THE past elections saw the nation divided between the BBM-Sarah team on the one hand and the Leni-Kiko tandem on the other. News reports of the period of the campaign bear out the observation, already made by many, that while Leni Robredo joined the race "to prevent a Marcos presidency," Marcos did so because he wanted a chance at leading the nation.

It is no secret that Leni threw several punches at Marcos — and the refrain was picked up by her adoring fans and adulating supporters. Horror stories from the martial law era were revived. Bongbong's academic credentials (or lack of them!) were made an issue against him as were the ill-gotten wealth cases filed against his family.

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