Warm welcome casts doubt on 'Solid North' narrative, Lacson-Sotto tandem say

Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Sen. Panfilo Lacson file their candidacies before the Commission on Elections on October 6, 2021.

Released / Lacson-Sotto Media Team

MANILA, Philippines — The warm welcome they received in northern Luzon put the narrative of the "Solid North" in doubt, according to Senators Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and Vicente "Tito" Sotto III.

The "Solid North" refers to the Ilocos provinces and nearby areas identified with the Marcos clan, one of whom is running for president.

Longtime public servants Lacson and Sotto are running for president and vice president, respectively, in this year's national elections. 

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