Marcos reacts to 'no election' claims with disbelief
Published May 26, 2026 02:10 pm
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reacts on speculations that he is in favor of a 'no-election' scenario in 2028. (Betheena Unite)
President Marcos could not help but show disbelief when asked about claims that he wants a “no-election” scenario in 2028.
While about to board his Tuesday afternoon flight to Japan for a four-day state visit on May 26, Marcos was asked to comment on speculations brought up by his own sister, Senator Imee Marcos, alleging that he was in favor of suspending the 2028 national elections.
Marcos did not directly comment on the claims. He only repeated the question, while showing disbelief.
"What's 'no-el'?" Marcos asked when sought for a statement.
"I wanted a no-election scenario?" he questioned before making face, showing disbelief.
'Marcos doesn't violate law'
Stressing that Marcos always follow the law and repects due process, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stressed that the President also follows election laws.
"Unang unang Pangulo, noon pa natin sinabi, lagi yan sumusunod sa batas —due process, kuhg no man ang tungkol sa batas— hindi 'yan lumalabag sa batas (First of all, the President, as we have always said, always follows the law and due process. When it comes to the law, he does not violate it)," Castro said in an interview on the sidelines of Marcos' departure ceremony.
"Meron tayong batas sa patungkol sa susunod na eleksyon, 2028. So nakakasiguro tayo na ang Pangulo ay susunod sa batas (We have laws regarding the next elections in 2028. So we can be assured that the President will follow the law)," Castro pointed out.
The Palace official challenged the claims made by Senator Imee Marcos, saying she should ensure she is certain of what she is claiming.
"Ang tanungin n'yo kung si Senator Imee ba ay nakakasiguro na ang kanyang sinasabi ay totoo. Sa kanya n'yo itanong (What you should ask is whether Senator Imee is certain that what she is saying is true. Ask her that)," Castro said.
In her privilege speech at the Senate on Monday, the lady senator alleged that certain political groups were seeking to change the Senate leadership because “there was so much at stake,” including a supposed plan to push for constitutional amendments through a constituent assembly.
The alleged proposal, the senator added, involved extending the terms of incumbent officials, including congressmen and even the President until 2031 while suspending national elections.