Could Philippine boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao knock out more established political rivals from the presidential race? Photo: Xinhua Could Philippine boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao knock out more established political rivals from the presidential race? Photo: Xinhua
Could Philippine boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao knock out more established political rivals from the presidential race? Photo: Xinhua
This Week in Asia /  Politics

Explainer |
Philippine presidential election: who’s running, who’s favourite and what’s their China policy?

  • The deadline to enter has passed, and contenders include Panfilo Lacson, Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao, Ronald dela Rosa, and Leni Robredo
  • Public favourite Sara Duterte-Carpio hasn’t officially entered, but may use the same loophole her father Rodrigo did last time round

Topic |   The Philippines
Alan Robles
Alan Robles

Updated: 3:11am, 9 Oct, 2021

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