On Friday, former Vice President Leni Robredo launched her candidacy for mayor of Naga City.
Robredo ran for president in the 2022 national elections, but fell short by President Ferdinand Marcos Junior. If Robredo secures the mayoral election, she might be able to welcome Marcos when he visits Naga City.
“Pinaka hinahanap ko lang yung community work, na tinging ko mas mabibigyan ako ng pagkakataon yun pag local executive post ang hawakan ko instead of the Senate,” Robredo stated during the interview.
Robredo additionally revealed in a Facebook post her “Team Naga” members. Gabby Bordado, the outgoing Camarines Sur representative, will run with her for vice mayor. Bordado has also served as vice mayor under her late spouse, Jesse Robredo.
“A tradition started by her late husband, long-time Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo, all aspiring candidates were vetted based on a criteria that included integrity, character, experience, and contribution to people empowerment. Over 2,000 Nagueños participated in this process,” a post from Leni’s Facebook page.
The members of Team Naga’s slate are as follows:
- Outgoing City Administrator Elmer Baldemoro
- Incumbent Councilor Jess Albeus
- Incumbent Councilor Gayle Abonal-Gomez
- Outgoing City Budget Officer Frank Mendoza
- Lawyer Areiz Macaraig
- Former City Health Officer Dr. Butch Borja
- Former Councilor Miles Raquid-Arroyo
- Incumbent Councilor Omar Buenafe
- Incumbent Councilor Jose Perez
- Incumbent Councilor Oying Rosales
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