Content creator and entrepreneur Rosmar Tan-Pamulaklakin has confirmed her candidacy for councilor in the 1st district of Manila in the upcoming 2025 elections.
During a recent media interview, Tan revealed that her decision to enter politics was influenced by encouragement from those around her.
Tan was one of the first celebrities to file her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on October 1, marking the beginning of the filing period for the midterm elections next year.
“Sa totoo lang, tulad ng lagi kong sinasabi, wala naman po akong balak tumakbo dahil dagdag sakit sa ulo, dagdag-obligasyon, dagdag-responsibilidad,” she explained. However, she shared that friends urged her to pursue public service, saying, “Pero kasi may nag-push po sa akin na tumakbo ka kasi kailangan ka ng tao, kasi kailangan nila ng tunay na pagbabago.”
Reflecting on her desire to help others, Rosmar mentioned that she has been involved in community service since childhood and believes that holding a government position would allow her to assist even more people. She clarified that it was not politicians who convinced her to run but rather a close friend who is a private citizen.
Tan announced her intention to run as an independent candidate, stating she is not affiliated with any political party.