Mayor Vico Sotto, nakipagkamay na lang sa hangin matapos di dumalo kanyang kalaban sa Peace Covenant
- Mayor Vico Sotto’s video showing him extending his hand in a gesture of handshake in air has stirred a buzz on social media
- It happened during the covenant signing at the Sta. Clara de Montefalco Parish where political opponents would sign the peace covenant and shake hands thereafter in a symbolic gesture
- Mayor Vico’s opponent in the 2025 mayoral elections, Sarah Discaya, wasn’t able to attend the said peace covenant
- The absence of Discaya gave rise to dozens of questions as to why she was absent
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Mayor Vico Sotto’s video showing him appearing to shake hands in thin air during the covenant signing at the Sta. Clara de Montefalco Parish has stirred a buzz online.
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The unique moment unfolded after Mayor Vico’s opponent, Sarah Discaya, failed to attend the Peace Covenant signing at the Sta. Clara de Montefalco Parish in Pasig City.
The event, held on Thursday, March 27, aimed to promote a peaceful and fair electoral process for the upcoming local elections.
Organized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) – Pasig City, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Joint Task Force, the gathering brought together candidates vying for various local positions, including mayor, vice mayor, and councilors from Districts 1 and 2.
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The event's core objective was to have each candidate sign an Integrity Pledge, a formal commitment to uphold a safe, honest, orderly, peaceful, credible, and fair election.
Discaya's absence prompted questions, with congressional candidate Atty. Ian Sia explaining that she was at home, citing health concerns related to her diabetes and asthma.
He also mentioned that she had prioritized a medical mission.
The local government clarified that while attendance was not mandatory, participation in the Peace Covenant signing held significant symbolic weight.
“Bagamat isa lamang itong ceremonial activity ay sinasalamin nito ang ideals na nirerepresenta ng Peace Covenant: ito ay deklarasyon ng bawat isa, kakandidato man o mga kawani ng Pamahalaan na kabilang sa pangangasiwa ng election, na maninidigan para sa eleksyon na may integridad, respeto, at patas,” they stated.
Following the event, Mayor Sotto extended well wishes to all candidates, expressing his hope for a campaign period and election marked by truth, fairness, and peace.
He also addressed a previous invitation from the opposing camp to sign a peace covenant in 2024, explaining that he did not respond because Comelec traditionally hosts such events close to the election period.
“Comelec hosts this before every election, 1 day before the campaign period. Kaya hindi na rin ako sumagot sa mga publicity stunt ng kabila na iniimbitihan daw nila ako para mag Peace Covenant. Kasi hindi naman talaga kandidato ang dapat mag-set nito kundi Comelec,” he clarified.
Sotto also remarked on the irony of the situation. “Ang nakapagtataka, yung nagsasabing ayaw ko ng peace convenant ang siya namang hindi nakadalo,” he added.
PPCRV Priest Coordinator Fr. Sanchez urged candidates to focus on presenting their visions for Pasig City and avoid personal attacks.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity and integrity of the electoral process, advocating for a campaign centered on solutions and progress. This event highlighted the importance of a peaceful election, and the importance of the candidates being present.
Vico Sotto is the current mayor of Pasig City. He is the son of former celebrity couple, Vic Sotto and Coney Reyes, and has become famous for being a hard-working, innovative, and honest politician.
Previously, the Pasig city mayor criticized a troll account that spread false information regarding his use of campaign tarpaulins. He explained that since 2016, he has refrained from displaying tarpaulins before the official campaign period, which begins on March 29, 2025. He emphasized a significant 'loophole' in the law that allows for premature campaigning, which is why many candidates violate Comelec regulations. Sotto asserted that traditional politics will no longer be tolerated in Pasig and called on Pasigueños to demonstrate change in the upcoming elections.
He also stirred an online buzz when a video showing him talking to an old lady went viral. On TikTok, @lafable26 uploaded a video of the mayor talking to an old lady where all of a sudden, the old lady mentioned the name 'Aga' which catching Vico's attention. Eventually, the Mayor let out a hilarious but honest response to the old lady afterward.
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