With barely a month left in the campaign period, those seeking elective posts on May 9 should show respect for voters.
But Lacson pointed out that while he does not engage in personal attacks, he called out “preemptive maneuvers by some camps to have other bets withdraw – if not officially, then by their ‘operators.'”
Lacson earlier scored attempts to convince him to back out of the presidential race, including one by ex-Quezon City Mayor Jun Simon. He said Simon told him he could convince Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, running mate of Vice President Leni Robredo, to withdraw in favor of a tandem featuring Robredo and Sotto.
“With the campaign period for the May 9 elections nearing the homestretch, it is not too late for candidates to show respect: Respect for one another, respect for the election process, and most importantly, respect for our voters,” Lacson said.Sotto said that when he and Lacson signed a joint statement with other bets including Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Norberto Gonzales last Easter Sunday, it was to “uphold the sovereignty of the Filipino voters.
“Let me reiterate that we – along with the other signatories – committed to serve in the government of whoever among us is chosen; to combine our forces against any attempt to subvert the will of the electorate by limiting their choices; and to continue with our respective campaigns to give our voters the most choices possible,” he said.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lacson: None of us are withdrawing our presidential bidsLOOK: Presidential candidates Isko Moreno, Norberto Gonzales, and Ping Lacson during the joint press conference at the Rigodon Ballroom in Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati City on Sunday, April 17. (MB Photo by Ali Vicoy) READ:
Read more »
Lacson bats for better R&D funding to improve partnership between UP-BIOTECH, farmersPresidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has credited his recent town hall meetings in building mutually beneficial working relationships between ordinary people and relevant organizations that could help them.
Read more »
Lacson: Unification talks doomed from the startThe unification attempts among presidential candidates would have succeeded by now if it started with the 'right intentions' and 'without hidden agenda,' presidential candidate and Senator iampinglacson said Monday.
Read more »
Lacson, Gonzales warn Marcos govt might face destabilization attempts' Lacson, Gonzales warn Marcos govt might face destabilization attempts ' Two presidential candidates – Sen. Panfilo Lacson and former Defense secretary Norberto Gonzales — warned that “destabilization” might occur in the country if former- Read it here👇
Read more »
Lacson does not believe 50% of Filipinos are Marcos loyalistsLacson: “I have yet to be convinced. I cannot yet figure out that more than 50 percent of Filipinos are Marcos loyalists. I don’t know. I don’t know about you but that’s me. That’s my opinion.' VotePH | DFernandezINQ
Read more »
Kai Sotto, 36ers snap Kings' 13-game win streak to get victory run goingThe Adelaide 36ers show the endgame poise they had been missing all season long as they fend off a late Sydney Kings comeback to pick up their second straight win.
Read more »