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Philippines' Marcos faces challenge from VP Duterte-Carpio for 2028 presidency

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The political landscape in the Philippines is heating up as Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio declares her intention to run for president in 2028, positioning herself as a rival to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This move signals a potential shift back towards the strongman politics associated with her father, Rodrigo Duterte, and could influence the country's foreign policy, particularly its relationship with China. The current political climate suggests a challenging path for Marcos Jr. to secure a successor who aligns with his agenda, as Duterte-Carpio appears to be the early frontrunner. AI

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Philippines' Marcos faces challenge from VP Duterte-Carpio for 2028 presidency

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alan Robles,Raissa Robles ·

    Has Philippines’ Marcos missed his chance to stop the Dutertes?

    Less than two years before the Philippines chooses its next president, Ferdinand Marcos Jnr still has no candidate to carry his banner. Sara Duterte-Carpio, his estranged vice-president and fiercest political rival, has already declared her intention to run and remains the early …

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