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Macalintal, Diokno join call for Robredo’s 2022 presidential run
Lawyers Romulo Macalintal and Chel Diokno have joined hundreds of lawyers in urging Vice President Leni Robredo to run for president in 2022.
Macalintal, who served as Robredo's lead counsel in her successful election protest against Ferdinand Marcos Jr., expressed hope that she will run for the country's highest post.
He stated that if Robredo does not run for president, the country will not have a leader who works and serves the people with such dedication and transparency in handling public funds.
These legal luminaries are among the latest to join the growing clamor for Robredo's potential presidential bid, following the recent launch of the "Lawyers for Leni" group.
The "Lawyers for Leni" initiative offers free online legal assistance and information to support Robredo's possible presidential bid, aiming to counter the perceived misuse of the rule of law.
Spokesperson lawyer Ram Ramos believes a Robredo administration would help restore the rule of law, which is vital for Philippine democracy.
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