Robredo files COC for presidency
Vice President Leni Robredo officially declared her candidacy for president in the 2022 elections on October 7, filing her certificate of candidacy at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office.
Robredo announced her decision to run during a speech earlier that day, emphasizing the importance of fighting for the Philippines amid the ongoing pandemic and mismanagement under the Duterte administration.
She will face several rivals including Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., who she defeated in the 2016 vice presidential race.
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