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VP bid out of Pacquiao’s Eleksyon 2022 choices
Senator Manny Pacquiao has announced that he will not be running for vice president in the 2022 elections, stating his political options are limited to either running for president, seeking re-election as senator, or retiring from politics.
Pacquiao clarified that his decision is not influenced by President Rodrigo Duterte's earlier announcement of his own vice presidential bid.
He expressed that the vice presidency was never a consideration for him.
Pacquiao affirmed his commitment to stand by his final decision and strive to achieve his aspirations for the Filipino people.
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