Marcos Jr look likely as the man to run away with the Philippine's president post as he keep widening lead in top post race

Former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. greets his supporters during his proclamation rally promoting his presidential bid for the 2022 national elections, at the Philippine Arena, Bulacan province, north of Manila, Philippines, on Feb 8, 2022. - AP

MANILA, Feb 13 (Reuters): The son and namesake of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos strengthened his lead over his closest rival ahead of the presidential election in May, results of a new poll released on Sunday showed.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr garnered a 44-point lead over Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo in the Jan. 19-24 survey by independent pollster Pulse Asia, an 11-point increase compared with the previous poll in early December.