Presidential candidates refuse to back rival Robredo in Philippine race

Stress that they won’t withdraw from presidential race   by Cecil Morella and Ron Lopez Agence France Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Three rivals of Philippine presidential candidate Leni Robredo refused to back her campaign Sunday, dousing speculation they would withdraw from the race to improve her chances of defeating the son of former president Ferdinand Marcos. Voter surveys show Robredo is a distant second behind Marcos Jr, but a recent bump in the polls […]