Philippine senator first to declare 2022 run for presidency
The Peninsula
MANILA: Philippine Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday declared his candidacy for next year's presidential election, the first to confirm a run for the top post to replace the controversial but popular incumbent Rodrigo Duterte.
Former police chief Lacson, 73, made his announcement alongside Senate speaker Vicente Sotto, a former actor, musician and four-term lawmaker who will be his running mate in the vice presidential contest. "Between me and Senate president Sotto are more than 80 years of honest, dedicated and competent public service," Lacson said, drawing cheers from a small crowd and from virtual attendees.More Related News