Presidential handover in Philippines would be messy
As concern rises over President Rodrigo Duterte’s health, speculation grows about a premature handover of power
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- Constitution
- Possible scenarios if Duterte steps down
- More likely scenario: Robredo presidency
- Less likely scenario: Marcos presidency
- Unlikely scenario: a new president and vice president
- Risk of instability
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