Metro Manila, Philippines – Winners in the midterm elections began their terms at noon of Monday, June 30.
Local officials on a fresh three-year term presented action plans to their constituents.
Vico and 2028
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto is on his last term. He and his slate, Giting ng Pasig, won by a landslide, pushing a campaign of anti-corruption and good governance.
In his inaugural speech, Sotto told political opponents he would extend a “hand of peace” and “hand of unity” to improve the city, but said those with wrongdoings must be held accountable.
But the highlight of his speech: “2028, hindi ako tatakbo [I will not run in 2028],” arguably quashing hopes from a number of supporters for the young mayor to enter national politics.
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'SA 2028, HINDI AKO TATAKBO’
WATCH: Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto says he’s not running for any position in the 2028 elections.
Now on his third and final term, Sotto says this decision allows him to focus fully on implementing reforms in the city. | @TristanNodalo
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