With less than three months before the 2022 elections, some candidates are trying to prove they know the playbook of Philippine politics like the backs of their hands. <br /><br />Technique number 1: If something works, then go for it. Even if it means telling your running mate to kindly step aside in the meantime because a certain crowd is crazy about pairing you with someone else.<br /><br />Technique number 2: Look for the ruling party's weakness and rub salt on the wound by forcing yourself into the picture.<br /><br />And number 3: Identify a unifying factor such as God and religion to gain the favor of a church with millions of followers eligible to vote.<br /><br />As we inch closer to May 9, expect our future leaders to lay down more cards, or reveal tricks up their sleeves that will jack up their chances of winning.<br /><br />This is Politics As Usual with our chief correspondent and anchor Pia Hontiveros.<br /><br /><br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines<br />
