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Bam Aquino scraps Senate return to become Robredo's campaign manager instead
Former Senator Bam Aquino IV has decided to withdraw his bid for a Senate seat to serve as the campaign manager for Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential campaign in the 2022 elections.
Aquino confirmed his new role to Rappler, stating he accepted the position after Robredo personally requested him to lead her campaign.
He expressed his commitment to dedicating all his efforts to ensure Robredo's victory as president, emphasizing the support of the Filipino people.
Aquino, who previously managed Robredo's campaign in the 2016 vice presidential race, is the cousin of the late former President Noynoy Aquino III.
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