In spite of the clamor from several groups and her consistent strong performance in surveys.
In an interview, Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo reiterated that she is not running for President in the 2028 elections.
According to the former Vice President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, she feels that she is more suited to the work in the local government unit, which she views as a much more peaceful work without much politicking.
“As in definite. ‘Pag sinabi kong definitely ‘di ako mag-run for senator, talagang ‘di ako mag-run. Hindi ako tatakbo for president, hindi talaga ako tatakbo,” Robredo said predominantly in Bicolano.
She adde, “Marami akong nakitang kakulangan sa sarili ko para mag-take sa national post… Siguro ang trabaho, kaya ko, pero kulang talaga [ako] sa political savviness to traverse national politics. ‘Yan ang hindi ko kaya.”
According to her, it has been closed decision for a long time and that nothing can change it, as she committed to not making her mayoral stint, with her first term having only began in 2025, as a stepping stone for another shot at the national position.
Robredo added that she will no longer leave Naga and even if she decides tp no longer serve as mayor, she will not return to any position in the national government.
The former VP, who ran for President in 2022, has been called upon by several personalities, including celebrities like Vice Ganda, Sharon Cuneta, and Nadine Lustre, to consider running for the same position in 2028.
However, Mayor Robredo has also stated back then that she does not intend to return to the national government.
