Sotto concedes to Duterte-Carpio

SENATE President Vicente "Tito" Sotto 3rd on Tuesday conceded to his rival for the vice presidency, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.

The senator issued a statement acknowledging his defeat in this year's vice presidential race.

He ran for the second top post in the land with longtime ally Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson for president.

"The people have made their choice. I accept the will of the people. Godspeed to our new President and Vice President," Sotto said.

"We presented an alternative for a better system in governance and politics but the electorate had their minds conditioned elsewhere," he said.

Sotto continued, "Our word of honor and loyalty are of far greater importance than an election win."

"I am glad that I did not yield to any political pressure to change my principles and kept my integrity intact till the end," he said.

Sotto ended his statement quoting a passage from the Bible - Joshua 24:15, "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."

Source: TheManila Times