MANILA, Philippines — Several more names from 1Sambayan’s list of candidates for the 2022 national elections have withdrawn their nominations.
Human rights lawyer Atty. Chel Diokno, Batangas 6th District Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto, and religious leader Bro. Eddie Villanueva declined the coalition’s support and nomination for 2022.
Diokno and Santos-Recto cited their ongoing priorities in the COVID-19 pandemic while Villanueva, through his son Sen. Joel Villanueva, said he is not interested in any political aspirations.
“I sincerely thank 1Sambayan for considering me. I have no plans for 2022. I am focused on assisting Lipa city in its vaccination program and in pr…
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