By Gabriela Baron
Senate President Vicento “Tito” Sotto III conceded defeat in the vice presidential race after unofficial and partial results showed his rival Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio leading.
“The people have made their choice. I accept the will of the People,” Sotto said in a statement.
Sotto ran for the second top post in the country with Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson.
Their tandem, Sotto continued, “presented an alternative for a better system in governance and politics,” however, he said that the “electorate had their minds conditioned elsewhere.”
“Our word of honor and loyalty are of far greater importance than an election win. I am glad that I did not yield to any political pressure to change my principles and kept my integrity intact till the end,” Sotto said.
He added, “Godspeed to our new President and Vice President.” – ag
