Lacson sees ‘very slim’ chance of united opposition ticket in 2022

Sen. Panfilo Lacson (Photo by NOY MORCOSO / INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson sees a “very slim” chance for the opposition or non-administration forces to field a single ticket for the 2022 elections.

“I cannot see the possibility na matutuloy pa yung one unity ticket ng opposition [that the one unity ticket of the opposition will push through]. Medyo malabo [It’s unlikely],” Lacson said in an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel on Tuesday.

“Very slim yung chance na kung meron mang opening yung door, I think napakasikip na yung daraanan na pinto pagdating dito,” he added.

[Chances are very slim that even if there’s still an opening, I think that opening will be very narrow to get through when it comes to this matter.)

Lacson was among the presidential aspirants that Vice President Leni Robredo met with in a bid to “forge the broadest possible unity among groups and individuals seeking change in 2022.”

Senator Panfilo Lacson (left) and Vice President Leni Robredo (right). INQUIRER FILES

But Lacson noted that the other personalities Robredo talked with, such as Senator Manny Pacquiao and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno have already declared their presidential bids for next year’s elections.

Sen. Manny Pacquiao accepts his nomination on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, as PDP-Laban standard-bearer in the 2022 presidential race. (Photo from his Facebook page)

 “Let’s wait for October 8. The last day of filing and even Nov. 15, the last day for substitution before we can really conclude kung ilan yung talagang formally or officially yung [how many are formally or officially] candidates for president and vice president,” the Lacson added.

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno (Photo from the Manila Public Information Office)

Lacson and his vice presidential running mate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III are scheduled to file their certificates of candidacy on October 6.

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