MANILA, Philippines -- Independent presidential bet Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson felt revitalized in his first provincial sortie in Mindanao on Wednesday since parting ways with
Only last March 24, Lacson left Reporma after members led by party president former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez were shifted support to another candidate.
“We should have a fighting spirit, just like in sports. We need that spirit to fight for the one who we believe is more qualified and competent,” he said. They paid a courtesy call to Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco before holding a town-hall meeting with representatives of various sectors.
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