Panfilo Lacson 2010 presidential campaign

The 2010 presidential campaign of Panfilo Lacson was launched by stating on May 12, 2009, that he will run for president. That time, Lacson is only in the half of his second term as a Senator, and six years ago, he ran for president.

Panfilo Lacson 2010 presidential campaign
Campaigned for2010 Philippine presidential election
CandidatePanfilo Lacson
Senator of the Philippines
(2001–2013; 2016–2022)
Presidential Assistant on Rehabilitation and Recovery
(2013–2015)
Chief of the Philippine National Police
(1999–2001)
AffiliationIndependent
AnnouncedMay 12, 2009
LaunchedMay 12, 2009
WithdrawnJune 6, 2009

Pre-campaign

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After losing in 2004 presidential battle, Lacson ran for Senate in 2007, and clinched a seat. On March 22, 2009, Lacson stated that he was willing to give up presidential ambition, but also that time, he was open to talk with the opposition.[1]

Campaign

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On May 12, 2009, he declared his presidential campaign.[2] While in the middle of his campaign, Lacson stated that he stated that even the party mergers happen (including the merger of Lakas-CMD and Kampi), he still continue his campaign.[3]

On June 6, 2009, he withdrawn from his campaign.[4][5][6] After the withdrawal, rumors speculated that he withdraw due to a deal with the administration with the accusations on Dacer-Corbito case. But both camps denied the rumors.[7]

Aftermath

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Lacson made another bid for president in 2022, but lost.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lagasca, Charlie (March 22, 2009). "Lacson willing to give up presidential ambition". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  2. ^ Lim Ubac, Michael (May 13, 2009). "Lacson declares bid for presidency in 2010". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 15, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
  3. ^ "Amid mergers of political parties Lacson: 'I will run as president'". Philstar.com. May 30, 2009. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  4. ^ "Lacson quits 2010 race". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 6, 2009. Archived from the original on June 10, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
  5. ^ Calica, Aurea (June 6, 2009). "Lacson drops out of presidential race". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  6. ^ Calica, Aurea (December 28, 2009). "Yearender: 2009 an action-packed year for senators". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  7. ^ Mendez, Christina (June 12, 2009). "Palace, Lacson laugh off deal story". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  8. ^ "Philippine senator first to declare 2022 run for presidency". Reuters. September 8, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2021.