Independent presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III are optimistic last-minute swing votes from discerning voters would weigh in their favor.
“People can change their minds in a split second. Even after entering the polling booth and before shading the ballots, you can still change your mind. That’s why we keep telling voters to be discerning and look at who is the most qualified and experienced,” Lacson said.
For his part, Sotto said “anything can swing” in even three to four days because of technology, and the 24/7 nature of news.
“People can change their minds quickly. A double-digit difference can be overcome in a matter of days,” he said.
One of the recent surveys showed that in the presidential race, Lacson got a seven-percent share, while in the vice presidential derby, Sotto got 40 percent of voter support, second to 51 percent for Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.
Lacson also maintained that he was willing to debate with anyone on who among the current tandems is the most qualified and competent to lead the country.
“I am willing to debate with anyone if they want to argue who is the most qualified and competent among all of us,” he said.
The two lawmakers reiterated that a day’s wrong decision can haunt the country for the next six years.
Lacson particularly warned against voting for the wrong type of leaders—including those who steal, those who scheme, and those who
lack the needed experience and competence to solve the humongous problems facing the country.
“If we choose the wrong leader—such as one who steals, for the next six years, we Filipinos will be robbed. Do you want that? Nobody wants
that,” he said.
“If we choose someone who is scheming and insincere, we will spend the next six years being lied to. Do you want that? No,” he added.
“If we choose someone who is not qualified, not experienced or lacks competence, our nation will likely sink,” he warned.
Because of this, he said it is imperative that voters should be discerning.
Sotto added that he and Lacson have the needed experience to properly implement the laws that can address many problems hounding the government.
“There are so many good laws, many of which we crafted. Give us a chance to lead and we assure you we will make sure the laws are
properly enforced,” Sotto said.