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Robredo urged to decide on 2028 presidential run by January
Political allies of former Vice President Leni Robredo are pressing her to make a decision on a potential 2028 presidential bid by January 2027. The timeline would provide adequate preparation time ahead of the election cycle.
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LEGAZPI CITY — Political supporters of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo are calling on the former vice president to announce her intentions regarding a 2028 presidential candidacy within the next two months.
Naga City Vice Mayor Gaby Bordado said in a Thursday interview that Robredo should make her decision by January 2027 to allow sufficient time for campaign preparations. The timeline reflects concerns among her political network about the need for early groundwork should she proceed with a presidential bid.
Robredo, who served as vice president during Rodrigo Duterte's administration and ran unsuccessfully for president in 2022, currently serves as Naga City mayor. Her potential entry into the 2028 race would mark another significant political undertaking following her previous national campaign.
The push for an early decision signals that Robredo's allies are preparing contingency plans ahead of the next presidential election cycle, seeking to mobilize support and resources should she decide to mount a campaign.