The former movie actor and President of the Philippines is not ready to give up politics just yet. Erap plans to run for Mayor of Manila under the United Nationalist Alliance, a newly formed coalition between his Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) and Vice President Jejomar Binay's Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). Erap is likely to run against incumbent mayor Alfredo Lim, a former ally whose re-election in 2004 he helped ensure with his endorsement but who had since turned against him. They both ran for the presidency in 1998, with Estrada winning the elections. Manila has 967,941 registered voters. (Photo from Rappler.com)

Estrada's nephew, Estregan is the incumbent governor of Laguna, where the Ejercitos (their real surname) trace their roots. The 3-time FAMAS winner is seeking re-election, and will be challenged by current 4th district representative Edgar San Luis. Laguna's 4th district has 304,058 registered voters, 22.74% of the province's 1,299,733 voters' population. (Screengrab from Manila Kingpin Trailer)

The current vice governor of Bulacan, who is a member of Lakas-Kampi, will look to run again for a second term. Another actor, Phillip Salvador, is also eyeing the position. Salvador in 1998 lost when he ran for a post in Mandaluyong City, where he had established residence after living in with now estranged partner, presidential sister Kris Aquino. Fernando was a movie actor in the '80s and '90s. Bulacan has 1,488,594 registered voters. (Screengrab from Youtube)

The action star is set to challenge incumbent vice governor Daniel Fernando for the position of vice governor of Bulacan come 2013. According to Salvador, his actor-turned politician friends Sen Bong Revilla and Sen Jinggoy Estrada support his decision. Bulacan has 1,488,594 registered voters. (Photo from Twitter/Courtesy Lani Mercado)

After almost 25 years in showbiz, the actor is looking to be the next Mayor of Ormoc, Leyte. Gomez' wife, Lucy Torres, is the incumbent representative of the 4th district of the province. Gomez is just pursuing his aborted plans in 2010 to run for office in his wife's home province. Threatened with a disqualification case after he failed to establish residency in the area, Gomez dropped out of the race and fielded his wife Lucy. In 2013, Gomez will be up against family members of incumbent Ormoc Mayor, Eric “Beboy” C. Codilla, head of the Lakas party in Leyte. Codilla said they will field either brother and businessman Edward “Ondo” Codilla , or his father, the undefeated former Ormoc City Mayor and Representative of the 4th District of Leyte Eufrocino “Dodong” Codilla. Ormoc has 91,796 registered voters. (Photo from Rappler.com)

While her husband is looking to become Mayor of Ormoc, TV host and model Lucy Torres plans to keep her congressional seat as 4th district representative of Leyte and will seek re-election in 2013. Current reports say she will run unopposed. Leyte 4th district has 237,319 registered voters. (Photo from Twitter)

Actor-turned-politican Isko Moreno, who is the incumbent vice mayor of Manila, is preparing to run again in the upcoming elections. He will be running with former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, who is gunning for Manila Mayor. Actor Cesar Montano was rumored to be interested in the post but has since denied he would run, leaving Moreno with no challenger at the moment. Manila has 967,941 registered voters. (Photo from Twitter)

Initial reports said Lani, Sen Bong Revilla's wife, would be running for senator in 2013. But according to Lakas-Kampi CMD, the incumbent 2nd district Congresswoman of Cavite has no such plans. She will instead seek for re-election. There are no reports yet of a challenger. Bacoor, Cavite has 277,086 voters. (Photo from Twitter)

The former actress and ex-partner of the late comedian Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon is ready for the next step in her political career. The incumbent Parañaque city councilor has her sights set on the Senate, and will be running under Lakas-Kampi CMD. (Photo from Rappler.com)

Controversial talent manager and wife of movie actor Eddie Gutierrez is set for a new challenge: this time for the position of congresswoman of Cebu. Rama faces incumbent 1st district Cebu representative Rep. Rachel “Cutie” del Mar or her father, former congressman Raul del Mar. Members of the Del Mar family have represented the district since 1988. Cebu has 2,430,932 registered voters. (Photo from InstaGram/Courtesy Bubbles Paraiso)

The world champion boxer seems set on a political path, intensifying rumors that he is thinking of retiring from the ring soon. Incumbent Sarangani congressman Manny Pacquiao has already declared his plan to trade places with Sarangani Gov Miguel Rene Dominguez, who is on his last term. Incumbent Vice Gov. Steve Solon plans to run for governor of the province against Pacquiao. Sarangani has 271,661 registered voters. (Photo from Top Rank/Courtesy Chris Farina)

