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In the Running: Local campaign kickoff for 2025 elections
The campaign period for the Philippines' local elections officially began on March 28, 2025, allowing politicians to solicit votes across the country.
Coincidentally, March 28 also marks the 80th birthday of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently detained in The Hague facing charges for crimes against humanity.
Supporters of Duterte organized prayer rallies nationwide and internationally, advocating for his release.
Simultaneously, human rights groups are actively highlighting the plight of drug war victims and their families amidst the Duterte loyalists' demonstrations.
Rappler is hosting a live panel discussion, "In the Running," at 6:30 PM featuring veteran journalist Inday Espina-Varona and Rappler's digital communications head Kaye Cabal, with Rappler journalists providing on-the-ground updates throughout the day.
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