MANILA, Philippines — Partido Reporma's presidential bet Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is launching on Tuesday his proclamation rally in Imus, Cavite, his home town.
He will be joined by his running mate Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III.
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Cavite, which is known as the second most vote-rich province in the Philippines, has previously shown wide support for both Lacson and Sotto in their individual senatorial bids.
The proclamation rally, which will also be livestreamed on the Lacson campaign's official Facebook page, will take place at Imus Grandstand at 5 pm.
Tuesday marks the start of the official campaign period for candidates running for this year's national elections although pre-campaign activities like rallies and motorcades have been held in past months.
In a recent Pulse Asia presidential poll, Lacson ranked fifth among the other candidates, but is hopeful that he has a chance of winning as things may still change in the months leading up to election season.
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Members of the Lacson-Sotto senatorial line-up, including retired Police Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, public health advocate Dr. Minguita Padilla, and former Rep. Monsour del Rosario (Makati), are expected to appear at the proclamation rally.
The Lacson-Sotto campaign estimates the attendance of around 4,000 supporters and allies at the event. The campaign assured that public health and safety protocols such as social distancing, mask wearing and rapid antigen testing will be strictly followed.
Lacson and Sotto's campaigns are based on the platforms of good governance and anti-corruption- both of which have long been part of their advocacies.
The Lacson-Sotto tandem hopes to restore the public's trust in the government.