Tandem with Robredo in 2022? Pacquiao says substitution still possible

Senator Manny Pacquiao is open to the possibility of forging a tandem with Vice President Leni Robredo in the 2022 elections.

Pacquiao admitted that he previously held unity talks with Robredo and that substituting candidates is still possible until mid-November. Pacquiao and Robredo have filed their respective candidacies for president in the upcoming elections.

“Hanggat hindi pa dumating ang November 15, siguro possible pa ‘yung substitution,” he said when ANC’s Headstart host Karen Davila asked about the unification talks with Robredo.

But as of now, Pacquiao said he is “happy” with his vice presidential candidate Lito Atienza.

He said Atienza, a former Manila mayor and now Buhay party-list representative, has the experience and track record in public service. Atienza can contribute a lot to bringing progress in the country, he added.

Pacquiao and Robredo held coalition talks to field a single opposition presidential candidate in recent weeks but no decision was reached. The two politikos decided to pursue their respective presidential bids instead.

“Pareho kami nagkukumbinsihan na tumakbo ng president o vice president,” Pacquiao said about his talks with Robredo and her camp.

At the moment, Pacquiao said he remains decided on seeking the presidency with plans to improve the plight of Filipinos and fight corruption in government. Asked if he is willing to slide down as VP candidate, he said it is hard to speak with finality especially since the substitution rule is allowed until mid-November.

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