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’I can’t leave after declaring candidacy'; Robredo explains in her reply to Lacson
Vice President Leni Robredo rejected Senator Panfilo Lacson's proposed "unification" formula for the 2022 elections, fearing it would mislead her supporters.
Lacson's plan involved all opposition candidates filing their certificates of candidacy and then withdrawing in favor of the one performing best in surveys.
Robredo believes this arrangement would be unfair to her supporters, as she would have to withdraw if her poll numbers were low.
The Vice President is still considering her own presidential bid and is considered a viable candidate for the opposition despite her current poll ratings.
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