The presumptive president of the Philippines is currently in Australia for a ‘much-needed vacation,’ his spokesperson says.

The Commission on Elections, however, pushes the proclamation of the winning senators, releasing the official list of the top 12 contenders based on the number of votes they obtained.

Presumptive president Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos asked former Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma and overseas Filipino workers advocate Toots Ople to be part of his administration, his camp said on Tuesday.