MANILA, Philippines – Under his watch, the Pasig City government has saved a billion pesos every year, and the US State Department has honored him as an “anti-corruption champion”. Yet there are still opponents who say Mayor Vico Sotto is too good to be true. If not that, then others say he’s no good – all talk and “papogi”.
Rappler has closely covered Sotto’s governance of Pasig City, and you’ll find all our reports on him here. For now, watch this video of Sotto – taking a break from campaigning to speak with Rappler senior reporter and producer JC Gotinga – to answer questions his critics and opponents often throw at him. – Rappler.com