It’s higher post or retirement for Sotto in 2022

MANILA, Philippines — For Senate President Vicente Sotto III, there are only two paths to go in 2022: Go for a higher post or retire from politics.

“It’s either I run for higher office or retire. I’m done with the Senate. I already have 24 years. I cannot run anyway in 2022. That’s the end of my fourth term,” Sotto said in an interview with INQside Look when asked about his plans for the upcoming national elections next year.

Sotto expressed beliefs that he will be “more effective” as a vice president than as a president, with one of his primary campaigns being on the implementation of drug abuse resistance education in the whole country.

“I’d probably be more effective as [vice president]. I know what to do, I have a program, we’re starting to formulate the program if ever,” Sotto said.

“If I believe in the solutions that we have for the forthcoming problems of the country next year, then yes, most probably [I will run]. As I’ve said, we are seriously considering it,” he added.

The Senate President earlier said he will “definitely” team up with Senator Panfilo Lacson in the 2022 polls if the latter decides to join the presidential race.

Asked if they have already made their decision, Sotto said they are still in the “consultation stage.”

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