Model and actor Alfred Vargas, also an the incumbent councilor of the 2nd district of Quezon City, seems to be enjoying the world of politics. Vargas is considering the congressional seat for the 2nd district of Quezon City and will be challenging incumbent Winston Castelo if he decides to run. The 2nd district of QC has 544,492 registered voters. (Photo from Twitter)

The 'Star for all Seasons' looks like she also wants to be the governor for all seasons. Incumbent Batangas governor is up for re-election, and is rumored to run unopposed. Every election since 2004, Santos have been courted by political parties to run for vice president or senator, but has declined the offers. Her husband, Ralph Recto, is a senator. Batangas has 1,369,563 registered voters. (Photo from Twitter)

Aspiring politician Aga Muhlach, an award-winning actor, is set to run for congressman of the 4th district of Camarines Sur. Muhlach will be running under the ruling Liberal Party. Muhlach is expected to run against a relative of incumbent, 3rd-term Rep. Arnulfo Fuentebella, whose 105-year-old political clan has ruled the province. The 4th district of Camarines Sur has 213,765 registered voters. (Photo from Twitter/Courtesy Pinoy Explorer)

The veteran actor, comedian, and director may have a new role come 2013--that is, if the group that has nominated him for the party list, Alyansa ng Media at Showbiz (AMS), gets enough vote for a seat. (Screengrab from Youtube)

Singer, actor, and Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) member Leah Navarro is the first nominee of the Black and White political party for a seat in Congress. Several Black and White members are Cabinet secretaries of the President including Social Welfare Secretary Corazon "Dinky" Soliman and presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda. (Photo from Twitter)

Former Pampanga Governor Mark Lapid's wife and actress Tanya Garcia is the second nominee of Yes We Can party for a seat in the House of Representatives. Garcia is A Filipina telenovela STAR for GMA Network. (Photo from Facebook/Fan Page)

One more time for actor-politician Herbert Bautista. The incumbent mayor of Quezon City plans to run for a second term in 2013. There were rumors that he would be running against TV host and actor Vic Sotto, but the latter has denied any plans to run for mayor. Quezon City has 1,074,966 registered voters. (Photo from Facebook)

It has been 9 years since the former actor and TV host retired from showbiz. But expect to see more of him in 2013 -- on the political trail. The 35-year-old plans to run for vice governor of his native Bataan in next year's elections. His opponent has yet to be named. He is running on the same slate as incumbent Vice Governor Bonjong Pascual who is looking to run for governor in 2013. The 2nd district of Bataan has 259,627 registered voters. (Screengrab from TV5)

Run? Or no run? Actor-TV host Luis Manzano has expressed interest in gunning for the post of mayor of Lipa, a position his mom, Vilma Santos-Recto once held. Recent reports say he has since dropped his plans to run, but whether or not he actually will is still up in the air. Incumbent Lipa City Mayor Meynardo Sabili has yet to announce whether he plans to run again in 2013. Lipa City has 138,575 registered voters. (Photo from Twitter)

Actress and former 2nd district Quezon City councilor Aiko Melendez is still considering whether she will run again in 2013 for the same position, which she held from 2003-2008. She admits having offers to run and said she has not closed her doors to the possibility. Incumbent 2nd district QC councilor Alfred Vargas is still considering whether he will try for a higher position and run for congressman, while another councilor, Roderick Paulate, is still mum about his 2013 plans after being suspended for allegedly having ghost employees. The 2nd district of QC has 544,492 registered voters.(Photo from Twitter)

The incumbent councilor of Quezon City's second district has refused to comment whether he will run for re-election in 2013 -- although he said he had plans before he was hit with a suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman. The actor-politician is in the middle of a legal battle that accuses him of maintaning ghost employees, which he denies. Former councilor Aiko Melendez is considering running for the post, while incumbent councilor Alfred Vargas is still deciding whether to run for Congress. The 2nd district of QC has 544,492 registered voters. (Screengrab from Youtube/Courtesy GMA 7)

This time around, he's running for Congress. The veteran actor served two years as a member of the Batangas Provincial Board but, come May, he will be aiming to be congressman of the 2nd district of Batangas. Incumbent congressman Hermilando 'Dodo' Mandanas is in his third and final term. Mandanas defeated De Leon in 2007; no one has yet expressed interest in the position. The 2nd district of Batangas has 348,178 registered voters. (Screengrab from Youtube)