(File photo) MANILA - Did you know that of the six general elections held so far in the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution, there were two times when 10 candidates aspired for the top elective post? The first time was in the May 11, 1998 polls where the presidency was contested by then Vice President Joseph Estrada, reigning House Speaker Jose De Venecia Jr. and eight others, namely: Senators Raul Roco, Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Juan Ponce Enrile; former Defense Secretary Renato De Villa, Cebu Gov. Lito Osmena, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Manuel Morato, and lawyer Santiago Dumlao. The second time was the recently concluded May 9 polls with outgoing Vice President Leny G. Robredo and former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as the leading contenders. The other eight candidates were Senators Panfilo Lacson and Manny Pacquiao, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, former National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales, former Pre
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"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.
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.