House Deputy Speaker La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V has raised serious doubts about Vice President Sara Duterte 's trustworthiness based on the way that she has handled the impeachment proceedings against her. "Tingin ko babagsak pa ‘yang trust ratings niya. Matagal nang nakabitin...
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero formally asked on Tuesday, March 17, that his name be excluded from any pre-election preference surveys for higher office in 2028. In a statement, Escudero reiterated he has no intention of seeking a higher elective post in the upcoming elections. "His presence on...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed on Saturday, March 14, that she has recruited a potential running mate for the 2028 presidential elections, but said the individual has not yet decided if he will run for vice president. Speaking to reporters after the Office of the Vice...
Vice President Sara Duterte said she will not yet reveal the identity of her possible running mate for the 2028 elections to prevent political attacks against the individual. In an interview in Davao City on Saturday, March 14, Duterte said she had already approached someone last year to be her...
Senator Raffy Tulfo disclosed on Monday, March 2, that he has no plans to run for president or vice president in 2028. "Ayoko sagutin yan dahil wala akong balak. 'Pag may balak ako sasagutin ko yan kaso wala akong balak (I don’t want to answer this because I have no plans. If I do have...
Malacañang maintained its distance from the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, brushing off the decision of the National Unity Party (NUP) for leaning towards not voting for the impeachment of the country 's second-highest official. "Decision po nila iyan (That...
After President Marcos laid out the must-have qualities of the next president, Malacañang advised politicians vying for a position in 2028 to first ensure that they are qualified for the job. "So, sa mga nangunguna o inuuna ang pamumulitika sa ngayon, mag-isip-isip at baka hindi kayo qualified...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Wednesday, February 25 dismissed speculations he is seeking a higher position in the 2028 national elections, saying he is keen on prioritizing his work first as a lawmaker. “Nakakahiyang mamulitika. Napakaraming trabaho ang kailangan gawin. Ako personally,...
President Marcos said he will not endorse a candidate soon, even as he revealed that he has started talking to some officials and personalities to be the administration 's bet in the next presidential polls. "Not soon. Timing is everything," Marcos said on Tuesday, Feb. 24, when asked if he...
Twelve (12) senators have signed the committee report on the proposed anti-political dynasty bill, Senate deputy majority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, February 24. Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and Peoples’ Participation, said the panel...
Someone who does not think about politics, but how to make the Philippines better. This was one of the many qualities President Marcos enumerated, describing the kind of leader to elect in 2028. Participating in the fireside chat during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Editors and...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso downplayed talks linking his name to a possible bid for higher office in 2028, saying he intends to stay focused on leading the capital city. Speaking to reporters in Malacañan following the launch of the expanded Local Government Support Fund...
