Maluwag sa kaloobang tinanggap ni Senate President Tito Sotto ang kanyang pagkatalo sa vice presidential race sa pambansang halalan na naganap kahapon, May 9, 2022.
Inilahad ni Sotto ang kanyang saloobin sa pamamagitan ng isang opisyal na pahayag ngayong Lunes, May 10.
Aniya, "The people have made their choice. I accept the will of the People.
"We presented an alternative for a better system in governance and politics but the electorate had their minds conditioned elsewhere.
"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.
"God speed to our new President and Vice President and I qoute from the Holy Book Joshua 24:15 — But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
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Hindi pa naglalabas ng opisyal na pahayag ang running mate ni Sotto, ang presidential aspirant na si Senator Ping Lacson, na hindi nagtagumpay sa presidential bid nito.
Pero may kurot sa puso ang kanyang Instagram post ngayong Martes ng umaga, May 10, tungkol sa "pag-uwi" niya sa tahanan at pagtalikod sa public service matapos ang limang dekada o limampung taon.
“I’m going home. After being away too long looking after the needs of other people, it is time to serve my family for a change.
“Enjoying peace and quiet in these challenging times will probably be my life’s greatest reward,” pahayag ni Lacson.