TINANGAP ni Senate President Tito Sotto ang resulta ng eleksyon kaya nag-concede na ito kay Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.
“The people have made their choice. I accept the will of the People,” aniya sa kalatas.
“We presented an alternative for a better system in governance and politics but the electorate had their minds conditioned elsewhere.
“Our word of honor and loyalty are of far greater importance than an election win. I am glad that I did not yield to any political pressure to change my principles and kept my integrity intact till the end.
“God speed to our new President and Vice President and I qoute from the Holy Book Joshua 24:15 — But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD,” dagdag niya.