Lacson admits difficulties in unified opposition ticket proposal

Senator Panfilo Lacson acknowledged difficulties in his proposal for a unified opposition ticket in the 2022 elections, which he described as a sincere and selfless attempt to support Vice President Leni Robredo's goal of a single common candidate against the administration's bet.

Robredo rejected Lacson's proposal, stating that she cannot withdraw her candidacy even if it's hard after presenting herself to the public, especially since her camp is reportedly planning to field candidates based on survey performance.

Senate President Vicente Sotto III respects Robredo's rejection but believes she should have studied Lacson's proposition first, as they "have something else in mind."

Lacson also stated that he could not think of an alternative unification formula for the upcoming elections, and that a delay in filing candidacies in October in favor of one common candidate would not be feasible.

Lacson expressed his desire to retain Sotto as his running mate for the vice presidential position.