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Aksyon Demokratiko dismisses claims IM Pilipinas Visayas chapter has shifted support to Robredo, rejects ‘unity talks'
The Visayas chapter of the pro-Isko Moreno group Ikaw Muna Pilipinas (IM Pilipinas) announced their shift in support to Vice President Leni Robredo.
Nick Malazarte, IM Pilipinas' Visayas head, cited Moreno's poor survey ratings and Robredo's stronger chance of defeating Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as reasons for the endorsement shift.
Malazarte expressed concern about the "clear and imminent danger" of the Marcoses returning to power, stating Robredo is the "only vehicle" to stop their resurgence.
However, Lito Banayo, Moreno's campaign manager and Aksyon Demokratiko strategist, dismissed the claim, stating that only Malazarte spoke for the group.
Banayo also mentioned that other members of the Visayas for Isko group and other groups in Cebu have denied Malazarte's claim.
The Isko campaign has not received any formal letter regarding the supposed shift in endorsement.
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