Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo declined Senator Manny Pacquiao's offer to be his vice presidential running mate in the 2022 elections.
Tulfo cited his friendship with President Rodrigo Duterte and Senate President Tito Sotto as reasons for his refusal, as he did not want to be in opposition to them.
House Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza ultimately became Pacquiao's running mate.
Tulfo is a guest candidate for both Pacquiao's senatorial slate and the slate of Senators Panfilo Lacson and Tito Sotto.
Despite declining to oppose Duterte, Tulfo expressed disagreement with some of the President's policies, including the closure of ABS-CBN and the war on drugs.
He supported the reopening of ABS-CBN, citing the loss of jobs for its employees.
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