Palace dismisses reports of Robredo-Pacquiao 2028 ticket backed by Marcos

Palace press officer Claire Castro said she had not received any information indicating that Robredo and Pacquiao were being courted by the Marcos administration to run for the country's top two posts in the next national elections.

Castro's statement came in response to circulating reports linking the two political figures to a potential presidential ticket with the backing of Malacañang. The denial suggests the administration has made no formal moves to endorse such a candidacy pairing ahead of the 2028 elections.

The timing of the rumors coincides with ongoing speculation about potential presidential contenders for 2028, as various political camps position themselves for the country's next electoral cycle. Both Robredo and Pacquiao have established political profiles that have fueled periodic discussion about their electoral ambitions.

No further details were provided by the Palace regarding the specific origins of the rumors or whether informal discussions with either figure had taken place.