | 1899–1901 | 1935 | Lost | |
José P. Laurel | 1943–1945 | 1949 | Lost | |
Joseph Estrada | 1998–2001 | 2010 | Lost |
For Legislative posts
Senate
List of Presidents who run as a lawmaker at the Senate after the presidency:
President | Term | Year of election | Result | |
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José P. Laurel | 1943–1945 | 1951 | Won |