It’s ironic that both the frontrunner and second placer in the presidential race (at least according to the surveys) are harping on unity in case they win. The reality is that the two candidates are leading forces that are on opposite poles. And some quarters fear that the polarizing impact of the victory of either aspirant can lead to prolonged social and political destabilization that can complicate the country’s recovery from the pandemic. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has received flak for openly saying that Philippine politics has been dominated for far too long by forces aligned with the Marc…