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Lacson belies Atienza claim that Pacquiao did not intend to join Easter Sunday presscon
House Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza claimed Senator Manny Pacquiao's common sense kept him from attending an Easter Sunday press conference with other presidential candidates.
However, Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that Pacquiao's non-attendance was not deliberate, as the press conference was delayed to accommodate him.
Lacson explained that Pacquiao requested the press conference start later because he was coming from the province.
Lacson called Atienza's claim a lie and stated it did not come from Pacquiao himself.
Atienza had previously criticized the joint press conference, implying it was unfair and designed to undermine Vice President Leni Robredo's campaign.
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