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Trillanes to run for president if Robredo won’t decide by Oct. 8
Vice President Leni Robredo has until October 8 to decide on her presidential bid for Eleksyon 2022.
She remains committed to uniting the opposition to challenge the current administration.
Robredo emphasized her decision will be based on the greater good of the country.
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has stated he will run for president if Robredo does not file her candidacy by October 8, specifically by 12 noon.
Trillanes's decision aims to ensure the 'true opposition' fights and does not lose without a contest.
Robredo has also expressed her readiness to be the opposition's "unity candidate".
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