Manny Pacquiao 2022 presidential campaign
(2010–2016) | |
Status | Official launch: September 19, 2021 Lost election: May 9, 2022 Conceded: May 10, 2022 |
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Key people | Buddy Zamora (campaign manager)[1] |
Slogan | Man of Destiny: For God and Country |
The 2022 presidential campaign of Manny Pacquiao formally began on October 1, 2021, when
Pacquiao is affiliated with
On October 1, he formally registered his candidacy under the Cebu-based party PROMDI.[6][7] This was in accordance with the "MP3 Alliance" established by PDP-Laban under Pacquiao's faction with PROMDI, and the People's Champ Movement.[8] Cusi's faction in response to Pacquiao's filing of his candidacy under PROMDI decided that he is no longer a member of PDP-Laban.[9]
Pacquiao was the youngest candidate among the 10 presidential aspirants for the 2022 elections. He lost the election by a wide margin, ultimately placing third out of ten candidates with 3,663,113 votes. He later conceded to then presumptive president-elect Bongbong Marcos a day after the election.[10] Had Pacquiao been elected, he would have been the second president from Mindanao, the first president to come from Soccsksargen, and the first boxer to become president.
Background
Manny Pacquiao is best known for his feats as a professional boxer, being the only boxer to have won world championships in eight different weight divisions. He entered Philippine politics in 2007 when he unsuccessfully ran for election to the Philippine House of Representatives. He was elected to the House of Representatives in his second attempt in 2010, and in 2016 was elected as a Senator. He retired from boxing on September 29, 2021 to focus on politics.[11]
Campaign
Boxing promoter
Running mate
Pacquiao during his filing of certificate of candidacy is joined by Buhay Party-List Representative and House Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza as his vice presidential running mate.[19] Atienza first served as an Assemblyman in the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986, Vice Mayor of Manila from 1992 to 1998, Mayor of Manila from 1998 to 2007 and DENR Secretary from 2007 to 2009. Pacquiao chose Atienza to be his running mate because of his 50 years in public service, especially during his term as Mayor of Manila.
Political views
Although coming from different Christian sects, Pacquiao and Atienza are both social conservatives.
Pacquiao is an Evangelical Christian and is also considered politically conservative (right-of-center to right).[20] He previously aligned with the views of President Rodrigo Duterte[20] and continues to support the return of the death penalty. Regarding his social conservatism, he is a strong opponent of same-sex marriage.[20] He has, however, taken social liberal stances in the past, such as supporting wage increases.[21]
Pacquiao's candidacy includes promises to jail corrupt officials, reassess the current close relationship with China and strive to "provide free housing to 1.9 million poor families."[22] However, at the time of his registration as a candidate he stated, "My priority is to resolve the pandemic so we can drive the economy to recovery,"[6]
Atienza, meanwhile, is a devout Catholic and is a known advocate for criminalization of abortion care.
Senatorial slate
Pacquiao and Atienza have endorsed the following candidates for the 2022 Philippine Senate election, thus who are part of their "senatorial slate":[23][24]
- Former Senate secretary and PDP–Laban)
- Former vice president Jejomar Binay (UNA)
- Former senator JV Ejercito (NPC)
- Chiz Escudero (NPC)
- House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda (NPC)
- Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo (Independent)
- Senator CIBAC)
- Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri(Independent)
- Dropped candidates (candidate who were part of the line up but removed later):
- Former representative Neri Colmenares (Makabayan)
- Senator Richard J. Gordon (Bagumbayan–VNP)
- Labor leader Elmer Labog (Makabayan)
- Senator Win Gatchalian (NPC)
Endorsements
- Provincial officials
- Jinkee Pacquiao, Vice Governor of Sarangani (2013–2016), socialite, media personality, wife of Manny Pacquiao[25]
- Local officials
- Loreto Amante, Mayor of San Pablo, Laguna (2013–present)[26]
- Monico Puentevella, Mayor of Bacolod (2013–2016), Bacolod's legislative district representative (2001–2007), president of the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas[27]
- Arnie Teves, Negros Oriental's 3rd district representative (2016–present)[28]
- Pryde Henry Teves, Mayor of Bayawan, Negros Oriental (2016–present), Negros Oriental's 3rd district representative (2007–2016), 2022 Negros Oriental gubernatorial candidate[28]
- Entertainment personalities
- Freddie Aguilar, musician[29]
- Eddie Gutierrez, actor[30]
- Richard Gutierrez, actor[31]
- Ruffa Gutierrez, actress[31]
- Sarah Lahbati, actress[31]
