Philippine electionsTrailing Marcos, Philippine presidential hopefuls court anti-Duterte vote
Robredo and Pacquiao seek to tap frustration over war on drugs, corruption
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
February 17, 2022 05:16 JST
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.