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LIVESTREAM: Leni Robredo announces plans for 2022 presidential race
Vice President Leni Robredo will announce her 2022 election plans on Thursday, October 7.
This announcement concludes her extensive deliberation period regarding a potential presidential bid.
Robredo previously engaged in discussions with other potential presidential candidates to form a broader coalition against President Rodrigo Duterte, but these unity talks have not yet yielded results.
The Vice President cited Manila Mayor Isko Moreno's stance on the Marcoses as one of the reasons that influenced her decision to run.
Senator Francis Pangilinan stated that his potential role as Robredo's running mate is a "call of duty."
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