Why run for president? Lacson says he can do more

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday said he believes he can do more that’s why he decided to seek the presidency in this year’s May elections.

Appearing on The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews, Lacson said he considers his 2022 presidential run as his “last hurrah” for his political career as he already served in both the Executive and Legislative departments.

One of the factors that be considered before deciding to run was the humongous problem in the country, calling this decision as a “sacrifice.”

“Ayaw ko na sana magpatuloy pero nakita ko yung napakalalaking problema ng bansa. Sa akin, tinitignan ko itong presidency as a sacrifice kasi nakapagsilbi na ako, nagawa ko na ‘yung dapat kong gawin. ‘Yun ang aking satisfaction sa buhay, at matino naman yung aking pagseserbisyo,” he said.

(At first, I don’t want to run but I saw the huge problem in our country. For me, I see this presidency as a sacrifice because I already served the public. I already did my part and that is my satisfaction in life.)

“Sayang naman ang aking, sabihin ko na ang track record, ito ay maipagmamalaki ko,” he added.

(I would say that my track record is the one thing that I could be proud of and it is regrettable if I cannot use this.)

Lacson said he has already done the platforms and campaign promises of some of his fellow aspirants.

“‘Yung aking competence, ‘yung aking track record na napag-aralan sa napakahabang panahon e I think may magagawa pa ako kaya ako nagdecide na tumakbo,” he ended.

(With my competence, track record and my lessons from all the years of public service, I think I can do more. That’s why I decided to run.)

Lacson has served as Philippine National Police chief, three-term senator, and rehabilitation and recovery czar.

In 2004, he ran for president but lost to former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Lacson’s 2022 campaign centers on good governance, anti-corruption, and budget reforms. He is running with Senate President Vicente Sotto III. — RSJ, GMA News