- Michael Pacquiao, rapper, son of Manny Pacquiao[30]
- Enzo Pineda, actor, model, reality talent show contestant (StarStruck)[30]
- Annabelle Rama, actress, talent manager[30]
- The Voice of the Philippines (season 1) winner[31]
- Mari Kaimo, former TV journalist, actor and voice talent
- Sports figures
- Floyd Mayweather Jr., American former boxer[32]
References
- ^ Rita, Joviland (February 9, 2022). "Campaign manager doubts Pacquiao, Leni camps' merger". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Peña, Kurt Dela (June 29, 2021). "As Duterte-Pacquiao rift widens, ruling party's future hangs in the balance". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Gregorio, Xave (September 18, 2021). "Cusi faction ups ante with complaint vs Pacquiao wing treasurer". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Koko Pimentel elected as new PDP-Laban chair: faction". ABS-CBN News. August 29, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
National and regional officers, and national committee chairmen led by Sen. Manny Pacquiao, whom the faction regards as still party President,
- ^ "Philippine senator first to declare 2022 run for presidency". Reuters. September 8, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Lema, Karen (October 1, 2021). "Pacquiao makes Philippines presidential run official". Reuters. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "Feuding PDP-Laban factions at it again, this time over Pacquiao's COC filing under PROMDI". ABS-CBN. October 3, 2021.
- ^ "Pimentel: Pacquiao's PROMDI candidacy meant to solidify bases". CNN Philippines. October 5, 2021. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Servallos, Neil Jayson (October 4, 2021). "PDP-Laban's Cusi wing expels Pacquiao". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Kabagani, Lade Jean (May 11, 2022). "Pacquiao concedes to frontrunner Bongbong Marcos". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- ^ "Manny Pacquiao Retires, Saying 'My Time as a Boxer Is Over'". The New York Times. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ "Pacquiao planning to run for president in 2022, says Arum". GMA News Online. June 8, 2020.
- ^ Giongco, Mark (June 10, 2020). "Pacquiao denies discussing running for president with Arum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "It's confirmed: Manny Pacquiao is running for Philippine president in May 2022 elections". Gulf News. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "Manny Pacquiao not willing to run for vice president in 2022". Rappler. September 6, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ Cabuenas, Jon Viktor D. (September 19, 2021). "Pacquiao chosen as standard bearer of PDP-Laban faction in Eleksyon 2022". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ "Pacquiao files for president as Philippine campaigning starts". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Villaruel, Jauhn Etienne. "Pacquiao runs for president under Cebu-based party amid PDP-Laban squabble". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "Lito Atienza is Pacquiao's vice presidential pick". Rappler. October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c "The politics of PacMan". www.lowyinstitute.org. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ^ Gamil, Jaymee T. (June 14, 2011). "Pacquiao backs campaign for P125-wage hike". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ^ "Factbox – Contenders for Philippines 2022 presidential race". Reuters. September 30, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "Binay, reelectionists join Pacquiao's Senate slate". Rappler. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Pacquiao adds Gatchalian, JV Ejercito to his 2022 senatorial lineup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ Mondragon, Doris Mae (September 20, 2021). "LOOK: Jinkee Pacquiao shows support for husband via IG post". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Rey, Aika (February 19, 2022). "Pacquiao gets 'surprise endorsement' from San Pablo Mayor Amante". Rappler. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Ellera, Teresa D. (March 29, 2022). "Pacquiao to visit Negros Occidental Friday". Sun.Star Bacolod. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ a b Rey, Aika (April 2, 2022). "Pacquiao: Don't forget the horrors of Jabidah Massacre during Marcos years". Rappler. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "From Duterte to Pacquiao: Freddie Aguilar endorses boxing champ". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Rey, Aika (April 24, 2022). "LOOK: Artists supporting Pacquiao in San Juan rally". Rappler. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Galvez, Daphne (May 7, 2022). "Pacquiao woos Cebu voters in last stretch of campaign". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (December 4, 2021). "Mayweather supports Pacquiao's presidential bid". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 9, 2022.