Vico Sotto

Vico Sotto is the incumbent mayor of Pasig City who is currently facing a re-election challenge from Sarah Discaya. The mayoral race has been marked by disputes over eligibility, with Sotto accusing Discaya of using a British passport and citing Philippine election laws to question her candidacy. Sotto remains committed to combating money politics and emphasizes organic support over expensive campaign materials.

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Last updated at April 21, 2025.

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Lawyer says foreign passport doesn't disqualify Discaya from running

The legal team of Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya has stated that possessing a foreign passport does not necessarily disqualify her from running for public office.
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Comelec files motu proprio case against Sotto's running mate for discriminatory remarks

On Wednesday, April 16, the Comelec filed a motu proprio complaint against Pasig City congressional candidate Vico Sotto's running mate Roman Romulo for discriminatory remarks towards solo parents and a female former staff member.
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Pasig mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya neither confirms nor denies link to smear video

Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya neither confirmed nor denied whether a smear video against Mayor Vico Sotto was filmed at her firm's compound.
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DSWD: Smear campaign targets Pasig mayor using vulnerable individuals

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian revealed Thursday that vulnerable individuals in Pasig City were systematically identified and exploited for a suspected smear campaign targeting Mayor Vico Sotto.
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Comelec contract partner withdraws, Discaya denies involvement

In October 2024, one of three local partners withdrew from a P18-billion contract awarded by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for new automated counting machines.
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Shamcey Supsup-Lee resigns from Team Kaya over crude joke

Shamcey Supsup-Lee, Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up and candidate for councilor in Pasig's first district, has resigned from Sarah Discaya's Team Kaya This following a controversy involving the team’s congressional candidate Ian Sia.
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DSWD investigates claims of exploiting mentally-challenged woman for political gain

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will investigate claims that a mentally-challenged person was forced to make statements against Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto.
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Pasig mayoral candidate Ian Sia faces show cause order over 'sex for single mothers' joke

Pasig congressional candidate Ian Sia accused Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and his political opponents of deliberately turning his 'sex for single mothers' joke into a national issue on Friday, April 4.
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Vic Sotto jokes Vico could be next president during rally

Television host Vic Sotto jokingly introduced his son, Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig City, as the next president of the Philippines during a rally on Friday, March 28.
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Pasig wins Batang Pinoy, ends Baguio's streak

Pasig City emerged as the new champion of the Batang Pinoy competition held in Puerto Princesa City on Friday, November 29.
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