Robredo gains on Marcos in Philippine presidential race

Support for vice president grows 9 points, but dictator's son keeps big lead

20220406 From left, Leni Robredo and Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

A new poll shows Vice President Leni Robredo, left, is gaining on front-runner Ferdinand Marcos Jr, but remains a long way back in the Philippines presidential race. (Source photos by AP and Reuters) 

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Vice President Leni Robredo is gaining ground on front-runner Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Philippine presidential election race, a new poll published Wednesday showed.

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