Rastaman, known as half-human, half-zombie, seeks Senate seat

Rolando Plaza alias Rastaman files his certificate of candidacy for senator on October 5, 2024. INQUIRER.net / John Eric Mendoza

MANILA, Philippines — “Rastaman,” who usually passes himself off as “half-human, half-zombie,” is seeking a Senate seat after filing his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Saturday.

Rolando Plaza in real life, the tattooed-faced character filed his COC at the Manila Hotel Tent City.

Plaza previously filed his COC for senator in 2019 but was disqualified after being declared a nuisance candidate.

“Rastaman” gained virality overnight as a result of an interview where he claims to be “half-human, half-zombie.”