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Philippine elections

Pacquiao files candidacy as race to succeed Duterte opens

Philippine boxing star is first contender to officially throw hat in the ring

Philippine senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao waves during a news conference in 2018.   © Reuters
CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer | Philippines

MANILA -- Philippine boxing star and senator Manny Pacquiao on Friday became the first contender to file their candidacy for next year's election to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte.

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