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Isko Moreno seeks to retake Manila mayoralty from ex-ally Honey Lacuna

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Zyann Ambrosio

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17283619431751728361941839.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso attends a press conference on July 6, 2019. <em>ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><span id="isPasted" style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA — </span>Isko Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday formalized his bid to retake the Manila mayoralty from his former running-mate, Mayor Honey Lacuna.</p><p>Moreno filed for certificate of candidacy at around 9 a.m., surrounded by bands and a mascot. </p><p>Chi Atienza, former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza&#x27;s daughter, is running for vice mayor alongside Domagoso. </p><p>Moreno said his comeback bid was fueled by public clamor and the supposed lack of benefitsunder Lacuna&#x27;s administration. He added that he wanted to correct claims that Manila is as one of the most dangerous cities in the world.</p><p>Moreno said he had discussed his plans &quot;politely&quot; with Lacuna, who is seeking reelection. The former actor told the media that he loves the Lacuna family, but his priorities were the needs of the Manileños.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LgXVex1dDEA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>In a text message, Lacuna denied the supposed lack of benefits for the city&#x27;s senior citizens.</p><p>She said there is an official list of allowances released to them by barangay officials.</p><p>Lacuna was Moreno&#x27;s running-mate when he made his mayoralty debut in 2019. </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/3/honey-vs-isko-manila-mayor-lacuna-s-supporters-shout-walang-magbabalik-as-she-files-coc-1345">Honey vs Isko? Manila Mayor Lacuna&#x27;s supporters shout &#x27;walang magbabalik!&#x27; as she files COC</a></div><p>He unsuccessfully ran for president in 2022, after which he briefly returned to TV hosting. </p><p>Over the weekend, <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">Tutok To Win Party-list representative and businessman </span> <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/6/sam-verzosa-formalizes-manila-mayoralty-bid-1534"></a><span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/6/sam-verzosa-formalizes-manila-mayoralty-bid-1534">Sam Verzosa</a></span><span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">also formalized his bid to run for mayor of Manila City in the 2025 midterm elections.</span> </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/6/sam-verzosa-ready-to-face-isko-moreno-honey-lacuna-in-manila-mayoralty-race-650">Sam Verzosa ready to face Isko Moreno, Honey Lacuna in Manila mayoralty race</a><br/><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/9/29/sam-verzosa-auctions-off-luxury-supercars-to-construct-dialysis-center-2119">Sam Verzosa auctions off luxury supercars to construct dialysis center</a></div><div><b> </b></div>

<p>Isko Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday formalized his bid to retake the Manila mayoralty from his former running-mate, Mayor Honey Lacuna.</p>

Isko Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday formalized his bid to retake the Manila mayoralty from his former running-mate, Mayor Honey Lacuna.