Philippine Senator Panfilo Lacson (pic) declared his candidacy for next year’s presidential election, the first to confirm a run for the top post to replace the controversial but popular incumbent Rodrigo Duterte.
Former police chief Lacson, 73, made his announcement yesterday alongside Senate speaker Vicente Sotto, a former actor, musician and four-term lawmaker who will be his running mate in the vice presidential contest.
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