Leni and Kiko team up for May 2022 presidential race in the Philippines

The Commission on Elections has received a total of 57 Certificate of Candidacies (COC) for the presidency since October 1.

Apart from Robredo, Bong Bong Marcos, Senator P Lacson have also filed their COC this week for the country's top post in the coming May 2022 elections. Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Aaron Favila

Highlights

• 8 October is the last day for filing COCs at the Commission on Elections
• The Department of Health says there has been a decrease in the rate of COVID-19 cases in the country
• DOH says while COVID-19 related hospital admissions have declined, high hospital utilization rate continues

Incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo will run as an independent despite being a member of the Liberal Party. Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan will be Robredo's vice presidential running mate.

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