Lacson-Sotto tandem begins barnstorming in ‘Solid North’ CAUAYAN, Isabela — In 1988, Senator Panfilo Lacson began serving as the police provincial commander in Isabela. Thirty-four years later, he is back in the province as a presidential candidate to begin barnstorming more “Solid North” provinces with his running mate, vice presidential contender Senate President Vicente Sotto III. On Monday, the tandem continued their national campaign ahead of the May 9 polls and started wooing voters in more provinces considered as the turf of another presidential contender, former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Speaking before Cauayan local officials, city hall employees as well as supporters after a flag ceremony, Lacson recalled his stint as Isabela’s provincial commander from 1988 to 1989. “How time flies, some 34 years ago, ako ay in-appoint as provincial commander ng Isabela,” said Lacson, who eventually became the national police chief in 1991. Lacson also re...