Former Vice Presidential candidate Willie Ong files for Senatorial run despite a recent health diagnosis. The physician’s wife filed for his Certificate of Candidacy yesterday while the doctor remained in Singapore for his treatments. His spokesperson says he aims to run a “faith-based” campaign.

Doc Willie Ong runs for Senator in the upcoming elections. This came as a shock to many due to his recent cancer diagnosis. Additionally, many Filipinos found it ironic that he said the previous elections contributed to his cancer.

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Yesterday, his wife Lisa filed for his COC at The Manila Hotel. During this, she was very emotional and redirected all questions to their legal counsel and spokesperson, Atty. Gilbert Lauengco. 

Before turning the floor over to Atty. Lauengco, Lisa thanked everyone who supported their family. Additionally, she shared that he would respond to interviews once Willie Ong regained his strength.

Interviewers had many questions regarding Doc Willie Ong’s candidacy, including his nationwide campaign. His spokesperson said that he’s set to return to the country at the end of November and will conduct his physical national campaign during this period. 

“Although his condition is nothing to sniffle at, it is treatable, and he’s undergoing treatment right now. And he plans to go back– of course, do a limited physical campaign, probably by December (or) January.”

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Lauengco emphasized that Willie Ong would utilize social media and other online platforms to campaign. When asked why Doc Willie Ong filed for candidacy, the spokesperson said, “His initial decision talaga was not to run. In fact, mag-eendorse nalang sana siya. Sabi niya, o kaya, medyo magastos.”

He further added, “Napagdesisyonan niyang, ‘You know, I think this is something of a sign. You never really know what’s going to happen. So, might as well go for what I believe is right.’”

Lauengco also shared that Doc Willie Ong’s illness and the elections are things he intends to fight.

“This is a faith-based campaign. Faith that the people will understand, faith that God will give him enough time to finish this. And faith that enough people will like him enough, support him enough to propel him to the Senate. So, sabi niya, ‘God’s will, takbo tayo.’”

Catch Willie Ong’s spokesperson’s statements here: 

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