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Ping Lacson vows to continue as ‘vanguard of national budget’ in Senate comeback bid
Former Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator in the 2025 midterm elections.
He previously served multiple terms in the Senate and ran for president in 2022 with Tito Sotto as his vice-presidential running mate, though they lost to the Marcos-Duterte tandem.
Sotto also filed his COC for senator, aiming to return to the Senate to focus on legislative measures.
Lacson stated that he was convinced by Sotto to run again after enjoying retirement, and he desires to restore proper decorum in the Senate.
He humorously described his break from politics as more relaxing, involving family and leisure, but ultimately found it less fulfilling than public service.
Lacson and Sotto are part of the "Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas" administration slate endorsed by President Marcos.
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