Manila Bulletin
Lacson willing to share VP bet Sotto with Pacquiao
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson is willing to share his vice presidential bet, Senate President Vicente Sotto, as a common candidate with Senator Manny Pacquiao's running mate, House Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza.
Lacson made this offer after accepting Atienza's public apology.
Atienza had previously suggested that Lacson withdraw from the presidential race, but expressed admiration for Lacson's character and leadership.
Pacquiao had earlier rejected an offer to endorse Sotto as their common vice presidential bet and declined an invitation to join Lacson's rally.
Pacquiao stated that Atienza would only withdraw from the vice presidential race if Lacson did the same, and it would be inappropriate to attend the rally with Atienza still as his running mate.
However, Pacquiao did not dismiss the possibility of a future dialogue with Sotto regarding their political plans.
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