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Opposition candidates scramble for media mileage as typhoon Rai (locally "Odette") hits | Still no lessons learnt: Latest Robredo campaign video elicits monumental cringe

Desperate times call for desperate alliances

Typhoons and other disasters always serve as good backdrops for Filipino politicians to work on their media mileage. So it isn’t surprising now that Typhoon Rai (locally known as “Odette”) is pummelling the Philippines that we see odd political couples suddenly emerging.

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LOOK: VP @lenirobredo responds to Sen. @MannyPacquiao's call for presidential aspirants to unite in helping Filipinos affected by typhoon #OdettePH. The two rivals for presidency committed to join forces in giving assistance to the victims of the storm. | via @JervisManahan