Think tank sees Robredo as more 'market-friendly' president than Marcos Jr.

Bongbong Marcos (left) and Vice President Leni Robredo (right)

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo will likely be a more "market-friendly" president than Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., a Japan-based think tank said in its monthly report.

In an article entitled "Philippines: No holiday cheer," Nomura Global Research said that Robredo is “likely seen” more qualified to oversee the post-pandemic recovery of the country, citing the presidential candidate’s strategic roadmap that focuses on vital sectors, such as health and education.

"Marcos Jr., in our view, will likely be regarded as less market-friendly than Robredo, particularly when it comes to experience at the national level and in articulating a strategy for the country to recover from the pandemic," the report, which was written by ASEAN economist Euben Paracuelles and analysts Rangga Cipta, Craig Chan, and Wee Choon Teo, read.

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