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Why you shouldn't buy the Dutertes' threat to all run for Senate

After resigning from the Marcos Cabinet, VP Sara Duterte says her brothers and father will all run for the Senate in 2025. Many are reacting, but Duterte watcher Earl Parreño says there are many reasons why it's hard to take the threat seriously. Along with Teka Teka editors Jil Caro and Roby Alampay, Parreño also discusses how - and why - voters should be wary of the narratives being shaped by political leaders as we head into next year's elections.


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