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@piahontiveros speaks with three political and campaign experts on the possible candidates in next year's polls.

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Political strategist Lito Banayo on Duterte running for VP: Could he run, yes. That is not proscribed by the Constitution. Would he run? It would depend on the conjoined decision between him and Mayor Sara Duterte, if there’s going to be any

Political consultant Greg Garcia on Duterte running for VP: Let me just say that I think they are very politically savvy. They know what's in store, what's not in store. So, I don't think he will run

Campaign strategist Alan German says if the spirit, not the text, of the Constitution is to be considered, Duterte’s VP bid is prohibited: The VP is a heartbeat away, and I do agree that there will be a step down later on. I believe the President will not go for it as well

Political strategist Banayo, political consultant Garcia, and campaign strategist German believe the Go-Duterte tandem will not push through, given Go’s “low numbers.”

Garcia: I don't think it would happen. They know the numbers. It just doesn't make sense for them to do it.

Political strategist Banayo also thinks Filipinos would reject a Duterte-Duterte tandem: Hindi pwede yung ginagawa sa isang siyudad ita-transpose mo sa national politics.

The Duterte father-and-daughter said they will not run for a national seat if the other does the same.

Banayo, Garcia, and German believe a team-up between Sara Duterte and ex-Defense chief Gibo Teodoro would not do well, citing Teodoro’s years-long withdrawal from politics.

Political strategist Banayo says the Sara Duterte-Bongbong Marcos team-up for 2022 is “highly possible.” Political consultant Garcia and campaign strategist German agree, with German noting the alliance between two known names is seen as a "powerhouse."

Political strategist Banayo on Lacson-Sotto tandem: Sotto is doing very well in the vice-presidential race. But Senator Ping, I'm sorry to say, is not. But of course, anything can happen in politics.

Political consultant Garcia on Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s possible presidential bid: I think it is Isko's moment based on the numbers. From the point of view of just the numbers and his character, if I were him, I'd run for president.

Campaign strategist German on Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s possible presidential run: Personally, I enjoy a pre-cornered race, but again how can you stop a guy who believes he's on a divine mission? So, mukhang tatakbo si Sen. Manny

Political strategist Banayo on Sen. Pacquiao’s possible presidential run: Because of the pandemic, I think this is one election where people will weigh competence much more than anything else. With that as a premise, I don't think Sen. Manny, even if he runs, will win.

Campaign strategist German says being a staunch anti-Duterte figure and later on also “scratching the Liberal Party the wrong way” may harm ex-Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV’s election prospects.

Political strategist Banayo on Sen. Grace Poe: The numbers I am seeing is that if she runs for vice president, she is very strong.

Political consultant Garcia on Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian’s possible VP bid: I think he is doing well as a senator, but unfortunately, I also think people don't know that. I think he should still stay in the Senate, and let people know that he's doing a good job.

Political consultant Garcia says VP Leni Robredo’s “numbers are not looking good.” He adds: I think Leni is such a fine lady, but she's been the fiercest critic (of the administration), and I think people hate critics.

Campaign strategist German on VP Robredo: I think VP Leni's role will be more as an alliance builder for the elections. Ang balita ko kasi, it's her daughters who don't want her to run for national office anymore. So, mukhang local nga ang itatakbo.

Political strategist Banayo on reported senatorial bid of ex-Senators Escudero, Legarda, Ejercito: Chiz and Loren are brands that will always go back if they want to. Si JV, ang problema lang talaga if his brother Jinggoy also runs, they cancel each other out.

Political consultant Garcia on former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano: All these numbers for the Senate are tremendous. I think he's now number one there. I don’t know how he's going to use that number, but he's very safe already in the Senate.

Campaign strategist German urges voters: Let’s examine a candidate's track records and see what they bring to the table in terms of rising out of this pandemic. And bumoto po tayo. That democratic right is sacred.

Political consultant Garcia: This is gonna be a defining year for us sa election, because these are tough years. We should be very discerning. Let's look at the track records rather than just the surnames.

Political strategist Banayo: I think if more young voters go to the polls, that could be a defining moment for Philippine elections.