LP picks initial senatorial bets for 2022 pollsMANILA, Philippines — The once-ruling Liberal Party formally nominated on Tuesday its initial set of senatorial candidates for the 2022 elections, most of whom are senators gunning for reelection. Kiko Pangilinan and Leila de Lima, and former Sen. Bam Aquino as the party’s initial senatorial candidates. Related Stories Liberal Party considering Robredo as 2022 presidential betSen. Risa Hontiveros from the Akbayan party and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno were also endorsed as part of the LP’s initial list of guest senatorial candidates. Aquino was senator from 2013 to 2019, when he helped pass laws, including the provision of free tertiary education in public universities and colleges. Like Aquino, he also mounted an unsuccessful senatorial bid in 2019 under the Otso Diretso ticket.

Source: Philippine Star September 28, 2021 04:14 UTC