Manila Mayor Isko Moreno guns for Malacañang, files COC with running mate Doc Willie OngMANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:27 p.m.) — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and his running mate doctor Willie Ong have filed their certificates of candidacy for president and vice president, respectively, in the 2022 national polls. Moreno and Ong are being fielded by Aksyon Demokratiko party, which the Manila mayor currently heads. During the formal launch on their tandem, Moreno repeated thrice that he “can work with anybody,” sidestepping questions about his ties to the Duterte administration and whether he plans to run as an opposition candidate. During the formal launch of their tandem on September 22, Ong said he noticed the need for health workers. In the latest Pulse Asia pre-elections survey conducted on September 6 to 11, Moreno ranked third (13%), behind Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte with 20% preference and former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. with 15%.

Source: Philippine Star October 04, 2021 03:41 UTC