By GABRIELA BARON
Three politicians, including Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, have been named among People Asia’s “People of the Year,” winners. (Turn to Page 2)
Aside from Sotto, the two other politicians in the list of awardees were Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero and Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla.
Sotto was immediately congratulated by his mother, movie and TV personality Coney Reyes.
“Congratulations, son! I’m so proud of you!” Reyes wrote on Sunday.
A sportsman-businessman before he entered politics, Romero was also swamped with congratulatory messages.
Now on his second term, Romero would like to be known as the “patriot” of the Congress.
Also honored were Eric Francia, Dr. Gerardo “Gap” Legaspi, Ana Marie Pamintuan, Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Cesar Romero, and Tommanny Tan.
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez and Vice President Leni Robredo were “Special Awardees” of the magazine.
“From battling the pandemic to uplifting others in the face of calamities, to bringing opportunities to countless Filipinos in search for greener pastures, these “People of the Year” awardees continue to spread a contagion of hope,” People Asia’s said.
