The rise of a progressive 'third force' in Philippine politics

Liberal opposition group faces tough challenges to beat Marcos and Duterte camps

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Former Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo, talks at a rally with supporters in Quezon City, Philippines, ahead of the 2022 presidential election. © AP

Richard Heydarian is a senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines and author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery."

The midterm elections in the Philippines created some major surprises that defied the most authoritative surveys in the country. But far from creating political clarity, the results have deepened uncertainty by creating multiple poles of power.

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