Episode 4: From ISSA to Leni-Sara – Bakit mahilig ang Pilipino mag-split ng tandem?
Description
In this episode, Rappler campaign reporters try to answer this question: Bakit nga ba mahilig ang Pilipino sa tandem-splitting? (Why are Filipinos fond of splitting official tandems?) In post-EDSA Revolution history, only one official tandem was voted together – Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Noli de Castro in the 2004 elections. In the 2022 elections, there are groups backing Isko-Sara, another one backing Ro-Sa. What other interesting combinations can we expect? And what’s the impact of tandem-splitting on official tandems and their campaign strategy?
"AND I QUOTE": Vice President Leni Robredo is asked to react to ROSA, or Robredo-Sara, an unofficial tandem formed by some of her supporters in which she is paired with Bongbong Marcos' running mate Sara Duterte.