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Robredo stands by her answers in Boy Abunda’s 'fast talk' interview
Vice President Leni Robredo acknowledged that her direct answers about her opponents in Eleksyon 2022 would likely cause offense.
Despite anticipating backlash, Robredo stated she felt compelled to answer directly rather than evade the questions posed to her.
When asked about the reactions of Senator Panfilo Lacson and former Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Robredo declined to further elaborate on the conversation.
Robredo expressed that her intention was simply to provide honest answers to the questions she was asked.
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