Lacson remains committed to presidential bid despite low survey numbers

Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson declared he will not give up his presidential bid despite low survey numbers, asserting his commitment to his country.

A recent Pulse Asia pre-election survey conducted from January 19 to 24 revealed Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leading with 60 percent, followed by Vice President Leni Robredo at 19 percent, and Senators Manny Pacquiao and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno tied at eight percent.

Lacson garnered four percent in the survey, a downgrade from the six percent he obtained in a December 2021 Pulse Asia survey.

Lacson expressed disbelief at his low survey standing, stating "It's different on the ground" and "I can't believe that I'm just at 4%".

He believes the true demonstration of the country's choice will be the election itself, not the surveys.

Lacson's running mate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, placed second in the vice presidential race with 29 percent, while Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte led with 50 percent.

Lacson encouraged his supporters not to be disheartened by the survey results and vowed that their campaign would continue with determination, decency, seriousness, and honesty.

He suggested that his praised performance in the Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews, which coincided with the survey fieldwork, might take time to "resonate" with Filipinos.