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Robredo camp says Marcos disqualification case 'never a consideration'
Presidential candidates' camps are unfazed by the Commission on Elections' dismissal of the disqualification case against former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Atty. Barry Gutierrez, spokesperson for Vice President Leni Robredo, stated that the disqualification case was never a factor in their campaign strategy and that Robredo is focused on achieving victory in Eleksyon 2022.
Gutierrez claimed the team is "on track" to do that, citing the "explosive start" to Robredo's campaign.
Robredo herself previously stated she would rather beat Marcos in the elections than have him disqualified.
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