"Yesterday, I was still running as an independent. I forgot that I was a member of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) during last elections, " said Enrile.
"The Comelec requires the personal appearance of a candidate in case of replacement of COC," that's why the veteran lawmaker had to come to the poll body's heradquarters.
Enrile's appearance to the public would "ease the mind of the people" according to him so he show he can still serve another 6-years term at the Senate.
The running candidate said "my blood pressure is 120/60," when asked if his doctors issued him a medical clearance to run for public office.
In 2014 Enrile was imprisoned for allegedly pocketing billions of public funds through bogus organizations.
The Supreme Court granted him a P1 million bail due to "instability of his health and his advanced age" in 2016.
"When I was in Camp Crame I was really physically immobile because I was confined. I could not exercise. If I stayed there until today maybe I am dead now,
"Every month I go home to my province. It added to my stamina that's why I still stand today, can still walk erect," he said.
"I leave if to the court if they want to cancel my bail," Enrile said.
Former defense secretary Enrile, during the time of Marcos drew flak last month after he said in an interview with Marcos' kin that no one was arrested during the martial law.
"It is up for the the public to judge" Enrile said if that would affect his chance of winning in the 2019 polls.
"I did not do that to gain happiness. I have my own story as others have their own stories," he said.
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