What’s been happening in the race for VP?

In what will probably come down as the tightest vice presidential race in history, contenders Cong. Maria Leonora “Leni” Robredo and Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. are both claiming victory.

 

NECK AND NECK. Cong. Leni Robredo (left) and Sen. Bongbong Marcos (right) have both claimed victory a week after the elections ended. Photos courtesy of lenirobredo.com and bongbongmarcos.com via flickr.

 

This hotly contested race has seen its share of celebrations, allegations of cheating, and early proclamations of victory. After scouring the internet, here’s what we know about the race for the second highest post in the country so far:

• Out of the six candidates, four have already conceded to the leading vote-getters. Senators Antonio Trillanes IV, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, and Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan II conceded a day after the elections. Alan Peter Cayetano admitted defeat two days after.

• Both camps have claimed victory ahead of the official canvassing on May 25. Marcos based his claim on their internal tally of COCs, while Robredo based hers on the partial, unofficial results from the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV).

• As of May 18, 4:56 p.m., Robredo is ahead of Marcos in the polls by over 200,000 votes. Both camps seem to have agreed to a poll audit to verify the election results.

The official canvassing of votes for president and vice president will start on May 25.

 

Source: Inquirer.net, Interaksyon, Philstar.com, GMA News Online, Rappler