WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Senators Panfilo Lacson and Vicente Sotto III launch their bid for the two highest posts in the land as the official campaign period for the 2022 elections begins on Tuesday, February 8.
The two candidates hold their proclamation rally in Imus, Cavite – Lacson’s hometown. Lacson and Sotto are set to hear mass at 3:30 pm inside the Imus Cathedral. At 5 pm, they will hold their proclamation rally at the Imus Grandstand.
Being the most senior candidates in their races, Lacson and Sotto put their decades of experience upfront as they call for Filipinos to cast their votes for them in May.
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LATEST UPDATES
Too old for the campaign? Age not a problem for Lacson and Sotto
Senators Panfilo Lacson and Vicente Sotto III, both 73 years old, see no problem with their age as they kicked off their campaign on Tuesday, February 8.
According to Lacson, he underwent a wellness test in 2019 and was told that his “body age” was that of a 51-year-old. Sotto, meanwhile, said they were both prepared “physically and mentally” for a gruelling campaign – and, if elected, a six-year term running the affairs of the country.
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Housing for all? Gadgets for students? Lacson says no to unrealistic promises
CAVITE, Philippines – Don’t expect presidential bet Panfilo Lacson and his running mate Vicente Sotto III to make promises that are nice to hear but impossible to deliver on.
“Hindi puwedeng kunin sa kuwentuhan at bolahan ang pagtakbo sa pagkapangulo,” Lacson said on Tuesday, February 8, in his first press briefing as a presidential candidate as the 2022 campaign period began. (You can’t wage a presidential campaign making empty talk and weaving tall tales.)
He cited examples of unrealistic promises by other candidates, but refused to name the rivals.
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KALYE SURVEY: Sino ang iboboto ng mga Caviteño ngayong 2022?
Cavite ang probinsiyang may pangalawang pinakamaraming botante. Noong nakaraang eleksiyon, 2.15 milyon ang rehistrado rito.
Sino ang napupusuan ng probinsiya – ang home province ni presidential candidate Panfilo “Ping” Lacson – para sa Mayo?
Diretsong tinanong ng Rappler team ang mga Caviteño sa Imus City, ang kapital ng Cavite, kung saan din maglulunsad ng kampanya si Lacson.
Panoorin dito.
