"I would like to make an announcement. Today, I officially announce my resignation as chairman and member of Partido ng Demokratikong Reporma, which effectively makes me an independent candidate," Lacson said in a press con on Thursday.
Several members of Partido Reporma have filed their resignations, following the suit of presidential bet Panfilo "Ping" Lacson who earlier received word that the political party is endorsing another candidate.
Partido Reporma said Thursday that it is now backing the bid of Vice President Leni Robredo for the country s highest executive position, noting that her ideals are in line with the political party s thrust.