The Philippine presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson has rubbished rumors of partnership with Davao City Mayor Sara-Duterte for 2022 elections.

“With all due respect and not taking anything away from Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, I intend to stick it out with my partner, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, as my running-mate all the way. I believe Mayor Sara feels the same way about her presidential candidate,” he said in a statement.

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Lacson reiterated his and Sotto’s commitment to uplift the lives of Filipinos by getting rid of corruption.

Meanwhile, Duterte-Carpio on Sunday denied that there are plans for her to replace presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as president, should he be disqualified.

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The president’s daughter, who is currently running as Marcos Jr.’s vice-president, said she finds the idea unpleasant.