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Sara Duterte's 2028 presidential lead faces challenges in key regions

Two prominent pollsters have indicated that Sara Duterte's leading position for the Philippines' 2028 presidential race may be vulnerable. Their analysis suggests that her support is weakening in Metro Manila and "Balance Luzon," regions that collectively represent half of the country's registered voters. These areas are characterized by a significant number of undecided voters and a noticeable decline in Duterte's approval ratings. AI

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Sara Duterte's 2028 presidential lead faces challenges in key regions

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

    Is Sara Duterte’s lead for Philippines’ 2028 presidential race in danger?

    Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, the daughter of former leader Rodrigo Duterte, has long looked like the politician to beat in the Philippines’ 2028 presidential race, with one of the country’s most powerful political brands behind her, a loyal base in Mindanao and early polls…