Manila Bulletin
Lacson: None of us are withdrawing our presidential bids
Senator Panfilo Lacson, former Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, and Senator Manny Pacquiao have stated they will not withdraw their presidential bids for the May 9 elections.
The four candidates held a press conference to announce their commitment to serve the government, emphasizing that the election is not just a two-way race between Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Leni Robredo.
Lacson stated that he, Moreno, and Pacquiao have experienced attempts to undermine their supporters and campaigns, with Lacson's Partido Reporma being hijacked and Moreno's campaign in Cebu facing similar issues.
They vowed to unite and fight any attempts to undermine the people's true decision or limit their freedom of choice during the elections.
Lacson was joined by his running mate Vicente Sotto III, and Moreno was accompanied by his vice-presidential bet Dr. Willie Ong at the press conference.
Pacquiao was not present but was en route from General Santos City.
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