Family Drama Takes Centre Stage In Philippines' Elections

Andrea Chloe Wong, Philippines Political Analyst

24-Nov-21 07:30

Family Drama Takes Centre Stage In Philippines' Elections

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The next presidential elections in the Philippines' is shaping up to be a clash of clans. Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of current President Rodrigo Duterte is running for Vice-President with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as her running mate. The decision has revealed the faultlines in the Duterte political dynasty. How will it impact the trajectory of the elections? Philippines' political analyst Andrea Chloe Wong gives some insights. Credit: Shutterstock.com

Produced by: Arleen Webber

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar

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