'The age is not right yet': Vic Sotto on clamor for Vico to run for higher office

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May 5, 2026 | 1:19pm

MANILA, Philippines — TV host Vic Sotto believes that running for a high position in government is a calling.

Vic has spoken out about the public's call for his son, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, to run for a national position, including the presidency.

The host of the longest-running noontime show "Eat Bulaga" also knows that Vico is not yet qualified to run for president of the Philippines.

Based on the law stated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, a presidential candidate must be 40 years old on election day. Currently, Vico is only 36 years old.

“The age is not right yet. Kadalasan kapag nababanggit si Vico, it’s always praises for him. Siyempre, proud tatay naman ako,” Vic told Ogie Diaz Showbiz Updates.

“As far as I’m concerned, ‘yung desisyon nasa kanya ‘yon, e. Siguro baka magpahinga lang sandali. And I’m sure he’s back. ‘Yung serbisyo publiko nasa dugo na niya ‘yun, e,” he added.

Vico previously mentioned that after his term as mayor of Pasig City, he plans to teach first.

“Ang plano ko, balikan ‘yung mga hindi ko nagawa dahil tumakbo akong mayor. I’d like to teach if I have an opportunity. That’s one thing,” the young politician said in an interview.

Before he served as Pasig mayor, Vico taught Social Science at Arellano University for one semester.

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