Philippines’ Sara Duterte declares early 2028 run amid mounting legal pressure
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-02-18 14:37 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Philippines, Law & Courts, Asia Pacific
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Analysts say the vice-president’s timing aims to deter defections and harden political lines ahead of a prolonged contest
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