Senators Ping Lacson and Tito Sotto have formalized their bids for president and vice president on Wednesday, October 10.
The veteran lawmakers filed their certificates of candidacy at the Sofitel Harbor Tent in Pasay City.
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Lacson will run under the Partido Reporma while Sotto is running under the Nationalist People’s Coalition.
“Kahit minsan hindi tumanggap ng suhol kapalit ang serbisyo publiko – nananatiling walang bahid ng korapsyon ang siya naming gagamiting pinakamabisang armas upang buwagin ang mga sindikato sa loob at sa labas man ng gobyerno,” Lacson said after filing his COC.
“We know the ills, we know the solution. Balance the budget, budget reform, bring the money to the people, and enhance the fight against illegal drugs by more emphasis on demand reduction strategy. Victory can only be achieved through God’s grace. We choose to trust Him every step of the way,”Sotto added.
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The two were the first to announced their presidential and vice presidential bids after going around in the country.
Both lawmakers vow to address the COVID-19 pandemic, restore peace and order and usher in the country towards recovery.
Lacson still lags from recent Pulse Asia presidential survey while Sotto overtakes President Rodrigo Duterte in the Vice Presidential race. (TDT)
