Risa Hontiveros ‘seriously considering’ running for president in 2028

Lyle Andales 06/19/2026

Senator Risa Hontiveros meets with the media in Cebu on Friday, June 19. | CDN Digital photo / Lyle Andales CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros said she is “seriously considering” seeking a national post in…

Mike Rama eyes councilor seat, open to department head roles for 2028

Pia Piquero 06/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lowering his sights from his usual high-stakes ambitions, defeated former Cebu City Mayor Michael “Mike” Rama revealed he was willing to return to City Hall in any capacity, even as a city councilor…

2028 elections: Risa Hontiveros wants single opposition bet

Ian Paul Cordero 05/23/2026

The Senate Deputy Minority Leader issued a strong appeal to progressive and democratic forces to unite behind a single candidate.…

Comelec eyes Feb. 2027 resumption of voter sign-up for 2028 polls

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 05/19/2026

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday it is looking to resume voter registration activities for the May 2028 national and local elections by early next year. Comelec chief George Erwin Garcia made the remark…

Sara Duterte survey lead shrinking amid silence on allegations

Zaldy De Layola - Philippine News Agency 05/05/2026

MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead in the 2028 presidential survey is narrowing due to rising public awareness of her impeachment and her deafening silence on the allegations. House Senior Deputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor of Iloilo…

Pangilinan hopes Robredo runs for national office in 2028

Ian Peter Guanzon 04/21/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan expressed respect for former Vice President Leni Robredo’s decision not to seek a national post in 2028. However, he said he hopes she would reconsider. “We respect her decision…

Leni Robredo shuns national post, eyes Naga again in 2028

Neil Povadora 04/21/2026

Former Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo disclosed that she has no plans to run for a national post in the 2028 elections. …

Kylie Padilla says she will leave PH if father Robin runs for VP

Anne Pasajol 02/25/2026

Kylie Padilla said that she would leave the Philippines should her father, Sen. Robin Padilla heed the call for him to run for vice president in the 2028 elections, but she was quick to make a clarification, saying…

Bam Aquino shuts down speculations of VP run in 2028 elections

Cong B. Corrales 02/23/2026

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Sen. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV has firmly shut down speculations of a 2028 vice-presidential run alongside embattled Vice President Sara Duterte, stating that the government must prioritize the country’s urgent educational…

Robin Padilla: I have no plan to run for vice president

John Eric Mendoza 02/22/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Sunday revealed that he has no plan to run as vice president, ending days of speculation that he might seek the government’s second highest elective post. “[I] have no plans…

Padilla open to 2028 VP bid if asked by ex-President Duterte

Charie Abarca - Reporter 02/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Friday said he is open to running for vice president in the 2028 elections as the running mate of Vice President Sara Duterte, but only if former President Rodrigo Duterte…

Robin Padilla walay plano molansar sa 2028 elections

Doris C. Bongcac 12/14/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Gipahibaw ni Senador Robin Padilla nga wala na siyay plano nga magpapili sa bisan unsa nga posisyon sa 2028 national elections. Kini gipahibaw ni Padilla pinaagi sa pag comment sa social media post…

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