Trailing Marcos, Philippine presidential hopefuls court anti-Duterte vote

Robredo and Pacquiao seek to tap frustration over war on drugs, corruption

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Vice President Leni Robredo trailed Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the presidential race 60% to 16%, according to a January opinion poll. © Reuters

YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- As Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the late Philippine dictator, takes a wide lead in the race for president, rival candidates are tapping into public frustration with outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, hoping to win over voters fed up with his strong-arm governing style.

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