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...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla said on Friday, February 20 he is open to run as Vice President Sara Duterte’s running mate if former president Rodrigo Duterte asks him to do so. Padilla made the statement saying he acknowledges calls from supporters for a possible vice presidential bid...
Malacañang asserted that the early declaration of Vice President Sara Duterte to run for president is "irrelevant" as President Marcos is focused on pressing national issues. Palace Press Officer and Communication Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace does not view Duterte 's...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said he is confident that the issue on corruption will remain the greatest test of leadership as the presidential race for 2028 starts to take shape. Lacson pointed this after Vice President Sara Duterte, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, announced her...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday, February 19 dismissed speculations he can be an ideal running mate of former vice president and incumbent Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, saying he has no plans to run for a higher position in the 2028 national elections. Tulfo made the remark after a political...
Malacañang confirmed that President Marcos will visit Naga City on Feb. 21, where he is set to meet former Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo for a flood mitigation project, even as the Palace stressed that the 2028 elections are not on the President’s mind. Presidential...
