FORMER Vice President Leni Robredo has spoken with finality. She is no longer joining any political exercise on the national level. Not in 2028, not even beyond.
However, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV who first toyed on the idea of a “strong Robredo comeback,” maintained that the former Vice President who is currently serving as Naga City Mayor, still wields the power to sway votes to whoever would dare run against Sara Duterte — on the assumption that the impeachment bid fails.
According to Trillanes, Robredo could still serve the national interest by endorsing either Senator Bam Aquino or Senator Risa Hontiveros for the 2028 presidential polls.
Trillanes issued the statement after Robredo made a categorical stand against running for president in 2028. She however confirmed she’s running for reelection as Naga City mayor.
“Mas maganda nito, ang gawin ni Mayor Leni, kung ayaw na niya tumakbo, i-endorse na niya either si Senator Bam o si Senator Risa para talagang malipat sa kanila iyong suporta,” Trillanes told reporters after attending the House impeachment proceedings.
It was also then that Trillanes disclosed that the Magdalo Group, to which he belongs, has so far decided to back Hontiveros for President.
“We have evaluated the prospective candidates, and we want to push for Senator Risa for President. She has the qualifications. Tumitindig, lumalaban, ipaglalaban ka,” Trillanes said.
“Both of them are good public servants. Pero ang kaibahan nila, si Mayor Leni, ipaglalaban mo. Si Senator Risa, ipaglalaban ka,” Trillanes quipped.
