Vice President Leni Robredo, who is running for president, has tapped Sen. Francis Pangilinan as her running mate, placing the two Liberal Party leaders at the forefront of the opposition ticket in 2022.
Pangilinan, accompanied by Robredo, filed his candidacy for vice president on Friday, last day of filing.
Pangilinan, husband of Mega Star Sharon Cuneta, earlier planned on seeking reelection. He is president of the LP while Robredo is chairperson.
More details to follow.
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