Isko Moreno claims 'underdog' label in presidential race, says undeterred by poll rankings

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno delivers a speech during the groundbreaking of the 20-story San Sebastian Residences in Quiapo yesterday.

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MANILA, Philippines — Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer and Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno claimed the "underdog" title in the presidential derby on Tuesday but claimed he was unfazed by survey results showing he was tied for third place with Sen. Manny Pacquiao after garnering just 8% overall votes. 

This comes after survey results by private pollster Pulse Asia from December 6 to 11 suggested that Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the ousted dictator, and Vice President Leni Robredo were the leading candidates seated firmly in first and second place respectively. 

“Well, thank you very much. And at least even though I’m a pipitsuging candidate, at least I’m there. We'll just keep moving forward,” Moreno told reporters in Filipino during an interview after the flag-raising ceremonies at Manila City Hall when asked for his reaction to the results.

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