Marcos to visit Naga City on Feb. 21 – BusinessWorld Online
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will join Naga City Mayor and former Vice-President Ma. Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo on Feb. 21 for a flood control initiative in Naga, a rare public appearance that comes as speculation mounts over her potential role in the administration’s 2028 presidential plans.
Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro confirmed the meeting in a news briefing on Thursday.
“The Oplan Kontra Baha has already been launched in Naga City by the President. Department of Public Works and Highways personnel are currently busy clearing the city’s canals and esteros. The President will visit these sites and will be accompanied by Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo,” she said in Filipino.
She said there are no talks yet about Mr. Marcos courting the former vice-president to be the administration’s bet against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s presidential bid in 2028.
“It’s still too early to discuss who will run in 2028,” she added, noting Mr. Marcos is focused on improving the country’s weak economy and addressing the flood control scandal.
Ms. Robredo and Mr. Marcos were rivals for the vice-presidency in 2016 and the presidency in 2022.
On Wednesday, Ms. Duterte announced her intention to run as president in the 2028 polls amid escalating political tensions between the country’s two prominent families. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana
