2022 Philippine Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections
Candidates and Platforms
The 2022 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections, held on May 9th, 2022, featured a diverse field of candidates with distinct platforms and ideologies.
Presidential Candidates
The leading presidential candidates included:
- Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Lakas-CMD), the son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos, running on a platform of unity and a return to the "golden age" of his father's era.
- Leni Robredo (Liberal Party), the incumbent vice president, running on a platform of good governance, anti-corruption, and social justice.
- Isko Moreno (Aksyon Demokratiko), the mayor of Manila, running on a platform of infrastructure development and public services.
- Manny Pacquiao (PROMDI), the boxing champion, running on a platform of anti-poverty and youth empowerment.
- Panfilo Lacson (Partido Reporma), a former police general, running on a platform of law and order.
Vice Presidential Candidates
The vice presidential candidates included:
- Sara Duterte-Carpio (Lakas-CMD), the daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte, running on a platform of continuity and support for her father's policies.
- Kiko Pangilinan (Liberal Party), the incumbent senator, running on a platform of social justice and human rights. li>Willie Ong (Aksyon Demokratiko), a doctor and social media influencer, running on a platform of healthcare and education.
- Lito Atienza (PROMDI), a former mayor of Manila, running on a platform of anti-poverty and urban development.
- Vicente Sotto III (Partido Reporma), a former senator, running on a platform of law and order and economic development.
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