MANILA, Philippines — Despite the barrage of criticism that the Duterte administration is getting due to its pandemic response, and other issues, some prominent members of the opposition still think that they would be up for a challenge in the 2022 elections.
For one, Office of the Vice President (OVP) spokesperson Barry Gutierrez admitted on Friday that it would be difficult to compete against anyone who would be anointed by President Rodrigo Duterte, citing the massive popularity that he enjoys, coupled with his social media presence, to which his victory in the 2016 polls had been attributed.
“Well clearly it will be an uphill battle, you are going up against a popular…
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